Product Management

The Ultimate List of UX Metrics: 22 Examples

Choosing and presenting persuasive UX metrics helps stakeholders and clients definitively understand the value of product design quality. If you’ve already secured some buy-in and made product improvements, this list of UX metrics can help you demonstrate your work’s undeniable business impact!

Alpha Testing vs Beta Testing: Comparing and Using Each Correctly

Understanding the difference between beta testing vs alpha testing in software is essential for refining products and delivering on design project goals. Explore how each stage helps improve performance and user experience in our latest blog post!

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A pair of designers working together on a project. The left most person has a blue shirt and is using a leptop. The person on the right is wearing red and has some design wireframes scattered in front of them.

November 29, 2024

Comparing Product Design vs Web Design

Today’s topic is product design vs web design! We cover the differences and similarities between website design and product design and when to hire a product designer vs a web designer.

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Woman and man sit at a table together sharing business ideas through laptops set in front of them

October 28, 2024

Off-the-Shelf Software and Custom Software: Advantages and Disadvantages

Off-the-shelf software is a tempting option for many businesses, but it’s not always the ideal option. The off-the-shelf vs custom software debate can be a contentious one, but we’re here to clarify the difference between them and weigh the pros and cons so you can make the best decision.

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Diverse coworkers working together in boardroom, discussing what a COTS (custom off-the-shelf solution) is

October 28, 2024

COTS Solutions and COTS Implementation: Explained

COTS is a term that’s getting thrown around more and more in UX and the tech space in general. Let’s dig into what COTS really means, why people choose this option and whether a COTS experience is right for your users.

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An image of a man exercising values-based leadership with his team. He's standing at a table collaborating happily with this employees.

April 25, 2024

Values-Based Leadership in UX and Service Design

Leaders are usually being pulled in a million directions on a day-to-day basis, and that’s true now more than ever. So what’s the key to effectively steering teams toward success in this fast-paced and constantly changing climate? More and more leaders are turning to values-based leadership approaches to drive results and inspire innovation. Read all about values-based leadership in this post.

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An Agile facilitator giving her teammate a high-five as she leads a sprint restrospective for a smiling UX design team.

August 15, 2023

Sprint Retrospectives for UX and Service Design, Part 2: Agile Facilitation

Leading fruitful discussions between grueling Agile sprints is no easy feat, but it’s an important skill for any UX or service design practitioner. In Part 2 of our series on sprint retrospectives, we walk through 6 tried and tested strategies for effective Agile facilitation, and we provide a bonus list of further resources for facilitator training.

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A group of service designers use a clear whiteboard and sticky notes to host a sprint retrospective.

August 02, 2023

Sprint Retrospectives for UX and Service Design, Part 1: Introduction and Methods

At Outwitly, we know the value of reflection and solution-driven thinking when it comes to team projects. That’s why we’re dedicating two posts to sprint retrospectives! In Part 1, learn about our favourite retrospective methods and how these essential meetings differ from your standard post-mortem.

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UX designer and UX researcher join an established product team and learn how to integrate themselves effectively.

February 06, 2023

Tips for UXers When Joining an Established Product Team

Use these practical tips to maximize your success as a UX designer or researcher joining an established product team. Get ahead with our expert guide!

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