Tamiris Simonelli

I have reviewed hundreds of UX case studies in my career. Most of them suffer from: - Lack of polish - Poor scannability - No engaging narrative - Failing to show the impact - Focusing too much on the process The solution is quite simple: 1. Create a story 2. Lead with the impact 3. Share your process at a high level 4. Keep it short and polished; optimize it for scanning 5. Share it in a format that is easily accessible and shareable The following cheatsheet will help you structure your case studies in a concise, engaging, and impactful manner. If you found this useful, consider reposting to your network ♻️ -- Bonus tip: You can't always measure the impact of an initiative, and that's totally ok. Here is what you can do instead: - Show the metrics you expected to move, even if you don't have the numbers - Did it have a strategic impact for the team/business? - Did you test the new flow/feature? Show the results #productdesign #uxdesign #uiux

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To designers who say “you can’t vibe-code a real product”: Check out anymark[.]co. I built it end-to-end with Replit (not affiliated). Is it beautiful? No. Is it bug-free? No. Does it have paying, happy customers? Yes. Many designers try a prototyping tool like Lovable, hit a wall, and conclude, “You can’t build a production-ready product with AI.” Here is the proof that you can. It’s likely a matter of time until you'll be pushing changes to production (as Intercom designers already do). Don’t let prototyping tools confuse you. Practice using heavier tools like Cursor and Claude Code (or even Replit).

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The 2025 job market is unfriendly to T-shaped designers… unless they grow more legs. Today’s most hireable UX designers aren’t specialists in one lane—they’re octopus-shaped, able to flex across AI, accessibility, systems, and business impact. Here’s the reality: → 73% of hiring managers want candidates fluent in AI workflows → Only 3% of portfolios show accessibility, though 77% of companies require it → Systems thinking = 38% faster workflows and ~$1M in annual savings (via zeroheight) → Design-led firms grow revenue 32% faster (via Figma) → Ethical UX drives customer lifetime value up to 400% (via DesignRush) The bar has moved. Portfolios full of “pretty screens” are being closed in under 10 minutes. Hiring managers want to see adaptability, accessibility, and measurable business impact. 🐙 The Octopus Model: Eight “arms” that separate tomorrow’s most successful UX designers from the rest: 1️⃣ AI Fluency 2️⃣ Accessibility 3️⃣ Systems Thinking 4️⃣ Business Acumen 5️⃣ Technical Literacy 6️⃣ Cross-Functional Skills 7️⃣ Data-Led Design 8️⃣ Ethical Design The future of UX isn’t about mastering everything. It’s about connecting the dots—the way only an octopus-shaped designer can. Which “arm” are you focusing on right now? Drop it in the comments—I’ll share resources for the most popular ones. #uxdesign #accessibility #designsystems #uxstrategy #productdesign ⸻ 👋🏼 Hi, I’m Dane—your source for UX and career tips. ❤️ Was this helpful? A 👍🏼 would be thuper kewl. 🔄 Share to help others (or for easy access later). ➕ Follow for more like this in your feed every day.

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You asked, I delivered. Quick, honest UX career advice 🫶 This week, I answered your top UX career questions ⬇️ 1. Struggling to find a design job. How to stand out? 2. How is it to be a UX designer in Norway? 3. How to plan a design career? What to learn? 4. How to start working 
on a design portfolio? 5. Should I do conceptual projects if I lack real ones? 6. Should I start freelance 
or do 9 to 5 design job? 7. How to grow 
as a freelance designer? Answers in the carousel. Want more tips like these straight to your inbox? Join my newsletter for weekly insights ➡️ https://shorturl.at/3JiQD Have more questions? Ask me in the comments and I’ll answer them 
in my next posts 😊 ⬇️ #UXDesigner #DesignerCareer

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