Starting out in the design field is a beast in itself. And one of the essentials of being seen and get a design job is a solid portfolio. What’s the purpose of a portfolio? Who’s a target group? How many projects should I show? These and many more topics we've discussed in this episode.   We talked to Amine Rhord (UX Product Designer at Pegasystems), along with our co-organizer Agata Ageieva (Product Designer at Relive) about their experiences in reviewing/building and helping others to...

Following up on our mentee experience episode, today we take a look at the mentor experience. You will hear from Gabriela Resende and Irene Falgueras, in a conversation moderated by Ecesu Erol. We talk about expectations and challenges, setting goals, giving feedback, and more. Find out more about the Mentorship Program: https://www.ladiesthatuxams.com/ Due to high demand, we had to pause mentee registrations however you can still sign-up as a mentor here:...

With the 4th edition of our Mentorship Program in the works, we thought it's a good time to ask previous mentees about their experiences and see if they have any tips for soon-to-be mentees! You will hear from Sofia Gomez, along with co-organizers Sabrina Couto, Agata Ageieva, Daria Kuzmina, and Buket Yildiz, in a conversation moderated by Ecesu Erol. The Mentorship Program is sponsored by UX Design Institute. Get started in UX with the Professional Diploma of UX Design Institute. Special...

Finding a job can be a job in itself, even in normal times. Add the current Covid-19 pandemic to the mix and it sure can be a challenge to navigate. What are remote interviews like? How can you get a sense of the people and the team culture from afar? Can you notice the red flags or identify green lights via Zoom? What about online whiteboard challenges? In our first episode, we talk to Gimena Blanco (Senior Product Designer at Lightspeed HQ), along with two of our co-organizers Daria...