5mUX is practitioner-grade UX training in five-minute lessons, structured around how adults actually learn. Every lesson teaches one concept or skill you can apply immediately, available as text, audio, or video. Pick the modality that fits your moment; the rigor stays the same.
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Apply WCAG 1.4.11 and 1.4.1 criteria to assess UI components and graphical objects for color blindness accessibility. Distinguish between critical failures like color-only information and high-severity contrast issues to provide actionable feedback. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to evaluate user interface elements against WCAG non-text contrast and color independence standards to identify accessibility failures. Transcript Scope of Non-Text Contrast Evaluation You’ll learn to evaluate user interface elements against WCAG non-text contrast and color indepe
Master the WhoDo Matrix to transform abstract task lists into concrete, peer-accountable commitments. You will learn to structure the WHO, WHAT, and WHEN columns to ensure participants own their next steps. This technique prevents the common pitfall of assigning tasks without deadlines or clear ownership. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to facilitate a WhoDo Matrix session that generates specific, time-bound commitments from participants. Transcript Setting Up the WhoDo Framework You gain the ability to move a group from abstract discussion to concrete, tim
You'll learn to define the Design Discovery phase as a collaborative learning attitude rather than just a set of activities. By the end you'll be able to distinguish Discovery from fragmented assumptions and explain its role in establishing a foundation of common understanding. This lesson gives you a framework for recognizing how Discovery aligns with the Double Diamond model to guide product decisions. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to define the Design Discovery phase as a collaborative learning effort that establishes a foundation of common understandi
You'll learn to define content design as an active component of interaction design, not just text decoration. By the end you'll be able to identify why unintelligible error dialogs occur and when to integrate content strategy. This lesson gives you a framework for treating content as design itself to prevent usability issues in task-based applications. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to define content design and UX writing as synonymous disciplines focused on purposeful interaction. Transcript The Problem: Unintelligible Interface Text The thing experienced
You'll learn to define design critique and feedback as indispensable tools for leveraging collective viewpoints to improve design quality. By the end you'll be able to identify the specific failures avoided by this practice, such as building blind or siloing functions. This lesson gives you a framework for distinguishing critique from service delivery and applying a discovery mindset to team collaboration. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to define design critique and feedback and distinguish it from siloed service delivery. Transcript The Problem: Why Feedb
You'll learn to distinguish high-quality cognitive walkthroughs from weak ones using specific evaluation criteria. By the end you'll be able to identify common quality issues like missing user goals or vague reasoning. This lesson gives you a framework for assessing whether a walkthrough effectively predicts usability problems. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to evaluate the quality of a cognitive walkthrough by applying specific criteria for completeness and reasoning clarity. Transcript The Problem: Weak Walkthroughs Ask any design team how they handle us
You'll learn to calculate accurate confidence intervals for small usability test samples using the Adjusted Wald method. By the end you'll be able to adjust your data inputs and interpret ranges to avoid false precision. This lesson gives you a framework for transparently reporting uncertainty in UX research findings. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to calculate and interpret confidence intervals for small sample sizes using the Adjusted Wald (plus-4) method. Transcript The Problem with Raw Percentages Raw percentages lie to you because they hide the uncert
You'll learn to craft a cover story that frames workshop activities for participants. By the end you'll be able to write a narrative that explains the 'why' behind a task without giving away the solution. This lesson gives you a framework for using real-world scenarios to increase engagement and reduce resistance during facilitation. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to construct a cover story that contextualizes a workshop activity using a realistic scenario. Transcript The Problem: Context Gap Experienced facilitators know that abstract tasks trigger immedi
You'll learn to define human-centered design as a craft grounded in psychology and user empathy. By the end you'll be able to distinguish it from vague theoretical concepts and apply its core rationale to your projects. This lesson gives you a framework for aligning organizational definitions to measure success and drive business outcomes. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to define human-centered design by identifying its psychological foundations and distinguishing it from poorly defined organizational concepts. Transcript The Problem of Vague Definitions A
You'll learn to define content orientation and reflow as core accessibility mechanisms. By the end you'll be able to identify why these concepts matter for compliance and UX success. This lesson gives you a framework for recognizing when text resizing breaks layouts and how to prevent it. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to define content orientation and reflow in the context of accessibility compliance. Transcript The Broken Layout Problem Why does your beautiful design fail when the font gets bigger? It’s a question that exposes a critical blind spot in ma
You'll learn to structure presentation content by defining key learning areas, building a concept-based structure, and creating visual explanations. By the end you'll be able to apply a focused planning routine to reduce preparation friction. This lesson gives you a framework for turning complex topics into digestible visual narratives. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to apply a three-step process to brainstorm and structure presentation ideas using visual explanations. Transcript The Problem: Unstructured Brainstorming Think brainstorming happens in the ro
You'll learn to distinguish between formative and summative testing goals to assess design concepts effectively. By the end you'll be able to apply a severity framework to identify guideline violations and surface-level issues. This lesson gives you a structured workflow for providing actionable feedback that optimizes resource allocation before user testing. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to evaluate concept testing artifacts using a hybrid heuristic and usability testing framework. Transcript The Cost of Flaws The thing experienced researchers know about
You'll learn to filter, group, and sequence instructional content to reduce cognitive load. By the end you'll be able to apply the Classify, Group, and Sequence framework to organize complex topics. This lesson gives you a framework for transforming raw information into digestible learning units. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to apply the three-step content chunking process (Classify, Group, Sequence) to structure instructional material. Transcript The Chunking Challenge There is a specific wall of text that every practitioner hits. You have a design syst
You'll learn to distinguish between the strategic annual theme and the tactical quarterly outcomes in OKR frameworks. By the end you'll be able to define a three-month cycle that balances long-term commitment with market agility. This lesson gives you a framework for preventing strategic drift by separating high-level goals from measurable key results. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to differentiate between annual strategic themes and quarterly measurable outcomes to prevent strategic drift. Transcript The Problem of Strategic Drift There is a specific pat
You'll learn to define design career frameworks as visual tools for professional reflection and strategic planning. By the end you'll be able to distinguish these frameworks from tactical craft skills and product prototyping methods. This lesson gives you a framework for applying these models to hiring, onboarding, and self-reflection scenarios. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to define design career frameworks and distinguish them from tactical craft skills. Transcript The Career Planning Gap Ask a U.X. team how they handle career growth, and the answers c
You'll learn to construct a context map to visualize stakeholder relationships and user needs before designing a workshop. By the end you'll be able to identify key actors and their interactions to prevent scope creep. This lesson gives you a framework for mapping complex systems so you can facilitate more focused, relevant sessions.
You'll learn to assess design artifacts using four specific dimensions: information chunking, visual hierarchy, interaction clarity, and consistency. By the end you'll be able to distinguish strong work from weak work by identifying signals like intuitive navigation versus cluttered interfaces. This lesson gives you a framework for applying a severity rating system and providing actionable feedback tied to Nielsen’s heuristics. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to evaluate design artifacts for cognitive load management using specific dimensions and a severity
You'll learn to structure accountability using the Who-What-When matrix framework. By the end you'll be able to lead a 15-30 minute session that converts abstract discussions into concrete commitments. This lesson gives you a step-by-step procedure for defining participants, actions, and deadlines to ensure follow-through. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to facilitate a Who-What-When matrix session to assign concrete actions and deadlines. Transcript The Accountability Problem The thing experienced facilitators know about meetings is that abstract task list
You'll learn to define the weighted matrix as a synthesis technique for ranking design opportunities against success criteria. By the end you'll be able to distinguish between subjective opinion and criteria-based decision-making in multidisciplinary teams. This lesson gives you a framework for managing uncertainty when narrowing down a large number of early-stage design concepts. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to define the weighted matrix and explain its role in shifting decision-making from personal opinion to success criteria. Transcript The Problem of
You'll learn to define dealing with ambiguity as operating without complete information to avoid paralysis. By the end you'll be able to distinguish this concept from prioritization and improvisation. This lesson gives you a framework for gathering 'just enough information' to start work in fast-paced environments. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to define dealing with ambiguity and distinguish it from prioritization and improvisation. Transcript The Paralysis of Perfect Information Ever feel stuck because you don’t have all the answers? You’re not alone. I
You'll learn to execute a competitive analysis that drives specific business decisions rather than generic benchmarking. By the end you'll be able to apply a 4-step workflow from scope definition to visualization. This lesson gives you a framework for avoiding common pitfalls like method-first thinking and confirmation bias.
You'll learn to define customer feedback integration as a structured process linking research to design decisions. By the end you'll be able to distinguish this approach from vague data collection and method-first thinking. This lesson gives you a framework for matching specific research methods to question types to drive actionable product outcomes. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to define customer feedback integration and apply the question-first framework to match research methods to specific product decisions. Transcript The Problem with Method-First T
You'll learn to define cognitive bias as systematic deviations from rationality that impact user judgment. By the end you'll be able to distinguish cognitive bias from user error and identify when to apply bias checks during heuristic evaluations. This lesson gives you a framework for anticipating non-rational user behavior to prevent design failures. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to define cognitive bias in design and distinguish it from user error to anticipate non-rational user behavior. Transcript The Problem: Designing for Rationality vs. Reality The
You'll learn to structure a carousel game to maximize participant engagement and idea generation. By the end you'll be able to execute the step-by-step process for setting up stations, managing time, and rotating groups. This lesson gives you a framework for handling common pitfalls like uneven group sizes or dominant voices in collaborative design sessions. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to facilitate a carousel game workshop using the standard setup, rotation, and synthesis steps. Transcript The Carousel Game Framework The carousel game is a technique fo
You'll learn to execute a structured analysis workflow that prevents common pitfalls like confirmation bias and analysis paralysis. By the end you'll be able to apply a question-first mindset to ensure your findings are robust and actionable for stakeholders. This lesson gives you a framework for validating qualitative and quantitative data before presenting results. Learning Objective: By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to execute a structured analysis workflow to avoid common pitfalls like confirmation bias and misinterpreted statistics. Transcript The Question-First Mindset By
