Mimi Nishiguchi - Realistic Strategies for Transitioning to UX Design
Description
In episode 53 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Mimi Nishiguchi, Senior Product Designer, and YouTube Content Creator. You have probably seen her YouTube channel, where she shares videos on all things UX, including topics like boot camps, a day in the life of a UX Designer, and her couch confessions related to her experience switching to a career in UX.
During our chat, Mimi shares her take on boot camps, tips on switching to a UX career, advice on getting an initial interview, and talks to Seth about some of his favorite videos on her channel. This episode is full of great advice for anyone considering a switch to UX, and if you have been a fan of Mimi for a while, you will get to hear about her long-term vision for her YouTube Channel.
During our interview with Mimi, you will learn:
👉 How Mimi landed on a UX design career path
💡Why Mimi chose the boot camp route
👀 Mimi's experience with DESIGNLAB: was it worth it?
📢 Strategies for getting an initial interview and UX job in this market
🌱 How Mimi grew from her career lows
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Make sure to follow Mimi after the podcast to stay on top of what she is up to!
- Instagram: @mimimichigucci
- YouTube: @mimimichi
- Interview Questions Study Guide: https://payhip.com/b/gycaW
Other mentioned links:
- General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly
- DESIGNLAB: https://designlab.com
- Articulating Design Decisions by Tom Greever: https://amzn.to/3MTiLV6
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