Beyond the Bootcamp: The Nuances of Becoming a Competent Designer

Description

#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/

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