UX Pursuit

Claire Sontra | Interaction Designer & Karen Wang | UX Researcher

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To cap off season one Karen Wang, a UX Researcher, and Claire Sontra, an Interaction Designer join me to share a little bit of their journey, discuss the differences and similarities of working in-house vs. in a consultancy, and answer some common questions from folks trying to get into UX. This episode is jam packed with tons of great information and advice and well worth a full listen.

TOPICS AND QUESTIONS COVERED DURING THE DISCUSSION

Working at a Consultancy & Working In-house

  1. What’s different about doing UX Research/Design at a consultancy vs. in-house? What’s similar?
  2. What are the pros and cons of both when it comes to UX Research/Design?
  3. What advice would you give to those going from in-house to a consultancy or visa versa?

    4. Questions from Those Pursuing UX

    1. What should I do to get more experience? How do I build my portfolio without getting work?
    2. Do I need a higher degree?
    3. How can I make my portfolio better? What can help it stand out?
    4. What resources should I check out to learn more about UX?
    5. What does it look like to work with researchers? What does it look like to work with designers?
    6. What's a non-UX skill you think is critical to your work?
    7. Any other advice you’d give someone pursuing a career in UX?

      8. LINKS

      • Claire Sonta LinkedIn
      • Claire Sonta Portfolio
      • Karen Wang LinkedIn
      • Karen Wang Portfolio

        • Thank you Claire & Karen for being guests on the show!

        If you want to get in touch or if you have questions about pursuing a UX career please email me at [email protected].

        Lastly, thanks to Irene Barber for creating the music for today's episode. Check out her music under the artist name Nearby on Spotify or at nearbymusic.bandcamp.com.

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