The ultimate guide to get into UX
You’ve heard about UX, and currently looking at ways to break the market. You can’t afford 10k for a course, maybe you can, but don’t know whether to commit to it. In this article, I… Continue Reading
8 things to consider when looking for a new job other than a pay check
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.… Continue Reading
What I’ve learned interviewing digital leaders
From Amsterdam, New York City, London to Berlin I’ve been travelling for a few months interviewing digital leaders encompassing designers, Innovation Directors, MD’s and CEO’s. Here are a few things I’ve learned: It doesn’t matter… Continue Reading
Why is there a lack of women in design leadership roles?
There are currently 34 female CEO’s in the Fortune 500. For me this is shocking, this is 2019, not the 1900’s. 53% of designers are female, but 11% are in leadership roles. How are we… Continue Reading
Can you be a UX Designer after a 10-week course?
The UX industry is torn on boot camps. I have clients who’ll not hire from bootcamps and some who rave and would take a bootcamp graduate over a university student. The short answer to the… Continue Reading
Why I quit New York City after 3 weeks
In June, I was fortunate enough to move to New York City. Big salary. Potentially enormous commission structures. My chance to mix it with the real big boys. I always dreamt about moving to the… Continue Reading
Can you be an effective UX practitioner working remotely?
Can you be an effective UX Designer working remotely? “As long as you can reach your users remotely and are still able to communicate with your team — yes. From my personal experience, it’s possible… Continue Reading
How to build a UX portfolio
As a UX recruiter, my role involves not just identifying and developing tech talent, but also following the industry closely; going to events, workshops, creating communities and attending conferences to make sure I’m in a… Continue Reading