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The UX Cookbook is a free educational resourcethat provides step-by-step recipes for UX methods and practices. Designed as an online collection of guides, The UX Cookbook offers practical instructions for user research, design processes, usability testing, and related activities, fitting into the early stages of design workflows where teams plan and execute user-centered approaches. Created by the UX team at the University of Arizona Libraries, it serves as a community-driven hub for applying UX techniques in projects.
The UX Cookbook targets beginners in UX design seeking structured entry points into methods like empathy mapping and wireframing, as well as experienced UX professionals, researchers, and product teams looking to streamline user-centered workflows. It suits roles in libraries, digital product development, and educational settings where practical, recipe-style guides aid in research, testing, and content planning. UX students and community contributors also benefit from its open, expandable format.Visit The UX Cookbook
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