CategoryCareer

June 19, 2024 — Job openings typically cast a very restrictive frame for candidates, with long lists of expectations and requirements. But what if this narrow focus can overlook the value of “V”-shaped designers who excel by crossing boundaries, connecting dots, and innovating beyond rigid boxes? Read more…

May 30, 2024 — What does it mean to learn the “basics”, or fundamentals, of front-end web development? Is starting with HTML and CSS still the best entry point to learn how to make websites and apps when we have a seemingly endless supply of frameworks? Geoff Graham thinks so and discusses why you might consider going “back to basics” to start or move forward in your career. Read more…

April 29, 2024 — Business acquisitions are common but often shrouded in mystery because they happen behind closed doors. In this article, Yaakov details the story of his company and the journey it took him on, shedding light on the process of selling a business and what he learned from the experience. Read more…

October 27, 2023 — Victoria Johnson began a career in front-end development upon graduating from college. Now, roughly one year later, she reflects back on the decisions she made to crack into the field and find her first full-time job. This is her story, and she’s sharing it to provide those who are just starting out with another beginner’s perspective. Read more…

July 11, 2023 — In this article, Andy Budd, curator of UX London and Leading Design conferences, outlines some of the things that make a potentially amazing presentation, as well as a few big gotchas. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to get a speaking slot at a conference, this article is for you. Read more…

November 11, 2022 — Working abroad is a popular prospect, yet many people — including professionals in the tech sphere — don’t know where to start. In this article, Andrew Stetsenko gives you an ultimate step-by-step guide to finding and making international opportunities happen. Read more…

August 30, 2022 — Ever felt overwhelmed by the number of things you need to learn? Today, we look at how Uxcel eases this transition and approaches actively learning new skills to take our careers to the next level. Read more…

August 9, 2022 — In this episode, we ask how you can affect change to UX design in large organizations stuck in their ways. Vitaly talks to Marko Dugonjić to find out. Read more…

July 22, 2022 — Design is one of those disciplines that has a very low barrier to entry. But what isn’t so easy is acquiring the softer skills that you’ll need when entering this job market. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to a mentor or a guide, which is why we often have to rely on “working it out” by ourselves. In this article, Luis Ouriach tries to help you in this task so that you can walk into the design critique meetings with more confidence and really deliver the best representation of your ideas. Read more…

June 21, 2022 — Do you feel stuck in your company? Do you believe you deserve a raise but it never happens? Do you think you might need to quit the job? Every single person has their own goals and ambitions, and too often, our individual goals are left far behind the company’s goals and product development roadmaps. Let’s figure it out. In this article, Vitaly looks at some things he wishes he’d known earlier in his career. Read more…