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  • Welcome to the Product Design Podcast!๐ŸŽ™ Hosted by Seth Coolen, founder of UX Cabin, where we create world-class web and mobile apps. In this episode, we're diving deep into how to secure a UX or product design job in 2024 despite the tough market conditions. Whether you're new to the field or looking to make a career change, we've got actionable strategies for you.๐Ÿš€

    Key Topics Covered:

    Leverage Your Network: Leverage personal connections, attend meetups, and use LinkedIn effectively.Expanding Your Network: offer genuine help, compliments, or feedback to build rapport with new connections.Freelancing Opportunities: Start small with local projects to build your portfolio and experience.Copying Good Design: Improve your skills by replicating top-notch designs and adding your unique touch.Portfolio & Resume Optimization: Create a clean, effective portfolio and tailor your resume using AI tools.Embracing Feedback: Seek constructive criticism to improve your work continuously.Documenting Your Journey: Share your progress and learnings on social media for accountability and visibility.Agency Outreach: Offer your services to design agencies for freelance work and potential full-time opportunities.Creative Applications: Stand out with video introductions and follow up persistently.Resilience: Stay positive and view rejections as steps toward the right opportunity.

    Funny Moment:

    Seth shares a light-hearted story about losing his fantasy football league and the hilarious punishment from his league mates.

    Resources Mentioned:

    LinkedIn for networkingLoom for video introductionsChatGPT for resume optimizationPortfolio and resume tools

    Actionable Steps:

    Start building connections and reaching out to people in the industry.Begin small freelance projects to gain experience and build your portfolio.Regularly seek feedback and iterate on your work.Share your journey on social media to attract potential employers and collaborators.Apply to agencies and follow up on your applications with creativity and persistence.Maintain a resilient mindset and embrace rejections as part of the journey.

    Subscribe & Stay Tuned:

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Product Design Podcast for more insights and interviews with top designers in the industry.

    Thanks for tuning in! Best of luck on your job search journey in 2024!๐ŸŽ‰

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  • In episode 56 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Niel McLean, Director of Product Design at Evolus. Niel brings his perspective of a servant leader, sharing what he has learned about leadership throughout his career.

    During our chat, Niel shared how he got his start in design and how mentorship had been a key to his long-term success. He discusses how to gauge if your team is burning out and how to nurture your team to ensure their long-term success. This episode will help leaders to make a more significant impact on their organization and product designers looking to grow into leadership roles.

    During our interview with Niel, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Nielโ€™s non-traditional journey into design

    ๐Ÿคฉ How mentorship can impact your career

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Impact of burnout and how to protect your team from it

    ๐Ÿ‘ How Niel nurtures his design team through servant leadership

    ๐Ÿ’ก How a leader can help their team member level up

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    Make sure to follow Niel after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

    Where to find Niel:

    Twitter: @oamcleanLinkedIn: Niel McLeanInstagram: @niel.mclean

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    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
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    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
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    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 55 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Adam Perlis, CEO and Founder of Academy, which offers UX recruitment and staffing. He has had a fascinating design journey that led him to where he is today.

    During our talk, Adam shares the career lows that launched him into his career highs, his unique approach to UX recruitment, and what he looks for in product design talent. Adam also gives excellent strategies for applying to different companies, regardless of how long you have been in the industry.

    During our interview with Adam, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿคฉ Adamโ€™s exciting career journey that led him to UX

    ๐Ÿง  How your mindset can change the trajectory of your career

    ๐Ÿ’กAdam's unique approach to his recruiting business, Academy

    ๐Ÿ‘€ What Adam looks for in product design talent

    ๐Ÿ“ข Strategies for applying to different types of companies

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Adam's take on if now is a good time to break into the industry

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

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    Make sure to follow Adam after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

    Where to find Adam

    Twitter: @AdamPerlisLinkedIn: Adam PerlisInstagram: adam_perlisAdvisory Website: adamperlis.comAcademy Website: academyux.comAcademy Blog: https://blog.academyux.comAcademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@academyuxAcademy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cAfSJ8X4bUtFHSRQ6okZE?si=o1BDnh7lRE6cHNMPzZ2Bnw

    Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

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    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
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  • In episode 54 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Sheryl Cababa, Author of Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking For Designers and Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial. Her book dives into how powerful a systems thinking mindset is for designers and provides tools and frameworks to help define the systems that surround your work.

    During our chat, Sheryl provides us with an overview of the three concepts of systems thinking for designers, the cascading impact and barriers of systems thinking, and her take on the shortcomings of user-centered design. This episode will help you think deeper about the impact of the products you work on and understand the systems and context that can surround your design decisions.

    During our interview with Sheryl, you will learn:

    โœ๏ธ Sheryl's journey into design

    ๐Ÿคฉ How Sheryl landed a job at Microsoft

    ๐Ÿ’กThree concepts of systems thinking for designers

    ๐Ÿค” Cascading impact and barriers of systems thinking

    ๐Ÿ“ข Sheryl's take on the shortcomings of user-centered design

    ๐Ÿคฉ How to bring systems thinking to your organization

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    Where to find Sheryl

    Twitter: @sherylcababaLinkedIn: Sheryl CababaBlog Website: https://medium.com/@SherylCababaClosing the Loop: Systems Thinking for DesignersCoupon code: cababa-pdp

    Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

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    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
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    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
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  • In episode 53 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Mimi Nishiguchi, Senior Product Designer, and YouTube Content Creator. You have probably seen her YouTube channel, where she shares videos on all things UX, including topics like boot camps, a day in the life of a UX Designer, and her couch confessions related to her experience switching to a career in UX.

    During our chat, Mimi shares her take on boot camps, tips on switching to a UX career, advice on getting an initial interview, and talks to Seth about some of his favorite videos on her channel. This episode is full of great advice for anyone considering a switch to UX, and if you have been a fan of Mimi for a while, you will get to hear about her long-term vision for her YouTube Channel.

    During our interview with Mimi, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ How Mimi landed on a UX design career path

    ๐Ÿ’กWhy Mimi chose the boot camp route

    ๐Ÿ‘€ Mimi's experience with DESIGNLAB: was it worth it?

    ๐Ÿ“ข Strategies for getting an initial interview and UX job in this market

    ๐ŸŒฑ How Mimi grew from her career lows

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

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    Make sure to follow Mimi after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

    Instagram: @mimimichigucciYouTube: @mimimichiInterview Questions Study Guide: https://payhip.com/b/gycaW

    Other mentioned links:

    General Assembly: https://generalassemb.lyDESIGNLAB: https://designlab.comArticulating Design Decisions by Tom Greever: https://amzn.to/3MTiLV6

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    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
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    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
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    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
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  • In episode 52 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Nathalie Stratton, Co-founder and Head of Product Design and Engineering at Hearth. Hearth Display is a digital touchscreen for family management and productivity, made to lighten the load of organization for busy families.

    During our chat, Nathalie discusses her early transition from architecture to product design. Nathalie shares how she was inspired to create Hearth, the challenges she faced during the product design and launch process, and what she feels is the most valuable skill set for anyone looking to launch their product into the world. This episode is filled with great advice and learnings on bringing a product to market!

    During our interview with Nathalie, you will learn:

    ๐ŸคฉHow Nathalie transitioned from architecture to product design

    ๐Ÿšฉ Red flags to look out for when looking for a new job

    ๐Ÿ’กWhat inspired Nathalie to create Hearth

    ๐Ÿค” Challenges faced when bringing a product idea to life

    ๐Ÿ“ข Most valuable skill set to have when creating a product

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Nathalie after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

    Twitter: nathaliemanzLinkedIn: Nathalie StrattonInstagram: @stratton.natWebsite: Hearth

    Other mentioned links:

    Jump the line for your Hearth Display: https://hearthdisplay.com/uxcabin

    Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 51 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Danielle Thompson, Founder of Design Match,where they connect ambitious startups with the perfect designers for their projects!

    During our chat, Danielle talks about how she has progressed along her career path by creating products and launching businesses. Danielle dives into how powerful the proper support can be along your product design career path and why working on your emotional intelligence will set you up for long-term success. She also shares how she came up with the idea for Design Match and how she found quick success with this product. If you are looking to get work as a Product Designer, Design Match may be for you! This episode is filled with fantastic advice for all designers, regardless of how long they have been in the game.

    During our interview with Danielle, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿ‘ How Danielle found her product design career path

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Danielleโ€™s approach to advancing her product design career

    ๐Ÿ’กThe Power of Support: Advice for Pursuing Product Design

    ๐ŸŽฏ How emotional intelligence became Danielleโ€™s superpower

    ๐Ÿ“ข Who Design Match helps and how to get involved


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    Twitter: @danielletdesignLinkedIn: Danielle ThompsonInstagram: @danielletomWebsite: https://www.designmatch.ioBlog: https://www.designmatch.io/blog/

    Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 50 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Bryan Zmijewski, Chief Instigator at ZURB, where Helio was created and a product design company that has been in business since 1998.

    During our chat, Bryan shares how ZURB was created and his approach to running a business for 25 years. Bryan gives his point of view on what it takes to be a successful business owner for several years, how he builds trust with his clients and team, and the steps he takes to gain clarity so he can lead the direction of a project effectively. This episode is filled with tips and tricks for anyone already running a business or those who want to get started and would like to understand more of what goes into running a business in our industry!

    During our interview with Bryan, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿ’กWhat inspired Bryan to launch and build his company 25 years ago

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Embracing the Flames: What It Takes to be a Successful Business Owner

    ๐ŸŽฏ Mistakes companies make when choosing their design partner

    ๐Ÿ‘ How to build trust with clients and team

    ๐Ÿ“ข How to lead the direction and find clarity during a project

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Bryan after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

    Twitter: @bryanzmijewskiLinkedIn: Bryan ZmijewskiProduct Website: https://helio.app

    Other mentioned links:

    Peter Drucker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Drucker

    Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 49 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Shruti Goli, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Trymata, where you can build digital experiences users love with their usability testing and product analytics solutions (formerly TryMyUI.)

    During our chat, Shruti shares her journey into tech and her inspiring take on how failure can propel you forwardalong your career path. She gives advice on what she learned while landing an internship at Microsoft (on her second attempt) and failing five times before making her breakthrough product. This episode is packed with the tips and tricks you need if you are just starting in product design or are ready to create and launch your own product now!

    During our interview with Shruti, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿ‘ When Shruti decided that starting her own company was the best route for her
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Advice on landing an internship at a company like Microsoft
    ๐Ÿ’ก How Shruti failed five times before her breakthrough product
    ๐Ÿคฉ Shrutiโ€™s advice on building your own product and starting your business
    ๐ŸŽฏ How to find out if your product idea is worth pursuing

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Shruti after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

    Twitter: @ShrutiGoliLinkedIn: Shruti GoliInstagram: @shrutigoliYouTube: TrymataWebsite: https://trymata.com

    Other mentioned links:

    Interview Kickstart: https://www.interviewkickstart.comPayal Kadakia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalkadakia/

    Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 48 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Brent Palmer, Product Design Manager at Mixpanel, a leading product analytics software company.

    During our chat, Brent shares how his career path led him into product design leadership and how he knew that was the right path for him. He advises where he has found success in managing a large design team and nurturing culture at scale while helping his team do their best work and flourish in their career paths. This episode is packed with advice for product designers at any stage of their career path, whether you are a junior looking to grow into a manager or a senior leader looking to improve your management style.

    During our interview with Brent, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ What early interests started Brentโ€™s journey into product design
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ How Brent found his niche in leadership
    ๐Ÿ’ช How to get the best out of your team and help them flourish
    ๐Ÿคฉ Mixpanel: How Brent knew it would be the right fit for him
    ๐Ÿ‘ How to manage a large design team and nurture culture at scale

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Brent after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

    Twitter: @BrentPalmerLinkedIn: Brent PalmerPortfolio Site: https://www.brentpalmer.co/Blog: https://ic2mgmt.substack.com

    Other mentioned links:

    ADP List The Culture Map by Erin Meyer

    Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 47 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jason Garrison, Qualitative UX Researcher at AnswerLab, a full-service user experience insights firm helping create experiences people love.

    During our chat, Jason shares his UX journey and path from internship to full-time UX Researcher. He offers fantastic insights into what led him to his current role, including strategies on portfolio development, networking, interviewing, and how to accept feedback from your manager or team once you land the job you want! This episode is filled with excellent advice for anyone looking to get into UX, especially if they are curious about becoming a UX Researcher!

    During our interview with Jason, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿง  What sparked Jasonโ€™s excitement for UX research
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ How he went from internship to contracting and now to a full-time role as a Qualitative UX Researcher
    ๐Ÿ’ก Strategies that work on portfolios, interviewing, landing your first role, and accepting feedback
    ๐Ÿคฉ What Jason does at AnswerLab
    ๐ŸŽฏ What qualities make for a great UX Researcher

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Jason after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

    LinkedIn: Jason GarrisonWebsite: jasongarrison.nyc

    Other mentioned links:

    Nielsen Norman Group: https://www.nngroup.com

    Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 46 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Chris Shepard, Cofounder & CEO at Wisiwig, the collaborative browser design tool to achieve pixel-perfect UI design.

    During our chat, Chris shares how a free meal led him to his first UX Design role, how he decided to take the entrepreneurial route and start his own product, and what you can learn from his journey from ideation to launching Wisiwig! This episode is filled with fantastic advice if you have ever considered creating and launching your own product!

    During our interview with Chris, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿ• How a slice of pizza helped Chris land his first UX Design gig
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ How the friction between designers and developers inspired wiziwig
    ๐Ÿค” Chrisโ€™s take on bootstrapping versus fundraising
    ๐ŸŽฏ How to prioritize product features when building your product
    ๐Ÿ‘ How to decide if building your own product is right for you

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Chris after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

    Website: wisiwigTwitter: @DesignedByShepLinkedIn: Chris ShepardYouTube: Wisiwig

    Other mentioned links:

    Blog about Chris landing his first design role: https://www.wisiwig.co/post/5-tips-for-landing-your-first-or-next-ux-design-roleMassChallenge startup accelerator: https://masschallenge.org/

    Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 45 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Justin Zalewski, Director of Product Design & Strategy at Studio Science, a design and innovation agency that exists to help smart businesses deliver experiences that work better.

    During our talk, Justin shares his experience building a successful freelance business, offers advice on breaking into the UX space, and gives advice on building and leading a design team at an agency.

    During our interview with Justin, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ How Justin accidentally landed in product design
    ๐Ÿ‘€ What Justin did right early in his career (and what he should have done sooner)
    ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ How Justin found Studio Science and worked his way from IC to Director of Product Design and Strategy
    ๐Ÿ‘ How to build and lead a successful design team
    ๐Ÿ’กWhen to course correct a team and when to let them learn through experience

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    Twitter: @JustinZalewskiLinkedIn: Justin ZalewskPersonal Website: justinzalewski.comCompany Website: studioscience.com

    Other mentioned links:

    Design as a Job by Mike Monteiro

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    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 44 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jarvis Moore, Sr. Product Designer at LinkedIn.

    During our talk, Jarvis shares insights on separating yourself from the pack when networking and interviewing, and determining if a company culture will fit your needs before accepting a position.

    During our interview with Jarvis, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿ˜ฎ How a logo and a love for research landed Jarvis in product design
    ๐Ÿ‘€ His career low that confirmed the importance of company culture
    ๐ŸŽฏ How to ask the right questions to uncover a company culture during your interview
    ๐Ÿ’ก Standing out in the crowd with more than your product design skills
    ๐Ÿ‘ How to get over the โ€œfirst job hurdleโ€ and land the job you want

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Jarvis after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

    Twitter: @jmodesigns10LinkedIn: Jarvis MooreWebsite: https://www.jarvismoore.net

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    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 43 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Karsten Rowe, Director of Product Design at Axon; a mission-based organization focused on public safety.

    During our chat, Karsten shares how he launched his career path, the soft skills he believes are underrated, where he has found the most powerful bursts of career growth, and his advice on breaking into mission-driven product design.

    During our interview with Karsten, you will learn:
    ๐Ÿš€ How Karsten launched his career path
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Underrated soft skills in product design
    ๐Ÿ‘€ What he wishes he would have learned at 21
    ๐Ÿ’ก Where to find the biggest career growth
    ๐Ÿ‘ Karstenโ€™s advice on breaking into mission-driven product design

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Karsten after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

    Twitter: @karstenroweLinkedIn: Karsten RoweInstagram: karstenroweWebsite: http://karstenrowe.com

    Other mentioned links:

    Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

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    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 42 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Scott Hurff, Founder and CPO at Churnkey, a platform that fixes every type of churn by supercharging all aspects of customer retention. Scott is also the creator of Super Like, a product feature he led while at Tinder, which allowed users to pay extra to get an edge at making a match.

    During our chat, Scott shares where he gathers creative inspiration away from the screen, what he learned while working at Tinder, and the secret he believes can make your product make you a lot of money!

    During our interview with Scott, you will learn:
    ๐Ÿ’ก Where Scott gathers creative inspiration
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ How Scott landed at Tinder and what he learned there
    ๐Ÿ‘€ How to stand out and get attention from budding startups and unicorn companies ๐ŸŽฏ Scottโ€™s take on moving from B2C to B2B
    ๐Ÿ‘ Whatโ€™s next for Churnkey and Scott

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Scott after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

    Twitter: @scotthurffLinkedIn: Scott HurffWebsite: https://www.scotthurff.comChurnkey Website: https://churnkey.co

    Other mentioned links:

    Getting Real from Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/gettingreal



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    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 41 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Kim Hodges, Director of Digital Accessibility at the University of South Carolina. Kim has a fascinating origin story that led him to accessibility, which he tells us in the full episode. He has over fourteen years of personal and professional experience making digital environments more functional for individuals with disabilities.

    During our chat, Kim shares exactly what led him to a career in digital accessibility, the biggest mistakes and most common misconceptions of accessibility, and the best strategy to follow when starting a new project to ensure your product is functional for individuals with disabilities. Kimโ€™s interview is packed with things to consider, from an accessibility standpoint, as you approach your next project.

    During our interview with Kim, you will learn:
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ How Kim discovered his passion for accessibility
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Getting involved and learning more about accessibility
    ๐Ÿšจ Biggest digital accessibility mistakes
    ๐ŸŽฏ Most common accessibility misconceptions
    ๐Ÿ‘ Accessibility strategy to follow when starting a new project

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Kim after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

    LinkedIn: Kim Hodges

    Other mentioned links:

    The A11Y ProjectW3C Web Accessibility InitiativeKarl Groves Blog

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    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 40 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Kate Syuma, Head of Growth Design at Miro. Over the last five years at Miro, Kate has grown from an IC Product Designer to a Product Design Lead and up to her current role. Her insights on career growth and keeping things fresh as your career progress are fantastic!

    During our chat, Kate shares how to organize your career path and grow as a designer while not getting tired of your job. We also talk about how she set herself up to land her first job and then be discovered by Miro. Kateโ€™s approach to growth will help you no matter where you are in your career path right now!

    During our interview with Kate, you will learn:
    ๐Ÿ“ข How Kate has organized her own career growth
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ When to invest in your growth to level up
    ๐Ÿ‘€ What itโ€™s like to work at Miro
    ๐ŸŽฏ How to avoid getting tired of your job or getting stuck in your career path
    ๐Ÿคฉ Finding happiness as you progress in your career
    ๐Ÿ‘ Kateโ€™s advice on a more seamless transition into leadership

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Kate after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

    Website: https://katesyuma.comLinkedIn: Kate SyumaMedium: https://medium.com/@kate_syumaTwitter: @katya_syumaInstagram: katusyuma

    Open roles at Miro:

    Product Design Manager, Growth Sr. / Staff Product Designer

    Other mentioned links:

    Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave EvansDare to Lead by Brenรฉ Brown

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    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

  • In episode 39 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Sarah Doody, Founder and CEO of Career Strategy Lab, a job search and career accelerator program for people in UX, tech, and product. Sarah started as a UX Researcher and Designer with different startups in New York City. She opened a research and design consultancy in 2012 and is now focused on career development and coaching with Career Strategy Lab.

    During our chat, Sarah shares how she strategically designed her career path and grew her network while honing a critical skill she believes launched her into her successful career! We also discussed Sarah's 3-part product strategy to propel your career path, and the top myth UX professionals believe about recruiters.

    During our interview with Sarah, you will learn:

    ๐Ÿคฉ How to design your career path
    โœ๏ธ Growing your network while honing your skills
    ๐Ÿง  Applying a 3-part product strategy to propel your career path
    ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ How to accelerate your job search
    ๐Ÿ’ก Top myth that UX professionals believe about recruiters

    ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

    Make sure to follow Sarah after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdoody
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdoodyux/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdoody/
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/sarahdoody
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: http://www.careerstrategylab.com

    Other mentioned links:

    Information Architecture for the Worldwide Web - https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/information-architecture-for/0596527349/UX Magazine: https://uxmag.com



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    Where to find UX Cabin:
    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
    ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
    ๐Ÿ’ป LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
    ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
    ๐Ÿ“น YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
    ๐ŸŽจ dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
    โŒจ๏ธ Website: https://uxcabin.com
    โœ๏ธ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog