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title: "Mock IT: Tackling Misinformation Online Through UX Design"
description: From understanding popups to navigating the redesign of share and flag buttons, this week's podcast episode dives into social media platform design. 
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# Mock IT: Tackling Misinformation Online Through UX Design

 3 MIN READ

 11/18/2021  | [Human-Centered Design](https://blog.metrostar.com/tag/human-centered-design)

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## Mock IT Episode 7 Overview 

Liz and Marie welcome a special guest, Leslie Bozoian, on the podcast this week. Leslie is a Visual Designer who has a passion for design and social media. The trio discusses how the pandemic has changed digital experiences, social media, and how designers can help tackle the spread of misinformation online. From understanding popups to navigating the redesign of share and flag buttons, this week's episode dives into social media platform design. 

## Mock IT Episode 8 Overview

Liz and Marie welcome back special guest, Leslie Bozoian, on the podcast this week. Leslie is a Visual Designer who has a passion for design and social media. In this special social media-focused episode, the trio discusses the responsibilities social media companies have to protect users, like Facebook, and the steps designers are taking to aid users in navigating a new era of digital literacy. From algorithms to font texts and data tracking, they unpack a lot in this jam-packed episode. 

Watch Mock IT on YouTube or stream via your favorite podcasting platform:

 

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## About Mock IT 

[Mock IT](https://anchor.fm/mock-it-metrostar) is an inside look at two UX Designers navigating design for the government, the relevancy of the work they do, emerging trends, and everything in between. 

Liz and Marie are passionate about design of all shapes and forms and the impact it can generate for all generations. This podcast features their insights and thoughts about what inspires them, motivates them, or makes them go "hmm?" Join us every two weeks as they share their personal stories about the highs and lows of life as a designer.

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Written By:   
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