On this episode of Digital Dopamine, we sit down with UX designer, dancer, and creative powerhouse Chris Nicdao, for a wide-ranging convo that’s equal parts vulnerable and insightful. From psychology, to the marketing world, to user experience design, Chris shares the winding path that led him to creative clarity—including burnout red flags, startup chaos, and the art of asking better questions. Follow us on Instagram! Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nvcdao/ Tuft Grove: https://www.instagram.com/tuftgrove/ Riley: https://www.instagram.com/rileymelinaschmitz/ Digital Dopamine: https://www.instagram.com/digitaldopamine.podcast/ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:32 - Meet Chris! 00:01:07 - Chris's Career Journey 00:03:35 - Transition to User Experience 00:05:51 - Overcoming Creative Blocks 00:11:18 - Productivity and Time Management 00:18:24 - Recognizing and Overcoming Burnout 00:27:04 - Design Trends: Likes and Dislikes 00:27:55 - Most Challenging Project Experience 00:33:08 - Learning from Mistakes 00:45:12 - Future of User Experience Design 00:50:55 - Tuft Grove: Hand Made Rugs 00:54:49 - Chris' Dance Accomplishments 00:59:27 - Goals for 2025 01:05:25 - Rapid Fire Questions 01:06:36 - Closing Remarks and Social Media Handles
This Episode, we talk to junior UX designer and industry Graphic Designer Ronald Atutubo. A lot of great insights here on managing creative burnout, what creativity really looks like, and minimalist design best practices. In case you missed it... Check out Ron's Podcast @ugoodhomiepodcast5196 And Ron's Instagram @ronaldatutubo Also, Ron's Portfolio www.ronaldatutubo.com And finally, Ronald's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldatutubo/ Other Instragrams to visit: @digitaldopamine.podcast, @rileymelinaschmitz, @ugh.podcast I took some time of from Digital Dopamine land to get myself set up for success on Instagram! Thank you for your patience, and see you soon, as we are switching to two part episodes on a weekly uploading basis!
This Episode, we talk to junior UX designer and industry Graphic Designer Ronald Atutubo. A lot of great insights here on managing creative burnout, what creativity really looks like, and minimalist design best practices. In case you missed it... Check out Ron's Podcast @ugoodhomiepodcast5196 And Ron's Instagram @ronaldatutubo Also, Ron's Portfolio www.ronaldatutubo.com And finally, Ronald's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldatutubo/ Other Instragrams to visit: @digitaldopamine.podcast, @rileymelinaschmitz, @ugh.podcast I took some time of from Digital Dopamine land to get myself set up for success on Instagram! Thank you for your patience, and see you soon, as we are switching to two part episodes on a weekly uploading basis!
This week, we chat with my buddy Aaron about his journey to becoming a UX designer, starting a youtube channel, and staying productive with ADHD.In case you missed it...Check out Aaron's channel @AaronNicorAnd Aaron's Instagram @aaron.nicorAnd finally, Aaron's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-nicor/Other Instragrams to visit: @digitaldopamine.podcast, @rileymelinaschmitzThank you everyone for your continued support in this adventure! See you soon!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/i-dont-need-your-love License code: FYTQP1MXBJJFCQXC
On this week's episode we chat with my good friend, Tina Le. Covering topics like impostor syndrome, pretending until things feel natural, using AI to validate your opinions, and of course, STICKERS!These are the Asian creators that Tina mentioned, on Instagram:@chloe.shih@theresa.notes@edgykatrinaTina's Sticker Shop on Instagram: @stickersbytinaTina's personal Instagram: @tiina.leTina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-le-6173ba1a5/Digital Dopamine on Instagram and Youtube: @digitaldopamine.podcastMy personal Instagram: @rileymelinaschmitzMy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-schmitz-designs3113/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/fourth-dogma/asi-esLicense code: 0L3SW8RZMKXFTECV
This week, we are joined by talented UX designer Briana Truong, as she walks us through her process of finding inspiration, staying motivated, and managing her time with group projects.
Hello and welcome to the trailer style first episode of Digital Dopamine! Thank you for being here. Just a quick introduction for today. We'll talk about how I fell in love with design, and a couple of bumps I came across along the road.Check me out on Instagram! Digital Dopamine: @digitaldopamine.rsRiley: @rileymelinaschmitz