12 episodes
The Designer's Toolkit Maya Pelichet
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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There's no one path that works for a new designer trying to break into UX— a field full of diverse people from varied backgrounds. Join UX designer Maya Pelichet to talk about her experiences navigating work, life, and change as a woman and person of color alongside guest co-hosts who work in Design. Listen in on conversations that answer all of the little questions you would never ask at work but that give you the tools you need to thrive in the industry.
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11: Imposter syndrome
How do you identify the symptoms of imposter syndrome that affect you? What can you do to empower yourself to overcome these challenges? Imposter syndrome is an unpredictable mindset that may influence your life and design career. In the season 1 finale, Jessica and Maya chat about this disruptive phenomenon and how to deal with it. We'll share our experiences with imposter syndrome, how it's affected our lives and careers, and the creative tactics we've built and wielded to combat it.
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10: Meet the team
This week we're introducing the team! Join Jessica, Maya, Leena, and Cheng-hong as we learn about each other, talk about our goals and dreams, and answer fun questions!
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9: Storytime: Struggles on the job
What are some of the day-to-day challenges a designer might need to navigate? How do you work with ambiguous feedback or disrespectful partners? In this episode, Jessica and Maya share stories from the trenches and how we grew from those experiences. From feeling pressure at work to working with difficult partners outside of UX, we'll tackle how our stories have built us into the designers we are today.
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8: Build a seat at the table for UX
How do you build a seat at the table for UX design? What do you do when other disciplines you work with disagree with you? Design is a very specific skill set that doesn't overlap in responsibility with a lot of other disciplines. As a result, your partners may have preconceived notions of what UX does that will affect how your work is defined.
In this episode, Jessica and Maya chat about how to navigate those gaps between what you do and what others think you do. We'll share why it's important to educate others on the design process, ask questions, and create balance in a design role for a sustainable career. -
7: How do I stand out as a designer?
How do you stand out in a competitive industry like design? How do you position yourself as an authority when you're new to a team? In this episode, Maya and Jessica walk through tips to help you become the Designer everyone raves about! We'll share how to build your brand, advocate for yourself, and proactively grow your career.
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6: Breaking down the UX interview
How do you prep for an interview? What should you expect from the process? Join Jessica and Maya as we share our tips and tricks for walking out of a UX interview confident that you nailed it. We'll cover how to ask thoughtful questions that will impress, what to wear, how to avoid common mistakes, and what the hiring team might be looking for in your answers. Join us on Instagram @thedesignerstoolkit to share your thoughts or questions about the show!