In this episode, the thinkers, creators and storytellers at shark&minnow demystify the discipline of user experience, share stories from Midwest UX 2017 and discuss design principles for the human experience.

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Audio & Music Credits: “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane “Blue Orchid” by The White Stripes “Fever” by The Black Keys "You’re Going to Need a Bigger Boat" from Jaws