PinnedAria ToddinBootcampSo I accidentally became a data visualization designerMy journey as a Data Viz designer in the past few months. Reflecting on my challenges, my small wins, and growth.Nov 9, 2021Nov 9, 2021
Aria ToddinBootcampThe Beauty of the IC: A Mid-level Design Career ReflectionI’ve reached a point in my career where I’ve solidly moved into the “intermediate” stage; a mid-leveler who is no longer junior but not…Oct 4, 2022Oct 4, 2022
Aria ToddinBootcampTake Some Time to Illustrate, DesignerHey Designer, when was the last time you picked up a piece of paper and a drawing tool and drew something non-work related? Think about it.Sep 12, 2022Sep 12, 2022
Aria ToddinBootcampDesigning with Data #1: Learning the ToolsNew blog series all about designing with data, data visualization, data storytelling, and growing my design and technical skills.Aug 29, 2022Aug 29, 2022
Aria ToddAttending My First In-person Product Design Conference in NYCI attended DesignConf 2022 by Learners, the first in-person design conference I’ve ever attended in the Product design space.Jun 27, 2022Jun 27, 2022
Aria ToddinBootcampWorking at an Agency as a DesignerTeam structure, great management, and specialization matter most.Jun 13, 2022Jun 13, 2022
Aria ToddinBootcampShould a designer get more technical?The short answer? Sometimes.Apr 4, 2022Apr 4, 2022
Aria ToddinBootcampLimitations of the ‘Visual Designer’ — design beyond what can be seenThoughts on a more holistic design practice that is more inclusive outside of what is solely visual and how I’m evolving in my practice.Feb 16, 20222Feb 16, 20222
Aria ToddJust Call Me ‘Designer’ — The Confusion and the Complexities of Design Titles 🤔Why design titles matter…and don’t matter. What’s truly important in the world of being a designer?Jan 3, 20221Jan 3, 20221
Aria ToddinBootcampLanding my first job in tech as a Visual DesignerIn April 2021, I took my first full-time role in tech! I’m currently a Visual Designer at an agency that specializes in Data Visualization…Sep 7, 20211Sep 7, 20211