5 Simple Rules EVERY Developer or Designer Should Know

We often ‘niche down’ or position ourselves as experts as a value proposition for our clients or colleagues, setting us apart as Developers or Designers. This confidence can create blind spots or arrogant assumptions in our solutions to the detriment of customers.

In this presentation, we’ll look at how to remove the blinders, consider several real-world examples, and learn how a user-centric approach (combined with a generous dose of testing) can create a more accessible, usable WordPress solution.

What You’ll Learn

• Why our biases affect our design
• The need to align the goals of your client and team
• How to expand your borders and challenge you you try new solutions
• The necessity for user testing during all phases
• How to test with actual users