Best Ux Journal Podcasts (2024)

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Polytechnicast Special - Growing Your Creative Business with Jerzy Drozd

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Earlier this summer I visited Columbus Ohio to visit my friends Anne and Jerzy Drozd. Part of the plan for our visit was to make some creative experiments together, one of them is this very recording with Jerzy. For the first time I can think of both he and I are launching products at the same time. Both projects took years of development. Both we …

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Polytechnicast - Word Turtle Island - Available Friday June 21

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A new ask me anything form. Some example topics to ask me about like why I made a game for 2.5 years without publishing a whole lot about it publicly. And most important - it's official that Word Turtle Island is going to be available publicly as an early access game on Steam and Google Play June 21, 2024! Related Links and Resources Word Turtle Is…

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Polytechnicast - Word Turtle Island Coming Soon to Early Access

6M ago

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Wort and Portia from Word Turtle Island About 2.5 years. That's how long I've been working on Word Turtle Island to get it ready to publish as an early access game. It's about the right time to be getting the word out and to get myself into practice with showing up social. Practicing being more present even if it's chaotic and inconsistent. Such as…

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Polytechnicast - A Place to Practice Spelling

1y ago

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This is Spell, the magical cat who hosts a save place to practice spelling words. In the middle of working on my next big game Word Turtle Island, where you use words as weapons to battle creatures taking away the books of power, the idea for Spell's Spelling came to me. In this episode of the Polytechnicast I reflect on how this came about and how…

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Ep. 10 Justin Dauer: The Designer’s Journey 53:36

1+ y ago53:36

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Our guest for this episode is Justin Dauer an internationally renowned design leader, author, and speaker from Chicago. He often engages with the AIGA's speaking events, is interviewed in Forbes magazine and Medium's "Forge" publication, and pens articles for Aquent, CEO World Magazine, and A List Apart. He speaks internationally on culture and des…

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Ep.9 Mona Alcudia: The Value of Design Education in the Industry 1:03:46

1+ y ago1:03:46

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We dive into the realm of design education and the pivotal role teachers play in preparing the next generation of designers with Mona Alcudia, resident design professor at University of Philippines Cebu, product designer, former manager at FabLab and design director at Unosinotra. Join us as we explore the transformative power of education in shapi…

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Polytechnicast - Minimum Viable and Minimum Lovable Product Strategy Question

1+ y ago

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In the overlapping circles of feasible, viable, desirable, what is the emphasis and culture practiced? I received a question via my Mastodon account about minimum lovable product vs minimum viable product. @Nycteris@mastodon.art: "So @robstenzinger I was just reading about “minimum Lovable product” vs “minimum Viable product” because you want to ha…

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Ep.8 Francis Sollano: Navigating Career Transitions 1:18:00

1+ y ago1:18:00

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Francis is a rockstar in design and arts field who have shown his artistic creations in London, New York, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok and many more. He also has been published in international design publication for his work on repurposing trash to iconic fashion design and art installations. In this episode, we dive into Francis' background a…

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Polytechnicast - Video Game Delay Thoughts About Word Turtle Island

1+ y ago

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W-O-R-D up. Reflecting on game development and how it feels affirming in a way that other video game projects meet delays. I thought I'd have Word Turtle Island ready for first or even early access by now yet I also feel good about how it's coming along. Related Links and Resources Why are so many video games delayed and cancelled? - Verdict Why Vi…

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Polytechnicast - Being Your Own Bad Boss and Products in Progress

1+ y ago

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Prototype cards for my creative warm up cards game Doodle Creatures Have Needs. An update about Word Turtle Island and a few other projects I tried to finish this month. Related Links and Resources More posts and extras like coaching sessions at my Buy Me a Coffee page (coaching sessions are all sold out at the moment) Interactive Storyteller blog …

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Polytechnicast - One Big Project and a New Self Discovery

2y ago

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In this episode I ask why I've posted so few things in 2022. It's a bit about what I'm currently working on and it's also something I've been trying to figure out for years. Related Links and Resources More posts and extras like coaching sessions at my Buy Me a Coffee page Interactive Storyteller blog Sign up for my newsletter Games and Classes Rob…

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Ep.7 Oj Hofer: The Zen of Design 51:35

2y ago51:35

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Oj Hofer is an established designer in the fashion industry and has designed clothes for past presidents, senators, congressmen, congresswomen, celebrities, and socialites. And he doesn’t stop there. He has attained a professorship in Kanji Calligraphy and achieved a master's in reiki natural healing therapy. He practices Taiji, Chigong, Kenjutsu J…

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70: Choosing a Career goal for 2023 25:40

2y ago25:40

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As we're rounding out the end of 2022, now's a great time to think about your 2023 career goals! In this episode, I share some of my recent realizations and applications of goal-setting and how it's been working for me as well as some questions to consider as you're thinking about where you want to put your focus next year. We're talking about: SMA…

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69: Self-Promo: Journaling 17:01

2y ago17:01

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In this episode, I share my favorite journal prompts to get clear on what might be holding you back from self-promoting at work. You can take a couple of these prompts each day or have a mega-session going through all of them. I'd love to hear what you learned about yourself while journaling — Come follow me on Instagram and share your experience: …

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#68 Self-Promo: Don’ts and Do’s 28:53

2y ago28:53

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In this episode, we talk about self-promotion at work! I share my favorite tips and ways of thinking about self-promotion so that you can get out of your own way, share the amazing work you're doing, and ultimately get recognized for it! Want to hear more about promoting yourself at work and taking up space without feeling smarmy? Come follow me on…

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#67 I got the job, now what? 39:40

2y ago39:40

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In this episode, we talk about how to set yourself up for success in your next UX role — whether it's your first UX role or a new industry/company/title, this episode is for you! We'll cover the 5 types of questions that I ask my clients as they're stepping into a new UX Career season — and the #1 thing most people forget to do before starting thei…

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#66 I got the UX skills, how do I get the job? 25:38

2y ago25:38

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In this episode, we talk about the biggest question: How do I get a job in UX. You've taken the courses, gotten the skills, used those skills on some projects, and now you're ready to take your UX career to the next level: Full-time employment. Today we walk through the 6 steps that I use in "Land Your First UX Role" to help people get job search r…

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#65 UX Is for me, how do I get the skills? 26:28

2y ago26:28

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In this episode, we talk about all the ways that you can get the UX skills you need to move forward in your UX career. You've decided that UX is the career path you want to pursue, and now you need the skills and experiences to become a "UXer". We talk about different ways of thinking about the skills you need, where you can get them, and how to st…

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#64: Don't Resist Your Niche with Tiffany Hsia 54:26

2y ago54:26

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In this episode, I talk with UX Writer and UX Portfolio PowerPlay grad, Tiffany Hsia! Tiffany shares about her experience in pivoting her career, finding her niche, and ultimately landing a job in her niche in a pandemic. Tiffany Hsia is a certified User Experience Designer, UX Writer, and Object-Oriented UX strategist. She recently landed her firs…

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#62 Is UX the career for me? 27:27

2y ago27:27

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In this episode, I talk about some of the questions that I ask clients when they're considering a career transition — especially into UX. This is an important phase in your UX journey because it's helping you figure out what information, skills, and experiences you want and need in order to know whether UX is the right career for you or not. Follow…

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#61 From high school counselor to Senior UX Researcher with Sarah Kate Hampton 1:03:02

2y ago1:03:02

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I'm so excited to share this episode with you where I talk with one of my favorite people, Sarah Kate Hampton. Sarah Kate is one of the most genuine people I know. We met at General Assembly and have stayed close ever since — through jobs, layoffs, new adventures, stand-up comedy, all of it. Sarah Kate's a FORCE in this world — she's always ready t…

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Ep.6 Johan Holst (formerly Lindqvist): Learning is Becoming (from Swedish Army to Product Designer) 1:18:35

2y ago1:18:35

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Johan proves that you can learn design skills in the least likely place. In this episode, Johan shares how his experience in the Swedish Army shaped his leadership skills as a designer.He started his career serving the Swedish Army and later transitioned to a graphic designer and later led the design team in one of the largest logistics companies i…

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#60 Starting Your Own Business with Maggie Olson 51:22

2+ y ago51:22

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In this episode, I talk with Maggie Olson, a business coach for start-up creatives, about the top mistakes or struggles she sees people make when first starting their business. If you've considered breaking out on your own — or even how to break through a "maybe" phase, this episode is for you! Connect with Maggie Olson on Instagram @maggielynncrea…

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#59 Trusting yourself and others when Starting a New UX Role with Darrin Lin 54:34

2+ y ago54:34

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In this episode, Darrin and I talk about what it's like starting a new UX role mid-pandemic. How to make the most of the first few months without letting imposter syndrome eat you alive. Darrin talks about balancing wanting to make immediate impact, while trusting teammates and setting himself up for success. Darrin is a UX & Product Designer at La…

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Ep.5 Oliver Bayani: Follow Your North Star (from Journalism to UX Design to UX Writing) 1:10:20

2+ y ago1:10:20

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Never settle for a job that you’re not fully excited about. Listen as Oliver Bayani talks about where curiosity and opportunity led him - jumping from journalism to UX design, and now to UX writing.Resources Steal Like an Artist - Austin Kleon Strategic writing for UX - Torrey Podmajersky Because Internet: Understanding the new rules of language - …

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#58 From Architecture to UX with Hannah Job 51:52

2+ y ago51:52

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In this episode, we're talking about pivoting into UX from architecture. I've been seeing a theme of a handful of different UXers with Architecture backgrounds and Hannah generously offered to share her recent experience! We talk about the unexpected transferable skills that architects bring with them into the UX world — especially for agency life,…

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#57 The One Crucial Thing That is Missing From Most Workplaces with Sarah Gemmell 1:10:25

2+ y ago1:10:25

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In this episode, I talk with Sarah Gemmell about the importance of prioritizing yourself and your health & wellness in your work-life. Sarah shares her perspective on how to make internal wellness initiatives work for you and how effective programs can help organizations seek and keep talent — while also producing great work. Sarah is an addictions…

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#56 Circle of Control & Influence and How Taking Care of Yourself Helps Your Work 28:34

2+ y ago28:34

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Let's take a minute to break down taking care of yourself, what you actually have control over, and the impact of action or inaction. When you look at your zone of influence you need to focus on your circle of impact and influence because you don't have much control over your circle of concern. Also, consider the things that you spend worrying or s…

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#55 Listening to ourselves & others with willingness, curiosity, and kindness with Cara Schwartz 1:39:11

2+ y ago1:39:11

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Join me on this journey with Cara Schwartz as we explore listening to ourselves and others with curiosity, compassion, and kindness. We have an open conversation about resistance, ways of practicing self-awareness and kindness — and how it impacts our relationships with others. Take note of the questions and practices that Cara shares and guides me…

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Ep.4 Darliza Dar Juan: Design as a Happy Accident (from Patent Engineer to Content Designer) 1:14:40

2+ y ago1:14:40

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Happy accidents can happen in design too. In this episode, Darliza shares her unconventional path from patent engineer to content designer. Listen in as she shares her tips, ideas and strategies which led her to one of the biggest companies in the world, Meta.You can find Darliza in the following links: https://adplist.org/mentors/darliza-dar-juan …

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#54 Releasing Panic and Worry to Make an Impact 11:25

2+ y ago11:25

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In this episode, I share with you the revelation that I had with worry this past week! I have always associated worry with showing I really care about the task at hand. So when I woke up in a panic recently...I practiced associating words like safe, calm, secure, and others. The result was amazing! I want to encourage you to try this exercise simpl…

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#53 Streamlining Online Spiritual Businesses with Rylee June 39:19

2+ y ago39:19

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In this episode, I talk with Rylee June, intuition master coach and business coach for spiritual entrepreneurs. I connected with Rylee through a business mastermind I was a part of in 2021. Rylee and I talk about the technical gap in spiritual entrepreneurship and the challenges her clients face in connecting their tech, staying organized, and main…

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#52 Imposture Syndrome 24:04

2+ y ago24:04

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In this episode, we talk about Imposter Syndrome — what is it, what it means (and what it doesn't mean). Plus I provide some tips and tricks for working through imposter syndrome and how to be more kind to yourself if that's what you're experiencing. Follow on Instagram: @theuxhustle and @amandamworthington Tweet what you loved about this episode a…

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#51 Shouting in a Sea of Text with Sonya Lewis 57:24

2+ y ago57:24

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In this episode, I talk with Sonya Lewis all about inclusive design and technology in the workplace. After Sonya reached out to me about ways I could improve the experience of Camp Case Study for neurodivergent participants, she's been showing me how to incorporate inclusive design in the communities I'm building and meeting I facilitate. Tune in t…

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Ep.3 Dax Doctora: Engineering his path to UX design 50:25

2+ y ago50:25

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This episode features how Dax, a graduate of Industrial Engineering and an experienced customer service representative, engineered his way to design. He narrates how mentors and professors influenced his career path and helped him get the push he needed to become a full-fledged UX designer.

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#50 Masterminding to Crush Big Goals 24:23

2+ y ago24:23

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In this episode, I share my experience having been in 3 different masterminds and just getting back from a mastermind retreat. If you've been wondering "what even is a mastermind? and what does it do?" then this episode is for you. I also share that I'm creating a UX Mastermind, The UX Hustle Mastermind! If you're wanting to crush big career and pe…

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#49 How to Rock Your First UX Role with Havana Nguyen 1:20:13

2+ y ago1:20:13

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In today's episode, I talk with Havana Nguyen about how to rock your first UX role. We discuss how to handle a seemingly dysfunctional organization, the importance of mentorship, and how to make the most of being the "newbie" at any organization so that you stand out—in a good way. Havana Nguyen is a Sr. User Experience Designer who specializes in …

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#48 Portfolio Tips for New & Experienced UXers 26:49

2+ y ago26:49

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In this episode, I share what I've noticed after reviewing 30 portfolios from new UX designers and from working with experienced UXers on their portfolios. UX Portfolios can be tricky, daunting, and there's a TON of information out there which can feel overwhelming — adding to any imposter syndrome you may be feeling. Whether you're a new UX design…

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#47: Is Screen Time Impacting Our Designs? with Julie Briggs 59:34

2+ y ago59:34

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In this episode, Amanda and Julie discuss the impact our screens have on our own health AND the health of our users. Julie shares how screen fatigue impacts our bodies and eyes, tips on how to mitigate those affects, and we discuss ways we can keep this in mind with the products we design! Julie Briggs is a virtual fitness trainer and wellness prof…

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#46: 2021 Lessons Learned & How I'm Stepping into 2022 37:07

2+ y ago37:07

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I don't know about you but 2021 was a LOT. Looking back, I'm pretty dang proud of all that we've accomplished. This was my first full year in business on my own, our 4th UX Hustle Summit, AND we relaunched this podcast. With all the successes of 2021, there were also some challenges. In this episode, I share the highs and lows and lessons I learned…

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#45: Personal Branding 19:56

3y ago19:56

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In this episode, Amanda shares what a personal brand is and how it can help you in your UX career. Then she shares the process that she's used to develope her own personal brand and how it's impacted her career — both in corporate and within her own business. Join the UX Hustle Slack community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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#44: Jumping Into New Decisions 21:14

3y ago21:14

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Feeling like you need to make a change or make a decision, but aren't sure how to start? In this episode, Amanda shares the 3 ways she leaps into new decisions so that you can stop the analysis paralysis or self-judgment. Making a decision doesn't have to be a Herculean effort, it can be experimental and even fun! Join the UX Hustle Slack community…

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#43: UX Through My Partner's Eyes 41:23

3y ago41:23

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In this episode, Amanda interviews her fiancé, Will Cloyd, about what it was like when Amanda transitioned her career into UX design — and then later into full-time business. Will shares tips on how to bring your significant other along on the journey of big career moves and the perspective that he brought (and continues to bring) to Amanda's caree…

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Polytechnicast - Building on the UX and Systems Work that Came Before

3y ago

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Whether the work that you take on is building on skillful work in the past or not, things got to the way they are for some reason. Now you're here. In this journal I share reasons to find others past work as useful research and signals to help instead of joining a narrative that it has little to no value. Even if that past work wasn't well done, it…

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Ep.2 Cris Go: From Singer to Finding Another Voice as a Designer 49:32

3y ago49:32

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How do you break into the design industry without a design degree? You will find the answer in this episode where Cris Go talks about her journey from being a singer and performing artist to becoming a UI/UX designer at Investagrams, a Philippine-based finance tech education platform. She shared her values that got her her first design job, and how…

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Polytechnicast - Memory of organizations - repeating other people's stories

3y ago

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Have you been part of an organization that seems to repeat projects that don't learn much from one another? It's a thing I've wondered: why do companies forget? This episode of the Polytechnicast I journal about group memory and wonder if it would be helpful to remember what different teams have tried and learned in the past. Is it because we resis…

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#42: 3 Ways to Show a Growth Mindset in Your UX Case Study 12:18

3y ago12:18

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UX Portfolio PowerPlay™, the 6 week group coaching program taking your portfolio from cookie-cutter to uniquely you, is now open until November 13: https://uxhustle.org/uxppp In this episode Amanda shares her 3 ways to show a growth mindset in your UX case study and why it's important for your job search. Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://instagr…

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Polytechnicast - Making your own art journal prompts #artsoundoff

3y ago

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Any path that brings you to journaling about your art, here I share some context around planning what you'd want to get out of your journaling plus choosing and creating prompts that are a good fit for what you want. Related Links and Resources Art Soundoff Customizing Your Next Creative Challenge, join the class at Skillshare or download your own …

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#41: Forever Employable with Jeff Gothelf 47:34

3y ago47:34

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Jeff helps organizations build better products and executives build the cultures that build better products. He is the co-author of the award-winning book Lean UX and the Harvard Business Review Press book Sense & Respond. Starting off as a software designer, Jeff now works as a coach, consultant, and keynote speaker helping companies bridge the ga…

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#40: Remembering the Humans with Rob Harr 55:52

3y ago55:52

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In this episode, Amanda and Rob talk about how to develop trust on teams, what to do when you feel like you're not sure what's happening within a company, and setting expectations with clients. As Vice President of Sparkbox Rob is responsible for the operations and financials of the company. With a background in software development, Rob is always …

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