Why Change Sucks

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Why Change Sucks

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Apr 3, 2018

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In this episode, Laura and Kate revisit the concept of Change Aversion and talk about why change is hard for users and what you can do to make it easier. Drink Pairing: California Zinfandel

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Apr 3, 2018

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Kate and Laura drink and fight about what is wrong with user experience design.

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Why Change Sucks

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