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Ugly Unicorns#18 - Street Fighting and No-Code ToolsIn this podcast, I talk about me almost getting into a street fight in Chicago. I also talk about no-code tools and how you can create a business from these new tools.Get Access to Exclusive Content Here: https://linktr.ee/uglyunicornsSubscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uglyunicornsNeed help with interview prep, or want to have a Portfolio Review interview? https://uglyunicorns.com/coaching/Follow on Instagram: @officialuglyunicorns#uxdesign #userexperience #uglyunicorns #productdesign #design--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/u...
2022-02-2556 min
Ugly Unicorns#20 The Metaverse is a STUPID idea!In this podcast, I talk about how the Metaverse is a stupid idea. Companies try so hard to get people to pay them money by offering them services that they don't need and this on another one of those services.Get Access to Exclusive Content Here: https://linktr.ee/uglyunicornsSubscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uglyunicornsNeed help with interview prep, or want to have a Portfolio Review interview? https://uglyunicorns.com/coaching/Follow on Instagram: @officialuglyunicorns#uxdesign #userexperience #uglyunicorns #productdesign #design--- This episode...
2021-12-2357 minUgly Unicorns#19 Do you REALLY want to be a Product Designer?In this podcast, I talk about Do you REALLY want to be a Product Designer? Being a Product Designer or UX Designer is hard. There is more to it than just creating screens.Get Access to Exclusive Content Here: https://linktr.ee/uglyunicornsSubscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uglyunicornsNeed help with interview prep, or want to have a Portfolio Review interview? https://uglyunicorns.com/coaching/Follow on Instagram: @officialuglyunicorns#uxdesign #userexperience #uglyunicorns #productdesign #design--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way t...
2021-11-2945 minUgly Unicorns#17 - Are You Thinking About Your Users?In this podcast, I talk about designers not thinking about their users when they design. looking at pretty colors and nice layouts is nice, but do your users really understand what they are looking at. Are the things you're presenting to them clear? Stop looking at websites like Dribbble and Behance with pretty UI Designs. Start looking at work from real companies that put millions of dollars behind creating a great product.Get Access to Exclusive Content Here: https://linktr.ee/uglyunicorns Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uglyunicorns ...
2021-04-0946 minUgly Unicorns#16 - Don't Be Afraid to Speak up as a New UX DesignerIn this podcast, I talk about my new job, what happened in GA, speaking up as a new UX Designer, and much more!NEW Foundation Design Kit! https://uglyunicorns.com/foundationdesignkit/Become a Supporter! https://uglyunicorns.com/product/ugly-unicorns-supporter/Shop Ugly Unicorns Gear! https://uglyunicorns.com/t-shirts/Need Mentorship? Book a session with me today! https://uglyunicorns.com/mentorship-and-coaching/Follow on Instagram: @officialuglyunicorns--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.f...
2021-03-2249 minUgly Unicorns#15 - How to Stay Motivated as a UX Designer?In this podcast, I talk about How to Stay Motivated as a UX Designer, BJJ, and much more!NEW Foundation Design Kit! https://uglyunicorns.com/foundationdesignkit/Become a Supporter! https://uglyunicorns.com/product/ugly-unicorns-supporter/Shop Ugly Unicorns Gear! https://uglyunicorns.com/t-shirts/Need Mentorship? Book a session with me today! https://uglyunicorns.com/mentorship-and-coaching/Follow on Instagram: @officialuglyunicorns--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uglyunicorns/message
2021-02-2843 minUgly Unicorns#14 - Being a Black UX DesignerIn this podcast, I talk about being a Black Designer or a Designer who is Black. Labels, Job Titles, and much more!NEW Foundation Design Kit! https://uglyunicorns.com/foundationdesignkit/Become a Supporter! https://uglyunicorns.com/product/ugly-unicorns-supporter/Shop Ugly Unicorns Gear! https://uglyunicorns.com/t-shirts/Need Mentorship? Book a session with me today! https://uglyunicorns.com/mentorship-and-coaching/Follow on Instagram: @officialuglyunicorns--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/u...
2021-01-311h 01Ugly Unicorns#13 - Is Design Thinking Bullsh*t?In this podcast, we are discussing Natasha Jen talk at 99u where she talks about Design Thinking and says Design Thinking is Bullsh*t. I break it down and give my opinion about the whole thing. I honestly think she missed the mark on this one.NEW Foundation Design Kit! https://uglyunicorns.com/foundationdesignkit/Become a Supporter! https://uglyunicorns.com/product/ugly-unicorns-supporter/Shop Ugly Unicorns Gear! https://uglyunicorns.com/t-shirts/Need Mentorship? Book a session with me today! https://uglyunicorns.com/mentorship-and-coaching/Follow on Instagram: @officialuglyunicorns
2021-01-171h 07Ugly UnicornsI Have an Announcement!The podcast will now be called Ugly Unicorns. Just like the Youtube Channel and just like the website. NEW Foundation Design Kit! https://uglyunicorns.com/foundationdesignkit/ Shop Ugly Unicorns Gear! https://www.uglyunicorns.com Need Mentorship? Book a session with me today! https://uglyunicorns.com/product/mentorship/ Follow me on Social Media! Follow on Instagram: @officialuglyunicorns https://www.instagram.com/uglyunicornsdesign/ Follow on Twitter: @uglyunicornsdsg https://twitter.com/UglyUnicornsDsg Follow on Tiktok: @uglyunicornsdesign--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: htt...
2021-01-0905 minUgly Unicorns#12 - Working from home or not? The new age!NEW Foundation Design Kit! https://uglyunicorns.com/foundationdesignkit/Listen and support the Podcast. Links below!UX Unicorns Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/uxunicornsApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ux-unicorns/id1530727268Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f4V1XjUU91Jm9eVQBP2DvGoogle Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMmQ1ZDQ3NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/ux-unicornsPocketcast: https://pca.st/z84v1lns RadioPublic: https...
2021-01-041h 03Ugly Unicorns#11 - The Best Method for Getting Your First UX JobNEW Foundation Design Kit! https://uglyunicorns.com/foundationdesignkit/ Listen and support the Podcast. Links below! UX Unicorns Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/uxunicorns Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ux-unicorns/id1530727268 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f4V1XjUU91Jm9eVQBP2Dv Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMmQ1ZDQ3NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/ux-unicorns Pocketcast: https://pca.st/z84v1lns RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/ux-unicorns-WP2Ymw
2020-12-271h 08Ugly Unicorns#10 Christmas Special (Working with Stakeholders#10 Christmas Special (Working with StakeholdersFoundation Design Kit: https://uglyunicorns.com/foundationdesignkit/UX Design has a lot of moving parts, and the design part is something that I've mastered over the years. Since I've masted that part, my focus is more on the UX Strategy and business side of UX Design.With that said I hope you enjoy my stories. Like I always say! "Don't Just be a Unicorn, be an Ugly Unicorn!"FREE UX TOOLS: https://uglyunicorns.com/pages/device-sketching-templatesShop Ugly Unicorns Gear! https://www.uglyunicorns.comNeed Mentorship? Book a session with me today! https://uglyunicorns.com/product/mentorship/ Follow m...
2020-12-2147 minUgly Unicorns#9 Should We Follow UI & UX Design Trends?#9 Should We Follow UI & UX Design Trends?Foundation Design Kit: https://uglyunicorns.com/foundationdesignkit/UX Design has a lot of moving parts, and the design part is something that I've mastered over the years. Since I've masted that part, my focus is more on the UX Strategy and business side of UX Design.With that said I hope you enjoy my stories. Like I always say! "Don't Just be a Unicorn, be an Ugly Unicorn!"FREE UX TOOLS: https://uglyunicorns.com/pages/device-sketching-templatesShop Ugly Unicorns Gear! https://www.uglyunicorns.comNeed Mentorship? Book a session with me today! https://uglyunicorns.com...
2020-12-141h 07Ugly Unicorns#8 Why Branding Yourself is ImportantFoundation Design Kit: https://uglyunicorns.com/foundationdesignkit/EVENT: THURSDAY - DEC 10th at 6:30 pm ESTSign Up Here!https://www.meetup.com/Service-Design-Network-Atlanta/events/274365436/UX Design has a lot of moving parts, and the design part is something that I've mastered over the years. Since I've masted that part, my focus is more on the UX Strategy and business side of UX Design. With that said I hope you enjoy my stories. Like I always say! "Don't Just be a Unicorn, be an Ugly Unicorn!" FREE UX TOOLS: https://uglyunicorns.com/pages/device-sketching-templates Shop Ugly Unicorns Gear! https://www.uglyunicorns.com Need...
2020-12-1349 minUgly Unicorns#7 User Testing vs Usability Testing and why it's importantYoutube Version:This podcast was about a lot of different things, but I wanted to talk about is User Testing vs Usability Testing and why it's important. I believe that it's important to know the difference between the two because it helps shape your perspective and your goals. Going into a stakeholder meeting not knowing what you are talking about can be dangerous. It creates false expectations and misleading information. UX Design has a lot of moving parts, and the design part is something that I've mastered over the years. Since I've masted that part, my focus is more on t...
2020-11-221h 09Ugly Unicorns#6 Is UX Design the Next Gold Rush?Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/iGBAZvHJmkkThis podcast was about a lot of different things but I wanted to talk about is UX Design the Next Gold Rush. Asking the question... who is getting rich off the backs of others and who is really benefiting. UX Design has a lot of moving parts, and the design part is something that I've mastered over the years. Since I've masted that part, my focus is more on the UX Strategy and business side of UX Design. With that said I hope you enjoy my stories.L...
2020-11-091h 00Ugly Unicorns#5 Should you enroll in a UX Bootcamp?Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/IOLsQSxXYpUThis podcast was about should you enroll in a UX Design Bootcamp. I also speak about my jiu-jitsu competition coming up, and how I'm approaching that. I touch on why I believe Quibi failed and Adobe MAX.UX Design has a lot of moving parts, and the design part is something that I've mastered over the years. Since I've masted that part, my focus is more on the UX Strategy and business side of UX Design. With that said I hope you enjoy my stories.Like I...
2020-10-251h 01Ugly Unicorns#4 - New UX Designers Obsession with Tools & My EGOYouTube Version: https://youtu.be/-Q-DsBT-lxoThis podcast was about a few things. My Ego, Jiu-jitsu, New UX Designers Obsession Tools (FreshUXers), Competition, Helping People, all that. If you haven't realized, I don't use a script for any of my podcasts. I like to talk about my life experiences and try to weave them into UX and see if there are any parallels. As UX Designers we have to be great storytellers and creating pictures for people so they can grasp our concepts. This podcast allows me to do just that. UX Design has a l...
2020-10-191h 10Ugly Unicorns#3 - Why I HATED being a Graphic DesignerYouTube Version: https://youtu.be/7k8Zo1komNAThis podcast is packed full of stories of how I found graphic design, how I started working in graphic design, and my love-hate for graphic design. Even though I hate being a graphic designer, that doesn't mean I don't use the skills I learned over the years in my new career as a UX Designer. As a UX Designer, I use design principles that I learned while in school and on the job. UX Design has a lot of moving parts, and the design part is something t...
2020-10-031h 01Ugly Unicorns#2 - How I got Two UX Design Jobs during a PandemicYouTube Version: https://youtu.be/cbznCP90khsThis podcast was taken from one of my videos where I talked about How I got Two UX Design Jobs during a Pandemic. This story was mainly about my experience getting a UX Design job and dealing with a small startup in Austin, TX. I really wanted to move to Austin, but it almost cost me everything. UX Design is a valuable career, but you also have to know your value. Because companies will try to change things on you if they feel like they can. Stick to your gut...
2020-09-2031 minUgly Unicorns#1 - How I became a UX Designer in 3 MonthsYouTube Version: https://youtu.be/XEkd_R9gYnIThis podcast was taken from one of my videos where I talked about how I became a UX Designer in 3 months. I say that, but it was more like 10 years. From the time I started my UX boot camp until I landed my first job, it took me about 3-4 months. There was a lot of hard work that went into making a career change to UX Design. Late nights meeting people are random coffee shops here in Atlanta was stressful. I wanted to make UX design not only...
2020-09-2030 minUgly UnicornsWelcome to the UX Unicorns PodcastWelcome to the UX Unicorns Podcast. My name is Eric Abrom and I'm a UX Designer living here in Atlanta, GA. I'm a recovering Graphic Designer who put down the bottle of photoshop and picked up Adobe XD. I've spent the last 10 years of my career making things look pretty, for the sake of looking pretty.Over my career, I learned a lot about: Facebook Marketing, Linkedin Marketing, Google PPC, Conversions, Customer Retargeting, Sales Funnels, Email Campaigns, Motion Graphics, Photography, Videography, financing, taxes, etc. When I think about all the skills I developed, I realized a lot...
2020-09-0103 min