This is a bit of a response to an article in UX Mag, defining UX (yet again), as if they were coming from the all knowing voice of . . . Laura Dern?? "5 UX Lessons from Laura Dern"
I am all about controversy, or taking unusual approaches, or using your favorite nerd-hobby to argue for your professional approach. But, I would argue that there should be something called Relevance.
The above article is well written, with lots of excellent references and good arguments. But it misses something crucial. How is she (really?) associated with users again? Has she chosen her roles based on a fundamental need to defend the user or to counter all the absurdity in the business world? No, it seems not. It seems as if this writer has taken note of some good moments and complied, (gasp) something as revolutionary as a 5 element list.
Don't get me wrong, she's an excellent actress. Maybe even brilliant, as some of my friends who have seen the series "Enlightened" tell me. (No, none of that dialogue made the list.) Note here that a similar list could be made from any other actor's resume, but to argue a different point. In fact, it could be done well, tongue in cheek. Which often provides more relevance or context than a pure cheerleading piece geared to the UX community. Preaching to the converted.
I'd start a ironic blog, except I fear the internet has little to no sense of humor.
I am all about controversy, or taking unusual approaches, or using your favorite nerd-hobby to argue for your professional approach. But, I would argue that there should be something called Relevance.
The above article is well written, with lots of excellent references and good arguments. But it misses something crucial. How is she (really?) associated with users again? Has she chosen her roles based on a fundamental need to defend the user or to counter all the absurdity in the business world? No, it seems not. It seems as if this writer has taken note of some good moments and complied, (gasp) something as revolutionary as a 5 element list.
Don't get me wrong, she's an excellent actress. Maybe even brilliant, as some of my friends who have seen the series "Enlightened" tell me. (No, none of that dialogue made the list.) Note here that a similar list could be made from any other actor's resume, but to argue a different point. In fact, it could be done well, tongue in cheek. Which often provides more relevance or context than a pure cheerleading piece geared to the UX community. Preaching to the converted.
I'd start a ironic blog, except I fear the internet has little to no sense of humor.
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