Episodes
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Episode 63 Show Notes:
How To Facilitate a User Research Study Part 2 is finally here! 📝👩🏾💻
Once you've started your research study, there are many steps to consider to ensure your research has valuable data.
Some topics covered in this episode are:
➡️ How to properly prepare for your user interview vs. a usability test?
➡️ Best practices for facilitating user interviews
➡️ How to organize your collected data during and after your sessions
➡️ How to present your findings to the team
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
UX Research Help
Eniola’s Instagram - @uxoutloud
https://www.instagram.com/uxoutloud/
Eniola’s Website
https://eniolaabioye.com
Articulating design decisions book
https://bookshop.org/a/13365/9781492079224
How might we example
https://www.nngroup.com/articles/how-might-we-questions/
Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
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#uinarrative
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Episode 62 Show Notes:
Typography can help make interfaces more user-friendly, informative, and visually appealing when used effectively. However, knowing which ones to use can be tricky with many different fonts available. In this episode, Thomas Girard provides tips on using type properly for digital interfaces.
Some of the topics we discuss include:
-Typography best practices
-How to pair typefaces
-How to check for accessibility and inclusivity
-How to stand out and make your font choices memorable
-The importance of phonetic type
-Best fonts to use on your first UI project
This episode is excellent for those looking to learn more about typography and improve their skillset. So take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Connect with Thomas Girard!
LinkedIn - Send him a message
His books - Emerging Scholar book series
Website
Instagram
YouTube
Twitter
TEDx Talk - How to feel at home in the airport
New Directions in the Humanities Conference
Common Ground Conference
Design When Everyone Designs - book
The Design of Everyday Things - book
Google Fonts
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Episode 61 Show Notes:
How much do you actually know about the history of UX? Think about it, UX has been around since before many of us were even in elementary school. 😳 There are many misconceptions around what a career in UX looks like and how it's evolved.
User experience has been around for decades, but it has only recently become a popular term. This is because we're now living in a world where technology is a massive part of our lives.
This episode focuses on Darren Hood's 25 years of experience as a UXer and the challenges he's faced. There's so much value in this topic, so he'll be back soon for part 2. In that episode, we'll dive into specific misconceptions I've heard in my career that Darren will fact-check.
If you have less than 25 years of experience in UX, I highly recommend you take a listen and learn from Darren's story. Tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Darren Hood Social
World of UX podcast
LinkedIn (Lookout for the next UX ChitChat Hour)
Website
Twitter
UXUncensored Social
YouTube
Twitter
Medium
Instagram
Books
Information Architecture: For the Web and Beyond
Information Architecture: An Emerging 21st Century Profession
Knock 'em Dead Job Interview: How to Turn Job Interviews Into Job Offers
Knock 'em Dead Resumes: A Killer Resume Gets More Job Interviews!
60 Seconds and You're Hired!: Revised Edition
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
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Episode 60 Show Notes:
There are so many paths to take to get into UX, but have you considered Content Design? I know it's another term in the sea of UX terminology, but this could be the career you've been searching for, mainly if you've found that being a visual designer or researcher isn't your thing.
In this episode, Aladrian and I discuss her unconventional path to becoming a Content Design Manager at Intuit. We talk about the skill sets you need to become a content designer and get started in this career. She also even gives some tips for how to improve your copywriting skills! So take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Connect with Aladrian
LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
Intuit is hiring! Check out the job post here
Content Design Recommendations
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Books
Content Design by Sarah Richards
The Content Strategy Toolkit by Meghan Casey
Writing is Designing by Michael J. Metts, Andy Welfle
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Articles
Daily UX Writing - Become a better UX Writer
UX Writers Collective
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Conferences
Brain Traffic Events
Confab - Content Strategy
Button - Content Design
Perspectives - Content Design
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Job Board
WorkinginContent.com
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Courses
UX Content Collective
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Community
Content + UX Slack Channel
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
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Episode 58 Show Notes:
Who should use a UX Audit?
Suppose you have little to no budget for user research and need a quick yet efficient way to help clients understand digital product problems affecting business goals. It also works well if you are the only UX Designer or Researcher on the team.
Those on an in-house team are most likely evaluating the product and tweaking the experience continually. If you’re on an in-house team and trying to convince management for a buy-in, you could use this method too.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Course: Getting Started in UX: Design and Research
Very limited spots for beta with one-time only discounts
uinarrative.com/uxcareer
So What? How To Do a UX Audit
How To Conduct UX Audits
The UX Audit: A Beginner’s Guide
10 Usability Heuristics for User Experience
How To Conduct a UX Audit: Step-By-Step Guide
Need help organizing your usability findings?
250 best practices for usability
Word template for measurable usability goals
When looking for trends
Try insight incubation
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
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Announcements:
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Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at [email protected].
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Twitter @uinarrativeco
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Episode 57 Show Notes:
Is anyone overwhelmed with the idea of setting new goals for 2022? 🙋🏾♀️ This episode will help you be intentional about how you're going to progress towards your UX career goals this year, regardless of whether you have 0 years of experience or several years experience.
I discuss UX career tips about:
How to get started in UX Things you should be thinking about after you've landed your first UX job How to plan if you want to get a promotion Steps you need to take to quit your job this year How to prepare to start freelancing with a full-time job How to begin mentoring How to transition from UX designer to UX researcher or any different UX roleTake a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Course: Getting Started in UX: Design and Research
Very limited spots for the beta with one-time-only discounts
uinarrative.com/uxcareer
Knowledge Affirmations
Huntr.co
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Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
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Let's Connect:
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Episode 56 Show Notes:
It's time to reflect!
I spent this episode reflecting on my UX career and my journey to become a senior product designer.
I'm grateful I didn't become a senior designer earlier because I wouldn't have been truly ready. There are a lot of situations I needed to experience beforehand, and I'm still learning and growing.
I also go over several tips to become a senior designer or researcher.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Cyd Harrell - Getting to Senior in UX
UX Salary Talk - podcast episode
T-Shaped Skills - podcast episode
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Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
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Let’s Connect:
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Episode 55 Show Notes:
After almost eight years as a designer, I've learned many things about UX, in general, that teachers didn't teach in the university and UX bootcamp I attended. In this episode, I go over the ten things I wish I knew before becoming a Product Designer. Some of these tips are groundbreaking pieces of advice I discovered early in my career. Others are helpful tips I've picked up along the way.
To be prepared for the real world, you have to experience the good and bad things about being a UXer on your own. Hopefully, this will prepare you for what you might expect.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Becoming a T-shaped Designer or Researcher | Donald Burlock
https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode48
DesignSystemsRepo.com for Web inspiration
Mobbin.design for mobile inspiration.
The Verge for tech news
NNGroup for UX research.
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
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Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
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Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at [email protected].
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Twitter @uinarrativeco
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Episode 54 Show Notes:
A sense of delight, a satisfying experience, a sense of belonging, predictability, and a sense of hope are all feelings that people experience in their daily life. Emotion is a part of being human which can be natural or manufactured. At times, it's a challenging experience to design for, but with practice and knowledge, you can make products that make people's lives easier and better.
In this episode, James Castro-Griffiths talks about his experience designing for emotion. We dissect the psychological aspects that play a massive role in human decision-making. We also share our personal stories about various products that have affected us positively and negatively.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
James Articles on Medium
Why Design For Emotion
How to Research Emotion
How to Establish Emotion
James LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-castro-griffiths-1a3b6456/
Emotional Design - Interaction Design
https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/emotional-design
Podcast Episode: UX Salary Talk
https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode38
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
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Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
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Let’s Connect:
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Episode 53 Show Notes:
To jump from HR to the research ladder is nearly impossible at Google,
especially for someone who doesn't have a Master's or PhD. However, Morgan Ramsey proved all the critics wrong by planning her unconventional way into UX Research. She started her career as an HR Analyst but quickly realized that her true passion was UX.
In this episode, we discuss her resilient journey to becoming a UX Researcher. It took years of dedication and strategically mapping out her plan to obtain her dream job in research. I'm so inspired by Morgan's commitment to utilizing the resources around her to create her career path to UX Research, and I think she'll inspire you too.
We also discuss what it's like being an AIUX Researcher!
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Morgan’s links:
Website
https://www.morgancramsey.com/services-1
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgancramsey/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/_Morgan_Ramsey
The Pocket Universal Methods of Design: 100 Ways to Research Complex Problems
https://bookshop.org/a/13365/9781631593741
Universal Methods of Design Expanded and Revised:
https://bookshop.org/a/13365/9781631597480
Clubhouse: UX Research Corner
https://www.clubhouse.com/club/uxresearchcorner
Unpacked Angles - Youtube by Nannearl LeKesia Brown
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCum8djro0z8MuZJ9afFVGxQ/featured
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
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Let’s Connect:
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Episode 52 Show Notes:
Preparing for a job interview can be one of the most stressful parts of the job search. There's a lot of pressure to make a great first impression and convey that you are the perfect fit for the job. The key to any interview is to prepare in advance by writing down your answers to questions. Are you prepared for your interview? Do you know what you're going to say? Have you even practiced?
In this episode, I'm narrating a parody UX mock interview with two characters. Yemi 🇳🇬 is interviewing Ade 🤠 for a UX Designer position at Wayne Enterprises. As we progress through the interview, I call out the faults in Ade's answers to questions.
This episode is much wackier than usual since I'm doing a Nigerian and Country accent. 🤣 I will probably never do this again, so enjoy this special edition podcast episode.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
The Essential UX Interview Questions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3xcQm7cEo
UI/UX Design Job Questions and Answers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OzTi0iUMlE
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.
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Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
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Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at [email protected].
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Twitter @uinarrativeco
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Episode 51 Show Notes:
I think it’s essential to improve your work rhythm as you progress in your career. But, first, you must understand how you work best and your method for problem-solving. Of course, you should use the design thinking process for problem-solving, but you’ve got to know what you need from your clients to provide value.
In this episode, I’ll be going over how I lead a UX project—basically going over my entire thought process from the beginning, middle, and end. I also cover how to manage your time on a project which will help improve your workflow and efficiency. You should learn how to lead a project because I want you to aim for career growth and not be a mediocre designer or researcher.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
The UX Process podcast episode with Shanisha Collins
https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode23
A simple UX exercise to validate product features and requirements
https://youtu.be/PnC1gM6YlEo
How to improve your visual design
https://medium.com/facebook-design/how-to-make-your-not-so-great-visual-design-better-67972eee3825
What is an MVP?
https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/process/prototyping/mvps-in-ux-design/
Prioritization Matrix (MVP Chart)
https://www.nngroup.com/articles/prioritization-matrices/
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
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Let’s Connect:
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Episode 50 Show Notes:
We've made it to the 50th episode of the UI Narrative podcast!!!! 🎉 I started this out as a hobby, and now I've made it a business. I will forever be thankful for you all listening and supporting my niche podcast. It means so much... truly.
The moments that have brought me the most joy on this podcast are connecting with people worldwide. From different countries, backgrounds, and hearing their stories of getting into UX is hugely inspiring.
I had to do something special for the 50th episode, so I brought listeners, like you, onto the show for a Q&A episode. I had a lot of fun talking with you all and answering your questions.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Mobbin
https://mobbin.design/browse/ios/apps
Land-book
https://land-book.com
Apple Human Interface Guidelines
https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/
Material Design
https://material.io
How To Improve Your Design and Research Portfolios
https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode44
The UX Designer Salary Talk
https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode38
How to Land a Product (UI/UX) Designer Job
https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode34
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.
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Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
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Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at [email protected].
Let’s connect! #uinarrative
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Twitter @uinarrativeco
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Episode 49 Show Notes:
As a designer, a lot of my podcast topics are about design. However, some of you may be struggling more than others with design, or you’re finding that your day-to-day pixel-pushing isn’t making you happy. So I must ask you, have you considered that maybe you’re not supposed to be a designer? Perhaps it’s UX Research that you’re genuinely passionate about.
Nandi Manning is currently a UX Researcher at Mailchimp, but she didn’t start her career out as a UX Researcher. She was previously a UX Designer! In this episode, she walks us through her process of transitioning from UX Designer to UX Researcher.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Nandi’s Social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nandimanning?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nandimanning/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandi-manning-bb7a7593/
UX Her Social
UX Mentorship Program (I highly recommend): https://www.uxher.com/mentorship
Website: https://www.uxher.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareuxher/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/weareuxher
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareuxher
Mobbin
https://mobbin.design/browse/ios/apps
Land-book
https://land-book.com
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
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Episode 48 Show Notes:
I've talked a lot on the podcast about how crucial it is to become a multitalented UXer to stand out amongst the competition. A way to do that is to have T-shaped skills.
T-shaped skills mean having deep expertise in one particular area but also broad experience across the field.
As an engineer turned designer, Donald Burlock shares in this episode the skills he's gained over the years that help organizations understand the value of the design process.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Book: Superhuman by Design
Website - Include a Post-it Note highlighter
Superhumanbydesign.com - Amazon & Kindle
@MrBurlock Instagram & Twitter
@Superhumanbydesign Instagram
I, X, and T-Shaped Designers: What’s the Difference?
UX Terms Glossary - Strings article
The Different Types of UX, UI, and Product Designer Roles - Podcast ep 28
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Episode 47 Show Notes:
Randall Wilson has been a designer for several years and has spent a decade working at Capital One. I was surprised when I saw his long tenure with a company because I've had to jump to new positions to achieve growth opportunities and salary increase in my career. His response to why he's stayed so long was, "People don't leave jobs, they leave managers," and that phrase has stuck with me because it's so genuine.
There's a lot more I'd love to share with you about Randall's career experience, like being on the hit TV Show Lego Masters and how his background in architecture influences his design.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Randall Wilson’s Social
Instagram @therockfiles
Linkedin @randallwilson
Twitter @RW2Designs
Most Incredible - Website
Most Incredible on Instagram @mostincrediblestudio
HUE Design Summit - Website Twitter Instagram @huedesignsummit
Lego Masters Interview
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Episode 46 Show Notes:
You can indeed start your career in UX with no college degree, but how is it possible to land a job afterward? In this episode, Jeremy Gaston and I discuss his journey to becoming a UX Designer with no college degree. He stresses the importance of understanding the value you bring to your clients and finding education tailored to your learning needs. We also break down methods he used to grow and how he learned to excel with imposter syndrome. Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Jeremy Gaston’s social
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrmygstn/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrmygstn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrmygstn
Uballn app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uballn-organize-play-earn/id1457252158
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Episode 45 Show Notes:
Omar Tosca was born an engineer but was raised between designers. He has over seven years of experience as an interaction designer in Mexico, working with almost fifty companies. In this episode, we discuss his journey and the impact a mentor can have at all stages in your design career.
"I always thought that you always needed to manage people all the time to improve. Some designers just want to improve their skills. They want to be better at illustration or managing colors. And that's good too. If that's the way, you want to go at that time of your life." Omar Tosca
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Polywork
https://www.polywork.com
Omar’s LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/omartosca/detail/contact-info/
Omar’s Twitter
https://twitter.com/omartosca
Omar’s Dribbble
https://dribbble.com/omartosca
Omar’s Website
Omartosca.com
Omar’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/omar.tosca/?hl=en
Omar's podcast: Diseño con Ñ
https://open.spotify.com/show/0OkPACgPsJlQT4fvDjIUAS
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
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Announcements:
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Episode 44 Show Notes:
I recently reviewed over 200 portfolios for a Junior Product Designer position we needed to fill. As I was going through these portfolios, I noticed a common problem. A lot of candidates don’t know what to put in their portfolio or how to keep a hiring manager on their portfolio for at least 2 minutes.
This episode will be me ranting and providing guidance for anyone who is a designer or researcher with a portfolio. After reviewing these portfolios, I understood what most junior Uxers portfolios look like after finishing an online boot camp or college degree. I hate to break this to you, but they suck, and nobody’s told you this. I even hate having to say it out loud because it makes me the bad guy. 😩
I’m not going to be judging you this whole episode; instead, I will be giving you clear steps on why it sucks and how you can make it better because I want you to land the interview.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Website Building Tools:
Squarespace
www.squarespace.com
Webflow
https://webflow.com
Wix
https://www.wix.com
Elementor for Wordpress
https://elementor.com
Mentor Resources:
ADPList.org
Designed.org
Rookieup.com
And of course you can always chat with me at uinarrative.com/workwithme or email me at [email protected]
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Podcast Info:
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Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
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