The Journey from Architectural Design to Product Design with Airtable's Adrianne Ngam
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On this episode of Tangents, Adrianne Ngam of Airtable shares her experiences transitioning from an architectural designer to a product designer. Hear the similarities and differences between the two industries and how Adrianne’s background in architecture led her to designing low code tools today. Adrianne shares why she doesn’t believe in imposter syndrome and how to find work where you can make an impact.
Highlights:
- Adaptable, Discerning, Very Ready To Be Wrong
- Recognizing When and Why to Switch
- Shedding Your Identity
- How to Have the Most Impact
- Embracing Changing Interests Over Time
- Courage to Meander Off the Path
- Respect and Admiration for Architects
- The Weight of Decisions in Architecture vs Tech
- Looking for Constraints in Product Design
- Opportunity to Grow, Not Imposter Syndrome
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