User Flows The Life of a UX Design Nomad from Costa Rica to China with Carlos Lastres
Today, I'm speaking with Carlos Lastres, a Creative Director, Designer, Digital Nomad living and working in Shenzen, China. Carlos's mission is to change the worldthrough creative thinking, innovative marketing & exceptional design.
Show Highlights
[1:01] Carlos's Story
[3:37] The speed of development working in China
[6:20] His journey from Developer to UX Designer
[8:01] His dislike for the word freelance
[9:40] Encouraging designers to fail and learn through failing
[14:28] Creating a design portfolio with personality
[16:30] Dealing with time zones as an international design consultant
[18:31] The challenges of being an expat in China
[22:00] Following your fulfillment and not your passion
[23:18] Your job as a junior designer is to find a job
[24:00] The life of a traveling designer
[25:00] Finding growth by always being out of your comfort zone
[28:00] Always share your design and your ideas. It's the best way to learn
Connect with Carlos
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloslastres/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clastresdesign/
Website: lastrescarlos.com
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