Posts by janisa_lasalle

Rejection hurts. We've all been there—pouring our creativity into a design, only to hear, "This isn’t working." But here’s the thing: rejection isn’t about you—it’s about the design. Here are my top tips for handling design rejection like a…

The Super Bowl isn’t just about football—it’s an experience. From the seamless (or not-so-seamless) streaming access to the game’s on-screen graphics, branding, and real-time engagement features, every detail impacts the viewer’s experience. As a User Experience (UX) Designer, Leader,…

Stepping Into Creativity: Finding Inspiration in the Unexpected Some of the best ideas come when you step outside—literally. Today, I decided to take a walk on this beautiful snowy day, something I hadn’t done in a long time. It…

As a UX Designer, it’s important to embrace diversity—especially diversity in thinking. Our users don’t think the way we do, so we must find ways to understand their perspectives. Gain empathy by conducting research, perform usability testing, and surround…

Conneqt 2024 was an exceptional event, drawing hundreds of attendees for a dynamic three-day conference filled with insights designed to accelerate the success of customers, colleagues, partners, and sponsors. I had the privilege of co-leading two sessions and heading…

Join me for an engaging conversation as I discuss my passion and my journey! Gain insights into the world of UX design and the creative process Hear my stories of passion, challenges, and triumphs in the field Learn about…

Last week I spent time in Orlando Florida with my colleagues, Seeq partners, sales team, and Analytics Engineers. Even though we are a remote company, it is sometimes valuable to meet in person to collaborate, brainstorm, collect user feedback,…

On November 15, 2023, I volunteered at Powell Elementary School in Washington DC to teach 4th graders and 1st graders about User Experience Design and Usability Research. In 4th grade, we talked about their favorite features in Roblox, the…

I recently led an exciting journey mapping session for my colleagues. Journey maps are powerful storytelling tools that UX, Product, Sales, Marketing, and other professionals use to document the steps it takes for a person to complete a task.Here…

While it is an honor and a privilege to be able to attend road shows, customer meetings, on-site training, and events hosted by your company, it is often unfamiliar territory for UX designers. Just like other user research methods,…