Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio

Out today’s guest is Radu Vucea, Product Design Manager Fitbit. You can read more about him here: raduvucea.com —— In this episode we discuss: ➡️ The biggest problems with UX Education right now ➡️ Key struggles of anyone transitioning to UX Design ➡️ Some things that help students to make the transition smoother ➡️ What UX Education need less & more of ➡️ Assessing and navigating different educational opportunities —— 🎓  Into UX design course that Anfisa run https://www.intoux.design/ —— 🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp the Radu and Ioana run https://www.mentodesign.academy/ ---- Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies

In this episode: ➡️ How do we communicate our design decisions? ➡️ Communicating design decisions to various stakeholders (business, design team, development team, etc). ➡️ Aspects of communicating design decisions. ➡️ Most common design communication formats/ceremonies. ➡️ TOP 6 main takeaways. —— 📧  Email list to sign up for exclusive events access by Anfisa https://bit.ly/2VJ70Z7 —— 🎥’ UX Mentoring’ talk that Ioana mentioned https://youtu.be/cOQGY-3Sxb0 ---- Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies

In this episode: ➡️ What’s empathy, actually? ➡️ Is empathy overrated like everyone says it is? ➡️ How important is empathy in design? ➡️ Sympathy vs. Empathy vs. Compassion empathy ➡️ How do we build empathy? ➡️ TOP 6 main takeaways ---- Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies

In this episode: ➡️ What is it and why is it important? ➡️ Where do we use critical thinking in the design process? ➡️ How do you develop critical thinking ➡️ Critical thinking in Portfolio/Case study Presentations ➡️ TOP 6 main takeaways ---- Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies

In this episode: ➡️ What’s the difference as when do we need what? ➡️ Different aspects of Feedback & Critiques ➡️ Tips on providing feedback ➡️ Tips on receiving feedback ➡️ TOP 6 main takeaways —— Mentioned resources: 📙Book mentioned by Ioana “Improving Communication and Collaboration Through Critique” by Aaron Irizarry and Adam Connor 📙Book mentioned by Anfisa “Culture Map” by Erin Meyer —— Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies

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In this episode: ➡️ What are the hustles we manage now or did in the past ➡️ What are some most important tips & tricks to stay productive ➡️ Can you have a fully balances work-life balance? ➡️ The role of wellbeing in our productivity ➡️ TOP 6 main takeaways —— Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. Feel free to DM your question if you want us to discuss it. 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies

So, you’ve finished a Course/Bootcamp, now what? In this episode: ➡️ What should you do as soon as you graduate? ➡️ Job hunting funnel ➡️ Why networking? ➡️ Portfolio tips! ➡️ Optimizing your chances to get noticed ➡️ TOP 6 main takeaways —— Our UX programs: 1️⃣ Online course and mentorship by Anfisa https://www.intoux.design/ 2️⃣ UX Bootcamp that Ioana just launched https://www.mentodesign.academy/ —— Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. Feel free to DM your question if you want us to discuss it. 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies

In this episode: ➡️ Typical hiring stages for UX positions ➡️ Important qualities and red flags in the candidates ➡️ Questions you might hear during the interviews ➡️ How to stand out in the interviews ➡️ TOP 6 main takeaways —— Our UX programs: 1️⃣ Online course and mentorship by Anfisa https://www.intoux.design/ 2️⃣ UX Bootcamp that Ioana just launched https://www.mentodesign.academy/ —— Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. Feel free to DM your question if you want us to discuss it. 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies

Key points of the episode: ➡️ What are the qualities that are important for UX designers? ➡️ Soft skills VS Hard skills ➡️ What backgrounds are most suitable to transition to UXD? ➡️ What will your work life look like? ➡️ TOP 6 main takeaways Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes. Feel free to DM your question if you want us to discuss it. 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies