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🚀 Week 18 Update: Broadening Horizons with Admin Panel & Job Features Welcome to another vibrant week at #UXWasHere, where expansion and user empowerment are at the forefront of our progress. Here's the latest from our team: 💡 Admin Panel Growth: We're extending the reach of our admin panel beyond the Jobs Page, enhancing our ability to curate and ensure the quality of content across the platform. 👨💼 Job Opportunities Unveiled: Job seekers rejoice! Our platform now not only lists curated job opportunities but also invites users to contribute by requesting to post new job listings. 🗓️ Next in Line: Events & Resources: The success of the admin panel on the Jobs Page is just the beginning. We're excited to bring these administrative features to both the Events and Resources pages next. 🚀 Beta Testers Wanted: As we fine-tune UX Was Here, we're on the lookout for beta testers! If you're passionate about UX and eager to get an early look at our latest features, we want to hear from you. Comment below to express your interest in our beta testing phase, and be part of shaping the future of our platform. 👇 Stay tuned for more updates, and don't forget to share this post to help us connect with more UX enthusiasts. Together, let's make UX Was Here a hub for innovation and collaboration! What is UX Was Here? Your collaborative space for all things UX, now gearing up for an exciting beta phase. Don't just watch from the sidelines—jump in and join us: https://uxwashere.com/ #BuildingInPublic #UXCommunity #BetaTesting #AdminPanelExpansion #JobPortalEvolution

[WEBINAR WITH SARAH] Yesterday, I had the opportunity to co-host a Q&A session with the amazing Ladies that UX Lisbon community and the UX career expert, Sarah Doody 🎉 We asked about many important topics and gained valuable insights from Sarah. Here are the five key topics we covered: 1️⃣ Career Changes and Growth: How to mix creativity with being a leader and switching from other jobs to UX. 2️⃣ Market Tips: Making customers (and recruiters) happy, standing out in a crowded market, and getting through job applications. Also, the trend of UX research roles (tip: go find your dream company). 3️⃣ Skill Building: How to upscale your skills in the current job and take advantage of your previous experiences. 4️⃣ Job Searching: How to show case your previous experiences when moving to UX/UI, making your LinkedIn profile awesome, and showing your work to companies or clients. 5️⃣ Portfolio and Pricing: Making a great UX/UI portfolio even without experience, having a unique portfolio, and deciding how to charge for your work. Thank you, Sarah, it was a pleasure to meet you. Portugal's waves are waiting for you to come 🌊! Your insights and tips were super helpful to me and to all as we learn and grow in the UX world 🫶🏼 And if you missed this, Sarah has a full agenda of online and free sections! Who's joining the next one??🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 #UX #CareerGrowth #LadiesThatUX #SarahDoody #UXDesign #CareerAdvice #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #portifolio

Coming to the end of my first time attending #UXScotland - I’ve really enjoyed the rich and engaging programme as well as the welcoming atmosphere of the conference. Some of my highlights over the three days: - Sessions on storytelling techniques: I’ve been aware for a while of the need to communicate about research in more engaging ways and came away from two sessions run by Hannah Mitchell & Laura Pledger on storyboarding and Ben Sauer on strategic storytelling with loads of practical ideas for how to put that into practice. - Great session by Hannah Jump on ‘Designing against distress’. Working on services that people often come into as a result of and/or following years of challenging life experiences, I think about this topic a lot, but I found it really helpful to workshop this with others working in different kinds of organisations and with different kinds of users. Similarly, I enjoyed Anne Dhir’s talk on ‘Designing in the Long Crisis’ which came at this with a futures orientation and also, crucially, focused on how we grow and sustain resilience and hope within our teams. - Lots of great chats in between and around sessions, particularly on the theme of how power and inequality is (or often, is not) considered and addressed in ux work. Taking that on can only be a collective endeavour so it was great to reconnect with some familiar faces and meet new people with similar concerns. Thanks to all who organised and took part, time to enjoy a well-deserved weekend 👏🏻

What is better than 1 group of UX interviewers? Of course ✨️2 groups✨️! We have opened an extra group for all the 🇬🇧English-speaking UX researchers and related professionals. Learn more at www.uxwize.eu/course

🌟DAY 20: IT’S A WRAP 🎉 As we wrap up our incredible learning challenge with Africa Agility Foundation, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation and give a big shout out to our tutors Nelly Adegoke, Stella Atuegwu Orenaiya Babatunde Ademola Oluwaferanmi Aina ⭐ Omonefe Dame and the tech support team Moyinoluwa Adetola and others, who have been instrumental in making this program a remarkable experience. Thank you for going above and beyond to support us every step of the way! And to my colleagues and team mates, Well done! 👏🏽👏🏽 Don’t drop the energy, let’s keep it going🔥🔥 Throughout this learning journey, I've had the privilege of exploring the fascinating world of Product/UI/UX Design. Here are some key takeaways that I've picked up along the way: 1️⃣ User-Centric Approach: Always prioritize the needs and goals of your users. Understanding their pain points and designing solutions that address those challenges is key to creating products that truly resonate. 2️⃣ Simplicity & Clarity: Strive for simplicity in your designs. Keep interfaces clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate. Clarity in visual hierarchy, typography, and layout will enhance the user experience and make your product more accessible. 3️⃣ Consistency & Standards: Maintain consistency across your Product's UI/UX. Establish and adhere to design standards, ensuring that elements like colors, typography, and interaction patterns remain consistent throughout the entire user journey. 4️⃣ Embrace Feedback: Be open to receiving feedback from users, clients, and peers. Constructive criticism provides valuable insights and helps refine your designs. Embrace a growth mindset that sees feedback as an opportunity to improve. 5️⃣ Stay Updated: The field of Product/UI/UX design is constantly evolving. Keep a pulse on the latest trends, tools, and best practices. Engage with the design community, attend conferences, and explore new technologies to stay ahead of the curve. Remember, that learning never ends! Stay curious, keep exploring, and push the boundaries of what's possible. Here's to the countless adventures that lie ahead! 🥂 Big Shout Out to Dr. Aanu Gopald for the incredible opportunity🙏🙏 Stay Tuned 😁 #20DaysinPDWithAA #GIT20DayChallenge #AfricaAgility #LearningJourney #UIDesign #UXDesign #LearningContinues

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” Steve Jobs. Good designs are obious. Great designs are transparent.. Below are some great tips to follow- #design #collaboration #designthinking #userexperience

Hard skills get you considered for jobs. Soft skills get you hired and promoted. Here are 10 soft skills that help UX designers grow: P.S. My course teaches you how to use storytelling to advance your design career. Hit the link in my bio to learn more.

🚀 Exciting News: UX Was Here Beta V1.2.0 Has Launched! We're thrilled to announce that UX Was Here has officially rolled out Beta V1.2.0! This new release is packed with features designed to supercharge your UX career journey. Here's what you can explore in our latest update: ✨ Beta V1.2.0 Highlights: Job Portal: Discover a wealth of UX internships and job opportunities. You can now seamlessly search, filter, and apply for roles that align with your aspirations. Admin Panel: We've broadened the admin panel's capabilities, allowing for efficient management of job and event listings, and ensuring only the most relevant opportunities make it to you. Job Posting Made Easy: No more external forms. Users can directly create and submit their job postings within the site, pending admin review for quality assurance. Mobile Optimization: Your job search and interaction on mobile are now smoother than ever, thanks to our UI and functionality enhancements. 🐞 Bug Fixes & Refinements: We've squashed bugs, fine-tuned the UI, and made performance enhancements across the board, including a more intuitive navigation experience on mobile devices. 🔍 Looking Forward: The journey doesn't stop here. We're already gearing up for the next round of features, focusing on events and resources pages to bring you a comprehensive UX community experience. 👏 A Shout Out to Our Community: Thank you to all our beta testers and volunteers who have provided invaluable feedback. You are the heartbeat of UX Was Here. 👇 Stay updated with our progress, share this post, and join our newsletter for the latest UX Was Here stories! What is UX Was Here? A platform where UX professionals and enthusiasts converge to share, learn, and grow. Don't miss out on our evolving features: https://uxwashere.com/ #BuildingInPublic #UXDesign #GoogleAnalytics #BugFixes #UserExperience #WeeklyNewsletter

This post by Jeff White is gold for designers. UX design is just not about mastering Figma or other tools, It's way more than that. As a designer, you have the power to create a difference, but you need to be effective enough. Master the below-mentioned skills and there is nothing that can stop you grow. I am going to work on the below-mentioned ones and all the junior designers as well as any other designer out there. if you are aiming to grow your career, please read this.

Hard skills get the interview. Soft Skills get the job.