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UX for Product Managers

This week, we're digging into the powerful blend of UX and product management, bringing you resources and insights to take your product experience to the next level. For product people, knowing your way around UX concepts and frameworks isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s essential.

In product management news, companies are tuning up their UX game with some clever updates. Target’s app now adds a subtle delay for drive-up orders, making the process smoother for customers and staff. Meanwhile, tactile controls are making a comeback—Apple’s latest iPhone includes more physical buttons, and automakers are giving us knobs and dials again, reminding us how satisfying a hands-on experience can be.

Paul McAvinchey, Co-founder at Product Collective

Basic guide on UX laws that every product manager needs to know. In the dynamic world of product management, understanding user experience (UX) is crucial. Familiarity with foundational UX laws can empower product managers to create intuitive and effective products that stand out in the competitive market. The folks at Product Managers Club explain the UX laws that product managers need to know.

Why product managers should learn UX content skills. While many PMs do a good job working with designers, UX content is often seen as a support role within that design space, or disregarded entirely. That’s a mistake. Content is a critical part of any product strategy and should be treated as one. André-Claude explains why PM’s should learn content skills, know how to control that content, maintain quality at scale, and recognize good content from bad.

Designing for Gen Z: Expectations and UX guidelines. Every generation is different in very unique ways, with different habits, views, standards and expectations. So when designing for Gen Z, what do we need to keep in mind? Vitaly Friedman takes a closer look at Gen Z, how they use tech, and why it might be a good idea to ignore common design advice and do the opposite of what is usually recommended instead.

UX Design: What product managers need to know. Are you new to the world of UX design and looking to dive in? In this video, Taylor O'Neal covers the essentials to get you started on your UX design journey.

Product Management meets UX Design, ProductTank Tokyo. Even though UX Design and Product Management are separate career paths, they tend to intertwine with each other quite often. Excellent collaboration and skill-sharing between the two can lead to a great user-centric product that solves core pain points. This 'Product Management meets UX Design’ Panel Discussion hosted by ProductTank Tokyo explored the relationship between product management and UX design.

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