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Confessions of an Autistic UX designer

My late diagnosis conflicted with everything I knew about myself as a UX practitioner.

Jun 29

A girl stands in a meadow surrounded by fireflies and portals

Jun 29

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UX Collective

The rise of the accessibility statement

This simple message can be the first step toward a more inclusive site

Oct 27, 2020

Screenshot from Apple.com. “Shop Accessibility Accessories.”

Oct 27, 2020

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UX Collective

The difference between defending and gatekeeping UXD

Are you a unicorn or just a troll?

Apr 24, 2020

The difference between defending and gatekeeping UXD

Apr 24, 2020

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UX Collective

Is design a life skill?

A celebrity blunder has me wondering if design should be considered a life skill.

Apr 11, 2020

A woman engages in lots of daily activities — cooking, bathing, resting, reading, and gardening.

Apr 11, 2020

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UX Collective

Pop the question: using quizzes in eCommerce UX

Online quizzes are everywhere, but are they a good customer experience?

Mar 2, 2020

A neon sign that says “Quiz Night”, over a cityscape at night.

Mar 2, 2020

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UX Collective

Why businesses are finally starting to take accessibility seriously

A lawyer, a UX designer, and a pizza delivery person walk into a bar…

Feb 27, 2020

Courtroom Illustration with a witness, a panel of judges, and a jury.

Feb 27, 2020

Amy Ackerman

Attack of the 50-Foot Website

Scared of what you’ll unearth on your next content audit?

Jan 25, 2020

Vintage claymation Godzilla attacking a city

Jan 25, 2020

Amy Ackerman

Amy Ackerman

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MS UXD and CPACC. I have over a decade of experience in design, including as the first UX designer for the US National Weather Service.

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