UX Design Weekly: T-Shaped vs V-Shaped Designers, Designer's Maturity Model, Data Table Design Patterns, Mastering the art of influence

Issue 493 Articles T-Shaped vs. V-Shaped Designers The value of “V”-shaped designers who excel by crossing boundaries, connecting dots, and innovating beyond rigid boxes. Designer’s Maturity Model A comprehensive framework outlining the evolution of designers from novices to seasoned professionals. Data Table Design Patterns A collection of best practices to help you make your data tables better. Synthetic Users: If, When, and How to Use AI-Generated “Research” While there may be a few use cases for fake users generated by AI, user research needs real users. Sponsor Still happy with your design tool? If not, switch to Penpot! Unlimited drafts, team members, and files for uninterrupted creativity and design-code collaboration. Oh, and self-host and open standards advantages included. Upgrade to Penpot! -- Sponsor a future issue to showcase your product or service. Tools and Resources Deep Dive with Alex Cornell — Mastering the art of influence (Video) When you think about storytelling in design, Alex Cornell is often the person that comes to mind. SF Symbols - Apple Now with new animations, tools, and 800+ new symbols. rnbw A modern design and code editor. UX Portfolio Kaja Skerlj Kaja is a Product Designer based in Berlin. Last But Not Least The Rise and Fall of Design Platforms A walk down memory lane and remember the legendary tools, companies, and sources that have cemented their place in the Design Hall of Fame. “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” — Lao Tzu Thanks to this issue's sponsor:

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