Emma CoulthardinBootcampAdventures as a solo designerHello again! Today I wanted to chat about my ongoing experience working as the very first Product Designer at a start-up. I’ve talked…5 min read·Mar 14, 2021--1--1
Emma CoulthardinThe StartupProduct Design Interview Survival GuideHey guys! I know it’s been a while. This is in part because I have been unmotivated to write, which I am going to chalk up to the fact…6 min read·Feb 10, 2021----
Emma CoulthardinThe StartupThings They Don’t Tell You About Working at a Start-Up as a DesignerI recently wrapped a few of my contracts as a UX/UI designer for two amazing up-and-coming startups. They were both incredible experiences…4 min read·Oct 15, 2020----
Emma CoulthardinBootcampUsability testing: why is it necessary?What is usability testing? Why is it necessary? What are the goals? Who are we “testing”? These were my questions when I started my…4 min read·Sep 20, 2020----
Emma CoulthardinUX CollectiveCreating research-backed personasLast week I talked a little bit about personas and how they are used in the UX process, but I thought I would dig a little bit deeper on…4 min read·Sep 10, 2020--1--1
Emma CoulthardinUX CollectiveUX Research and why good design doesn’t exist without itThe other day I was editing a cover letter and found myself typing the words “User research is the foundation of the house that is UX…5 min read·Sep 2, 2020----
Emma CoulthardA Guide to the Project Kick-Off Meeting For UX/UI DesignersWhen starting a new project, it is essential to get on the same page with the product owner or stakeholder. This meeting is the…4 min read·Aug 30, 2020----