Summary: <p> </p> <p><img src="https://i2.wp.com/userdefenders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/020-Jeffrey-Zeldman.jpg?resize=789%2C1024" alt='User Defenders "Zeld Man" Jeffrey Zeldman' class="superhero"></p> <blockquote> <p> Don’t miss <a href="http://userdefenders.com/020-1" target="_blank">Part I</a> of this unforgettable interview.</p> <p>Jeffrey Zeldman inspires us to not underestimate our users by always testing our assumptions–because we’re often wrong. He reminds us of the tremendous value of writing and synthesizing our thoughts. He teaches us to never underrate our gut instincts. He also encourages us to stay enchanted in our work. </p> </blockquote> <p> Jeffrey Zeldman is the Godfather of Web Design, and unquestionably the greatest friend of the Web. He’s a guy behind highly esteemed Web Design content initiatives such as A List Apart, An Event Apart and A Book Apart. He’s a prolific speaker and heavily influential blogger. He’s the Author of the our industry’s staple: Designing with Web Standards. He’s the host of one of my favorite design podcasts: The Big Web Show. He’s also the founder of renown Web Design studio Happy Cog. Back in the day, he played synth and Casiotone with The Insect Surfers, a DC post-punk techno-surf band. </p> <p><strong>LINKS</strong><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/zeldman" target="_blank">Jeffrey’s Twitter</a><br> <a href="http://zeldman.com" target="_blank">Jeffrey’s Website</a> </p> <p>[RESOURCE] I think it’s your brain. Everything else is replaceable. If you’re bored, start learning something new. If you’re bored, you shouldn’t be in this field. If you’re restless and easy easily distracted–that’s good. That means you’ll keep learning.<br> [BOOK] <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7811212/type/dlg/http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dont-make-me-think-revisited-steve-krug/1116173905?ean=9780321965516" target="_blank">Don’t Make Me Think</a></p> <hr> <p><strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong><br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/user-defenders-podcast-inspiring/id1055121160?mt=2&ls=1" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a> | <a href="http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/pcr.apple.com/id1055121160" target="_blank">Subscribe on Android</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ixoin7ctwvavboeov4fvuhm6v6a" target="_blank">Subscribe on Google Play</a> | <a href="http://userdefenders.com/?feed=podcast" target="_blank">RSS Feed</a> </p> <p><strong>SUPERPOWER OF SUPPORT</strong><br> Here’s your chance to use your superpower of support. Don’t rely on telepathy alone! If you’re enjoying the show, would you take two minutes and <a href="http://userdefenders.com/review" target="_blank">leave a rating and review</a> on iTunes? I’d also be willing to remove my cloak of invisibility from your inbox if you’d <a href="http://userdefenders.com/join" target="_blank">subscribe to the Bi-Weekly Bugle</a> for my best UX/Personal Growth tips and superguest announcements. </p> <p><strong>SUPER-CRED</strong><br> Artwork by <a href="https://twitter.com/phyrhed" target="_blank">Cesar Lemus</a> | Editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbcombs" target="_blank">Chris Combs</a> | Music by <a href="https://twitter.com/wymangentry" target="_blank">Wyman Gentry</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://userdefenders.com/podcast/020-2-stay-enchanted-with-jeffrey-zeldman-part-ii/#more-402" class="more-link"><span>(more…)</span></a></p>
