The UX Kitchen Podcast

In a previous episode (uxkitchenshow.com/016) we discussed what design systems are and how to build one.

This time, we are doing  a specific angle on this topic: 
- Should you create one from scratch
- Or use a library?

We'll look into libraries like...
- material design
- ant design
- tailwind css

And discuss questions like...
- pros and cons of using a library
- coded vs design-only libraries
- what process to use to build up a design system 

I get many questions about: 
- How to do a case study?
- What to include?
- What to do if I didn't do research?
- What if I haven't documented my process?

In this episode, we are going to explore a very simple and straightforward way of building up an effective case study for your portfolio.

It can be tough to convince stakeholders and clients to do user research. There can be a lot of pushback which isn’t good for the UX process.

In this episode with diving into how to use empathy to understand where stakeholders are coming from. Then use a step-by-step process to make them fall in love with research bit by bit.

How would I start a UX career in 2021 knowing what I know today? Let's explore together!

We'll review the key ingredients to get started and be successful in UX. Designing your own learning path! 

We'll cover:
- Where to learn UX (courses or books?)
- Do you need a mentor?
- How to find your strengths?
- How to land a first UX job or freelance gig?

Do you know salmon sushi wasn't originally 'japanese'? And how that relates to UX? You'll find out in this episode!

I'm going to walk you through my process for creating websites including gathering insights and requirements, designing information architecture, wireframes, visual design and testing!

How it’s like working in the edtech space as a UX designer?
Are you wondering about which industry or space to go after?
What’s the difference between a B2B and a B2C business in terms of UX?

In today’s episode, I’m covering all these questions, to help you get a better understanding of UX in different industries.

What does a freelance designer do during the week? How a typical day looks like? What tasks and activities we do on a daily basis?

I got this question a lot, so I decided to do a sneak peak into my every day life. It's like a documentary without... cameras

Some key findings from today's UX Kitchen episode:

⭐️  Why should you do less meetings (and how to do it)

⭐️  How to batch time and focus on priorities

⭐️  Balancing between building your freelance business VS client work

⭐️  What is your chronotype?

Actually, you are not going to learn your chronotype from this episode. BUT... you will learn WHAT a chronotype is and why is it so cool. 

Empathy is key in UX, but it can be also confusing. What is empathy in design? Is it a skill or a given we are born with? What is service design? How empathy plays role in service design and UX?

We are doing a deep dive into these topics with Berlin-based service designer Rubab Paracha. 

You will learn...

• what is service design
• service design VS UX
• how empathy plays a key role
• how to exercises empathy to move things forward with your team

Learn more about Rubab: https://solair-aesthetics.com/

When you start out as a designer, you have these awesome processes and cool techniques in your arsenal ready to take on the world. But once you land your first UX job, it turns out it's not so simple.

Designers often feel they are in the back seat. Not having real influence on the process and decision-making.

If you ever struggled getting your voiced heard and you want to have a better UX process for your company or clients, listen in and learn techniques to step up your game as a designer.

Companies are looking for designer leaders who are proactive and can come forward with spot on ideas on how to approach  problems.

In this episode, we are diving into what ideation is, how to fit it into the UX process and share our favorite techniques with UX expert and innovation consultant Agata Braja. 

Ideation helps designers and teams come up with awesome ideas by giving a framework and a safe space to brainstorm freely and ensure you'll discover something tangible. 

If you heard about ideation and you always wanted to try, this episode will help you get started! And if you already do workshops and ideation sessions, pop in today and learn some additional techniques that can supercharge the process.

We will cover...

• What ideation is
• When to do ideation in the UX process
• Brainstorming
• Hybrid brainstorming
• Bodystorming for service design
• Design studio
• Worst possible idea
• How to ensure quality
• Pitfalls of ideation sessions

Follow Agata on Instagram @uxbyagata and join us every Wednesday 4pm GMT on Clubhouse for a free form converstion on UX, service design and innovation.