Episode 33 Show Notes: For this episode, Aminah Cárdenas and I discuss all the skills every product designer should have and how to obtain them. We think it’s super important to have a growth trajectory when you’re trying to level up as a designer. This list is super useful to have in mind as an aspiring or current product designer. Mentions: List of Product Design skills we discussed https://uxdesign.cc/what-it-takes-to-be-a-product-designer-424a4151261e Aminah’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.c...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 32 Show Notes: Did you know you don’t have to get a bachelor’s or master's degree in product design to be a product (UX/UI) designer? Nastasia Tebeck and I talk about her non-traditional path to becoming a product designer and how you can do the same. We also discuss her experiences as being a Latinx designer in corporate America. Mentions: Daily UI Challenge https://www.dailyui.co Nastasia’s Twitter https://twitter.com/nastasiaelise Nastasia’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nastasi...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 31 Show Notes: Zalyia is an Afro-Caribbean UX Strategist striving for a world where emotions meet data. She shares how to use data and empathy to help craft something significant. We discussed her discovery of accessibility and invisible disabilities while her late mom was going through Parkinson's disease. We also talk about the importance of UX-ing your problems. Mentions: Website www.zgrillet.com LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/zgrilletco Instagram www.instagram.com/ohsoluckee (Personal) ww...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 30 Show Notes: I really believe that having a work history is a valuable thing to have no matter the industry. Maya Rhinehart shares her story of how she started as an environmental engineer and used transferable skills since becoming a UX Designer. She also discusses her successful DIY method for getting an education in UX Design, which is especially beneficial for those with little to no budget for a boot camp. Mentions: Maya's Twitter @merhinehart Maya's Instagram @mayarhinehart Maya’...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Jay Allison is a senior product designer, animator and illustrator with 8 years of professional experience. They have a long history of self-teaching and working in a wide variety of work environments has made them an adaptable designer. We go through their entire work history and how they learned new skills at each role to adapt to the position. Mentions: Jay Allison’s Twitter https://twitter.com/allison_janiece Jay Allison’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janieceallison/ Jay Allison’s Dri...
Oct 13, 2020•57 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 28 Show Notes: Have you been confused about what UX or UI role you should apply for? This is the episode for you! I go over all the types of UI and UX roles out there and define what they mean. Mentions: Pttrns https://pttrns.com Mobbin https://mobbin.design Layout Grading System https://learn.uinarrative.com/gradingsystem / Ready to become a UI/UX Designer? Book your appointment with me today. 1:1 Mentoring - Includes a Career Pivot guide for FREE https://toluajayi.as.me/pickmybrain Pod...
Oct 07, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 27 Show Notes: Here are some topics Kat Vellos and I discussed: Her journey to becoming a principal for your own company, Kat Vellos Design How to cultivate adult friendships and build better relationship with others in the design community Gives tips and resources on how to combat the loneliness epidemic Gives advice for a POC/Black person looking to start a design community in their city Mentions: Book: Connected From Afar https://bookshop.org/a/13365/9781734379747 Book: We Should Get ...
Sep 29, 2020•45 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 26 Show Notes: "When you understand yourself and then you understand your bias and what bias you may have against whomever... you are better able to... emphasize. Because a lot of times when you're working on something, you're like I wouldn't do that. Well why wouldn't you do that first and foremost. And then think about the people who would." Regine Gilbert Mentions: Regine’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginegilbert Regine’s Twitter https://twitter.com/reg_inee Book: Creative ...
Sep 01, 2020•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 25 Show Notes: Kimmoy goes through everything you need to know about UX Writing. How to get started, where to find jobs, and what it’s like working for Google. Mentions: UX Writing https://www.keepingupwithkimmoy.com Tech Copy Expert (Portfolio) https://www.techcopyexpert.com Kimmoy’s Instagram kimmoym Podcast Info: Transcripts available on episode web page. Listen on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Stitcher , and Spotify . RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss Don’t forget to subsc...
Aug 04, 2020•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 24 Show Notes: Kaya goes over best UI practices for iOS development, common UI misconceptions about development, and how to get started with software engineering. Mentions: Kaya’s We Read Too app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/we-read-too/id908782619 Kaya’s Twitter https://twitter.com/kthomas901 Kaya’s Website https://kayathomas.info/ Kaya’s Email kaya@hey.com Paul Hudson: 100 Days of Swift UI https://www.hackingwithswift.com/100/swiftui Podcast Info: Transcripts available on episode web ...
Jul 21, 2020•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 23 Show Notes: Shanisha and I go over the entire UX Process step by step. Here’s an outline of what we discussed. Discovery and Research Phase Identify user needs and find inspiration for our design Synthesizing Research and Design Strategy Explore our research to find trends and meaning in our data and develop a clear understanding of our target users. Placement and Layout Design Sketch solutions based on our user research and discuss their strengths and weaknesses Execution (Wireframin...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 22 Show Notes: Felix and I go on a rant about our experience with the Hack From Home hackathon. We talked about the good and the bad. Also prepare you for your first hackathon. Mentions: Hackathon.com Devpost.com hackathon.io Podcast Info: Transcripts available on episode web page. Listen on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Stitcher , and Spotify . RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI ...
May 12, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 21 Show Notes: Nasom and I talk about what to prepare for a UX interview and what to expect. We also go on a rant about design challenges and advice for when your’re nervous at an interview. Mentions: Book a 1:1 Discovery Call with Tolu https://uinarrative.com/discovery Job Board https://www.angel.co Glassdoor https://www.glassdoor.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/ Indeed https://www.indeed.com/ Slack Groups Design X - Canada|USA|Europe https://designx.community/slack/ United Design...
Mar 31, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 20 Show Notes: "What people never tell you is if you cold apply, you're put into a pool with everyone else. But if you just know somebody on the inside. That now puts you in an internal referral pool, for you to now be bumped up for a recruiter actually reaching out to you about a job opportunity." -Jen Cotton, Staff Designer | Google Nest Mentions: Jen’s Twitter https://twitter.com/jencotton Jen’s Medium https://medium.com/@jencotton Jen’s Talk at Frontier Conference https://vimeo.com/2...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 19 Show Notes: Freelancing with a full-time job can affect your social life, depending on how much work you take on. You can get lonely if you aren’t aware of how you’re feeling. So out of everything I’ve said today, the most important thing is to take care of yourself. Book a 1:1 session or workshop with Tolu 7 sessions available are: Professional Opinion, Portfolio Review, Discovery, Mobile App Design Workshop, Mobile App Review, UX Research Workshop, and Follow-up. uinarrative.com/wor...
Feb 25, 2020•43 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 18 Show Notes: Not everyone works well in this type of environment. I personally like it because I see my ideas come to life very quickly. Is an agile process hurting you or helping you as a designer? Or could you adapt? It takes a bit of time to get used to working in agile, and I think it’s like this for everyone when they first start doing it. Mentions: Working Collaboratively https://trello.com Remote User Testing https://usabilityhub.com https://www.usertesting.com https://zoom.us R...
Feb 11, 2020•36 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 17 Show Notes: We need to take time to think about if the products we’re creating are accessible. We can’t miss out on these potential relationships with people. You never know who could impact from the product you’re helping create. We must consider them while designing. Mentions: Research: https://uxdesign.cc/designing-for-accessibility-is-not-that-hard-c04cc4779d94 https://www.w3.org/WAI/business-case/ https://digileaders.com/the-business-case-for-accessibility-and-inclusive-design/ h...
Jan 28, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 16 Show Notes: Mentions: 10k Giveaway Enter the Sweepstakes here: https://www.uinarrative.com/10k Entry Requirements Follow me on Instagram (@uinarrative) or Twitter (@uinarrativeco) Leave a comment about why you like the podcast UI Narrative on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, or Website. Go to uinarrative.com/10k to let me know you’ve entered. Did you already leave a comment? Make sure you’re following me on Instagram or Twitter and head to uinarrative.com/10k to enter the giveawa...
Jan 14, 2020•20 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 15 Show Notes: We each have our heuristics for UI & UX Design, but what if the information we know leads to lousy UI and UX heuristic judgment. You can improve your heuristics by continuously challenging what we think we know. In the latest episode, I talk about how you can make better heuristic decisions. Mentions: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heuristics_in_judgment_and_decision-making https://careerfoundry.com/en/blog/ux-design/what-is-a-heuristic-evaluation-in-ux/ https://www.nngro...
Dec 31, 2019•37 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 14 Show Notes: Ire goes over how she got started in front-end development, how she gets through imposter syndrome, and what it’s like designing and developing for web. Mentions: Ire’s blog https://bitsofco.de Ire’s Twitter https://twitter.com/ireaderinokun Ire’s Website https://ireaderinokun.com Contently https://contently.com Things https://culturedcode.com/things/ Code Academy https://www.codecademy.com Udacity https://www.udacity.com Google Expert https://developers.google.com/communi...
Nov 19, 2019•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 13 Show Notes: Change might not be fast and it isn't always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped. Mentions: Be Focused - Mac https://apps.apple.com/us/app/be-focused-focus-timer/id973134470?mt=12 Interval Timer - Desktop, iOS, Android http://www.intervaltimer.com Grammarly https://www.grammarly.com Harvest https://www.getharvest.com Asana http://www.asana.com Web Design Inspiration https://interfaces.pro Podcast Info: Listen on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , St...
Nov 05, 2019•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 12 Show Notes: I hope that by me going over what it’s like to be in each role it’ll help you have more confidence to pursue a career in UI or UX Design. Mentions: Layout Grading System (Design Help) https://learn.uinarrative.com/gradingsystem/ UI Reading list https://uxplanet.org/top-16-free-ux-ui-design-books-worth-reading-in-2018-ffab21b16393 UX reading list https://medium.com/interactive-mind/the-only-ux-reading-list-ever-d420edb3f4ff Asana https://asana.com/ UI Kits https://ui8.net/c...
Oct 14, 2019•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 11 Show Notes: It can be intimidating looking at all the methods for user research. Where do I start? Which ones will work best for my client? What if I choose the wrong one? In this episode, I go over what user research methods are out there and what type of results you can get from them. I also go over, which are the best methods to choose for your budget and time. Mentions: NNGroup has lots of articles on user research: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ Usability Body of Knowledge htt...
Oct 01, 2019•31 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 10 Show Notes: Are any of you interested in pursuing a career in game design? I was initially intimidated about my plans to pursue a career in game UI design, but after this conversation with Maïmouna, I feel confident that I can make it happen. I hope you do too. Mentions: You can follow Maïmouna on Twitter @m_brownrigg https://twitter.com/m_brownrigg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maïmouna-brownrigg-9b69415/ Podcast Info: Listen on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Stitcher , and Spo...
Aug 20, 2019•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 9 Show Notes: Do you enjoy solving complex design problems? Are you continually looking for ways to make a product better? Product Design could be the career for you. Mariam Braimah talks about what her process is like as a product designer at Netflix. She shares how she creates successful products in the tech industry. Mentions: Kimoyo Fellowship https://www.kimoyofellowship.org You can follow Mariam on Twitter @mbraimah https://twitter.com/mbraimah_ Podcast Info: Listen on Apple Podcas...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 8 Show Notes: In this episode, we’re going to talk about UI Design niches. We’ll discuss if you need a niche, the types of UI Design niches, and the skills you need to design for each of them. I’ll also share the niche I’m getting into and how I decided it was right for me. Mentions: Basic Patterns for Mobile Navigations https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2017/05/basic-patterns-mobile-navigation/ Podcast Info: Listen on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Stitcher , Spotify , and Spreaker . RSS ...
Jul 23, 2019•19 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 7 Show Notes: Have you ever felt like a fraud while you're designing something? I had this exact feeling when I was creating the UI Narrative podcast. I would tell myself, "you don't know UI Design. You haven't been in the industry for ten years, so how can you tell people that you know what you're saying." It took me six months to get this podcast out to you guys. And I could've had it out by last year in 3 months. I kept sitting on it, trying to refine it and make it better. When, in r...
Jul 09, 2019•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 6 Show Notes: Mentions: Marvel App https://marvelapp.com Invision https://www.invisionapp.com Zeplin https://zeplin.io Sketch https://www.sketch.com Image Optim https://imageoptim.com/mac Tiny JPG https://tinyjpg.com Apple App Store Guidelines https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/ Google Play Store Guidelines https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/1078870?hl=en Podcast Info: Listen on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Stitcher , Spotify , and Spreak...
Jun 25, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 5 Show Notes: Scotty shares his journey to becoming a UX Designer. His story is an example of how one role can lead to another position. He advises how to progress as a designer at a corporate company. Mentions: Design Inspiration https://www.designspiration.net Podcast Info: Listen on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Stitcher , Spotify , and Spreaker . RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and write a review because it’s the best wa...
Jun 11, 2019•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 4 Show Notes: I go over ten UI/UX myths that I used to believe. My hope is for you to learn about what myths are true and false and maybe spark an interest in UI/UX design. Also, stay curious and research any UI/UX design facts you find. Mentions: Layout Grading System uinarrative.com/gradingsystem Email Club uinarrative.com/emailclub Coca Cola New Coke https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Coke Nielsen Norman Group nngroup.com/articles/how-many-test-users/ Podcast Info: Listen on Apple Podc...
May 28, 2019•23 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 
