π 15. Findings of the week
Typical interview questions and how to answer them, concrete tips for developing an eye for design, a list of 100+ interview questions...
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Typical interview questions and how to answer them?
If you're having a UX interview, you may be struggling to know exactly how to properly prepare. We've got you, here are the most common questions they may ask and how to answer them.
"Tell us about yourself": Use this opportunity to explain your journey into UX design and how you view your career in the field.
"Why did you apply for this role?": Show your passion and self-awareness, emphasizing how the role aligns with your interests and goals.
"Walk me through your design process": Go beyond sharing tools and workflows, and focus on explaining your thought process, problem analysis, and how you've utilized your design process in past projects.
"Can you give us an example of a time that you had to give someone difficult feedback?": Demonstrate your ability to provide constructive feedback with grace, humility, and care.
"Tell me about a time you received feedback from a colleague that was difficult to hear": Highlight how you view feedback as constructive, explain how you understood and acted upon it, and discuss the positive changes it brought to your work.
"Have you ever worked with a developer/product manager/etc?": Emphasize your experience in working with others to accomplish shared goals, even if it's not directly related to the job title.
"How did you measure success on X project?": Discuss how you would measure success by explaining the metrics and methods you would use, tailored to the specific job description.
"What's your favorite product and why?": Share your favorite product from a UX designer's perspective, explaining why it stands out and what makes it great.
"What design product are you particularly proud of?": Talk about a project you're proud of, highlighting its challenges, how they were overcome, and the end result.
Remember to practice your answers, view the interview as a conversation, and approach it with excitement and confidence. Good luck with your interview!
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Concrete tips for developing an eye for design
Learning design can be tough, especially if you're not from an artistic background.
The article suggests three exercises to develop a design eye:
Exercise #1: Study an app you've never used before
Choose an app from the App Store that you're not familiar with.
Take a minute to write down all the reasons why you would want to download the app.
Then, take another minute to write down the reasons why you wouldn't want to download it.
Finally, spend three minutes reflecting on who you think the app was made for and how you think they would use it.
This exercise helps you pay attention to the small design details and understand the thought process behind app creation.
Exercise #2: Practice prototyping with copywork
Find a web page or app screen that you like and take a screenshot.
Upload it on Figma or Adobe XD (or your fav tool) and try to recreate it pixel-perfect, including forms, buttons, and other elements.
After completing the copywork, spend 15 minutes reflecting on what you learned during the exercise and how you can apply those learnings to future design work.
Copying existing designs helps you understand visual design nuances and improve your skills.
Exercise #3: Get out and observe user experience in the wild
Step away from your computer and go for a walk, paying attention to your surroundings.
Visit places like a local park, art gallery, or public transportation hub.
Observe how people interact with the environment and think about the design choices made.
Consider different scenarios, such as children playing in a park, art novices navigating an art gallery, or non-native speakers using public transportation.
Reflect on who interacts with the environment, how they do it, and why.
This exercise helps you develop empathy and understand the user experience in real-life situations.
By following these exercises, anyone can improve their design skills and problem-solving creativity.
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#1 An idea in mind? Turn it into reality in 6 weeks
#2 A list of typical UX interview questions
To complete with todayβs topic, you can find here a list of other typical UX interview questions!
Weekly inspirations β‘οΈ
#1 Graceβs portfolio
Previously at Facebook, Deloitte Digital and Cover, Grace has produced some well-crafted case studies that you should definitely check out for inspiration!
#2 A UX event
If you are wondering how to talk with dev, this event on June 14 may interest you!
Juniorβs jobs
Europe π
Junior User Interface Designer, Finotive group, Hungary
UI/UX Designer - Evolution - Riga, Latvia
America π
UI UX Designer - Civix, Metairie, LA, USA
UI/UX Designer - Moxe, Boston (Hybrid), USA
Asia π
UI/UX Designer - Audi China - Beijing, China
UI/UX Design - PwC -Mainland China- Hong-Kong
Africa π
UI/UX Web Designer - Shahbandr - Egypt
UI designer - Bashr Consulting - Johanesburg, South Africa
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