The hitchhikers guide to UXing without a UXer

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Shows a fast, repeatable workflow that actually gets a product to usable tests: pick one vision, write simple personas, sketch wireframes on paper, turn sheets into a finger‑click prototype and run quick tests. Tool names appear—Balsamiq and UsabilityHub—and Cloud9 examples prove the approach catches real problems before code. Advice includes when to iterate, when to bin an idea, and when higher‑fidelity mockups will mislead clients, so watching helps decide if this hands‑on method fits tonight’s needs.

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1. 0:00Intro
2. 8:08Wireframing
3. 15:08Prototypes
4. 15:34wireframes
5. 16:25envision apps
6. 16:50evaluate your work
7. 17:43usability hub
8. 18:12greatness
9. 18:36evaluation
10. 18:55finding a friend
11. 19:18sending nothing
12. 20:11youre done
13. 20:55dont get too attached
14. 21:52recap
15. 23:01QA

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