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Lisa Garel

@lisagarel.bsky.social

UX professional with 15+ years of experience | Founder of The Design Rodeo, offering coaching, consulting, and education for designers & businesses | Dog lover and advocate for thoughtful design 🎨🐾

12 Followers  |  113 Following  |  54 Posts  |  Joined: 19.11.2024  |  1.7631

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If Agile and UX sometimes feel like oil and water, you’re not alone.
Principles of Agile UX shows you how to create harmony between rapid iterations and thoughtful design.
Build better products fasterβ€”join us!
πŸ”— buff.ly/xXtAQx3
#AgileUX #DesignCollaboration #UXDesign

21.06.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s the one UX principle you always come back to, no matter the project?
Why does it matter so much to you?
#UXPrinciples #DesignPhilosophy #UserExperience

18.06.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you want to influence bigger decisions in your organization?
Business for Designers helps you build the confidence and skills to become a strategic leader in design.
This is for mid-level and senior designers ready to level up.
πŸ”—https://buff.ly/iANeZvJ
#DesignLeadership #BusinessForDesigners

17.06.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Master Agile design skills with Principles of Agile UX, providing frameworks to enhance team collaboration and efficiency. Transform Agile into an ally. Ready to boost speed? πŸ”— buff.ly/xXtAQx3 #AgileUX #DesignOps #UXDesign

12.06.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How do you handle design feedback that feels more like criticism?
Share your best strategies to stay constructive and keep the design moving forward.
#DesignFeedback #UXTips #DesignMindset

11.06.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Design extends beyond aesthetics to influence business results. Transition from "just a designer" to a strategic ally with Business for Designers. Master aligning design with business objectives, leading teams, and negotiation skills.
πŸ”— buff.ly/iANeZvJ

#BusinessForDesigners #DesignStrategy

10.06.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Agile teams move fastβ€”does your design process? Join Principles of Agile UX to learn integrating design in Agile without delays. Perfect for designers seeking better collaboration and quicker delivery. πŸ”— buff.ly/xXtAQx3 #AgileDesign #UXStrategy #DesignProcess

05.06.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s your favorite underrated UX tool or technique?
Share a secret weapon you rely on to get better results with less effort.
Let’s swap tips!

#UXTools #DesignHacks #UserExperience

04.06.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Business Acumen for Designers Are you ready to take your design career to the next level?

Are you a mid-level or senior designer feeling stuck in your career path?
The biggest leap isn’t just in your design skillsβ€”it’s mastering the business side.
Business for Designers will teach you how to speak your company’s language and lead design with impact.
πŸ”— buff.ly/iANeZvJ
#DesignLeadership

03.06.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Principles of Agile UX This certification course teaches you how to seamlessly integrate agile methodologies with UX principles, enabling you to create user-centered designs efficiently and effectively.

Struggling with collaboration in Agile teams? "Principles of Agile UX" integrates design into Agile workflows, reducing delays and confusion. Get practical tools to excel in fast-paced environments. Ready to make Agile your design superpower? πŸ”— buff.ly/xXtAQx3

#AgileUX #DesignOps #UXDesign

29.05.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s one design habit you believe every UX professional should adopt?
Is it prototyping fast? User empathy? Clear communication?
I’d love to hear your top pick and why!

#UXDesign #DesignThinking #DesignCommunity

28.05.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Business Acumen for Designers Are you ready to take your design career to the next level?

πŸš€ Designers, elevate your influence with my Business for Designers course. πŸ’‘ Master negotiation, communication, and leadership skills tailored for you. Go beyond pixels! πŸ”—https://buff.ly/iANeZvJ
#DesignLeadership #BusinessForDesigners #DesignCareers

27.05.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In design, less is often more. Simplicity helps users focus on what truly matters and reduces cognitive load. How do you decide what to keep and what to cut in your designs?
#DesignSimplicity #UXDesign #Minimalism

22.05.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Principles of Agile UX Course This certification course teaches you how to seamlessly integrate agile methodologies with UX principles, enabling you to create user-centered designs efficiently and effectively. What's included? 5…

Designers often find Agile's speed and iteration challenging. That's why we offer our Agile UX Certification courseβ€”a practical guide to making Agile work for you. Ready to level up? buff.ly/3EXwt77 #AgileUX

21.05.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Design Rodeo Empowering companies and individuals to perform at their most efficient and effective through human-centered thinking

Building Design Rodeo's new site involved strategic UX, organized chaos, and lots of coffee. Want a peek behind the curtain?

Check out the new site here β†’ buff.ly/DFQV5LU

#DesignStudio #WebsiteRedesign #UXBehindTheScenes

25.04.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Business Acumen for Designers Are you ready to take your design career to the next level?

Most of us didn't go into design to discuss revenue or KPIs, but doing so makes us business-critical partners. Our course, Business Acumen for Designers, helps you gain this perspective while keeping your creativity.

Curious if it’s for you? buff.ly/zONSVdw

#DesignThinking #Design #UXCourse

24.04.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Schedule an Intro

πŸ’¬ What's the most eye-opening UX design lesson you've learned? Mine: What seems obvious to you may not be to your users. Share your momentsβ€”let's turn them into insights. πŸ’Ž Need help? We offer coaching and consulting!

🀠 buff.ly/wxUvkie

#UXDesign #ProductDesign

23.04.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Design Rodeo Empowering companies and individuals to perform at their most efficient and effective through human-centered thinking

You asked, we listened. The new Design Rodeo website makes it easier than ever to:
🎧 Listen to podcast episodes
πŸŽ“ Browse courses
🧭 Learn about consulting & coaching
πŸ“… Book a call

Clear, fast, and made for designers like you. Check it out here β†’ [insert link]

#UXWebsite #UXDesign

22.04.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Principles of Agile UX This certification course teaches you how to seamlessly integrate agile methodologies with UX principles, enabling you to create user-centered designs efficiently and effectively.

ICYMI: Our Agile UX Certification Course is now easier than ever to find (and enroll in) on our new website. πŸŽ‰

βœ… Self-paced, 6 hours
βœ… Real-world UX scenarios
βœ… Designed for folks inside product teams

Want to level up without burnout? buff.ly/ubmfGzy

#AgileUX #UXEducation #ProductDesign

21.04.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘€ What’s your favorite β€œdesigner shortcut” that actually works?

We’ll go first:
🎯 Starting with a screenshot instead of a blank canvas
πŸ“ Writing UX copy before laying out the UI

Drop yours belowβ€”let’s build a shared toolkit 🀝

#UXTips #DesignerLife #ProductDesign

17.04.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Business Acumen for Designers Are you ready to take your design career to the next level?

Elevate your influence by mastering business strategy in design. This course teaches you to communicate with stakeholders, connect design to business outcomes, and boost confidence in cross-functional environments.
Enroll now: buff.ly/QMLHsUj
#UXDesign

16.04.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Schedule an Intro

Working with a design coach helps you handle leadership transitions, shift from IC to strategic lead, build confidence as a solo UXer, and own stakeholder meetings. Whether you're starting out or leading a team, we're here.
Book a discovery call today on our new site β†’ buff.ly/IIK78H0
#UXCoaching

15.04.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Design Rodeo Empowering companies and individuals to perform at their most efficient and effective through human-centered thinking

πŸŽ‰ It’s here! The new Design Rodeo website is live! We’ve made it easier to: βœ… Explore services βœ… Browse courses βœ… Dive into podcasts βœ… Book with us quickly.
Check it out: buff.ly/9RY5waw
🀠 Saddle upβ€”we’re just getting started.
#UXDesign #DesignBusiness #WebsiteLaunch #TheDesignRodeo

14.04.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Every designer has a hidden ace. Some are meticulous, others can distill complexity, and a few are research enthusiasts. Our latest Design Rodeo Podcast uncovers what defines exceptional designersβ€”from inquisitiveness to tenacity. Share your design superpower below! ⬇️ πŸŽ‰ #UXLife #CreativeMindset

04.04.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Schedule an Intro The Design Rodeo

Feeling stuck in your UX journey or need a process refresh? πŸš€ At Design Rodeo, we empower you to: βœ… Boost skills and confidence βœ… Align UX with business objectives βœ… Create products that users adore. Whether solo or in a team, we help you own your space. 🀠 Join us πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/j9HCsZq #UXDesign

03.04.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 3: Who becomes a designer? The Design Rodeo Β· Episode

You don’t need to be a top-notch artist to excel in design. Exceptional designers: πŸ” Pose more questions than they solve πŸ‘€ Spot details others overlook βš™οΈ Keep experimenting and learning. Hear more in this week’s Design Rodeo Podcast episode. 🎧 buff.ly/IOqpPTY #DesignThinking

02.04.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Principles of Agile UX Course This certification course teaches you how to seamlessly integrate agile methodologies with UX principles, enabling you to create user-centered designs efficiently and effectively. What's included? 5…

Feeling like you're just spinning your wheels? Break free with our Agile UX Certification! 🌟 Master designing within sprints, collaborate effortlessly with PMs & developers, and achieve speed without compromising insights. πŸš€ Ready to thrive in Agile? Enroll now: buff.ly/hGEEjhI #AgileUX

01.04.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 3: Who becomes a designer? The Design Rodeo Β· Episode

Ever thought about what kind of individual becomes a designer? πŸ€” Exceptional designers are: βœ… Inquisitive β€” Always seeking answers. βœ… Compassionate β€” Dedicated to understanding others. βœ… Tenacious β€” Handles feedback and keeps going. Check out this week’s podcast πŸŽ™οΈ buff.ly/6LcHadq #DesignPodcast

31.03.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s end the week with a little venting. πŸ˜… What’s your biggest UX pet peeve? We’ll go first:
πŸ‘‰ β€œMake the logo bigger”
πŸ‘‰ β€œJust make it pop.”
πŸ‘‰ β€œCan we add a carousel to explain the product?”

Drop your pet peeves below. Let’s laugh (and cry) together. 🀠

#UXLife #ProductDesign #DesignPetPeeves

28.03.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Schedule an Intro The Design Rodeo

Bringing in a UX consultant should feel like gaining a partner who understands your needs. At Design Rodeo, we work with your team to:
βœ… Repair flawed design workflows βœ… Align UX with company objectives βœ… Enable your designers to lead confidently.
Ready to join us? Let's connect! πŸš€ #UXConsulting

27.03.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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