Smashing Magazine Launches UX Insiders Community
Smashing Magazine has teamed up with Paul Boag to launch UX Insiders, a community for in-house UX people, and it matters because it provides a space for them to share experiences and advice. The community offers weekly calls and a shared library of resources.
Original reporting · smashingmagazine.com
Original: “A New Community For In-House UX People”
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Key points from Smashing Magazine’s report
- UX Insiders is a community for in-house UX professionals to share experiences and advice.
- The community offers weekly calls, a private Slack channel, and a shared library of resources.
- Membership is limited to in-house UX teams, excluding agencies and freelancers.
- The community is set to launch on January 5, 2027, with founder pricing available for the first 25 members.
- UX Insiders aims to provide a supportive environment for members to navigate the challenges of the changing UX job.
Smashing Magazine has partnered with Paul Boag to launch a new community for people working in UX inside organizations. This community, called UX Insiders, aims to provide a space for in-house UX professionals to share their experiences and advice.
According to Smashing Magazine, the hardest part of the job for many UX professionals is not the design work itself, but rather the surrounding tasks and stakeholders. UX Insiders seeks to address this challenge by offering a platform for members to discuss their problems and receive support from others who have faced similar issues.
The community is designed to be a small, paid group, with membership limited to in-house UX teams. This deliberate exclusion of agencies and freelancers allows members to openly discuss their organization's issues without worrying about external listeners or sales pitches.
UX Insiders will feature weekly calls, a private Slack channel, and a shared library of business cases, templates, and research plans that have worked for other members. Paul Boag will run the weekly calls and be actively involved in the Slack channel.
The community is set to launch on January 5, 2027, with founder pricing available for the first 25 members. This pricing includes a discounted monthly rate, which will be maintained as long as the member remains part of the community.
Smashing Magazine reported that the launch of UX Insiders is a response to the changing nature of the UX job, with the increasing use of AI and the need for established best practices. The community aims to provide a supportive environment where members can share their knowledge and experiences to help each other navigate these challenges.
Questions and answers
What is UX Insiders?
UX Insiders is a small, paid community for people doing UX inside organizations, offering weekly calls, a private Slack channel, and a shared library of resources.
Who can join UX Insiders?
Membership is limited to in-house UX teams, excluding agencies and freelancers.
When will UX Insiders launch?
The community is set to launch on January 5, 2027.
