How to Be Ruthless in Design

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Shahina: I want to ask you what's your message for all, especially the women defenders who maybe feel repressed or maybe feel held back where they happen to be now. And then you can also offer your advice for everybody that's really trying to succeed in design. Shahina: For women and for young girls, I would definitely like to tell them that take risks,. Whether risk in terms of relationships, whetherrisk in terms of learning, whether risk in terms Of failing, just take risks.

Shaheena Attarwala defends a woman’s right to design her own future, especially in the face of fierce adversity and opposition. She champions living ruthlessly amid oppressive whims and societal precepts. She’s a magnet that brings the issues forward and carries the water for anyone who dreams of raising their standards and never settling for status-quo expectations. This episode is not just about design. So make your way or step aside. It’s time to hear her metaphoric journey, examine your own life, and bring more awareness to poverty and oppression. In other words…sh*t’s about to get real!

Origin Story (3:56)
A Kid's View (6:25)
Oppression In Cultures (8:42)
Ah-Ha Moments (11:38)
Family Relations (13:48)
How Did You Find Design? (16:52)
What's Driving You? (20:53)
Design Influence (22:26)
Legal Skills and Design (33:04)
Gaining Empathy (35:29)
Don Norman (40:59)
Teaching Curiosity (45:45)
Harnessing Life Experiences (59:36)
Story Banks (1:02:49)
Design Superpower (1:06:46)
Design Kryptonite (1:07:20)
UX Superhero Name (1:08:32)
Habit of Success (1:08:58)
Recommended Book (1:10:15)
Taking Risks (1:12:24)
Best Advice (1:14:26)

Check out the detailed show notes including mentioned links, transcript and Eli Jorgensen’s astonishing superhero artwork at userdefenders.com/070

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