Beyond UX Design
Jeremy Miller
Beyond UX Design’s mission is to give you the tools you need to be a truly effective UX designer by diving into the soft skills they won’t be teaching you in school or a boot camp. These soft skills are critical for your success as a UX professional.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 19min
82. The Art of Fitting In: A Newbie’s Guide to Corporate Camouflage with Kerry McPhearson
Kerry McPhearson, a product designer at Disney Streaming, joins us to share invaluable advice on understanding hiring managers, building relationships, and making a successful transition into the design industry.
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May 28, 2024 • 1h 6min
81. The LinkedIn Revolution: Making Networking Fun Again with Grace Ling
This week, I chat with Grace Ling, founder of Design Buddies, who’s transforming LinkedIn into a vibrant community. Grace shares how she uses creativity and humor to make LinkedIn a fun and engaging platform.
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May 21, 2024 • 1h 12min
80. Support Squad: Building Your Career Transition Dream Team with Emilie Mazurek
This week, I chat with Emilie Mazurek, who successfully transitioned from biochemistry and hospitality to UX design. Emilie discusses overcoming the confidence gap, the role of mentors, and leveraging soft skills.
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May 14, 2024 • 47min
79. UX Lessons from Life's Little Moments with Frankie Kastenbaum
Frankie Kastenbaum is a senior UX designer and content creator. We explore how everyday experiences can provide valuable UX insights, the power of analogies, and Frankie’s approach to teaching junior designers.
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5 snips
May 7, 2024 • 1h 34min
78. UX Design at the Speed of Silicon: FAANG vs Everyone Else
Mariyam, a seasoned Product Designer at top tech companies like Apple and TikTok, discusses the differences between FAANG and traditional UX roles. She highlights the multidisciplinary responsibilities at big tech companies, contrasting with narrower roles elsewhere. The podcast dives into the pace, working styles, and responsibilities of product designers at tech giants, offering valuable insights for career planning.
Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 21min
77. Order is Creativity: The UX Process Paradox with Rob Hamblen
Veteran designer Rob Hamblen shares his perspectives on the often-debated topic of design process. Rob posits that embracing a defined methodology enhances creativity and leads to successful outcomes.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 59min
76. The Art of Saying "No": From Doormat to Advocate with Chris Nguyen
This week, Chris Nguyen shares his journey from feeling like a doormat to becoming his own best advocate. Chris offers strategies for designers to find their voice, build influence, and drive meaningful change in their orgs.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
75. Frenemy At the Gate: The Great UX/PM Schism, A Product Manager’s Take with Tom Drugan
Product Manager Tom Drugan discusses the PM-UX debate and potential for a new 'conductor' role blending product and UX. Topics include blaming authors, AI's impact, and building relationships between PMs and UX designers.
Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 6min
74. To Niche or Not to Niche? That Is the Question with Laura Baker
Design leader Laura Baker shares her insights on generalist and specialist design roles. We explore how embracing a wide skillset can open up new opportunities and help us future-proof our expertise.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
73. User First, But Not You Last: Prioritizing Your Preservation with Jason Ogle
This week I chat with Jason Ogle from the User Defenders Podcast about something we don’t talk about enough: self-care for UX designers. We explore how taking care of ourselves is essential to be truly empathetic.
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