UX Writing Weekly #181

A little bird told us that there's going to be a fun UX writing sync on Twitter Space, Wed. May 4th.

Set a reminder for this live audio conversation. 

WHAT’S INSIDE ✍

Issue #181 (Apr 27th, 2022)

• The UX of Elon’s Twitter

• Ambient computing 

• A UX writer walks into a bar … 

• Password strength microcopy

ARTICLES 📰

🐦 It’s official: Elon Musk is taking over Twitter. So what’s in store? This case study explores potential changes to the platform’s UX stemming from anti-viral notices, an open-sourced algorithm, transparency, and more. 

Elon's Twitter: a UX theory

MICROCOPY BITE 💬

A new microcopy spin on password strength feedback from Column Bank. Thanks to microcopy patterns for the find.

PILLARS OF COMMUNITY 🏛

Hot topics and trending posts from community members. Join the conversations below!

UPSKILL: LIVE EVENTS & MORE 📚

Podcast:

HelloFresh UX Writer and UXWA alum Emerson Schroeter talks about the path from content to UX writing, the accompanying change to the writing process, when and how to talk about gender, and more.

How to become an inclusive UX writer with Emerson Schroeter @ HelloFresh

Workshop:

New to UX writing? Join our upcoming workshop together with Smashing Magazine! Four live sessions will cover UX writing basics between May 18–26.

The Fundamentals of UX Writing Workshop

Figma event:

Lots of "Figma for UX writers" content at the upcoming Config. Registration is free!

JOBS 👔

Lots of new positions this week so dust off that resume.

• UX Writer @ Discord — San Francisco, CA or Remote 🇺🇸

• UX Content Strategist @ CDW — Remote 🇺🇸

• Content Design Manager @ SimplePractice — Santa Monica, CA or Remote 🇺🇸

• Content Designer / UX Writer @ Babbel — Berlin 🇩🇪

• UX Writer @ N26 — Berlin/Barcelona (multiple positions) 🇩🇪/🇪🇸

• UX Writer/Content Designer @ Clain — Limassol, CY (remote) 🇨🇾

• Check out the newest positions on the job board

• Upload a position and get exposure

PORTFOLIO 🎨

Liz Pfeffer has more than a super cool last name—she also has a killer portfolio with projects from Google, YouTube, and even from back in her public radio producer days. 

http://lizpfeffer.com/

VOX POPULI 🗣️

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See you next week 👋

— Written and curated by Yuval Keshtcher, Aaron Raizen, and the UX Writing Hub team —