Design Hires Interviews James Lacey

This inspirational conversation with Design Leader, James Lacey covers everything from imposter syndrome, stereotypes in design, the place of creative backgrounds in UX design and so much more. Discover the most important skills and attributes to possess as a designer through James & Nadia’s discussion as they chat about the collective wisdom they’ve gained from 10+ years in the design industry. 

Here’s a look at our discussion:

• 1:00 : Siri & Apple Music Design ideas
• 7:30 : Stereotypes of designers & imposter syndrome
• 10:00 : James’ background and career pathway
• 24:02 : The entrepreneurial “itch” and the tenacity required for being self-taught 
• 28:31 : Synthesizing information as a skill in design
• 35:26 : Having a creative background as a designer & formal design training
• 45:30 : Why senior designers frequently leave traditional careers and promotional cycles for consulting gigs
• 51:00 : Bringing impactful functionality to the table as a designer instead of aesthetic
• 1:01:00 : How to get in touch with James

Links mentioned in this episode:

• James’ LinkedIn Profile