S2E09 - Design Gambling

In this episode of The UX Voyager, I’m discussing something that’s both necessary and annoying in tech: Product Requirements Documents (PRDs).We’ve all seen those PRDs that are either too vague, too long, or too confusing to read. Some look like they were written for robots, not humans. I’ve been there too.So today, we’re breaking it all down: What PRDs should be, why designers and engineers need to contribute, if AI-generated PRDs are helpful or harmful, and how we can stop confusing busyness for clarity.If you’ve ever said, “I thought we were building A” midway through a project, yeah, this one’s for you. Let’s make PRDs better, together.

I love AI and use it every day, but I'm worried about how people are using it to replace real human connection. From AI birthday messages to fake reviews everywhere, we're losing trust in what's real online. In this episode, I talk about why perfect AI content might be making us miss the beauty of human mistakes, and how this affects user experience design. Are we trading efficiency for authenticity? Let's talk about it.#UXDesign, #AI, #UserExperience, #Authenticity, #TechTalks, #DesignThinking, #HumanConnection,

You have been creating personas that read like Tinder profiles? 🤦🏾‍♂️In this episode of UX Voyager, I break down why most personas are complete rubbish and share a real framework for creating personas that actually help you design better products.What You'll Learn:• Why "Michael, 42, loves gym and organic tea" personas are useless• The 5 biggest persona mistakes I made (so you don't have to)• My simple framework for research-based personas• Why copying American personas doesn't work in Nigeria• How to create personas for Nigeria's diverse 250+ ethnic groups

On this voyage, we're discussing why being skilled doesn't automatically make you hireable. I share stories of two designers with completely different job hunting outcomes and reveal what actually matters to hiring managers (hint: it's not just your Figma skills). Get practical advice on how to position yourself beyond technical abilities and stand out in the job market. No more falling into the tech rabbit hole!

In this episode, I share some of my personal UX nightmare stories that will have you both laughing and cringing in recognition. From accidentally sending private messages to group chats to battling impossible unsubscribe processes, these experiences highlight our frustrations with technology.Is it the heartbreak of losing work to a power outage? or the confusion of navigating a phone with unfamiliar language settings, these stories remind us that behind every frustrating user experience is a human struggling to make technology work for them.Leave a comment sharing your own UX nightmare! As I say, "Ajegbodo mi wa eni kunra" - Misery loves company!

Understand how Nigerians masterfully switch between cutting-edge apps and traditional methods daily, creating a unique technological identity that blends convenience, trust, and practicality.

Ever accidentally made a costly mistake because a digital process was TOO smooth? In this episode, I share my personal horror story of recharging ₦20,000 airtime by mistake, and talk about why sometimes adding intentional friction to UX creates better, more meaningful experiences. We'll look into the psychology behind the IKEA effect, how friction builds trust in financial transactions, and why the most memorable digital journeys aren't always the easiest ones. Join me as we challenge conventional UX wisdom and understand when making things harder actually creates better results.#UXDesign #UserExperience #ConstructiveFriction #DigitalProducts #DesignPrinciples #UXPsychology #ProductDesign

What happens when clients expect mind-reading instead of research? I tackled the common challenge of designing without proper research time. Through the story of Shalewa's failed jollof rice business, learn why "design gambling" leads to imaginary solutions and endless revisions. This episode offers practical survival strategies for impossible timelines, from quick guerrilla methods to documenting assumptions, plus guidance on when to compromise and when to stand your ground as a designer.

Why do Nigerians splurge on salary day while Westerners calculate interest rates? I explored how our cultural values shape our relationship with products, from music streaming services to financial apps. Understand the cultural context behind user behaviors and learn how designers can create products that truly connect with African users.From communal support systems to status symbols as investments, this episode examines the unspoken cultural patterns that determine which features succeed or fail.

You have three seconds to capture a user’s attention or lose them forever. In this episode of UX Voyager, we explore the psychological and cultural dynamics that shape how users interact with apps in African markets. From several fails to genius simplicity, we unravel real-world stories and actionable UX principles that drive retention, trust, and growth. Learn how clarity, context, and emotional design can make or break your product instantly.Whether you're building for Lagos, Accra, or Joburg, this is your blueprint for creating digital experiences that click fast and stick even faster.