115. The truth about fast-tracking your UX career
This week is a candid discussion with Staff Product Designer Florian Boelter about why there are no shortcuts in UX careers and the importance of putting in the work and avoiding quick-fix solutions.
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114. What nobody tells you about being a founding designer
Discover the important distinctions between being a solo designer and a founding designer as Taylor Palmer reveals the often-overlooked realities of establishing design leadership in early-stage companies.
Cognition Catalog: Mood Congruent Memory Bias
We tend to recall memories that align with our current mood. It’s easier to remember positive experiences, and when we’re in a bad mood, we’re more likely to recall negative ones. This bias affects how we interpret our past, perceive our present, and make decisions about our future.
Applying an Entrepreneurial Mindset to your UX Career with Eli Woolery
Explore how the entrepreneurial mindset can revolutionize your career approach. Eli Woolery, co-host of the Design Better podcast, shares insights on applying entrepreneurial principles to any professional journey and offers actionable strategies for career growth and innovation.
Clustering Illusion
We tend to perceive patterns in random sequences of data or events, even when there’s no actual correlation or causal relationship present. This bias reflects our brain’s tendency to seek order in randomness.
112. The Quiet Revolution: Redefining Leadership in UX with Tim Yeo
This week we chat with Tim Yeo, author of “The Quiet Achiever,” about the strengths of introverted leadership. Discover how introverts can excel without conforming to extrovert norms, and learn about Tim’s journey from a quiet designer to an influential leader.
Social Comparison Bias
We tend to determine our own social and personal worth based on how we stack up against others. This bias shapes our self-perception and the perception of others. It can lead to feelings of false inadequacy or, the opposite, false superiority.
111. Making Enterprise Less Yawn and More Yay with Stéphanie Walter
This week, I chat with Stef Walter about the intricacies of enterprise UX design within large organizations. We explore her journey, challenges, and strategies for creating user-centered tools in complex environments.
Cognition Catalog: Focusing Effect
We tend to overestimate the importance or impact of information that readily comes to mind when making decisions. As a result, our choices and judgments may be skewed, and we may overlook other important factors.
110. From Stuck to Unstoppable: Redefining Your UX Career
This week, we chat with career coach Meltem Naz Kaso, who shares a unique framework for overcoming career stagnation. Discover why feeling “stuck” might be an invitation to explore new possibilities and how you can strategically navigate your career.