Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio #125 A director's perspective on hiring UX designers in 2025 w/Chris Abad
Chris Abad is a design leader at ex-director at places like Google, Square, Dropbox, and Salesforce. He is launchingDesign Storytelling: Turn Resistance into Buy-in course, which starts on February 17th.
Anfisa andChris discuss the essential qualities that make a great designer, the importance of storytelling in portfolios, and the role of designers in today's market and beyond.
In this episode:
• Do you think the roles of Product Manager and Product Designer will merge in the future?
• Is being a good designer more about inherent talent, or is it a skill that can be developed?
• How do you define a good designer in today’s industry?
• What is your thought process when hiring designers? What do you look for in their portfolios?
• According to Chris, what constitutes a good design portfolio?
• What is a storytelling portfolio, and what does it mean to you?
• What advice would you give to junior designers on how to frame themselves while figuring out their path in the industry?
• Will having a UX design degree or completing a bootcamp alone make someone competitive in the job market?
• What other important factors should junior designers consider?
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