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Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity20 - Unlearning Bias In Design Education with Ida PerssonShow Notes
In this episode, I speak with Ida Persson, a Communications Design Lead at IDEO, on the topic of the biases in design education and what we as designers can do about it.
A few highlights from our conversation
Learn about Ida's journey of becoming aware of the biases she learned in her design education.
Learn about the challenges unlearning our biases brings and how to take small steps forward
Learn how to expand your sources of design knowledge and information to include voices from around the world and break out of the...
2023-10-3137 min
Unthinking Space (formerly Design Feeling)The power of mindsets and mindfulness with Rizwan Javaid#039 - Welcome to Season 4 of the Design Feeling Podcast!We kick off the new season with an inspiring conversation with Rizwan Javaid, a seasoned human-centred designer from San Francisco and the creator of the Low Fidelity Newsletter and Unleash Your Mindset Podcast.Rizwan opens up about his struggles with fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome, and shares how he overcame these challenges through the deliberate practice of mindsets and mindfulness.Free UXConf ticket giveaway!Win a free virtual ticket worth £114 to attend the UX Conf conference on Wednesday 13th S...
2023-07-2749 min
Creative Status: Live Your REAL Life#28: Rizwan Javaid: The Creative Path from Struggle to StrengthCreative Status is a podcast about using creativity as a vehicle for improving your life by deconstructing ego, integrating the shadow self, and designing and manifesting a real life. Every episode explores how the creative process can help you GROW REAL by moving towards wholeness in yourself by making the unconscious conscious.
In this episode of Creative Status, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rizwan Javaid, the host of the Unleash Your Mindset podcast and the author of the Low Fidelity Newsletter. Rizwan shared his personal journey of self-discovery and growth, highlighting his journey from somebody who...
2023-04-2452 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity19 - Helping UX Professionals through career change with intention, mindfulness, and confidence, with Amy SanteeRecording Note: A lot has happened since our conversation was recorded a few months ago, so some observations may not be accurate today.
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In this episode, I speak with career strategist and coach for UX professionals Amy Santee.
Amy is a champion for UX professionals who want to design their careers with intention and bring their good to the world through a practice of self-research, self-respect, self-advocacy, and strategy.
With all the uncertainty and recent tech layoffs, it is good to know that we have amazing people like Amy on o...
2023-01-241h 07
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity19 - Helping UX Professionals through career change with intention, mindfulness, and confidence, with Amy SanteeIn this episode, I speak with career strategist and coach for UX professionals Amy Santee. Amy is a champion for UX professionals who want to design their careers with intention and bring their good to the world through a practice of self-research, self-respect, self-advocacy, and strategy.With all the uncertainty and recent tech layoffs, it is good to know that we have amazing people like Amy on our side to guide and support us through change.Amy’s coaching philosophy is to help her clients navigate change by being strategic, mindful, an...
2023-01-231h 07Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity18 - Breaking the Cycle of Overthinking Plus Strategies and Tools for Managing Your Thoughts with Kim WittenIn this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with transformational coach Kim Witten. Kim shares her interesting career path in which she worked as a graphic designer, a marketing professional, a linguist, a data analyst, and a web developer, then moved into UX research and design, all with the common thread of learning more about people and their behaviors.
As a transformational coach, Kim helps her clients discover their why and helps them achieve their full potential. We talk about the benefits of working with a coach and how a coach can help us overcome a lifetime...
2023-01-161h 10
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity18 - Breaking the Cycle of Overthinking Plus Strategies and Tools for Managing Your Thoughts with Kim WittenIn this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with transformational coach Kim Witten. Kim shares her interesting career path in which she worked as a graphic designer, a marketing professional, a linguist, a data analyst, and a web developer, then moved into UX research and design, all with the common thread of learning more about people and their behaviors.As a transformational coach, Kim helps her clients discover their why and helps them achieve their full potential. We talk about the benefits of working with a coach and how a coach can help us overcome a lifetime...
2023-01-151h 10Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity17. Shine and Flourish In Your Career Using The Bubble Method & Face Reading, with Hilary CluettIn this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Hilary Cluett, creator of the UX Vocab Club, a network of professionals, and a certified face reader, to help you improve your communication skills to power your career.
Here are a few highlights from our conversation:
Hilary shared how to use the Bubble Method to help you quickly explore ideas. This is an excellent tool for designers, writers, and content creators to power their communication skills.
Hilary shared the fun stories of how she overcame her camera shyness and spoke in front of groups by getting out...
2022-12-191h 25
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity17. Shine and Flourish In Your Career Using The Bubble Method & Face Reading, with Hilary CluettIn this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Hilary Cluett, creator of the UX Vocab Club, a network of professionals, and a certified face reader, to help you improve your communication skills to power your career.Here are a few highlights from our conversation:* Hilary shared how to use the Bubble Method to help you quickly explore ideas. This is an excellent tool for designers, writers, and content creators to power their communication skills. * Hilary shared the fun stories of how she overcame her camera shyness and spoke in front...
2022-12-181h 25Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity16. Demystifying design feedback to help you become an impactful designer with Jonathan BowmanIn this week’s episode, Jonathan Bowman, a Design Leader at Machinify and co-founder of the Board of Design, provides his insights on the critical topic of design feedback. He helps demystify feedback and helps us view feedback as a powerful tool for collaboration and our own growth so we can become more impactful at work.
Highlights from our conversation
Should designers know how to code? Designers should learn to talk to developers and learn about the basic frameworks and structures to have better conversations.
Jonathan shares what he loves about design.
We dove into the to...
2022-11-141h 17
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity16. Demystifying design feedback to help you become an impactful designer with Jonathan BowmanHello, creatives!In this week’s episode, Jonathan Bowman, a Design Leader at Machinify and co-founder of the Board of Design, provides his insights on the critical topic of design feedback. He helps demystify feedback and helps us view feedback as a powerful tool for collaboration and our own growth so we can become more impactful at work.Highlights from our conversation* Should designers know how to code? Designers should learn to talk to developers and learn about the basic frameworks and structures to have better conversations.* Jonathan shares wh...
2022-11-131h 17Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity15. Develop your personal philosophy, show up as your authentic self, and build a powerful personal brand with Sana AhmedSana is a personal brand experience consultant who helps her clients stand out from the crowd and helps them monetize their unique edge. In our conversation, Sana shared her transition from consultant to creator. We explored how to show up as our authentic selves and how you can begin to develop your own personal philosophy, something that is crucial if you're building your brand.
Highlights from our conversation:
Learn about Sana's transition from a consultant to a creator. There are a lot of insights we can take from her story to apply in our own lives.
U...
2022-10-2454 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity15. Develop your personal philosophy, show up as your authentic self, and build a powerful personal brand with Sana Ahmed.Sana is a personal brand experience consultant who helps her clients stand out from the crowd and helps them monetize their unique edge.In our conversation, Sana shared her transition from consultant to creator. We explored how to show up as our authentic selves and how you can begin to develop your own personal philosophy, something that is crucial if you're building your brand. Highlights from our conversation:* Learn about Sana's transition from a consultant to a creator. There are a lot of insights we can take from her story to...
2022-10-2354 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity14. How to live joyfully, show up authentically, and build your dream life with Kevin PackerIn this episode, I have an insightful conversation with Kevin Packer, an entrepreneur, product leader, life coach, and writer. We talk about identifying the values that are important for you, which will help you build a solid foundation for achieving your potential. Kevin also shares a few powerful frameworks he uses to help him show up, lean in, and work towards his goals. Kevin also has a great listener challenge to help you start living your life joyfully and authentically.
2022-10-051h 06
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity13. How to become a W.H.O.L.E life C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N with Paul RichmondIn this episode, I talk with Paul Richmond, the teacher, and coach you wish you had in high school. Paul is a high school teacher, coach, author, and podcast host. We talk about the Mindset Identifier, a chart Paul has created to help us show up with the right mindset. We all go through bad days but can decide to change our mindset to make sure we show up as C.H.A.M.P.I.O.Ns. Paul walks us through the chart and explains each mindset from Whiner, Toxic, Dreamer, and Champion. The chart is handy to h...
2022-09-2344 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity12. Designing goals to create the life of your dreams with life coach Mike LambIn this episode, I have a conversation with life coach Mike Lamb about inspiring you to be the best version of yourself & live life intentionally. He shares the challenges in his life journey and how he took charge and started living more intentionally by connecting with his values and purpose in life. We talk about the importance of having a morning routine, having a coach who speaks the truth to you, how we can overcome our limiting beliefs, and the importance of being grateful. Mike also shared his Twitter project #15daysofgratitude, which is a great way to change our approach...
2022-09-0852 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity11. Exploring the inner world of creatives using powerful tools and techniques with Francesca ElisiaIn this episode, I talk with the artist, guide, hypnotherapist, and coach Francesca Elisia about how we can understand the inner struggles we face. Francesca also shares the tools she uses with her coaching clients for self-discovery. We also talk about mindsets, impostor syndrome, the benefits of working with a coach, and how the practice of hypnotherapy can help us connect with our essence.
2022-08-2649 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity10. Stop comparing yourself to others!In this episode, I look a the trap of comparison and the inner struggles that come with it. We all compare ourselves to other people at one point or another. Whether it's their status, wealth, family, education, beauty, or the other million things, we regularly fall into the comparison trap. But we have a choice. We can stop comparing ourselves to others to raise their status and lower our own. We have the power to stop this destructive behavior. We must stop comparing ourselves to others.
2022-08-1711 minUnleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity9. Getting back into itHey friends, it has been a while since the last episode of my podcast. Perfectionism got a hold of me and got me off track, but I am back after a long break. Sometimes a break is just what we need to reignite the passion we started with. It is an opportunity to reconnect with our "why." Thanks for sticking around as I come back once again to help you cultivate your inner game so you can achieve your full creative potential.
2022-08-0604 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity8. Finding your path to awakening and personal development with Chris TomassoIn this episode, I have a conversation with Chris Tomasso, a gamification consultant, and podcast host. We talk about creativity, personal development, self-awareness, and the path to awakening. This was one of those conversations where we could have kept talking because as you will hear we are both passionate about the topic of awakening.
A few highlights from our conversation:
Use data cautiously. Use multiple data points to begin to identify trends in what you create to see how audiences are connecting with your message.
We talked about the qualities of good and bad gamification and ho...
2022-04-151h 23
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity7. Stopping procrastination in its tracks by using the Spark To Action framework with Patricia LevequeIn this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Patricia Leveque, a writer, educator, and procrastination coach. I first met Patricia in the Ship 30-for-30 program, a writing program to help you build a consistent writing habit. Her wonderful essays about creativity and joy in ordinary moments helped me be more grateful and appreciate the time I spend with my family. She also helped me understand how to be more focused and procrastinate less with her SPARK To Action framework which she explained in detail.
A few highlights from our conversation:
Change takes time and an im...
2022-04-0358 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity6. Get unstuck in your career and stand up to impostor syndrome by taking action with Samanta AquinoIn this episode, I have a fun conversation with Samanta Aquino, a product designer, creator, and mentor based in Stockholm.
Samanta is a Latina product designer who is passionate about web accessibility and helping designers overcome their career struggles.
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A few highlights from our conversation:
If you feel stuck then take action towards what inspires you. Instead of overthinking, take action, learn and adjust along the way.
Learn how Samanta stood up to her impostor syndrome by taking charge taking action.
Why it helps to come c...
2022-02-2157 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity5. You were born to create! Discover your creative path one small step at a time with William WillisIn this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with William Willis (@william3willis) - The Prolific Creator.
William is the co-founder of the brand new Co-Create Community where creators can encourage and inspire each other to unlock their full potential.
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A few highlights from our conversation:
Is our niche discovered or should we know exactly what we need to be known for before we start our creative work
How creating can help us find meaning
Why you should give yourself the freedom and room...
2022-01-301h 42
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity4. Taking action to make opportunities for yourself with Candice YeeIn this episode, I have a conversation with Candice Yee, a product designer in Toronto. Candice has traveled to Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur to work as a UX designer to learn how design is done abroad. She took action to make opportunities for her instead of waiting around. She started a meetup group in Kuala Lumpur to meet other UX people which helped her grow as a designer and build her network. In today's episode, Candice has a challenge for us all, what could it be? I won't spoil it for you, you have to listen. :)
Enjoy!
2022-01-071h 04
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity3. Helping designers from underrepresented groups focus on the craft of design with Shujaat SyedIn this episode, I have a conversation with Shujaat Syed a designer based in Toronto. Shujaat noticed very few opportunities to help out the designers from underrepresented groups so he created a mentorship program to help them level up their skills so they can be successful in their careers. It’s a great story with lots of lessons for us all.
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2021-12-191h 03
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity2. Progress over PerfectionLately, there has been a familiar voice that has appeared back in my head. As I work to get the Low Fidelity podcast up and running, the voice constantly reminds me that the podcast should be perfect right from the start, or it's not worth putting out there. The cover, the interview, the guests, the sound, the speed at which I work, they all need to be perfect. This voice is very opinionated and is a constant reminder that what I am doing is not up to par with the expectations of a great podcast.
Maybe you h...
2021-11-2605 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low Fidelity1. The Mindset Needed to Overcome Challenges and to Connect with a Higher Purpose with Louis SalgueroIn this episode, I have a conversation with Louis Salguero, a learning experience designer based in Melbourne. Louis gives us a peek into what a learning experience designer tackles on a daily basis and he shares solid advice on how to grow as a resilient designer.
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2021-11-2153 min
Unleash Your Mindset! by Low FidelityWelcome to the Low Fidelity PodcastLow Fidelity with Rizwan Javaid is a podcast about doing our best work within the chaos of design. Come along as I explore ways to overcome the inner obstacles and the challenges we face in our work, become resilient, gain creative freedom, and reach our true creative potential.
Subscribe to the Low Fidelity newsletter at http://lowfidelity.substack.com
Find me at www.rizwanjavaid.com
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2021-11-1401 min
The Hacking UI Podcast - with Sagi Shrieber & David Tintner#21 Rizwan Javaid (SPA alum) - How to start public speakingEpisode #21: Rizwan Javaid Today we are joined by Rizwan Javaid, a member of The Side Project Accelerator. Rizwan is a UX designer who is passionate about transforming ideas into engaging and profitable digital solutions. He is based out of California and works on a variety of projects both for mobile and web. Rizwan is also a blogger and international speaker, who pushes his boundaries to reach new audiences and inspire them to release their creativity. He started speaking about sketching, as he found it helped him in a variety of ways, and now has several talks and a...
2016-11-0147 min