5 Minute UX podcast artwork
Education

5 Minute UX

by 5mUX
Claiming needs an RSS feed. Contact us.

Last recorded placements from this show’s chart history. These are not current rankings.

Not on the United States charts we track today.

If you like 5 Minute UX, try…

Latest episodes

  • Use Multiple Data Sources to Normalize Persona Bias

    October 26, 2026 · 11 min

    You will synthesize observational, interview, and analytics data to neutralize single-source bias. This capability allows you to construct data-driven personas that accurately reflect diverse user segments without relying on anecdotal…

  • Use Empathy Maps as a Low-Budget Persona Alternative

    October 25, 2026 · 11 min

    You will learn to facilitate a 15–20 minute Empathy Map session that grounds your team in user-centered decision-making. This technique allows you to generate a focal point for design when rigorous research is unavailable, ensuring…

  • Storyboard to Visualize User Scenarios and Business Needs

    October 24, 2026 · 10 min

    You will learn to collaboratively sketch user scenarios to visualize feature flows before detailed design. This capability allows you to align user needs with business viewpoints while managing stakeholder expectations regarding prototype…

  • The Minimum Content Every Persona Needs

    October 23, 2026 · 11 min

    Assemble a persona document that grounds your team in the user's reality by applying the six required elements. You will learn to structure a biography and profile that enables stakeholders to relate to the user and align design…

  • Include Optional Content Based on Project Relevance

    October 22, 2026 · 10 min

    Apply the principle of inclusion to determine when education, salary, or demographics add value to a specific project. You will learn to filter optional data against client goals and research types to avoid bias and maintain…

Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
  • Conduct Final Pre-Launch Testing for High-Risk Scenarios

    October 21, 2026 · 11 min

    Execute a targeted final test on the developed site to isolate last-minute bugs in high-risk scenarios. Use qualitative user observation to validate launch readiness and build a defensible case for any required iterations. Learning…

  • Explaining Personal Advantage for User Adoption

    October 20, 2026 · 9 min

    Articulate the unique benefit of a product to overcome adoption barriers. Apply persona-specific framing to answer the 'What's in it for me?' question effectively. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to…

  • How To Structure a User Interview

    October 19, 2026 · 10 min

    Design a 45-to-60-minute semi-structured interview protocol that isolates past user experiences from speculative behavior. Apply neutral, open-ended questioning techniques to capture rich qualitative data suitable for persona development…

  • Selecting Research Techniques Based on Project Constraints

    October 18, 2026 · 13 min

    You will learn to select the single highest-value research technique by weighing client appetite, budget, and timeline. This capability allows you to navigate high-resistance environments by proposing a focused, low-risk pilot rather than…

  • Revisiting Assumptions After Research

    October 17, 2026 · 12 min

    Apply a five-step sequence to suspend provisional models and reconstruct user groups from evidence. Identify coverage gaps and adjust research scope to ensure your final user model reflects the actual user base rather than initial…

  • Prioritizing Discussion in Qualitative Testing

    October 16, 2026 · 12 min

    Learners will distinguish the discussion phase from user performance, recognizing it as the primary source of context and insight. This capability allows designers to extract creative solutions and user mental models rather than relying on…

  • Personas as Team Memory Aids

    October 15, 2026 · 11 min

    You will learn to treat personas as active empathy triggers rather than static documents. This allows you to anchor design decisions in user reality and maintain focus on user needs throughout the project lifecycle. Learning Objective: By…

Full episode archive on Apple Podcasts →

About the show

5mUX is practitioner-grade UX training in five-minute lessons, structured around how adults actually learn. Every lesson teaches one concept or skill you can apply immediately, available as text, audio, or video. Pick the modality that fits your moment; the rigor stays the same.