Discover how to navigate the complex landscape of international job hunting. Joseph Mercieca shares invaluable insights on adapting your application strategy, portfolio, and interview techniques to different cultural contexts across Europe and beyond.
Discover how Anais Wittrock-Roske, a former intensive care nurse, leveraged personal branding to pivot into UX . Learn strategies for authentically showcasing your unique background and skills to stand out.
This week, we discuss the high fidelity trap with Pavel Samsonov. Discover why jumping straight to high fidelity prototypes might not be the best approach and learn actionable strategies to improve your design process.
I chat with Alison Gretz to discuss transitioning from an IC to a management role. We explore why being a great IC doesn’t mean you’ll be a good manager and how to approach your career more holistically.
Scott Christensen, lead growth designer at Mercury, shares insights on the importance of gaining broad experience before specializing. He discusses the concept of a “double diamond” for your career and offers valuable advice for junior designers navigating their professional journey.
Emily Anderson is a product designer who challenges the industry’s focus on “happy paths.” We discuss the importance of considering edge cases, effective research methods, and how to advocate for better experiences.
In this episode, Kate Pincott shares powerful insights on how UX designers can gain more influence through reframing. Learn practical techniques to shift perspectives, build relationships, and communicate effectively.
Shahed Syed shares insights on design consulting. He discusses the unique challenges and opportunities consultants face, strategies for building trust with clients, and how consulting can supercharge a designer’s career.
There’s no gaurantee you’ll land a job at your “dream job.” Casey Bombacie hadn’t stepped into a casino before getting a job for a B2B gaming company. Casey offers insights for UX designers switching domains.
This week, I chat with Jeff Gothelf about applying Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to personal goals. We explore the differences between business and personal OKRs, how to measure success, and strategies for avoiding common pitfalls in goal-setting.
