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You can leave your hat on: using bias to inform better research The article proposes a paradoxical method: instead of trying to eliminate cognitive bias in research, you should deliberately engage with it. You start by acknowledging your own potential biases upfront, then use that self-awareness to actively design your research to detect if those biases are influencing user data, turning a weakness into a tool for uncovering more honest insights Ableist Design: Challenging Systemic Norms The article argues that ableist design isn't just about inaccessible interfaces, but a systemic issue where capitalism and perfectionism push designers to prioritize profit and a narrow, "perfect" user. The solution is to actively challenge these norms by learning, designing for Disabled people first, and focusing on progress over perfection NNG: Top 10 UX Articles of 2025 The top UX articles of 2025 show AI reshaping the field—demanding more adaptable generalists and changing user behaviors—while stressing that core usability fundamentals remain more important than ever Experience: A civil servant who became a UX advocate — How learning UX design enhanced John’s career John, a South African civil servant, learned UX to improve government digital tools like SharePoint pages. The structured course gave him the skills to advocate for clarity and accessibility, transforming him into an internal UX champion. His story shows that a UX mindset can enhance any career by focusing on user needs and strategic, human-centered design 💳 Opinion: Is there such a thing as mindful scrolling? The article examines if "mindful scrolling" is possible. It concludes that the core mechanics of social media feeds (endless, algorithmically driven) are fundamentally designed to _prevent_ mindfulness, promoting passive consumption. True mindful interaction requires intentional changes: setting strict time limits, curating feeds for quality over quantity, and actively choosing _what_ and _why_ to engage with, transforming the habit from autopilot to conscious choic Basics: Sustainable growth flowchart. The intersection of business strategy and UX Sustainable growth requires integrating business strategy with user experience, not chasing speed alone. The proposed flowchart enforces discipline: it starts with a ruthless problem audit, validates product-market fit as an absolute gate, and only then selects balanced growth strategies, ensuring cross-functional alignment under a product-led model @uxdigest