In this episode  we are going to look at: what service design is. We're gonna define it together, right?  We're going to make distinctions between what UX is and what service design is?  What are the overlaps? What are the differences? We going to talk about collaboration with UX and service designers. And what skills do you need if you, want to go into service design.

In this episode I going to chat with a black-belt UX pro Anfisa Bogomolova who can give you another perspective on imposter syndrome, because yes, pro designers also experienced imposter syndrome. And we're going to talk about this.

Company looking for designers like junior designers, but then it turns out that they have unrealistic expectations. They already want you to have a lot of experience as a designer. In this episode, what I wanted to do is to dig into this topic, look at like, why this problem exists, what are the probable causes? And if there's anything we can do about it.

In this episode, we're going to talk about what a hypothesis is. And what would be the ideal scenario to work in a hypothesis driven design. And then we're going to look at the reality.

Today I wanted to talk about UI user interface, design, and how to become better, more specifically, how can you really become a UI pro like UI professional. In this episode, we are going to discuss like: 👉    What makes a UI professional.  👉     What about UI theory?  👉     Is that any helpful?

In this episode, we are going to talk about analyzing competitors because this is a very important topic and it's definitely a skill you need to master.

In this episode, we are comparing some of the well-known freelancing platforms: - Upwork - Freelancer.com - Fiverr - Toptal We'll discuss the pros and cons and how to be successful on these platforms as well as figuring out if it's for you in the first place.

Grids can be confusing. Grids can be counterintuitive when designing. But grids can be beautiful... no, not that. But grids can be REALLY useful. Join me in this episode where we discuss... - What are grids - Dive into the jargon (columns, margins, gutters, DPs and scaling) - When to use grids - When NOT to use grids - My specific templates for grids

A freelance portfolio is different from one you create when applying for a position. Talking to clients VS recruiters is not the same. In this episode we are diving into what makes a freelance portfolio successful and discuss ways to get more eyes look at your portfolio.

It can be tough to convince stakeholders and clients to do user research. There can be a lot of pushback which isn’t good for the UX process. In this episode with diving into how to use empathy to understand where stakeholders are coming from. Then use a step-by-step process to make them fall in love with research bit by bit.

How would I start a UX career in 2021 knowing what I know today? Let's explore together! We'll review the key ingredients to get started and be successful in UX. Designing your own learning path!  We'll cover: - Where to learn UX (courses or books?) - Do you need a mentor? - How to find your strengths? - How to land a first UX job or freelance gig?

Do you know salmon sushi wasn't originally 'japanese'? And how that relates to UX? You'll find out in this episode! I'm going to walk you through my process for creating websites including gathering insights and requirements, designing information architecture, wireframes, visual design and testing!

In today’s episode, I’m covering all these questions, to help you get a better understanding of UX in different industries.

What does a freelance designer do during the week? How a typical day looks like? What tasks and activities we do on a daily basis?

When you start out as a designer, you have these awesome processes and cool techniques in your arsenal ready to take on the world. But once you land your first UX job, it turns out it's not so simple.

In this episode, we are diving into what ideation is, how to fit it into the UX process and share our favorite techniques with UX expert and innovation consultant Agata Braja.

I cannot tell you how to build a 7-8 figure agency business, because I couldn't make it there. But I can save you from the mistakes I made and share the lessons learned from building a UX agency with international clientele and a team over 10.

Join us for this conversation with lead frontend engineer Daniel Knaust, a great friend of mine who has tons of experience with channeling in data to make more educated decisions.

What to do if your client doesn't want to follow your UX process? What can you do if there's a pushback on user research? In this episode we are diving deep into how the transition to UX happens!

There are many ways to start freelancing. If you want to do it on the side, or expand it to be your full-time income, this episode will have actionable strategies for you to implement.