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Accessibility and diversity in UX writing, with Google's Shayla Byrd
Accessibility and diversity in UX writing, with Google's Shayla Byrd

Ever wondered what it’s like to work at Google? Sure you have. In today’s episode, I speak with Shayla Byrd, a UX writer at Google, about what it’s like there - and so much more.

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Patrick StaffordMay 6, 2020
How to be a successful UX writer at Netflix (and anywhere), with Ben Barone-Nugent
How to be a successful UX writer at Netflix (and anywhere), with Ben Barone-Nugent

In this conversation we cover: how does a UX writer succeed at Netflix? What are the specific design challenges you have when it comes to using words in an app like Netflix? And more!

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Patrick StaffordMarch 3, 2020
Episode #11 - The essential book on UX Writing, with Andy Welfle and Michael J Metts
Episode #11 - The essential book on UX Writing, with Andy Welfle and Michael J Metts

There have been a few books on UX writing published, all of them very good, but I think this one might take the cake.

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Patrick StaffordJanuary 22, 2020
Episode #10 - How to get hired as a UX writer in 2020, with Gordon MacRea
Episode #10 - How to get hired as a UX writer in 2020, with Gordon MacRea

Are you looking for a job as a UX writer in 2020? Then no hyperbole: you need to listen to this podcast.

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Patrick StaffordJanuary 5, 2020
Episode #9 - UX Writing at Spotify, with Tamara Hilmes
Episode #9 - UX Writing at Spotify, with Tamara Hilmes

Streaming ate CDs. For good reason: streaming is better. Tamara Hilmes is one of the people making it better. She’s a UX Writing Manager at Spotify, and she and I spent some time talking about her background, what makes working at Spotify so great, and the skills she needs to succeed there.

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Patrick StaffordNovember 26, 2019
Episode #8 - How does UX writing work at Dropbox? UX writer + manager Angela Gorden
Episode #8 - How does UX writing work at Dropbox? UX writer + manager Angela Gorden

Dropbox is one of those fascinating companies. Steve Jobs wanted to buy it at one point. Now it's huge. HUGE. With that growth comes a need for UX writing, and that's why Angela Gorden is here today.

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Patrick StaffordSeptember 4, 2019
Be a better UX writer, think like a journalist
Be a better UX writer, think like a journalist

Last week I gave a presentation to Content Melbourne, at General Assembly. I spoke about how journalism skills can help you as a UX writer.

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Patrick StaffordAugust 5, 2019
Episode #6 - Good UX writing is boring, with Ryan Farrell
Episode #6 - Good UX writing is boring, with Ryan Farrell

Should good UX writing be “delightful” all the time? Probably not. At least, that’s what Ryan Farrell and I discuss in this episode - he’s the creator of the Daily UX Writing Challenge. We certainly had a lot to say…

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Patrick StaffordJuly 20, 2019
Episode #5 - UX writing in the fashion industry, with Annie Adams
Episode #5 - UX writing in the fashion industry, with Annie Adams

My latest podcast features Annie Adams, a UX writer in the fashion industry. We cover best practices for testing copy, the nuances of UX writing in fashion, and much more.

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Patrick StaffordMay 26, 2019
Episode #4 - How to create chatbots people actually use, with HIllary Black
Episode #4 - How to create chatbots people actually use, with HIllary Black

The queen of chatbots, Hillary Black, VP of Strategy & Conversation Design at Black Ops, joins the podcast today. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast about what UX writers need to know about this exciting field.


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Patrick StaffordApril 19, 2019
Episode #3 - Kathryn Strauss, Senior UX Writer - Square
Episode #3 - Kathryn Strauss, Senior UX Writer - Square

One of the great things about doing this podcast is that I get to speak with so many people who have varied and extensive backgrounds in content. Kathryn Strauss is one of those - a veteran of the industry and an expert at what she does.

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Patrick StaffordApril 6, 2019
Episode #2 - Sophie Tahran, UX writer at Invision
Episode #2 - Sophie Tahran, UX writer at Invision

Sophie Tahran is a talented UX writer and content strategist - currently at Invision, previously at Lyft. We speak about what it’s like to work at a fully remote company, and creating guidelines and governance for an entire business.

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Patrick StaffordMarch 22, 2019
Episode #1 - Roy West, design director UX Writing at Uber
Episode #1 - Roy West, design director UX Writing at Uber

Today’s episode features Roy West, who’s the design director of UX Writing at Uber. He has a long history that spans Next, Google and a range of other companies. With nearly 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley, he has a lot to share.

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Patrick StaffordMarch 11, 2019
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