CASE STUDY BASICS: Question: Who is your audience? - design managers, recruiters Skillsets: 1) product thinking - define and solve problems, high impact 2)visual design - visual polish, typography 3) interaction design - create intuitive, easy to use products 4) leadership/ownership 5) data/ux research HOW TO STAND OUT: 1) good visual design 2) don't use cookie-cutter frameworks that don't have a narrative (bootcamps) 3) talk about "why" and "how" 4) consider leaving out personas 5) write with a narrative framework 6) concise paragraphs, minimal font styling UX CASE STUDY TEMPLATE: 1) title 2) project overview - project summary - your role and duration 3) the problem 4) goals 5) design process DESIGNING: 1) have best designs on top of the page 2) 80% of high fidelity mockups 3) show design process with amazing visuals 4) show breadth (user flows, journey maps) and depth of work (zoom in on final designs)
I have truly learned SO, so, so much in these last two videos I've seen by you! It makes me wish I'd have started this journey so much sooner. Thank you for producing these! You are truly a wealth of knowledge!
thank you so much for breaking everything down step by step and including easy to take in tips! getting started is pretty overwhelming but i find your breakdown really helpful
This is absolutely helpful and makes much more sense than the typical UX case studies, where you can't clearly see the thinking process behind the design. Thanks!
Loved this walkthrough, it was so thorough! And a lot of these tips are helpful even for PMs, like focusing on the 'why' and 'how' instead of the 'what'.
Do you have a link to the design case study template you showed? I believe it would be really helpful for people struggling to break down their writing portion.
She provides this template on her website, however you do have to pay for the subscription to get access to ux exclusive videos and more tools she offers :)
Aaaaaa Thank You So muchhhh, This could not have shown up at a better timing! I was literally searching for this hours before your post! Thank you so much!!!
Seriously,where is your badge?Soo many informative and actually applicable even to us,juniors uxers,stuff.Keep up,don't ever stop educating Christine,we love your content!💛
this WAS very helpful because i've done product design before and the truth about it is, it's a TON of back and fourth with users and sometimes even negotiating with the business and stakeholders when you might need to try and change a process with in a business in order for functionality to work. I wasn't sure if i should include all of that in my story with in my case study but now i think ill include the highlights
Love the info! I recently heard about making a portfolio on Figma, by sharing the portfolio as a Figma Prototype, and I wanted to know your take on that! I think it could be a good idea but not sure
I'm in the midst of building my portfolio, doing extensive research on case studies and best ways to tackle it. Love your video, very informative! Thank you for sharing. I'm a fan!!
Thank you! Your channel helps me to really process all the overwhelming aspects of writing a case study. it is very rare to find someone who really simplifies the context and goes beyond what is usually taught to us in the courses and classes. This was extremely helpful! thank you so much!
Ty for this 💜 it's very informative and helpful. I remember watching one of your first ux videos about how you got started into ux design. You have come such a long way from then. As one of your subscribers who has been here since day one, I am proud of you!! I am currently in the same position you were in all of those years ago trying to break into the ux design industry. The videos you make are very helpful so thank you!!
I was really stressing out because I was feeling guilty to find myself being bored to hell to even start, but then to know designers feel the same way I am happy 😀
Hey, this was very helpful. Could you also please make a video on how to come up with content for case studies? Some of us are just starting out the journey and could use soem guidance.
That is the kind of video that many need on this holiday season. Thanks a lot! (quick suggestion: the background music is a bit loud and got me at times distracted .)
Thank you so much for this- I was working on wireframe then my brain got exhausted from my brand design job. Good to know what I should include for UX portfolio; the components of case study is really a good tip!!
Should we display ALL the frames of our project in a case study? Or just the super interesting ones that hone in on the problem you solved? I'm not sure if they would want to see the whole layout of my app to make sure I have a "complete idea" if they only view portfolios for 5mins
Hey chunbuns, I just wanted to say a big thank you for this video! It has been incredibly helpful to me. I was struggling with [topic] and your explanations really cleared things up for me. Keep up the great work and thanks again! #Grateful
Thank you! I've been thinking my portfolio didn't have enough written content. Most of the time, being a creative thinker, ideas just pop up and I can't really explain it. How do you explain epiphanies, you can't. Research, research, research, then light bulb moment 💡. Other times there's just happy accidents, or better ideas that just happen while I'm working on a high fidelity/ interaction. I can start with one simple thing, then I add more as I go. Honestly, I don't see the point of making low fidelity Greyscale Wireframes when I know how to design. It seems better to sketch on paper, then get to the real design to do real usability testing.
This came out right when I needed it! Thanks Christine :) Follow up question for this video -- What's the best way for designers to bring up the awkward question of asking for permission to display metrics and live work on their portfolio to their manager? I've always struggled with this because it's essentially a sign that you're looking to leave the company since you're working on your portfolio.
The tips are really so helpful and to-the-point. I just need to understand the part that would be different as a UX researcher not a designer. I can see it will be in "the design process" part but how different is my question ❓Also, I can understand that the researches done contain info that should be kept private, so what info should I mention and what should be hidden is always a matter of wonder 🤔?! Would appreciate if you can answer my questions
Hello fellow designers! I have been really struggling with the topic for my first UX design case study, maybe you have some ideas of what I can do? I was thinking about something connected to social issues because I wanna make a helpful thing but maybe you gave some other ideas about what is gonna be better for me as a newbie:)
Finally a video on this topic 😍as for the past sometime I have been struggling with this very topic. Thank you for sharing this :). Also when you are beginner with no experience how do you choose topics or problem statement for the case study that will help you with job search ?
Hi! I know this may be a dumb question, but where is a case study typically built? Is it like a website? Or is it a google slides presentation? That is the one piece of information I can't seem to figure out haha. Great video by the way! By far the most helpful one I have come across
CASE STUDY BASICS:
Question: Who is your audience?
- design managers, recruiters
Skillsets: 1) product thinking - define and solve problems, high impact 2)visual design - visual polish, typography 3) interaction design - create intuitive, easy to use products 4) leadership/ownership 5) data/ux research
HOW TO STAND OUT:
1) good visual design
2) don't use cookie-cutter frameworks that don't have a narrative (bootcamps)
3) talk about "why" and "how"
4) consider leaving out personas
5) write with a narrative framework
6) concise paragraphs, minimal font styling
UX CASE STUDY TEMPLATE:
1) title
2) project overview
- project summary
- your role and duration
3) the problem
4) goals
5) design process
DESIGNING:
1) have best designs on top of the page
2) 80% of high fidelity mockups
3) show design process with amazing visuals
4) show breadth (user flows, journey maps) and depth of work (zoom in on final designs)
❤❤
My fave line of all time now is you saying "better done than perfect." it's exactly what I needed to hear haha
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Girl, I'm currently fixing my portfolio, struggling with it and your video fell from heaven!
SAME boat!
Same boat!
This is probably the best video I’ve seen on case studies so far! I’m loving the simplicity and the tips ❤️
This is the best channel for learning to be a good UI/UX designer period. Reason being she adds more value to viewing vids.
One the most helpful, no bs guide to case studies. ty!!!
I have truly learned SO, so, so much in these last two videos I've seen by you! It makes me wish I'd have started this journey so much sooner. Thank you for producing these! You are truly a wealth of knowledge!
thank you so much for breaking everything down step by step and including easy to take in tips! getting started is pretty overwhelming but i find your breakdown really helpful
As many comments already stated, this is indeed the BEST video on case studies! Thank you so much
Thank you so much for your sharing. I am struggling with how to establish my UX portfolio, Your structure really helps a lot!! :)
Energized to actually (finally) update my portfolio.. only took about 2 years haha.. thanks again Chunbuns! Love your work
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This is absolutely helpful and makes much more sense than the typical UX case studies, where you can't clearly see the thinking process behind the design. Thanks!
Chun, i love your videos. Concise, clear, and informative.
Loved this walkthrough, it was so thorough! And a lot of these tips are helpful even for PMs, like focusing on the 'why' and 'how' instead of the 'what'.
Do you have a link to the design case study template you showed? I believe it would be really helpful for people struggling to break down their writing portion.
Yes, pleaseeee!!!
She provides this template on her website, however you do have to pay for the subscription to get access to ux exclusive videos and more tools she offers :)
@@michelleyiz how much is a subscription?
@@michelleyiz is there more videos available in subscription?
@@mayanpictures3000 to the videos, $1 per month and for the template, $20
Lol what you said at the end is actually what happened to me after watching this video. It has lessened my anxiety. Thanks
Aaaaaa Thank You So muchhhh, This could not have shown up at a better timing! I was literally searching for this hours before your post! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much, this was the most simple and straightforward case study video I've seen. I love your tips and process. Amazing JOB!!!!!
Awesome video, very clear and applicable approach to crafting a case study for your self.
Love this video! I’m using the same approach with the story arc, so I’m glad to see that designers in different sides of the world align 💪❤️
thank you for sharing such useful and practical information. Now I finally feel like I've found the right direction!
Where is the template for the writing?
A very inspirational video that gives a kick to just sit down and write the case studies! Thank you! I need it!
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Seriously,where is your badge?Soo many informative and actually applicable even to us,juniors uxers,stuff.Keep up,don't ever stop educating Christine,we love your content!💛
This was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank so much.
I needed this so badly. Thank you so much for making this!!!
This was geniunely a good video, that is very realistic and you didn't say things just to say like other TH-camrs! Thanks!
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Thank you very much. You’re encouraging me to pursue this career and have less doubts that I made the correct choice and how to shine at it! ✌️❤️🖖
this WAS very helpful because i've done product design before and the truth about it is, it's a TON of back and fourth with users and sometimes even negotiating with the business and stakeholders when you might need to try and change a process with in a business in order for functionality to work. I wasn't sure if i should include all of that in my story with in my case study but now i think ill include the highlights
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Thank you for this break down. I was confused as to what to write for my portfolio. The guide lines are very useful. THANK YOU
Love the info! I recently heard about making a portfolio on Figma, by sharing the portfolio as a Figma Prototype, and I wanted to know your take on that!
I think it could be a good idea but not sure
So helpful and timely for me with an interview coming up next week!
awesome information, thank you so much for your efforts. Also, the background music is great
Yay, finally someone who understands the issues of using personas! Good video, good tips.
I'm in the midst of building my portfolio, doing extensive research on case studies and best ways to tackle it. Love your video, very informative! Thank you for sharing. I'm a fan!!
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Thank you! Your channel helps me to really process all the overwhelming aspects of writing a case study. it is very rare to find someone who really simplifies the context and goes beyond what is usually taught to us in the courses and classes. This was extremely helpful! thank you so much!
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Helped me this video to create a case study. Love chunbuns
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Ty for this 💜 it's very informative and helpful. I remember watching one of your first ux videos about how you got started into ux design. You have come such a long way from then. As one of your subscribers who has been here since day one, I am proud of you!! I am currently in the same position you were in all of those years ago trying to break into the ux design industry. The videos you make are very helpful so thank you!!
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I had noooo idea you had a TH-cam! I found your profile from a website that showcased the best UX design portfolios!
I was really stressing out because I was feeling guilty to find myself being bored to hell to even start, but then to know designers feel the same way I am happy 😀
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Thank you! This is really thoughtful and I appreciate you sharing this video. :)
Hey, this was very helpful. Could you also please make a video on how to come up with content for case studies? Some of us are just starting out the journey and could use soem guidance.
Thank you, this will help my upcoming project.❤❤
That is the kind of video that many need on this holiday season. Thanks a lot!
(quick suggestion: the background music is a bit loud and got me at times distracted .)
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New subscriber here! I'm self studying to add UX to my resume and your vids are a great help
This was quite helpful. I've subscribed and I'm hoping I learn more from you on my journey to be a phenomenal UI/UX designer.
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I am taking the Google course but I am also looking at someone else's portfolio as a reference, using both did help
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Wow the universe is weird O_O
Did I manifest this cause I need this video, Thank you!
Stress lessened, thank you!❤
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Love the helpful tips at the end. Thanks for getting into the details.
Hey love! As a new UXer, I SO appreciate your channel. What platform do you recommend building your portfolio/site on? Cheers!
Thank you so much for this- I was working on wireframe then my brain got exhausted from my brand design job. Good to know what I should include for UX portfolio; the components of case study is really a good tip!!
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Thank you for sharing this useful information.
This was the best video I’ve come across for portfolio making! It strays from the cookie cutter process and I love that. Thank you ☺️
It´s great helpful and clear info in your video.Thank you Chunbuns!
Super concise and helpful since it's time for me to write my first case study now! Thanks a lot!
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Thank heavens!! Perfect video
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Thanks for the content, it was very informative! 😊
Should we display ALL the frames of our project in a case study? Or just the super interesting ones that hone in on the problem you solved? I'm not sure if they would want to see the whole layout of my app to make sure I have a "complete idea" if they only view portfolios for 5mins
You are a true lifesaver...thank you!
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Literally doing mine right now thank you for the company :-)
Great video! Can you share that template for writing a case study please?
Thank you so much for this!!
Hey chunbuns, I just wanted to say a big thank you for this video! It has been incredibly helpful to me. I was struggling with [topic] and your explanations really cleared things up for me. Keep up the great work and thanks again! #Grateful
This video helped me so much, thank you!! s2
Thank you! I've been thinking my portfolio didn't have enough written content. Most of the time, being a creative thinker, ideas just pop up and I can't really explain it. How do you explain epiphanies, you can't. Research, research, research, then light bulb moment 💡. Other times there's just happy accidents, or better ideas that just happen while I'm working on a high fidelity/ interaction. I can start with one simple thing, then I add more as I go. Honestly, I don't see the point of making low fidelity Greyscale Wireframes when I know how to design. It seems better to sketch on paper, then get to the real design to do real usability testing.
I appreciate you and your content so much! Thank you as always for the insight 😊
Great tips! Thanks 🙏 !
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thanks youre explanation was very engaging and I enjoying listening to you :)
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Christine, do you offer your case study template somewhere? Thank you.
This is so helpful! Is there anywhere we can see or purchase the template?
Thank you for your advice!
WOW! This helped me so much! Thank you :D
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I really like this template, thank you much! I'm writing a case study right now and it's been very helpful. Is there a way we could download it?
This came out right when I needed it! Thanks Christine :) Follow up question for this video -- What's the best way for designers to bring up the awkward question of asking for permission to display metrics and live work on their portfolio to their manager? I've always struggled with this because it's essentially a sign that you're looking to leave the company since you're working on your portfolio.
Currently looking into UX design but nervous about making a change as I have 0 experience lol
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Great video, super helpful. Thank you!
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@Chunbuns please how can I get the case study template 🙏🙏🙏😊
thank you
beautifully explained . Thank you
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
The tips are really so helpful and to-the-point. I just need to understand the part that would be different as a UX researcher not a designer. I can see it will be in "the design process" part but how different is my question ❓Also, I can understand that the researches done contain info that should be kept private, so what info should I mention and what should be hidden is always a matter of wonder 🤔?! Would appreciate if you can answer my questions
Very useful, thank you!
Thank you so much! What is your tips for a newbie to improve Visual Design as we don't have many jobs or project to practice?
Hello fellow designers! I have been really struggling with the topic for my first UX design case study, maybe you have some ideas of what I can do? I was thinking about something connected to social issues because I wanna make a helpful thing but maybe you gave some other ideas about what is gonna be better for me as a newbie:)
This is so helpful thank you!
Help a lot Mega thanks !
Thanks a lot! Great Tips! I was tottaly lost here :D
Finally a video on this topic 😍as for the past sometime I have been struggling with this very topic. Thank you for sharing this :).
Also when you are beginner with no experience how do you choose topics or problem statement for the case study that will help you with job search ?
Tried going to your website but it says the domain has expired. disappointing.
you are a godsend
Than you so much, this video is very helpful.
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I felt so called out whey you mentioned stalking portfolios instead of writing my own 😂
can we get the template?
where can i find your UX design case study template?
Thank you so much for sharing this video and information Christine, can we find your case study template anywhere?
I have always found User Personals weird 😂 I am happy someone said it.
Thank you so much for this
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Hi! I know this may be a dumb question, but where is a case study typically built? Is it like a website? Or is it a google slides presentation? That is the one piece of information I can't seem to figure out haha. Great video by the way! By far the most helpful one I have come across
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