I was recently triggered by a post Corey Nelson shared on LinkedIn comparing job interviews to acting auditions. The thought of pretending to be something you’re not really shook me. But what if Corey is right?
Deciding to “put yourself out there” can be overwhelming enough, but not a lot of people talk about the pitfalls when you actually start. Social media can be a hell scape or it can be a rewarding place for engaging conversation and building meaningful relationships.
There’s no shortage of “leadership” advice on the internet. Everyone is talking about growing the next generation of leaders. But if everyone becomes a leader, will there be anyone willing to follow?
Anthony Conta’s new book, The Art & Science of UX Design spans content across the entire design process, from understanding the right thing to design to designing things right. The book introduces theories, provides examples, and provides exercises to gain experience.
People are constantly telling junior UX designers that they need to master their “storytelling skills.” But very few people really explain how to do that. Jeff White’s storytelling book and course is different.
While Marnina has always loved design, her favorite part has always been what happens before putting pen to paper. She recently abandoned her job as a designer in exchange for a PhD in design and psychology.
Sera Tajima has done it all. She’s worked at startups. She’s worked at mid size companies. She’s worked at large corporations. And now she runs her own ed tech business teaching students UX design skills for the real world.
I’ve been lucky enough to have some really incredible guests come on the show for interviews recently. I’ve got so many in the backlog that if I kept the current schedule you wouldn’t hear them for six months!
Meet Matthew McPhail, a former chef turned Industrial Designer turned UX Designer. Matthew made the jump to UX Design a few years back after working as an industrial designer at places like Dyson and Ford. Today he joins the show to discuss his journey and what he’s learned along the way.
Low UX maturity can be frustrating for many UX professionals. You don’t get to do what you think is right. You get pushback from every direction. It feels like you’re constantly swimming against a current of bad practices.
