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The team at Standard Beagle regularly shares deep insights and best practices you can use as your design and create your own products and services.

Look to our blog for expertise in UX design, research, and other industry topics. We may have used AI to outline or assist with writing, but all of these articles are 100% conceived and edited by real humans.

We publish UX design articles as well as the latest insights into product design, usability, accessibility and more.

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Tunes from the Team: Music inspired by teamwork and harmony

In honor of National Siblings Day, this week’s playlist celebrates the family ties that have shaped music history.

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Music to inspire team creativity

A playlist celebrating the heart and soul of Austin’s music scene This week’s “Tunes from the Team” celebrates one of the greatest sources of creative energy: Austin’s music scene. Known as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is home to an impressive array of musical talent, from legendary rock icons to innovative newcomers….

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Empowering playlist for product teams

In celebration of International Women’s Month, this playlist highlights powerful female artists and bands who continue to inspire us.

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A high-energy playlist for tough projects

This week, we’re turning up the heat in celebration of one of our favorite taco spots, Torchy’s Tacos, and their new Torchy’s Family Foundation website.

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Playlist for team-building events

This week’s playlist is all about the one thing we can all agree on—food! Like the perfect meal, this mix brings together a balance of flavors from every genre, including ’80s punk, rockabilly, hip hop, classic rock, and more.

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A new brand look for Standard Beagle

Editor’s Note: This article, published in 2020, shares the story behind our early rebrand. While our look (and our services) have evolved, the values behind the design still guide our work. Learn more about our current focus on UX strategy and product design for B2B SaaS and health tech organizations on our services page. Joy…

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The animated beagle archive

When we redesigned our website in 2019, the animated beagle that had originally been featured on our home page was removed and archived. It was created by Bren Wilson, a talented character animator and friend of the Brummers.

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Challenges women face in design

Women in design still face unconscious bias, barriers to leadership, and unequal recognition. Here’s one designer’s perspective on what needs to change.

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Standard Beagle co-founder to be published

Standard Beagle Co-Founder and Creative Director Cindy Brummer is among the authors chosen for “97 Things Every UX Designer Should Know” from O’Reilly Media.

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Fierce Females: Stories of women in design

Fierce Females is a new series of interviews with women in design. This series is intended to spotlight women in the design community and spark inspiration for anyone interested in design.

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How to improve the design to development handoff

Why designers and developers should talk more The design to development handoff can make or break a product sprint. When design and engineering teams work in silos, even the most beautiful UI can fall apart in implementation. But when handoff is intentional, collaborative, and clear? You can ship faster, with fewer bugs and happier teams….

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How product leaders can build future-ready UX teams

In a fast-changing design landscape, the best UX teams aren’t the flashiest—they’re the most adaptable. This article offers product leaders a practical roadmap for building future-ready UX teams through soft skills, curiosity, and a culture of continuous growth.

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Designing and building a turnkey website

Genesis framework site provides turnkey design and development services Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in 2019 and reflects how we described our website process at the time. Our work has since evolved to focus on UX strategy, product design, and research for B2B SaaS and health tech teams. Learn more about who we…

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What is usability?

How usable is your product? I have a love-hate relationship with some digital products, and it’s because of their usability. Well, mostly hate in some cases. And not because I don’t love the idea. But using the software is frustrating and drives me crazy. Take Jira, for example, a cloud-based project management software from Atlassian….

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Hiring a junior UX designer? Here’s what entry-level talent really needs to succeed

Hiring a junior UX designer can feel risky—but it doesn’t have to be. Learn what to look for, what to avoid, and how to support early-career UX talent so they become long-term assets to your product team.

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