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.

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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