Angelo Ferrera

To every designer, developer, and product manager: That feature you think is "obvious"? It's probably not. And this is your reminder: You are not the user. 🫵 In 1977, researchers Ross, Greene, and House discovered something troubling: people consistently overestimate how many others share their choices—and view those who choose differently as having extreme personality traits. This "false-consensus effect" isn't just a social psychology concept. It's actively sabotaging your product development. When we design based on our own understanding, we're generalizing from a sample size of one (or maybe your immediate team). We tell ourselves that only someone "very different" or "not tech-savvy" would struggle with our interface. But here's the reality: When you're deep in your product, surrounded by teammates who speak the same language, it's easy to forget your users live in a completely different world. They don't know your system architecture. They haven't attended your sprint reviews. They're encountering your interface for the first time, with their own goals, frustrations, and expectations. This isn't about being a "bad" designer—it's about being human. The solution? Build testing into your process. Watch real users. Ask questions. Stay curious about how people actually interact with what you've built. Because YOU ARE NOT THE USER. Read more in Raluca Budiu's article about the false-consensus effect: https://bit.ly/477wyAO #NNG #UX #UXResearch #UserTesting #ProductDesign

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🚀 AI-Prototyping Tools Every Product Manager Should Know Rapid experimentation. No code needed. Just ideas → prototypes. ✨ Design & UI Figma | Framer | Uizard by Miro Labs ✨ Full-Stack Apps Replit | Lovable | Bolt ✨ Code Assistants GitHub Copilot | OpenAI (Codex) | Cursor ⚡ From mockups to full-stack apps—AI is changing how PMs build and test ideas. Which of these tools have you tried? 👇 #ProductManagement #AItools #Prototyping #LearningBytes

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UX drives impact when it’s tied to product results. We love Ben Davies-Romano’s take: if designers want more influence, they need to speak in ways product managers understand by focusing on outcomes, metrics, and business goals, while still protecting what makes UX valuable. Designers and PMs work closely, but they often speak different languages. That gap can lead to confusion and missed opportunities. He shares simple, practical ways UXers can better connect with product managers by learning their language and priorities. Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/grTVr398 Here are his big ideas: Think in outcomes ↳ Focus on results, not just design or usability Highlight impact ↳ Talk about what your work changes, not how hard it was Speak their language ↳ Use terms like KPIs, roadmaps, and goals to connect Reframe issues ↳ Turn UX problems into missed opportunities for the business Work together early ↳ Loop in PMs from the start to stay aligned Prove the value ↳ Show how UX improves results with user data UXers can work better with product managers by speaking their language and focusing on what matters to them! 💬 We asked Ben why he wrote the post: “I've worked on both sides of the product manager / UX equation, and have learned a lot first hand about what can help make the relationship a whole more aligned and productive. I hope these tips empower UX folks to feel like they can take the lead in this partnership in a way that does all their amazing work justice, especially as often, it feels like we in UX can be lower in the product/tech/design hierarchy." Great ideas to work with! Helio helps UXers speak the same language as product managers by using UX metrics to show what’s working and why. It makes it easy to test ideas, track results, and connect design decisions to outcomes! #uxresearch #productdiscovery #marketresearch #productdesign

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First impressions decide everything. Users bounce in under 6 seconds if a product feels cluttered or slow. UX is not decoration, it is the front door to growth.   In this masterclass, we show the 7 principles of UX that drive retention and conversions, from the first click to lasting impact.   We’ve delivered these outcomes for 300+ clients across 16+ countries, including McGraw Hill, Eurofins, BCG, and Higg   Comment “UX” and we’ll share our UX Audit Framework, the same checklist we use to uncover hidden leaks and build journeys that convert.

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🚨 Before You Design That Interface... Ask Yourself These 5 Critical Questions! Your design isn’t just about looking good — it should work beautifully too This redesign is a perfect example of how design decisions drive better user experience 👇 Does the layout guide the user — or confuse them? Are your CTAs bold enough to convert? Is the visual flow helping or hurting the journey? Are you using space wisely — or wasting attention? Does it feel intuitive — or like a puzzle? 🧠 What We Learned From This Design (Takeaways): ✅ Improved hierarchy makes content easier to digest. ✅ Smart color contrast leads to better visual focus. ✅ Clean alignment and spacing gives a polished, professional look. ✅ Reducing noise = increasing clarity. ✅ Good UX isn't accidental — it’s intentional design. 👉 Follow me Learn Designing for more smart redesigns, real examples, and actionable UI/UX tips! #LearnDesigning #UIUXDesign #DesignThinking #InterfaceDesign #BeforeAfterDesign #DesignMatters #UXInspiration #WebDesignTips #MinimalDesign #UXPrinciples

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