The UX Reckoning: What 2026 Holds for Our Industry

The Boagworld UX Show by Paul Boag

Jan 13, 202600:51:30Business

In this episode, we kick off 2026 with a candid look at where the UX industry stands and where it's heading. We dig into a thought-provoking article from Nielsen Norman Group, share our hopes (and fears) for the year ahe...

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