In an industry where bootcamps dominate the conversation, the concept of self-learning presents an intriguing alternative. How does one navigate the complex world of UX design without the roadmap that a formal education provides?
This week, I chat with Chris Nguyen, a designpreneur with an incredible journey. From being a computer science dropout to leading design teams at Fortune 500 companies, Chris has done it all.
Right now is a rough time to be looking for a UX role. Some people have been looking for work for months or longer. You may have already put a lot of thought into a passion project for your portfolio and stopped at the case study. But what if you kept going?
You’ve probably heard the role of “Content Designer” more and more over the last year or two. It’s a relatively new specialization in the UX field. As Bill Gates famously said way back in 1996, “content is king!”
Professional careers like Architecture, Medicine, and Law are highly skilled technical careers that require a lot of cognitive labor. They have strict rules and regulations around who can practice and how they are taught.
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.
