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November 16, 2023Tips for my younger design self🙂 Hey designers, there are a tonne of things I have gone through the hard way,which I would like to share that hopefully you will learn from. Check out my medium for a summary of the pointers if you want to brush through the pointers.But the biggest takeaway: It takes time,be patient with yourself.I apologize for the background noise....more April 11, 2023The digital divide We are not all from the same background and environment,we don't all have the same approach and basic assumptions, especially about tech and digitization. In this episode we learn more about this....more January 31, 2023What's going on after settling into 2023 We started with some mad vibes,but the unemployment thing kicked in and it's just been foggy.Decided to spill the beans and tell my truth about what's really going on.It's a me episode,I did it for me to be honest. Wonder if you've gone through the same,or are going through the same.Nonetheless,I hope you listen in and learn a thing or two.Note:-I lost the flow of the conversation at some point,my bad. ADPList is a fantastic mentoring platform,one of the best I've used.It required me to have questions and straight to the point whereas I'd prefer organic meandering and fruitful conversations.So that's why I had reservations.It's a fantastic platform,it's allowed me to talk to senior designers, something that I never thought would be possible....more January 01, 20232023 vibes New year,new vibes...listen to find out what we are taking into 2023 and what we are leaving behind.Self talk by shad helmstetter is the book I referred to somewhere during the episode....more December 11, 2022The things I'm learning the hard way Unscripted as usual, something I forgot to share in the episode,no one owes you anything and the insecurity of people having more than I do will pop up,yeah it eventually did and I'm dealing with that👍🏼... positively I might add.Check this out and more that I had to learn along the way and km dealing with in survival mode ie.taking it a day at a time,no goals,no dreams... don't feel sad though,we don't know what the future holds,right?...more December 05, 2022Just wilding Since this was an episode that backfired,well here goes nothing......more November 29, 2022Chat with Emmy Hey lovelies,
I hopped on a call with Emmy, a badass designer and the co-founder of IGas, and just freestyle, well about:
- Clean energy and what all IGas is all about, pretty cool!
- A quick intro
- How we discovered UX Design
- We need developers, to an extent
- Is AI going to take our jobs?
- Is there room for designers in Kenya?
- Secret hack to apply for jobs in Kenya
- How we learned UX design
- Support system and dealing with overload
For now, that's it, see you in the next one!
...more November 29, 2022Chatting with Liz and Chantelle We are back babe!
Got to chat with two amazing shawries: Elizabeth Musanga and Chantelle Kyendereta.
Some of the things we talked about:
- Why we became designers.
- How we learned to design, and our take on the Zuri Internship
- How we became designers
- Is there a Kenyan market for designers? Our take.
- Misconceptions about transitioning into UX Design
- Challenges we face as designers
- The blessings we have received after discovering UX Design
- Communities we need to join
- Real truths about getting a job in design in Kenya
- Why you need a support system as a designer
- What you'll need to give up to become a designer
That's it, but it's so juicy, quite tempted to bring them back for another one.
Let us know your thoughts and comments
...more November 30, 2021Season 1 finale Goodbye...more November 05, 2021Soft skills you need as a designer (part 1) The title pretty much says it all.From creativity and strategic thinking to having a keen eye, being a good communicator and having an open mind,goes a long way in broadening the scope of opportunities within your reach....more
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