The 7 Questions UX Directors Ask That Senior ICs Don’t

(and the 2 that can quietly backfire if you use them too soon)

Nov 01, 2025

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There’s a point in every design career where your questions start to cost money.

Let me explain.

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The 7 Questions UX Directors Ask That Senior ICs Don’t

(and the 2 that can quietly backfire if you use them too soon)

There’s a point in every design career where your questions start to cost money.

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