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Welcome to the Product Design Podcast!🎙 Hosted by Seth Coolen, founder of UX Cabin, where we create world-class web and mobile apps. In this episode, we're diving deep into how to secure a UX or product design job in 2024 despite the tough market conditions. Whether you're new to the field or looking to make a career change, we've got actionable strategies for you.🚀

Key Topics Covered:

Leverage Your Network: Leverage personal connections, attend meetups, and use LinkedIn effectively.
Expanding Your Network: offer genuine help, compliments, or feedback to build rapport with new connections.
Freelancing Opportunities: Start small with local projects to build your portfolio and experience.
Copying Good Design: Improve your skills by replicating top-notch designs and adding your unique touch.
Portfolio & Resume Optimization: Create a clean, effective portfolio and tailor your resume using AI tools.
Embracing Feedback: Seek constructive criticism to improve your work continuously.
Documenting Your Journey: Share your progress and learnings on social media for accountability and visibility.
Agency Outreach: Offer your services to design agencies for freelance work and potential full-time opportunities.
Creative Applications: Stand out with video introductions and follow up persistently.
Resilience: Stay positive and view rejections as steps toward the right opportunity.

Funny Moment:

Seth shares a light-hearted story about losing his fantasy football league and the hilarious punishment from his league mates.

Resources Mentioned:

LinkedIn for networking
Loom for video introductions
ChatGPT for resume optimization
Portfolio and resume tools

Actionable Steps:

Start building connections and reaching out to people in the industry.
Begin small freelance projects to gain experience and build your portfolio.
Regularly seek feedback and iterate on your work.
Share your journey on social media to attract potential employers and collaborators.
Apply to agencies and follow up on your applications with creativity and persistence.
Maintain a resilient mindset and embrace rejections as part of the journey.

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Thanks for tuning in! Best of luck on your job search journey in 2024!🎉

Thanks for listening to The Product Design Podcast with Seth Coelen, CEO at UX Cabin!

Where to find UX Cabin:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/uxcabin
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uxcabin/
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxcabin
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uxcabin?lang=en
📹 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UXCabin
🎨 dribbble: https://dribbble.com/uxcabin
⌨️ Website: https://uxcabin.com
✍️ Blog: https://www.uxcabin.com/blog

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In episode 56 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Niel McLean, Director of Product Design at Evolus. Niel brings his perspective of a servant leader, sharing what he has learned about leadership throughout his career.

During our chat, Niel shared how he got his start in design and how mentorship had been a key to his long-term success. He discusses how to gauge if your team is burning out and how to nurture your team to ensure their long-term success. This episode will help leaders to make a more significant impact on their organization and product designers looking to grow into leadership roles.

During our interview with Niel, you will learn:

👉 Niel’s non-traditional journey into design

🤩 How mentorship can impact your career

🔥 Impact of burnout and how to protect your team from it

👏 How Niel nurtures his design team through servant leadership

💡 How a leader can help their team member level up

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Make sure to follow Niel after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Where to find Niel:

Twitter: @oamclean
LinkedIn: Niel McLean
Instagram: @niel.mclean

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In episode 55 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Adam Perlis, CEO and Founder of Academy, which offers UX recruitment and staffing. He has had a fascinating design journey that led him to where he is today.

During our talk, Adam shares the career lows that launched him into his career highs, his unique approach to UX recruitment, and what he looks for in product design talent. Adam also gives excellent strategies for applying to different companies, regardless of how long you have been in the industry.During our interview with Adam, you will learn:

🤩 Adam’s exciting career journey that led him to UX

🧠 How your mindset can change the trajectory of your career

💡Adam's unique approach to his recruiting business, Academy

👀 What Adam looks for in product design talent

📢 Strategies for applying to different types of companies

👉 Adam's take on if now is a good time to break into the industry

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Make sure to follow Adam after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Where to find Adam

Twitter: @AdamPerlis
LinkedIn: Adam Perlis
Instagram: adam_perlis
Advisory Website: adamperlis.com
Academy Website: academyux.com
Academy Blog: https://blog.academyux.com
Academy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@academyux
Academy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cAfSJ8X4bUtFHSRQ6okZE?si=o1BDnh7lRE6cHNMPzZ2Bnw

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In episode 54 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Sheryl Cababa, Author of Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking For Designers and Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial. Her book dives into how powerful a systems thinking mindset is for designers and provides tools and frameworks to help define the systems that surround your work.

During our chat, Sheryl provides us with an overview of the three concepts of systems thinking for designers, the cascading impact and barriers of systems thinking, and her take on the shortcomings of user-centered design. This episode will help you think deeper about the impact of the products you work on and understand the systems and context that can surround your design decisions.

During our interview with Sheryl, you will learn:

✍️ Sheryl's journey into design

🤩 How Sheryl landed a job at Microsoft

💡Three concepts of systems thinking for designers

🤔 Cascading impact and barriers of systems thinking

📢 Sheryl's take on the shortcomings of user-centered design

🤩 How to bring systems thinking to your organization

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Make sure to follow Sheryl after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

Where to find Sheryl

Twitter: @sherylcababa
LinkedIn: Sheryl Cababa
Blog Website: https://medium.com/@SherylCababa
Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers
- Coupon code: cababa-pdp

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In episode 53 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Mimi Nishiguchi, Senior Product Designer, and YouTube Content Creator. You have probably seen her YouTube channel, where she shares videos on all things UX, including topics like boot camps, a day in the life of a UX Designer, and her couch confessions related to her experience switching to a career in UX.

During our chat, Mimi shares her take on boot camps, tips on switching to a UX career, advice on getting an initial interview, and talks to Seth about some of his favorite videos on her channel. This episode is full of great advice for anyone considering a switch to UX, and if you have been a fan of Mimi for a while, you will get to hear about her long-term vision for her YouTube Channel.During our interview with Mimi, you will learn:

👉 How Mimi landed on a UX design career path

💡Why Mimi chose the boot camp route

👀 Mimi's experience with DESIGNLAB: was it worth it?

📢 Strategies for getting an initial interview and UX job in this market

🌱 How Mimi grew from her career lows

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Make sure to follow Mimi after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

Instagram: @mimimichigucci
YouTube: @mimimichi
Interview Questions Study Guide: https://payhip.com/b/gycaW

Other mentioned links:

General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly
DESIGNLAB: https://designlab.com
Articulating Design Decisions by Tom Greever: https://amzn.to/3MTiLV6

Articulating Design Decisions: Communicate with Stakeholders, Keep Your Sanity, and Deliver the Best User Experience

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In episode 52 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Nathalie Stratton, Co-founder and Head of Product Design and Engineering at Hearth. Hearth Display is a digital touchscreen for family management and productivity, made to lighten the load of organization for busy families.

During our chat, Nathalie discusses her early transition from architecture to product design. Nathalie shares how she was inspired to create Hearth, the challenges she faced during the product design and launch process, and what she feels is the most valuable skill set for anyone looking to launch their product into the world. This episode is filled with great advice and learnings on bringing a product to market!

During our interview with Nathalie, you will learn:

🤩How Nathalie transitioned from architecture to product design

🚩 Red flags to look out for when looking for a new job

💡What inspired Nathalie to create Hearth

🤔 Challenges faced when bringing a product idea to life

📢 Most valuable skill set to have when creating a product

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Make sure to follow Nathalie after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

Twitter: nathaliemanz
LinkedIn: Nathalie Stratton
Instagram: @stratton.nat
Website: Hearth

Other mentioned links:

Jump the line for your Hearth Display: https://hearthdisplay.com/uxcabin

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In episode 51 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Danielle Thompson, Founder of Design Match,where they connect ambitious startups with the perfect designers for their projects!

During our chat, Danielle talks about how she has progressed along her career path by creating products and launching businesses. Danielle dives into how powerful the proper support can be along your product design career path and why working on your emotional intelligence will set you up for long-term success. She also shares how she came up with the idea for Design Match and how she found quick success with this product. If you are looking to get work as a Product Designer, Design Match may be for you! This episode is filled with fantastic advice for all designers, regardless of how long they have been in the game.

During our interview with Danielle, you will learn:👏 How Danielle found her product design career path

🔥 Danielle’s approach to advancing her product design career

💡The Power of Support: Advice for Pursuing Product Design

🎯 How emotional intelligence became Danielle’s superpower

📢 Who Design Match helps and how to get involved

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Make sure to follow Danielle after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

Twitter: @danielletdesign
LinkedIn: Danielle Thompson
Instagram: @danielletom
Website: https://www.designmatch.io
Blog: https://www.designmatch.io/blog/

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In episode 50 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Bryan Zmijewski, Chief Instigator at ZURB, where Helio was created and a product design company that has been in business since 1998.

During our chat, Bryan shares how ZURB was created and his approach to running a business for 25 years. Bryan gives his point of view on what it takes to be a successful business owner for several years, how he builds trust with his clients and team, and the steps he takes to gain clarity so he can lead the direction of a project effectively. This episode is filled with tips and tricks for anyone already running a business or those who want to get started and would like to understand more of what goes into running a business in our industry!

During our interview with Bryan, you will learn:💡What inspired Bryan to launch and build his company 25 years ago

🔥 Embracing the Flames: What It Takes to be a Successful Business Owner

🎯 Mistakes companies make when choosing their design partner

👏 How to build trust with clients and team

📢 How to lead the direction and find clarity during a project

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Make sure to follow Bryan after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @bryanzmijewski
LinkedIn: Bryan Zmijewski
Product Website: https://helio.app

Other mentioned links:

Peter Drucker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Drucker

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In episode 49 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Shruti Goli, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Trymata, where you can build digital experiences users love with their usability testing and product analytics solutions (formerly TryMyUI.)

During our chat, Shruti shares her journey into tech and her inspiring take on how failure can propel you forwardalong your career path. She gives advice on what she learned while landing an internship at Microsoft (on her second attempt) and failing five times before making her breakthrough product. This episode is packed with the **tips and tricks you need if you are just starting in product design or are ready to create and launch your own product now!

During our interview with Shruti, you will learn:**

👏 When Shruti decided that starting her own company was the best route for her
🔥 Advice on landing an internship at a company like Microsoft
💡 How Shruti failed five times before her breakthrough product
🤩 Shruti’s advice on building your own product and starting your business
🎯 How to find out if your product idea is worth pursuing

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Make sure to follow Shruti after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

Twitter: @ShrutiGoli
LinkedIn: Shruti Goli
Instagram: @shrutigoli
YouTube: Trymata
Website: https://trymata.com

Other mentioned links:

Interview Kickstart: https://www.interviewkickstart.com
Payal Kadakia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalkadakia/

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In episode 48 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Brent Palmer, Product Design Manager at Mixpanel, a leading product analytics software company.

During our chat, Brent shares how his career path led him into product design leadership and how he knew that was the right path for him. He advises where he has found success in managing a large design team and nurturing culture at scale while helping his team do their best work and flourish in their career paths. This episode is packed with advice for product designers at any stage of their career path, whether you are a junior looking to grow into a manager or a senior leader looking to improve your management style.During our interview with Brent, you will learn:

👉 What early interests started Brent’s journey into product design
🔥 How Brent found his niche in leadership
💪 How to get the best out of your team and help them flourish
🤩 Mixpanel: How Brent knew it would be the right fit for him
👏 How to manage a large design team and nurture culture at scale

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Make sure to follow Brent after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @BrentPalmer
LinkedIn: Brent Palmer
Portfolio Site: https://www.brentpalmer.co/
Blog: https://ic2mgmt.substack.com

Other mentioned links:

ADP List
The Culture Map by Erin Meyer

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In episode 47 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jason Garrison, Qualitative UX Researcher at AnswerLab, a company driven by curiosity and human connection.

During our chat, Jason shares his UX journey and path from internship to full-time UX Researcher. He offers fantastic insights into what led him to his current role, including strategies on portfolio development, networking, interviewing, and how to accept feedback from your manager or team once you land the job you want! This episode is filled with **excellent advice for anyone looking to get into UX, especially if they are curious about becoming a UX Researcher!

During our interview with Jason, you will learn:**

🧠 What sparked Jason’s excitement for UX research
🔥 How he went from internship to contracting and now to a full-time role as a Qualitative UX Researcher
💡 Strategies that work on portfolios, interviewing, landing your first role, and accepting feedback
🤩 What Jason does at AnswerLab
🎯 What qualities make for a great UX Researcher

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Make sure to follow Jason after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

LinkedIn: Jason Garrison
Website: jasongarrison.nyc

Other mentioned links:

Nielsen Norman Group: https://www.nngroup.com

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In episode 46 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Chris Shepard, Cofounder & CEO at Wisiwig, the collaborative browser design tool to achieve pixel-perfect UI design.

During our chat, Chris shares how a free meal led him to his first UX Design role, how he decided to take the entrepreneurial route and start his own product, and what you can learn from his journey from ideation to launching Wisiwig! This episode is filled with fantastic advice if you have ever considered creating and launching your own product!

During our interview with Chris, you will learn:

🍕 How a slice of pizza helped Chris land his first UX Design gig
🔥 How the friction between designers and developers inspired wiziwig
🤔 Chris’s take on bootstrapping versus fundraising
🎯 How to prioritize product features when building your product
👏 How to decide if building your own product is right for you

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Make sure to follow Chris after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Website: wisiwig
Twitter: @DesignedByShep
LinkedIn: Chris Shepard
YouTube: Wisiwig

Other mentioned links:

Blog about Chris landing his first design role: https://www.wisiwig.co/post/5-tips-for-landing-your-first-or-next-ux-design-role
MassChallenge startup accelerator: https://masschallenge.org/

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In episode 45 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Justin Zalewski, Director of Product Design & Strategy at Studio Science, a design and innovation agency that exists to help smart businesses deliver experiences that work better.

During our talk, Justin shares his experience building a successful freelance business, offers advice on breaking into the UX space, and gives advice on building and leading a design team at an agency.During our interview with Justin, you will learn:

👉 How Justin accidentally landed in product design
👀 What Justin did right early in his career (and what he should have done sooner)
🧗🏻‍♂️ How Justin found Studio Science and worked his way from IC to Director of Product Design and Strategy
👏 How to build and lead a successful design team
💡When to course correct a team and when to let them learn through experience

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Make sure to follow Justin after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @JustinZalewski
LinkedIn: Justin Zalewsk
Personal Website: justinzalewski.com
Company Website: studioscience.com

Other mentioned links:

Design as a Job by Mike Monteiro

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In episode 44 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jarvis Moore, Sr. Product Designer at LinkedIn.

During our talk, Jarvis shares insights on separating yourself from the pack when networking and interviewing, and determining if a company culture will fit your needs before accepting a position.During our interview with Jarvis, you will learn:

😮 How a logo and a love for research landed Jarvis in product design
👀 His career low that confirmed the importance of company culture
🎯 How to ask the right questions to uncover a company culture during your interview
💡 Standing out in the crowd with more than your product design skills
👏 How to get over the “first job hurdle” and land the job you want

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Make sure to follow Jarvis after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @jmodesigns10
LinkedIn: Jarvis Moore
Website: https://www.jarvismoore.net

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In episode 43 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Karsten Rowe, Director of Product Design at Axon; a mission-based organization focused on public safety.

During our chat, Karsten shares how he launched his career path, the soft skills he believes are underrated, where he has found the most powerful bursts of career growth, and his advice on breaking into mission-driven product design.During our interview with Karsten, you will learn:
🚀 How Karsten launched his career path
🔥 Underrated soft skills in product design
👀 What he wishes he would have learned at 21
💡 Where to find the biggest career growth
👏 Karsten’s advice on breaking into mission-driven product design

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Make sure to follow Karsten after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @karstenrowe
LinkedIn: Karsten Rowe
Instagram: karstenrowe
Website: http://karstenrowe.com

Other mentioned links:

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

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In episode 42 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Scott Hurff, Founder and CPO at Churnkey, a platform that fixes every type of churn by supercharging all aspects of customer retention. Scott is also the creator of Super Like, a product feature he led while at Tinder, which allowed users to pay extra to get an edge at making a match.

During our chat, Scott shares where he gathers creative inspiration away from the screen, what he learned while working at Tinder, and the secret he believes can make your product make you a lot of money!

During our interview with Scott, you will learn:
💡 Where Scott gathers creative inspiration
🔥 How Scott landed at Tinder and what he learned there
👀 How to stand out and get attention from budding startups and unicorn companies 🎯 Scott’s take on moving from B2C to B2B
👏 What’s next for Churnkey and Scott

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Make sure to follow Scott after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @scotthurff
LinkedIn: Scott Hurff
Website: https://www.scotthurff.com
Churnkey Website: https://churnkey.co

Other mentioned links:

Getting Real from Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/gettingreal

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In episode 41 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Kim Hodges, Director of Digital Accessibility at the University of South Carolina. Kim has a fascinating origin story that led him to accessibility, which he tells us in the full episode. He has over fourteen years of personal and professional experience making digital environments more functional for individuals with disabilities.

During our chat, Kim shares exactly what led him to a career in digital accessibility, the biggest mistakes and most common misconceptions of accessibility, and the best strategy to follow when starting a new project to ensure your product is functional for individuals with disabilities. Kim’s interview is packed with things to consider, from an accessibility standpoint, as you approach your next project.

During our interview with Kim, you will learn:
👉 How Kim discovered his passion for accessibility
🔥 Getting involved and learning more about accessibility
🚨 Biggest digital accessibility mistakes
🎯 Most common accessibility misconceptions
👏 Accessibility strategy to follow when starting a new project

👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available!

Make sure to follow Kim after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

LinkedIn: Kim Hodges

Other mentioned links:

The A11Y Project
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
Karl Groves Blog

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In episode 40 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Kate Syuma, Head of Growth Design at Miro. Over the last five years at Miro, Kate has grown from an IC Product Designer to a Product Design Lead and up to her current role. Her insights on career growth and keeping things fresh as your career progress are fantastic!

During our chat, Kate shares how to organize your career path and grow as a designer while not getting tired of your job. We also talk about how she set herself up to land her first job and then be discovered by Miro. Kate’s approach to growth will help you no matter where you are in your career path right now!During our interview with Kate, you will learn:
📢 How Kate has organized her own career growth
🔥 When to invest in your growth to level up
👀 What it’s like to work at Miro
🎯 How to avoid getting tired of your job or getting stuck in your career path
🤩 Finding happiness as you progress in your career
👏 Kate’s advice on a more seamless transition into leadership

👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

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Make sure to follow Kate after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

Website: https://katesyuma.com
LinkedIn: Kate Syuma
Medium: https://medium.com/@kate_syuma
Twitter: @katya_syuma
Instagram: katusyuma

Open roles at Miro:

Product Design Manager, Growth
Sr. / Staff Product Designer

Other mentioned links:

Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

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In episode 39 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Sarah Doody, Founder and CEO of Career Strategy Lab, a job search and career accelerator program for people in UX, tech, and product. Sarah started as a UX Researcher and Designer with different startups in New York City. She opened a research and design consultancy in 2012 and is now focused on career development and coaching with Career Strategy Lab.

During our chat, Sarah shares how she strategically designed her career path and grew her network while honing a critical skill she believes launched her into her successful career! We also discussed Sarah's 3-part product strategy to propel your career path, and the top myth UX professionals believe about recruiters.During our interview with Sarah, you will learn:

🤩 How to design your career path
✍️ Growing your network while honing your skills
🧠 Applying a 3-part product strategy to propel your career path
🏃🏻‍♀️ How to accelerate your job search
💡 Top myth that UX professionals believe about recruiters

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Make sure to follow Sarah after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdoody
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdoodyux/
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdoody/
📹 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/sarahdoody
⌨️ Website: http://www.careerstrategylab.com

Other mentioned links:

Information Architecture for the Worldwide Web - https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/information-architecture-for/0596527349/
UX Magazine: https://uxmag.com

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In episode 38 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Ahmad Kadhim (also known as AK), Co-founder and VP of Product at 3RM, a Web3 startup. He made his way into tech over ten years ago through a Bootcamp and has worked as a developer, designer, and product manager during his career.

During our chat, AK advises how to break into tech and the latest on the Figma acquisition by Adobe. We dive into what we hope to see come out of this shift that has rocked our industry and AK’s inspiring closing thoughts on how this acquisition could change the future of design.During our interview with AK, you will learn:
👏 How AK broke into tech after a Bootcamp
🔥 Recovering from (and avoiding) burnout
📢 AK’s thoughts on the Figma acquisition
🚨 What AK and Seth would do if they were in the Adobe corporate ranks
💡 AK’s final words on the Figma acquisition

👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe so we can keep making content for you good people!

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Make sure to follow AK after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahmadloveswork
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadkadhim/
⌨️ Website: ahmadkadhim.com

Other mentioned links:

3RM: https://www.3rm.co
Framer: https://www.framer.com

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In episode 37 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Brad Frost, Creator of the Atomic Design Philosophy and Design Systems Guru. He runs his own consultancy where he helps people with design systems and assists companies by setting them up to design systems correctly.

Brad shares where the Atomic Design philosophy came from, what he did to spread this concept to others, and the power a design system can have for any organization. He also gives tips on how to set up a design system when you do not have a dedicated resource to do it for your company.

During our interview with Brad, you will learn:

⚛️ How Brad went from studying music to writing Atomic Design
🎯 How a blog post can change your career
💰 Value of a design system to an organization
🤔 Does your company need a designated design system manager or team?
💡 How to get a design system set up without a designated resource

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Make sure to follow Brad after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/brad_frost

💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfrost/

✍️ Blog: https://bradfrost.com/blog/

⌨️ Website: https://bradfrost.com/

Other mentioned links:

Atomic Design

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In episode 36 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Adam Sadowski, Design Director here at UX Cabin! Adam joined our team a few months ago and has been doing fantastic work leading and mentoring the UX Cabin design team.

Adam shares what he has learned along his career path, from breaking into product design to moving up through mid-level management and then up to a senior-level role where he leads an entire design team. His advice can help you figure out what to do next to level up and set yourself on the right path for a senior-level product design leadership position. No matter where you are currently on your product design career path, there is so much to learn from this episode!

During our interview with Adam, you will learn:

🤩 How Adam landed on a product design career path
🎯 Getting strategic about your career trajectory
🎭 Finding the learning moments in the hard parts of your career
👏 How Adam stood out when applying for the UX Cabin Design Director role
🔥 Absolute most important thing a leader needs to do consistently
🙌 How to bridge the gap between mid and senior-level roles
💡 Non-design skills you need to level up

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Make sure to follow Adam after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: moneychangedhim
LinkedIn: Adam Sadowski
Website: https://www.adamgetsit.com

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In episode 35 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Kelsey Houghton, Chief Product Officer at Finotta, a FinTech startup that builds software to help financial institutions increase revenue while simultaneously improving the financial health of their customers.

Kelsey offers her perspective on many topics, including the difference between product and project management, digital ethics in FinTech, and the importance of diverse thought in product design. She also discusses with Seth the barriers she has faced as a woman in tech and the soft skills that can help build confidence when experiencing imposter syndrome.

During our interview with Kelsey, you will learn:

👏 How Kelsey found her way into FinTech
🎯 Project management versus product management
🧭 Navigating the intersection of business value and digital ethics
🤑 The future of cryptocurrency in FinTech
📢 Perspective from a woman in tech
💡 Diverse thought in product design

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LinkedIn: Kelsey Houghton
Finotta Twitter: hifinotta
Instagram: the Modern FI
Website: https://www.finotta.com

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In episode 34 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Colton Schweitzer & Ludovic Delmas, Co-Founders of Kickass UX, an online training platform to help transition designers into a career in UX design. During their individual journeys into UX, they identified the need to help designers get the experience they need to move into UX design.

They decided to work together and create Kickass UX, an opportunity for designers to build their skillset and learn how to create research-based products for businesses and users. Seth, Colton & Ludovic discuss the varied paths into UX so you can determine what would work best for you!

During our interview with Colton & Ludovic, you will learn:

💡 How Colton & Ludovic came up with Kickass UX
🔥 How to stand out when you are getting started in UX
🤔 Projecting yourself into the future to back into the right learning path
🎯 The pros and cons of different UX learning paths
📢 How to become a Kickass UX Designer
🚨 Red flags to watch out for during your job search and hiring process

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Make sure to follow Colton & Ludovic after the podcast to stay on top of what they are up to!

Colton:

Twitter: @colton_schweitz
LinkedIn: Colton Schweitzer
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1yq2Z8ZZWMAAuvcTqqrCg
Website: https://www.kickassux.com

Ludovic:

Twitter: @LudovicDelmas
LinkedIn: Ludovic Delmas
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1yq2Z8ZZWMAAuvcTqqrCg
Website: https://www.kickassux.com

Kickass UX:

Instagram: @kickass_ux
LinkedIn: Kickass UX
Website: https://www.kickassux.com

Additional mentioned links:

About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design by Alan Cooper
Tech Fleet
Blind
Glassdoor

About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design

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In episode 33 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jess Brown, Staff Product Designer at Faire. During her career, Jess has worked as the Head of Design and Director of User Experience. Still, she decided to switch up her career path and head back into working as an individual contributor.

Jess shares why she decided to return to IC after working in management and her insights on how her work experience still applies to her current role. Seth and Jess also discuss the difference between the two career paths and how you can decide which route is best for you.During our interview with Jess, you will learn:

💻 How Jess got her start in product design
👉 Why Jess decided to leave the management track
🚨 Top traits to make you a valuable team member
🎯 How working remotely changed relationships with colleagues
📢 Jess’s guidance: deciding if IC or Management is for you

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Make sure to follow Jess after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

Twitter: @thejessbee
LinkedIn: Jess Brown
Medium: https://medium.com/@jessbee
Website: https://www.thejessicabrown.com

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In episode 32 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Morgan Denner, Chief Experience Officer at Tech Fleet and Lead UX Designer at hopscotch. He has a background in sales, IT, and product development which ultimately led him to UX.

While transitioning into UX, Morgan identified a gap between his education and practical, real-world experience. This gap inspired him to create Tech Fleet, a community-driven re-skilling platform for UX, Product Management, Development, and many other tech roles. He shares what he has learned along his career transition into UX and tips for finding your edge in the industry to lead to success in the application process.During our interview with Morgan, you will learn:

💗 How Morgan fell in love with the world of product
🤔 The inspiration behind Tech Fleet
📢 Who Tech Fleet is for and how to get into the apprenticeship
💯 The mindset gap that Morgan has come across
🎯 How to improve your odds of getting the apprenticeship you want

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Make sure to follow Morgan after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: TechFleetWorks
LinkedIn: Morgan Denner
Website: https://techfleet.org

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In episode 31 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jeremy Miller, Senior Staff Experience Architect at GE Aviation! He is also a mentor and a Retro Time Podcast host where they talk about software, from product design to software development, and the soft skills needed to make it in our industry.

Jeremy has worked in agency, startup, and large corporate environments throughout his career. During our chat, he let us know what led him to enterprise UX for a large corporation. Jeremy also shares the skills that have helped him climb the ranks and tips for working in a large corporate environment.During our interview with Jeremy you will learn:

🎸 How Jeremy fell into design and his path to enterprise UX at GE Aviation
🛠 What you need to make a career switch to product design
Peek behind the curtain of working in large corporate UX
🔥 How to network and team build in a large corporate environment
🧗🏻‍♂️ Top tips to climbing the corporate ranks

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Make sure to follow Jeremy after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

LinkedIn: Jeremy Miller
Website: https://www.jmillspaysbills.com
Retro Time Podcast: https://www.retrotimepodcast.com

Other mentioned links:

ADPList
Book to check out: Articulating Design Decisions by Tom Greever

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In episode 30 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jayneil Dalal, Staff Designer, Mentor, and Host of the design MBA Show! He took a significant leap of faith and transitioned into design after starting a career as an electrical engineer.

During Jayneil’s career in design, he has worked as a Product Designer, Lead, and Instructor and gained so much wisdom along the way. At the lowest point of his career, he realized the need to become an expert at networking to create opportunities for himself. He has developed and fine-tuned his cold email, networking, and job application techniques ever since. In this episode, Jayneil shares all of his secrets with us!During our interview with Jayneil you will learn:

💻 How Jayneil got into design and what led him to where he is today
🤝 Networking and the value of a warm introduction
🎯 The power of a B+ designer
🔥 Top actions to take which will make your cold email feel like a warm invite
💡 Mentoring perspective shift

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Make sure to follow Jayneil after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @jayneildalal
LinkedIn: Jayneil Dalal
Website: design MBA

Other mentioned links:

10kdesigners: https://www.10kdesigners.co

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In episode 29 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Simran Mhatre, a Product Design Intern at Meta. Simran is originally from India and moved to the United States in 2021 to further her education. She is a graduate student at Indiana University Bloomington, studying Human-Computer Interaction.Simran worked long and hard to land her internship at a FAANG company and shares all the tips and advice she put into action to get where she is today. If you are trying to break into UX or looking to change jobs in UX, listen to her fantastic advice on portfolios, resumes, and networking!During our interview with Simran you will learn:

💻 How Simran found UX Design and landed in the United States
👉 Advice for Engineers looking to make the switch to product design
👏 How Simarn landed her internship at a FAANG company
💡 Connecting and building meaningful relationships in the industry
🛠 How to build a strong and engaging portfolio
📄 Tips on making an impact with your resume

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Make sure to follow Simran after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

LinkedIn: Simran Mhatre
Instagram: simran_uiux
dribbble: https://dribbble.com/simran2797
Website: https://www.simran-mhatre.com/
Resume: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1497u-F6W-f_4xoFQkVXjeW9mooSwTc8v/view

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Kicking off season two with episode 28 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Steven Steiner, Founder of Career Coach for Designers, where he coaches designers to help them level up during any point of their career.

Steven has gained over ten years of experience as a designer and design manager at agencies, start-ups, and in-house teams. This experience and his passion for helping others led him to career coaching and gave him so much valuable advice to share that he has learned along his career path.

During our interview with Steven you will learn:

👉 How Steven found his way into user experience
🎯 Four things to do when you want to find a job in UX
🚫 Three things not to do when you are trying to get a job in UX
🔥 What to avoid when building your case studies
✅ What to do before you start working with a career coach
💪 How to gain experience while helping others and paying it forward

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Make sure to follow Steven after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Personal Twitter: @SSteiner22
Career Coaching Twitter: @cc4designers
Career Coaching Instagram: cc4designers
Personal LinkedIn: Steven Steiner
Career Coaching LinkedIn: Career Coach for Designers
Career Coaching Website: https://www.careercoachfordesigners.com

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In episode 27 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen celebrates the end of season one by looking back on the top fan-rated clip from each featured guest on the show! It is hard to believe a year has passed since we initially launched the podcast, and it is really fun to hear the best pieces of advice from throughout the year. It has been quite the ride, and we genuinely hope that you have gotten as much out of it as we have!

Over the last year, your support helped us reach over 14,000 downloads, and we have received so many comments on how helpful the conversations on the show have been! You all are the reason we do what we do. Bringing valuable advice to our audience is our number one goal, and it means so much to have all of your support!During this episode, we cover topics including:

🔥 Advice from some of the most interesting and talented people in product design
🛠 How to build your skills as a product designer
🗣 Best way to set up a productive feedback session
🎯 What to do to set your portfolio ahead of the rest
🙌 Considerations when you are managing a design team
💡 How to overcome the levels of pride you may experience in your career

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Make sure to follow all of our incredible featured guests from season one after the podcast to stay on top of what they are up to! All episodes are right here andin each episode, you will find links to all featured guest socials!

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In episode 26 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Michael Riddering, Founding Designer of Maven and Creator of Figma Academy. Many of you may already know him as Ridd!

Ridd has worked for his own startup and spent time building more experience through freelancing and agency work. He currently lives in Michigan and started working remotely for Maven last year. He spends his days thinking about online course platforms, marketing, and teaching design.During our interview with Ridd you will learn:

👉 How Ridd accidentally backed into product design
🤔 What he wishes he knew earlier on in his career
✨ Why Figma academy exists
👀 Tips to stand out when you find the role that was made for you
💡 What it is like creating your own course
🔥 Action to take at any point during your career

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Make sure to follow Ridd after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @Ridderingand
LinkedIn: Michael Riddering
dribbble: https://dribbble.com/riddering
Website: https://www.ridd.design

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In episode 25 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Brian Lin, Director of Product Design at Lunchbox, where he oversees product design and product research teams.

Brian has been in the game for over twenty years and has witnessed the evolution of product design firsthand. This episode brings tons of advice straight from a hiring manager's perspective, which will help you regardless of what level you are at in your product design career path.

During our interview with Brain you will learn:

🚀How Brian got his start in design
💡Why process can’t always be linear
🥊How Brian feels about Bootcamps
🤔Why design looks different from agency to big org
📢Hiring Manager’s expectations for juniors versus seniors
✨How to level up
🔥Brian’s hot take on the surplus of juniors and the demand for seniors in the industry

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Make sure to follow Brian after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @brianisme
LinkedIn: Brian Lin

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In this episode of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Matias Fiori, Lead Product Designer at UX Cabin, who lives in Uruguay. Matias has worked at UX Cabin for over two and a half years.

Over the last couple of years, Matias has grown from an individual contributor on projects to helping to lead design teams for various projects. He brings so much value to our team through his graphic and product design expertise and shares excellent advice on how he has found success in product design during this episode.During our interview with Matias you will learn:

📺 How Matias found his love of design
🤔 What he wishes he would have known sooner
👉 Where Seth and Matias met
🌱 How Matias and UX Cabin have grown
🖥 Where to focus your energy when breaking into product design
💡 How to level up early in your career

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Make sure to follow Matias after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @_Matias_Fiori
LinkedIn: Matias Fiori
Website: https://www.matiasfiori.com

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In episode 23 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Tom McCormack, a Career Coach specializing in product design and product owners. During Tom’s career, he has worked primarily with product designers but has experience in other fields like data science, data analytics, web development, and product management, to name a few.

As a career coach in the product space, Tom has a different perspective on how to break into UX. From the length of time it can take to find a new job to the pitfalls he has seen job seekers fall into, Tom shares loads of advice in this podcast episode that can help give you a fresh perspective during your job search.During our interview with Tom you will learn:✍️How Tom made his way into career coaching
🤔Current landscape of junior and mid-senior level product designers
🔥What it takes to break into product design
⏱How long it can take to land that first job
🧗🏻‍♂️Common pitfalls to avoid on your job search
🍀How to make your own luck to jumpstart your career
💡The common misconception of design

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LinkedIn: Tom McCormack

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In episode 22 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jed Bridges, who is currently a digital designer working on products and digital experiences during the day. At night he works on traditional print design, graphic design, and personal projects.

During Jed’s career, he has collected a lot of great advice to help product designers at any stage of their careers. He shares what to focus on during your education and what not to do in an interview. He also sheds some light on finding the right mentor for you and the best approach to different job opportunities. This episode is packed with advice to help you along your career path.

During our interview with Jed you will learn:

🎸How Jed found an interest in design
💡Jed’s take: generalist versus specialist
🔥How to use Twitter heat to your advantage
🚫 What not to do in an interview
📢How to approach imposter syndrome
👉Three things Jed wishes he knew earlier in his career

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Make sure to follow Jed after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @JedBridges
Instagram: ascender.design
LinkedIn: Jed Bridges
dribbble: https://dribbble.com/JedBridges
Website: https://www.jedbridges.com

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In episode 21 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Danielle Justilien, a UX Designer at IBM who works on software design for IBM's partner experience. Danielle's early interest in graphic design and her expertise in marketing led her to UX.

Once Danielle decided to make this change in her career path, she determined her next steps. She started with a free Bootcamp, extended her network as she learned, perfected her portfolio, and after starting her search for her first job in UX, she quickly landed her position at IBM. Danielle has tremendous insight into how to get a strong launch into UX Design. During our interview, Danielle shared what she did to boost her portfolio and set herself up for success in the interview process as she moved into UX Design.During our interview with Danielle, you will learn:

👉 How Danielle stumbled into product design
🛠 Taking the Bootcamp route: How she found it, what it offered, and if it prepared her for her first job in UX
💡 Strategies and advice to help you break into UX
🔥 How to create a strong portfolio, with interesting case studies that will attract your future employer
🎯 Improve your interview techniques to land the job you want So happy to have you join us today!

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💡 Don't forget to read our blog and sign up for reminders when new episodes will be available! Our blog also includes a link to "Danielle's Becoming a Designer Resource List" for aspiring designers!

Make sure to follow Danielle after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

LinkedIn: Danielle Justilien
Website: https://www.daniellejustdesigns.com

Other mentioned and additional links for aspiring designers:

DesignWorks UX Training Program
UX HER
ADPList
Danielle’s Mentor Ying Yao - helloyingyao.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingyao/
Hexagon UX Slack channel

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In episode 20 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Elizabeth Alli, a Product Designer, Mentor, and Founder of DesignerUp, where you can learn UX/UI and Product Design online!

Elizabeth shifted from her education in classical music to product design early in her career. This transition led her to become an entrepreneur that headed into Silicon Valley, where she continued to learn and grow in her craft and experienced many of the highs and lows of her career path. Elizabeth shares what she has learned and offers advice on navigating a career switch and getting into product design!During our interview with Elizabeth you will learn:

🎵 How Elizabeth made the switch from classical music teacher to product designer
🎢 The highs of a career in Silicon Valley
📢 Advice Elizabeth would give her younger self
🔥 How she circled back to her love of teaching with DesignerUp
💡 The qualities and characteristics that different work environments look for today
🎯 What really matters when growing as a product designer

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Make sure to follow Elizabeth after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!

Twitter: @DesignerUpCo & @LizTheWizard
Instagram: designerupco
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/designerup
LinkedIn: DesignerUp & Elizabeth Alli
Website: https://designerup.co
Facebook: DesignerUp

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In episode 19 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Peter Loving, Founder of User Active, his agency where they create software interfaces that users love. He is a Product Designer based in Barcelona and originally from London in the UK.

Peter transitioned from a degree in product design focused on interior lighting and furniture but quickly realized that the toolkit he gathered in this area easily translated into UX and software design. He shares with us his journey into freelance and then how he founded and has grown his agency from there!

During our interview with Peter you will learn:

💡Peter’s journey from designing interior lighting and furniture to UX design
🔥 How to get started in freelance and the strategies that make it work long term
📢 Finding leads from cold calls to personal and professional connections
💪 Building an agency when the freelance work requires more time and a larger range of skills
🎯 How to motivate the team you are building
🤔 What Peter looks for when he is adding to his team

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Make sure to follow Peter after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @lovingpeter
LinkedIn: Peter Loving & UserActive
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC90U-MSOnqflTzfBNz10_xA
Website: https://www.useractive.io/

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In episode 18 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Joseph España, a Senior Product Designer at UX Cabin who lives in California. Joseph has worked at UX Cabin for over a year now and brings many gifts and talents to the design team.

Joseph shares valuable advice on what to learn when you are getting started in product design and how to find your way to a high point in your career, even as you may experience bumps along the way.

During our interview with Joseph you will learn:

💻 How Joseph found an interest in the web

🎨 Joseph’s career path from graphic design to product design

🤩 A day in the life of a UX Cabin Senior Product Designer

🪂 The lows that have brought Joseph to this point

🛠 Mentorship advice for junior-level designers looking to get a boost in their career

🤔 Advice for new product designers getting into the industry

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Make sure to follow Joseph after the podcast to stay on top of what he is up to!

Twitter: @josephespana
Instagram: @josephespana
LinkedIn: Joseph Espana
Website: https://www.espana.design
LoversMagazine highlight: https://www.loversmagazine.com/interviews/joseph-espana

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In episode 17 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews The UX Cabin interns, Muneerah Abdulrahman (aka Moon), David Applebee, Joe Montero, and Karen Mork. These four individuals were selected from over 800 applicants who applied to participate in the UX Cabin Internship 2.0 back in the fall.

During our interview with the UX Cabin interns, you will learn about the unique experiences that each Intern had during their time at UX Cabin. They share the good, the bad, and the ugly and how they feel about the field of product design now that they have finished this part of their learning journey. We are so excited for you to listen!

During our interview with the UX Cabin interns you will learn:

🎨Who the UX Cabin interns are and how they got into product design
🔥The most beneficial part of the internship for them
🤔If the internship met their expectations or not
🧗🏽‍♀️Challenges they faced at UX Cabin
🌱The growth they experienced along the way
💡What the interns learned about themselves

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Make sure to follow Moon, Karen, Joe, and David after the podcast to stay on top of what they are up to!

Moon:

Twitter: @neeraahman
Instagram: @neeraahman
LinkedIn: Muneerah Abdulrahman

Karen:

Twitter: @mork_karen
Instagram: @colourfullycrafted
LinkedIn: Karen Mork
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LH3FTYjmFFtYb5yT7VsFw
Website: https://karenmork.com/

Joe:

Twitter: @mont3rje
Instagram: @joe.esteban.montero
LinkedIn: Joe Montero
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzs92Fyd9ypaaXVPquYcEw

David:

Twitter: @dapplebee93
Instagram: @applebee33
LinkedIn: David Applebee
Website: https://www.daveapplebee.com/

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In episode 16 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jesse Showalter, a freelance UI/UX designer, and online educator. You have probably watched his popular YouTube Channel, which just hit 200K subscribers where he shares videos about design, code, and life! 🔥

Jesse has a very interesting journey that led him into product design. His ability to self-assess and follow his heart has led him to become an inspiring mentor and content creator that provides immense value to the design community. We are so excited for you to listen!

During our interview with Jesse you will learn:

🗺 Jesse's quest to find a career where he could use his creativity and passion for problem-solving
💻 How Jesse figured out that freelancing was the best option for his personality
🧗🏻‍♂️ The obstacles that provided him the best learning experiences of his career
🏃🏻‍♂️ Overcoming the hurdles of pride during his years in design (so far)
🎭 Recognizing self-worth when imposter syndrome strikes
📹 How a personal struggle with consistency led to his extremely successful YouTube Channel

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Twitter: @iamjesseshow
Instagram: @iamjesseshow
LinkedIn: Jesse Showalter
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JesseShowalter/featured
Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/JesseShowalter
Website: https://www.jesseshowalter.com

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In episode 15 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Dennis Cortés, the Head of Design at Northstar, a financial wellness company. He has worked in teams of all sizes, both in-house and agency, during his career. You may also know of him through his YouTube Channel, where he shares product design tips and the music he creates, which is excellent to listen to while you create!

This episode is filled with loads of career and leadership advice, no matter how long you have been in product design or your current role. During the episode, Dennis shares how he transitioned into management and works as a team leader. We are so excited for you to listen!

During our interview with Dennis you will learn:

🎮 How Dennis found his way into product design
💪 The highs and lows that shaped Dennis as a product designer and manager
🎧 The passions he follows outside of design that fuels his creativity
💡How self-care and empathy can go a long way
🔥 How a good culture can help teams of any size

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Twitter: @shyboytm
Instagram: shyboytm
LinkedIn: Dennis Cortés
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shyboytm?
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/cortesart
Website: https://www.cortes.us

Additional mentioned links:

Making of a Manager
Articulating Design Decisions
MasterClass on Business Leadership with Howard Schultz

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In episode 14 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Femke, a Product Designer from Toronto, Canada. She currently works at Wealthsimple, which is a financial services company. Previously she worked for Uber on both the ride and Uber Eats sides of the business.

She keeps busy with content creation for her YouTube Channel supported by her Instagram, email newsletter, and Design Life podcast. She also supports the design community through a job board to help designers find jobs and mentors designers through superpeer.

Femke shares her advice on getting into product design and provides details on how she has successfully moved along her career path. We are so excited for you to listen to this episode!

During our interview with Femke you will learn:

🎨 How Femke found her interest in product design
🚙 Uber: how she landed a job at what it was like working at one of the biggest unicorns in the industry
🌱 Why planting seeds early always pays off
✍️ Content creation: how she does it all and how she measures success
💡 Three tips for someone getting starting in product design

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Twitter: @femkesvs
Instagram: femkedotdesign
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/femkedesign
Website: https://www.femke.design
Design Life podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/
Femke's superpeer Link: https://superpeer.com/femke

Additional mentioned links:

Wealthsimple: https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/
Medium: medium.com

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In episode 13 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jadene Aderonmu, a Senior UX Designer at a digital design consultancy in the UK called Methods! She transitioned from a degree in traditional graphic design to a career in product design, where she also enjoys focusing on user research. She also spends time creating content for her design advice-based YouTube Channel and helping others as a Design Mentor!

Jadene shares several tips on how to move into a career in product design when you have a degree in a different area of design. We are so excited for you to listen to this episode!

During our interview with Jadene you will learn:

🎨 How Jadene transitioned from a traditional graphic design degree to web-based user experience design
🧠 Web accessibility: Why is it so important in product design
💡 The benefits of getting your portfolio tailored to the job you want
🤔 How to prepare for an interview in product design
💪 Finding a design mentor that works for you

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Twitter: @hellojadene
Instagram: hellojadene
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/hellojadene
Jadene's Superpeer Link: https://superpeer.com/hellojadene

Additional mentioned links:

Methods: https://www.methods.co.uk
Siteimprove: https://siteimprove.com
Wave Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool: https://wave.webaim.org

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In episode 12 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Travisse Hansen, a UX/UI Designer and Developer that is part of the UX Cabin team! He is a founding member of UX Cabin and has added value to the team through his skills and expertise for almost two years.

Travisse shares valuable advice that he has collected as he moved from product management to product design and development. We are so excited for you to listen to this episode!

During our interview with Travisse you will learn:

🎨 How Travisse moved from product management to product design
⁉️ How to determine your path: Specialist v. Generalist
🎯 Travisse's take on working for UX Cabin
🛠 How to learn new skills fast and well
💡 Expanding your global network to land the role you want
🎯 Travisse's checklist for new team members

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🐦 Twitter: @TravisseHansen
💻 LinkedIn: Travisse Hansen
⌨️ Website: https://sharecalmly.com/
👉 Additional project Travisse is working on: https://twitter.com/RadiantWallet

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In episode 11 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Furquan Ahmad, a Product Designer in the UK. Furquan has a unique journey into product design, where he completed an apprenticeship at Ford. The experience he gained during his time at Ford prepared him to move into a new role in big tech. Furquan is heavily involved in the Figma community, provides excellent content on his YouTube Channel, and has a massive amount of advice to share to help you along your career path! We are so excited for you to listen to this episode!

During our interview with Furquan you will learn:

🎉 What is coming next for Furquan!
👉 The unique way he fell into product design
♠️ How to stack the cards in your favor
🛠 Building resources for the design community
🚙 Working for such a recognizable brand
🎯 How to manage office politics in large teams
💡 Furquan's list of advice he wishes he had when he started his career journey

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🐦 Twitter: @furquan101
📷 Instagram: @furquan101
💻 LinkedIn: Furquan Ahmad
📹 YouTube channel: furquan101
⌨️ Website: https://www.furquan.me/

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In this episode of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jake Taylor, a Principal Product Designer who lives just outside of Denver, Colorado. Jake has had experience in pretty much every single role you can imagine in the UI, UX, product design space, so he has loads of advice to share!

During our interview with Jake, you will learn:

🎨 How Jake stumbled into product design
👉 Comparing work environments from freelance to enterprise
📢 Advice Jake would give to his younger self and aspiring designers
🎯 Tips and tricks of giving, receiving, or facilitating feedback
🎭 Removing the personal feelings from critical feedback
💡 How to approach the hard conversations
🔥 How to help prevent burnout

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🐦 Twitter: @_JakeTaylor
💻 LinkedIn: Jake Taylor
⌨️ Website: http://www.Jake-Taylor.com

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In episode 9 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Denise Francis, a product designer working for a large CRM company in the Atlanta area. She shares how an early interest in fine art led to an educational path towards architecture and then how she landed in product design!

During our interview with Denise, you will learn:

🎨 How a side hustle led her from architecture to design
🔭 Finding certainty in the uncertain early stages of UX
⛈ Creating innovative solutions at The Weather Channel
🗺 Navigating a transition from music to corporate
💡 Top 2 things to focus on as you enter product design
♥️ The creative outlet Denise would love to add to her life
💪 Creating your own mentorship experience to strengthen your design career

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📷 Instagram: @denisu81
🐦 Twitter: @denisu81
💻 LinkedIn: Denise Francis

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In episode 8 of The Product Design Podcast, Andrea McKinley chats with Seth Coelen about the bold career pivot from teaching k-12 to becoming a UX designer. Andrea joined UX Cabin full-time, following her participation in our first internship program earlier this year.

During this episode, you will learn:

🤸🏽‍♀️ How Andrea made a bold leap into product design
🤔 Her review of UX Cabin 1.0 internship opportunity
🏊🏼‍♀️ Deep dive into how systematic design can be
👉 What to expect from internship 2.0!
❓ Who is this internship opportunity for?
💗 Andrea's favorite things about working at UX Cabin

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🐦 Twitter: @drealovesdrums

💻 LinkedIn: Andrea McKinley

Referenced articles:

From Andrea's Google search: Why Every Effective Teacher is also a UX Designer
Written by Andrea: UX Design & K-12 Classroom Teaching: 4 Similarities

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In this episode of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Eric Lobdell, who leads the design systems at Facebook! He lives in Oakland, California, in the Bay Area, and he is a typography enthusiast.

During our interview with Eric, he shares several specific ways that product designers can manage a long-term career in the industry. From getting started to staying relevant and leading large design systems teams, we have collected great pieces of knowledge from him in this episode.

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🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/lobdelI

⌨️ Website: www.lobdell.me

Other referenced sites:
💻 Facebook
👨‍💻 Referenced Blog

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In this episode of The Product Design Podcast, Jean Kaluza joined Seth for the second UX Cabin Team Member Spotlight! Jean is a founding member of UX Cabin and has been working with Seth for about two years. Her detailed approach to UX research helped create the foundation for UX Cabin to build successful products.

During our interview with Jean, you will learn how she met Seth and how her role has transitioned. In addition, Seth dives into questions about Jean's career path leading up to when they met, and her favorite things about being on the UX Cabin team.

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🐦 Twitter: @poductshift

📷 Instagram: @theproductshift

💻 LinkedIn: Jean Kaluza

⌨️ Website: theproductshift.com

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In this episode of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jon Moore, the Product Design Principal at Innovatemap, a digital product agency in Indianapolis, where he leads a team of product designers. He's passionate about design systems, tooling, and helping new designers grow in their craft.

During our interview with Jon, you will learn more about how he built his career path to product design and the leadership role he is currently in today. He provides excellent advice and tips, including:

Tips for new and aspiring product designers
Top two areas to focus on when navigating through a career in product design
How to best support a team when you have become a leader in product design

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🐦 Twitter: @TheJMoore

💻 LinkedIn: Jon Moore

⌨️ Website: Innovatemap

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In this episode of The Product Design Podcast, we have our first UX Cabin Team Member Spotlight, where Seth Coelen interviews Lead Front-End Developer Predrag Beocanin.

Predrag has been with UX Cabin from the very early days and has been a huge support in getting the company to where it is today. His experience in design and development, along with his passion for figuring things out, has made him an invaluable part of the team.

During our interview with Predrag, you will learn how he met Seth and what led him to join the team. In addition, Seth dives into questions about Predrag's learning and career path leading up to when they met, and the highlights of his time at UX Cabin so far.

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🐦 Twitter: @predragbeocanin

🧑‍💻LinkedIn: Predrag Beočanin

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In this episode of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Christine Maggi, who is a Sr. Product Designer from the San Francisco Bay Area. She is well known for her Design Gal YouTube channel that helps newbie designers navigate their way through their careers by sharing her own experiences and what she's learned over the years.

During our interview with Christine, you will learn more about her journey as a Product Designer - the highs and lows, and where she sees herself in the future. We find out how she made her way into becoming Design Gal, what she has learned by building timeless content to share on YouTube, and her experience since she started her channel. Make sure to listen in to find out what she will be up to next!

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🐦 Twitter: @christinemaggi

📷 Instagram: @designgalchristine

⌨️ Website: christinemaggi.com; designgal.org

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In this episode of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Mike Dick. Mike has lead design system teams at Quora, twitch, and SurveyMonkey. He has started several of his own companies, which have been acquired, and he currently is focused full-time on working on his new finance product, Gather.

During our interview with Mike, you will learn how he got started in design, strategies he used to land jobs at big companies, Mike's thoughts on designers who code, and insights into how he approaches product design.

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🐦 Twitter: @miked1ck

⌨️ Website: m1k3.net

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In this episode of The Product Design Podcast, we get to meet the host - Seth Coelen! He is the Founder of the product design company UX Cabin, and the creator of Bootsketch, which saves designers time by giving them Bootstrap components in Sketch format.

During this episode, Seth will share a bit of his career path in UX Design and dive deeper into why The Product Design Podcast is being created!

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In this short introduction to The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen gives a quick glimpse into what to expect in the coming weeks and months. We are excited to get started and share more with you!

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