Beyond the Bootcamp: The Nuances of Becoming a Competent Designer
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#037 - In this podcast episode, host Nirish Shakya has a heart-to-heart conversation with three of his UX design students from General Assembly, Junying Lim, Sarah Willet, and Freddie Grzybowski. They discuss the nuances of becoming a competent designer beyond just the methods and tools learned in a boot camp. They delve into personal and professional journeys that shape a designer's perspectives and approach to design.
Key topics discussed:
- The courage it takes to embrace the unknown and the discomfort that comes with learning something new
- The importance of personal experiences and perspectives in shaping a designer
- Why knowing your strengths and weaknesses will make your career more sustainable and joyful
- And much more!
Shownotes
Junying Lim
Art Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eggsydoodles/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/limjunying/
Sarah Willet
Linkedin linkedin.com/in/willett-sarah
Website Thewillettway.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.willett.way/
Freddie Grzybowski
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddiegrzybowski/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fredzbeez/
Show credits
Illustrations by Isa Vicente
https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/
Music by Brad Porter
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