The importance of user-centered design

Andy Charters
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August 21, 2023
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Developing new solutions to problems requires optimism on the part of UX designers.

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What's difficult is believing that it's possible to do it. As the challenge becomes larger, optimism becomes more essential as a driving force.

Are you familiar with user-centered design?

A user-centered design (UCD) involves inventing new solutions that are geared toward users.

Humans come first and the answers are tailored to their needs individually.

Understanding the people you're trying to reach and designing from their perspective will lead to unexpected solutions.

Understanding, designing, and doing UCD go hand in hand.

Designing for people means building a deep understanding of their needs.

Creating a bunch of prototypes and generating a ton of ideas. Make sure you share what you've created with those you design for.

Trying again when you fail. Then finally showing the world what you've created.

Is It Possible To Design In a User-Centered Way?

The concept of user-centered design was first introduced by cognitive scientist Dr. Donald Norman.

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A design decision should be made based on the needs and wants of the users according to him. It consists of:

  • Make-believe

  • Accepting ambiguity

  • Failure is a learning experience

  • Compassion

  • Positive outlook

  • Continuation

  • A sense of creativity

Designing together with communities is a unique opportunity created by user-centered design.

These designers know the people they are trying to serve well.

They come up with many ideas and make innovative products that are rooted in the real needs of people.

When designing in a user-centered manner, identify who the product will be used for, what it will be used for, and under what conditions it will be used.

Get smart about your problem by observing people and listening to their hopes and needs.

The user-centered design provides a language that scientists, stakeholders, and end-users can all understand.

A good example is NASA's Lunar Rover Project, which incorporated user-centered design principles.

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In addition to user interviews and user observations in context, NASA benefits from wireframing.

The six phases of user-centered design are:

  • Conduct usability testing on designs

  • Development and delivery of the product

  • We evaluate the final product based on changing consumer needs

  • Describe the context of use and the needs of the users

  • Provide detailed information about the business requirements

  • Develop design solutions from the initial concept to the final product

Research Methods For User-Centered Design

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The best thing about UCD is that it is scientific and recognizes experimentation, iteration, learning from failures, and research as important.

The purpose of user research is to discover people's goals, limitations, and challenges.

In the event that you need more context, history, or data than what can be obtained from a man-on-the-street interview you will have to dig deeper.

Interview people who you are designing for directly in person, in groups, or via an expert. Observing their desires, hopes, and ambitions is the best way to see them.

Use the opportunity to ask more questions and stretch your ideas by writing down the feedback you hear. Here are some principles to follow when designing responsively:

  • From a consumer perspective

  • Integrating the client into the design process

  • User, task, and environment understanding

  • Design based on evaluation

Benefits And Opportunities Of UCD

A human bias lies at the core of the user-centered design.

Designers often find out what is desirable by thinking about humans, their hopes, fears, and needs.

Those are just one of the lenses we use to look at our solutions.

Having determined the target audience's needs, it is time to seek technical expertise.

The solution must also be financially viable.

A balance must be struck to design solutions that are both effective and sustainable.

It is not possible to live in abstractions when we want to influence the world with real solutions. Make sure there are viable, desirable, and workable solutions.

User-centered design

  • Adapting a website for the visually impaired is best shown in the case of Instacart.com.

  • This website boasts high contrast backgrounds. The designers created small details that make the user experience better. For instance, a user can pick the quantity of a product immediately after clicking Add product to delivery list. They can also see the number of goods already selected.

  • Yelp's online reservation service is easy to use and displays the number of available tables at the restaurant you choose.

  • You can see the restaurant's location on the map at all times. Orders can be started by clicking the "Start Order" button.

  • One of the most popular UCD websites is Carters.com which sells children's clothing. Users can quickly navigate to the desired section on the site by entering an age range. Similarly, the new customer navigation allows them to quickly locate the section they're looking for.

  • Since Airbnb recently added the ability to book a room instantly, having an intuitive mobile presence has become essential. Their app is uncomplicated, smooth, and easy to use just like their website. You can customize the experience by specifying where you want to stay when you will arrive and how many guests you are going to have. In a flash, they are presented with a choice of houses that perfectly suit their needs.

  • It's easy to use the app if you've ever used Duolingo. Once a task or game is successfully completed you will be able to move on to the next level. Mobile gambling apps can be used to teach new languages to users while incorporating the addictive qualities of the apps. The quality of the UI is what keeps everyone coming back for more.

  • An excellent example of UX design is . There is everything you need on the home screen and it works the way it should. Moving tasks between boards aren’t complicated. Using the app for the first time is simple with an intuitive interface that makes navigating the various pages simple.

Prevent UX problems from occurring

If you implement it correctly there won't be quite as much failure.

But as the process gets more complicated it becomes more expensive.

This means that all your effort will be put into the project. Nevertheless, you need to experiment and improve constantly.

You can still improve the user experience when you use user-centered design even if you fail.

If you use a user-centered design you will not have avoidable rework or even worse you will not suffer from a big failure.

Why?

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UCD often identifies problems before they become severe.

The Impact of UCD on Design Processes and Customer Behavior

Tests, failures, and re-tries are part of user-centered design.

A combination of analysis, interviews, generative strategies, and group action tools are used.

During the user-centered design process, UCD develops an understanding of the user's desires by including them in each stage of the design and testing process.

All group members contribute their insights. A constant iteration process helps reveal the user's needs.

A successful product release is largely dependent on UCD and the best example of this is Microsoft.

Microsoft used to be highly focused on technology. It has since shifted its focus to be more user-centered.

The company uses an authentic design development process that puts the user first.

As their user experience became more advanced, the users were suffering.

As a result, Microsoft decided that user-centered design should be woven into its code.

Team-building and creative development were this software giant's saving grace. User-centered design gained success for the company.

The user-centered design worked to satisfy both business and customer requirements.

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Senior Android Developer

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September 27, 2024
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Full Stack .Net Developer

As a Full-Stack Developer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our core product, which is market-ready and positioned for continuous improvement and innovation. You will be integral to the entire development lifecycle, enhancing existing features and deploying new functionalities. You will stay abreast of industry trends to continuously innovate and improve our product, taking ownership of projects from conception through to implementation.

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June 25, 2024
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Senior IOS Developer

As an iOS Developer, you lead technical excellence and management within our team on a leading VOD platform. You ensure iOS projects are delivered on time and within budget while providing clear solutions to complex technical issues. Your role fosters innovation and excellence through the adoption of new technologies and best practices, supporting the team to produce top-tier work.

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June 21, 2024
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Software QA Test Engineer (Manual)

This role will be to collaborate on the Quality Assurance of the company’s application, whilst also taking responsibility for the back-end architecture. You will assume responsibility for a wide range of activities that will include candidate support, client and integration support activities, and project-based work to improve our overall effectiveness

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June 21, 2024
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QA Engineer

As a QA Engineer, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in both manual and automated testing, with a focus on mobile and web applications. This role involves working closely with developers, product owners, and UX/UI designers to ensure the highest quality of our software products.

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June 21, 2024
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Full Stack Shopify Developer

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June 20, 2024
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Senior Video Editor

We seek a Video Editor with a strong creative eye. You'll create high-quality YouTube videos, repurpose content, and streamline workflows using Adobe Premiere, Frame.io, CapCut, and other AI tools to maximize your video editing efforts. You will create videos on a weekly basis for our company and our CEO's personal brand. The job is completely remote, but we have offices in Makati, where you might be asked to join us occasionally for team gatherings.

This is an exciting opportunity for a video editor who has a growth mindset, who takes pride in their work and enjoys working from the comfort of their home.

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June 18, 2024
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Senior Developer - Zuora Subscription Billing

As a Senior Developer specializing in Zuora Subscription Billing, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of Zuora Subscription Billing solutions to support our subscription-based business model. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and implement solutions that align with the company's objectives.

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June 17, 2024
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Senior Backend Engineer

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago.We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.

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June 14, 2024
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FileVine Consultant

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June 13, 2024
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Back End Developer (Python)

Writing scalable, robust, testable, efficient, and easily maintainable code. Translating software requirements into stable, working, high performance software. Playing a key role in architectural and design decisions, building toward an efficient microservices distributed architecture.
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June 10, 2024
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Head of Growth Marketing

Cloud Employee is building a ‘Future of Work’ AI driven talent tech platform in the remote software engineer staffing space. 

In this strategic and hands-on creative role, you'll have the opportunity to shape the narrative of remote work and impact the tech industry at a global scale. 

With team members across the US, LATAM, Europe and Asia - we’re on a mission to bridge the talent gap with our matching platform and employee experience programs.

We need your storytelling strategy skills to ‘share the journey’ and the human stories behind our business

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May 1, 2024
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Software QA Test Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior/Team Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking a passionate Senior/Team Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Senior/Lead Backend Developer - Brazil

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior/Lead Backend Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior UI Developer with Umbraco

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Software Engineer (VB6)

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior /Lead Fullstack Developer - Brazil

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Integrations Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Integration Backend Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Fullstack Python Developer with React

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Fullstack PHP Laravel Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Fullstack Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Frontend Developer (React)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior NET Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
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Senior DevOps Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Our Client

A leading UK-company that specializes in providing foreign currencies solutions

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Robotics Software Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Summary

In your role as a Robotics Software Engineer, your expertise in Robotic Software Engineering will be the key to your success. Collaborating with our skilled team, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge product development accelerator. Your responsibilities will involve crafting, programming, and evaluating top-notch software essential for ensuring the dependable and secure operations of commercial robots.

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Senior Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Python Developer (Senior Level)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Perl Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Mid-Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Summary

The position of Mechanical Engineer corresponds to a mid-level role. An ideal candidate for this position possesses robust practical expertise in various technical systems. The responsibilities encompass a combination of individual input within projects and actively leading teams towards achieving a remarkable standard of technical proficiency.

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Mid-Senior Industrial Design Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Summary

In the role of an Industrial Design Engineer with a focus on cobotics, you will assume a crucial position in envisioning, crafting, and honing both the tangible and operational facets of our collaborative robotic solutions. Your collaboration will extend to cross-functional groups, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and UX designers, in the pursuit of devising cobotic systems centered around users. These systems will redefine effectiveness and safety within industrial settings.

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Backend Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A top rated and state of the art cloud based video interviewing solutions company based in the UK catering to over 5000 prominent companies around the world such as Samsung, Uber, Boohoo, Coinbase, 7-Eleven and many more.

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CNC Machinist

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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CRM Data Specialist (MS Dynamics 365)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Electrical Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Overview

In the role of an Electrical Engineer, your expertise and proficiency in designing electrical-mechanical systems will be a key asset, enabling you to stand out. Collaborating with our skilled team, you will play a vital role in expediting product development processes.

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Front-End Developer

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Front End React Developer

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking a passionate Front End React Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Frontend Developer (NextJS and React)

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Frontend Developer (Senior)

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Frontend React Developer

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Full-Stack Developer

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

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Full-Stack Laravel/Vue Developer (Jr to Mid)

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Full Stack .Net Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Full-Stack Node/VueJS Developer (Mid - Senior)

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Full-Stack PHP Developer (Mid to Senior)

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking passionate mid to senior-level Fullstack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Full-Stack PHP Developer Tech Lead

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking passionate Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Full stack RoR/VueJS Developer

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Fullstack Developer

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Fullstack .NET Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Lead/Senior Frontend Developer (UI/UX) - Brazil

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established eight years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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The importance of user-centered design

February 16, 2024

Developing new solutions to problems requires optimism on the part of UX designers.

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What's difficult is believing that it's possible to do it. As the challenge becomes larger, optimism becomes more essential as a driving force.

Are you familiar with user-centered design?

A user-centered design (UCD) involves inventing new solutions that are geared toward users.

Humans come first and the answers are tailored to their needs individually.

Understanding the people you're trying to reach and designing from their perspective will lead to unexpected solutions.

Understanding, designing, and doing UCD go hand in hand.

Designing for people means building a deep understanding of their needs.

Creating a bunch of prototypes and generating a ton of ideas. Make sure you share what you've created with those you design for.

Trying again when you fail. Then finally showing the world what you've created.

Is It Possible To Design In a User-Centered Way?

The concept of user-centered design was first introduced by cognitive scientist Dr. Donald Norman.

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A design decision should be made based on the needs and wants of the users according to him. It consists of:

  • Make-believe

  • Accepting ambiguity

  • Failure is a learning experience

  • Compassion

  • Positive outlook

  • Continuation

  • A sense of creativity

Designing together with communities is a unique opportunity created by user-centered design.

These designers know the people they are trying to serve well.

They come up with many ideas and make innovative products that are rooted in the real needs of people.

When designing in a user-centered manner, identify who the product will be used for, what it will be used for, and under what conditions it will be used.

Get smart about your problem by observing people and listening to their hopes and needs.

The user-centered design provides a language that scientists, stakeholders, and end-users can all understand.

A good example is NASA's Lunar Rover Project, which incorporated user-centered design principles.

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In addition to user interviews and user observations in context, NASA benefits from wireframing.

The six phases of user-centered design are:

  • Conduct usability testing on designs

  • Development and delivery of the product

  • We evaluate the final product based on changing consumer needs

  • Describe the context of use and the needs of the users

  • Provide detailed information about the business requirements

  • Develop design solutions from the initial concept to the final product

Research Methods For User-Centered Design

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The best thing about UCD is that it is scientific and recognizes experimentation, iteration, learning from failures, and research as important.

The purpose of user research is to discover people's goals, limitations, and challenges.

In the event that you need more context, history, or data than what can be obtained from a man-on-the-street interview you will have to dig deeper.

Interview people who you are designing for directly in person, in groups, or via an expert. Observing their desires, hopes, and ambitions is the best way to see them.

Use the opportunity to ask more questions and stretch your ideas by writing down the feedback you hear. Here are some principles to follow when designing responsively:

  • From a consumer perspective

  • Integrating the client into the design process

  • User, task, and environment understanding

  • Design based on evaluation

Benefits And Opportunities Of UCD

A human bias lies at the core of the user-centered design.

Designers often find out what is desirable by thinking about humans, their hopes, fears, and needs.

Those are just one of the lenses we use to look at our solutions.

Having determined the target audience's needs, it is time to seek technical expertise.

The solution must also be financially viable.

A balance must be struck to design solutions that are both effective and sustainable.

It is not possible to live in abstractions when we want to influence the world with real solutions. Make sure there are viable, desirable, and workable solutions.

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  • Adapting a website for the visually impaired is best shown in the case of Instacart.com.

  • This website boasts high contrast backgrounds. The designers created small details that make the user experience better. For instance, a user can pick the quantity of a product immediately after clicking Add product to delivery list. They can also see the number of goods already selected.

  • Yelp's online reservation service is easy to use and displays the number of available tables at the restaurant you choose.

  • You can see the restaurant's location on the map at all times. Orders can be started by clicking the "Start Order" button.

  • One of the most popular UCD websites is Carters.com which sells children's clothing. Users can quickly navigate to the desired section on the site by entering an age range. Similarly, the new customer navigation allows them to quickly locate the section they're looking for.

  • Since Airbnb recently added the ability to book a room instantly, having an intuitive mobile presence has become essential. Their app is uncomplicated, smooth, and easy to use just like their website. You can customize the experience by specifying where you want to stay when you will arrive and how many guests you are going to have. In a flash, they are presented with a choice of houses that perfectly suit their needs.

  • It's easy to use the app if you've ever used Duolingo. Once a task or game is successfully completed you will be able to move on to the next level. Mobile gambling apps can be used to teach new languages to users while incorporating the addictive qualities of the apps. The quality of the UI is what keeps everyone coming back for more.

  • An excellent example of UX design is . There is everything you need on the home screen and it works the way it should. Moving tasks between boards aren’t complicated. Using the app for the first time is simple with an intuitive interface that makes navigating the various pages simple.

Prevent UX problems from occurring

If you implement it correctly there won't be quite as much failure.

But as the process gets more complicated it becomes more expensive.

This means that all your effort will be put into the project. Nevertheless, you need to experiment and improve constantly.

You can still improve the user experience when you use user-centered design even if you fail.

If you use a user-centered design you will not have avoidable rework or even worse you will not suffer from a big failure.

Why?

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UCD often identifies problems before they become severe.

The Impact of UCD on Design Processes and Customer Behavior

Tests, failures, and re-tries are part of user-centered design.

A combination of analysis, interviews, generative strategies, and group action tools are used.

During the user-centered design process, UCD develops an understanding of the user's desires by including them in each stage of the design and testing process.

All group members contribute their insights. A constant iteration process helps reveal the user's needs.

A successful product release is largely dependent on UCD and the best example of this is Microsoft.

Microsoft used to be highly focused on technology. It has since shifted its focus to be more user-centered.

The company uses an authentic design development process that puts the user first.

As their user experience became more advanced, the users were suffering.

As a result, Microsoft decided that user-centered design should be woven into its code.

Team-building and creative development were this software giant's saving grace. User-centered design gained success for the company.

The user-centered design worked to satisfy both business and customer requirements.

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