UX Designers entering the market or those currently looking for better work tend to narrow their search down to start ups or traditional tech companies which seem to be few in our market. In this episode, I try to break down traditional companies within which UX Designers can prove useful in their digital transformation agenda.

Charles gives some local context on why most Ugandan companies are still lagging behind when it comes to adopting UX Design in their product development processes and what needs to be done to accelerate this mindset.

We bring you the the Kampala Design Podcast, a space to tackle tech related topics in Uganda, East Africa and beyond with emphasis on product design. In this video, Charles, the podcast host set the stage for future episodes of the podcast. Enjoy!

Charles has been a self-taught designer for close to a decade, and his journey has been full of transitions – each one coming with its own set of challenges, doubts, and lessons. In this episode, Charles shares his story, unpacks some fears that many designers face, and offer actionable advice to help you navigate transitions in your career.

In this episode, Charles talks about burnout and its effect on designers. He further offers steps to managing it maintaining the much needed creativity. Have a listen and continue the conversation in your circles.

Charles talks about personal branding as a designer and how it has benefited him so far. He offers tips on how you can build one of your own and how you can leverage it to move to greater heights.

Charles shares his own personal experience with imposter syndrome and how he has managed to navigate it and become more confident.

In this introductory episode, Charles makes the case for why designers should listen to this podcast. He gives some insights about the current design scene in Uganda and the region at large.