Honest Design Talks

By Anfisa Bogomolova and Ioana TeleanuArts Design

Honest Design Talks episodes

February 01, 2022#40 Big vs small product companies. pros & cons
Differences between working in a corporate environment and for start-ups.

Skills that you can learn in each environment.

Scope of responsibilities, team dynamics, and structure of work in these two contexts.

2 key takeaways.

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48 min
January 25, 2022#39 Juggling UX career and motherhood (or other important roles)
Practical tips on making it as a UX designer and being a mom.

Transitioning into a new career later in life.

Skills that are transferable from motherhood into UX.

TOP 6 main takeaways.
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🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana
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51 min
January 25, 2022#36 How I got fired twice
How was it and what happened

Emotional rollercoaster

Perspective is the key

TOP 6 main takeaways

❓Next topic ideas:
Submit your questions or feedback anonymously here
🔗Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa

🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana
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38 min
January 18, 2022#38 Job hunting process for UX designers
What is the job search typical process in 2022?

What are the differences in a job search between small and big companies?

What are the differences in a job search between seniors and junior designers?

TOP 6 main takeaways
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa

🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana
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52 min
December 22, 2021#37 Wins and failures from 2021
Top 3 wins

Top 3 failures

Next year plans
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa

🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana
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34 min
November 30, 2021#35 Things you'll hate about UX design
Are there specific parts of the design that everyone hates?

Our personal least favorite parts of the design

Is it changing over time?

TOP 6 main takeaways
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Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa

🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana
🧡 Want to support us?
Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo
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46 min
November 19, 2021#34 Design estimations and time management
🐝 This episode is sponsored by UXtweak: a one-stop-shop for anything website-testing-related. 🔥Give it a try too with 👉 30% OFF code: ANFISA30
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Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa

🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana
🧡 Want to support us?
Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo
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43 min
November 19, 2021#33 Design mentoring. Our stories
Why have mentors at all?

Ioana's mentoring story

Setting the goals and objectives for the mentoring

Anfisa's mentoring story

TOP 6 main takeaways
Sponsor
🐝 This episode is sponsored by UXtweak: a one-stop-shop for anything website-testing-related. 🔥Give it a try too with 👉 30% OFF code: ANFISA30
🔗 www.uxtweak.com
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa

🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana
🧡 Want to support us?
Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo
Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.
🗂 Our instagram

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👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram
37 min
November 19, 2021#32 UX design: Art or science?
Our initial expectations from the industry

So, is it an art or a science?

What design stages or parts make it arty?

What design stages or parts make it scientific?

TOP 6 main takeaways
Sponsor
🐝 This episode is sponsored by UXtweak: a one-stop-shop for anything website-testing-related. 🔥Give it a try too with 👉 30% OFF code: ANFISA30
🔗 www.uxtweak.com
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa

🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana
🧡 Want to support us?
Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo
Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.
🗂 Our instagram

👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram

👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram
35 min
November 19, 2021#31 Handling the rejection during UX job hunting
Anfisa’s personal rejection story

Ioana’s personal rejection story

Tips on Dealing with rejection

Perspective is the key

TOP 6 main takeaway
Sponsor
🐝 This episode is sponsored by UXtweak: a one-stop-shop for anything website-testing-related. 🔥Give it a try too with 👉 30% OFF code: ANFISA30
🔗 www.uxtweak.com
Links:
🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa

🎓 Mento academy Bootcamp by Ioana
🧡 Want to support us?
Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo
Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.
🗂 Our instagram

👩‍💻 Anfisa’s instagram

👩🏻‍💻 Ioana’s instagram
40 min

About Honest Design Talks

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Honest weekly conversations about Product Design careers, challenges, portfolios, mental health, and all things tech + design. Ioana and Anfisa together have 20 years of experience in the Product Design field and trying to share their main lessons to help anyone who's looking for a safe space with sincere and practical career advice.