Design Career

Working for a startup can be challenging. It often involves tough deadlines, ambiguity, chaos, and wearing many hats. Unfortunately, many designers dislike this type of environment. However, there are many unique opportunities that can only be found in a startup setting. It’s important to remember that there are numerous types…

After five years of success as an industrial designer in Mobile ODM, I began to reflect on my career. As a result, I made the decision to transform myself into a UX/UI designer to ride the wave of the Internet boom. This move proved to be successful, as it afforded…

After one or more internships you seem to have reached your goal, but that is actually your starting point: your real design career starts now! So, what do you still need to do? — First of all, enjoy it You are in a stage of your career when you can (and must!) still learn, you can allow yourself to make mistake without big consequences; on the contrary, the more you make mistakes the better, since we tend to remember about our mistakes so that we don’t make them again. Maybe…

In early 2022, I reached a crossroads in my position as an in-house Staff Product Designer. Asana wanted employees to shift back to working in person following two years of remote collaboration. Some roles could get exceptions, but Product Designers were not allowed to work from home. Paths to career…

I was recently a panelist for a UX event, and a student asked the panel, “What is an important hard skill a Product Designer should have?” We all shared different skills but ultimately concluded prototyping was the clear winner. Regarding one responsibility that rarely overlaps with other UX disciplines, prototyping…

As someone who used to struggle with shyness and social awkwardness, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to make meaningful connections with others. Back in college, while my peers were effortlessly networking with potential mentors, hiring managers, and alumni, I found myself feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Almost a…

The need to specialize in the start is enticing, but niching down at the beginning itself might not be the best thing to do. Ever since I decided to make my career in the design industry, the urge to dip my fingers in multiple pies enticed me. I knew I…

Don’t follow your passion: This is the first piece of advice you’ll see when reading Cal Newport’s book ‘So Good They Can’t Ignore You.’ In this era, we are constantly bombarded with the advice of following our passion and be brave. “We are told to lionize those with the courage…