W(h)ine ..

I don’t intend this space to be an outlet for my frustrations within my career. But I preconceive this initial post as doing just that. Not to set the tone, but to clear the air in my conscious before I set about re-filling my half empty wine glasses, of which I have the full collection from a Burgundy to a…

The 3-step waltz: Have a career, make money and be an entrepreneur

Inbox Zero & Task Management

After two years working almost day & night on the startup of a new manufacturing site in China for a worldwide player in the automotive industry, last summer I planned a five weeks period between Europe and North America. I was feeling pretty confident that the established local…

Roadblocks, Hoarders and Blamers: Eliminate the Ugly Signs of Job Insecurity

My journey into UX

Finding a UX Design Job: Chapter 3

So I did the prep work and the leg work and finally the phone was ringing. Each company is different in its process of hiring as are recruiters. I will try and cover all here:

My journey into UX

Finding a UX Design Job: Chapter 1

The first part of my UX journey was done. I am now a qualified UX designer with limited experience, limited portfolio of work and a CV that still reads ‘Interior designer’. Before I jump into getting a job or…

Amazon’s Retail Store Is A Lesson In Breaking Schemas

My journey into UX

Finding a UX Design Job: Chapter 2

So now everything is in place and order, you put yourself out there and have the basics to get people interested. What’s next?

Culture of a team/company

I have always laughed at the behavioral/culture fit interviews conducted by a lot of companies. With more experience and exposure to varied environments, I have come to appreciate the value of setting a culture in a team or in a company.