51. A Designpreneur’s Journey with Chris Nguyen

How do you build a brand that resonates with both your design sensibilities and your target audience?

Navigating the entrepreneur landscape can be a daunting task, especially if you’re just starting out or looking to pivot your career. But what if you could be the captain of your own startup ship?

What if you could be a designpreneur?

Enter Chris, a designpreneur who has mastered the art of steering his own course. From the power of writing to the magic of automation, Chris’s journey is a treasure trove of insights and life hacks.

In this episode, we explore the multifaceted world of designpreneurship, tackling the emotional rollercoaster that comes with career growth, and offering strategies to conquer the fears and doubts that can often paralyze us.

Topics:
• 03:43 – Chris’s origin story
• 08:11 – How do we define designpreneur
• 10:48 – Who makes a good designpreneur
• 14:05 – Diversifying your income
• 17:41 – Experimentation is key
• 27:04 – Designpreneur does not mean you’re selling design things
• 29:02 – Nature vs nurture of entrepreneurs
• 37:20 – Finding the right partners
• 42:37 – Tips on marketing yourself
• 50:18 – Lessons learned as a designpreneur

Helpful Links:
• UX playbook
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
• Sign up for Chris’s Play of the Week Newsletter
• Find Chris on YouTube

Chris Nguyen
Founder, UX Designer, and Desigpreneur

About Chris

From a computer science dropout to a business graduate, turned self-taught designer living in Asia, and now a designpreneur. Chris is an Ex-Head of Design and product Designer who worked with various startups and Fortune 500s, including household names like Google, Nike, Coca Cola.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn

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