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UX & Product Design: Getting into the psychology of the user- Alex Reekie

Published: May 29, 2018, 8:20 a.m.

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\\u201cI see UX like a function of product design because it\\u2019s less about the look, feel and structure of a product and more about behaviours and getting into the psychology of the user\\u201d \\n \\nAlex is the Head of UX/ UI and Product Consultant at WM Reply.

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Alex believes UX is a function of product design and he has spent most of his professional life combining the two disciplines. With a background working for companies like; Satago, Comet & Millermedia7 he is an expert in bringing together UI, UX and Product Design. And in doing so, making something far greater than the sum of its parts.

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An expert at bringing together teams, Alex can communicate a company\\u2019s goal to various departments in a way that drives greater cohesion. He has a sharp eye for web design which he uses to dissect the inner workings of Facebook\\u2019s business model on this show. \\n \\nShow Notes:

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0.32 Peer-driven behaviours.

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6.06 De-centralising the internet.

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12.56 Commoditising creatives.

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19.01 The UX & UI talent pool.

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23.14 Diversifying your skill set.

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27.02 Staying with a company for too long.

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31.08 The automation & AI movement.

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34.38 Making sure your work challenges you.

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