Practical UX

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CLARITY. SYSTEMS. REAL-WORLD UX.
Learn Real-World UX the Practical Way
This isn’t a theory-filled UX textbook. It’s a step-by-step guide to evaluating real websites, delivering real value, and gaining real-world experience—especially if you're early in your career or trying to break in.You’ll learn how to:
• Spot accessibility and usability issues
• Speak the language of clients and stakeholders
• Use plug-and-play templates to showcase your skills
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The Practical UX Toolkit ($5,000+ value!)
Every purchase includes access to the digital toolkit:
• The Memory Jogger – A tool to help you identify people in your life with a business you could support.• Potential Client Outreach Tracker – A strategic spreadsheet to plan and track your outreach efforts.• My personal Stakeholder Questions Doc – The actual questions I ask that lead to insightful client conversations.• Client Pitch Script + Voice Adaptation Toolkit – What I say when offering accessibility services (along with ample supporting data).• Service Agreement Template – This is the one I had my lawyer review (but you should have your own take a look), outlining exactly what is and isn’t included in your evaluation service.• Website Accessibility & Usability Evaluation Spreadsheet – My reusable audit template that walks you through every part of the process.• 3 Training Videos (almost 4 hours total!) – Watch me walk through the full evaluation process, step-by-step.• Customizable Stakeholder Presentation Slide Deck – A plug-and-play deck to present your findings and make your work shine.You’ll get everything you need to start practicing accessibility-first UX right away!
WHY THIS MATTERS
I Wrote the Book I Wish I Had When I Was Starting Out In UX
You don’t need a perfect portfolio or years of experience to deliver real UX value. You need clear systems, strong communication, and a way to practice what you’ve learned. That’s what this book—and the bonuses—are built to give you.

Whether you're trying to land your first UX job, grow your freelance practice, or just build confidence, Practical UX is here to help.
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About the Author

Maigen Thomas is the founder of Level 11 Technology, an Apprenticeship Agency. She has 10+ years of experience in enterprise software design and product development, and almost as many years of experience teaching and mentoring, most notably as a UX/UI Bootcamp Instructor at UC Berkeley Extension.Maigen's specialization is in website accessibility and she gets excited to empower folks at all levels of the business and technology experience with knowledge to ensure inclusive experiences for all of their customers, regardless of their level of ability or disability.