Maybe You're Supposed To Be a UX Researcher | Nandi Manning, UX HER
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09/21/21 • 52 min
Episode 49 Show Notes:
As a designer, a lot of my podcast topics are about design. However, some of you may be struggling more than others with design, or you’re finding that your day-to-day pixel-pushing isn’t making you happy. So I must ask you, have you considered that maybe you’re not supposed to be a designer? Perhaps it’s UX Research that you’re genuinely passionate about.
Nandi Manning is currently a UX Researcher at Mailchimp, but she didn’t start her career out as a UX Researcher. She was previously a UX Designer! In this episode, she walks us through her process of transitioning from UX Designer to UX Researcher.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nandimanning/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandi-manning-bb7a7593/
UX Her Social
UX Mentorship Program (I highly recommend): https://www.uxher.com/mentorship
Website: https://www.uxher.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareuxher/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/weareuxher
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareuxher
Mobbin
https://mobbin.design/browse/ios/apps
Land-book
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Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at [email protected].
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Episode 49 Show Notes:
As a designer, a lot of my podcast topics are about design. However, some of you may be struggling more than others with design, or you’re finding that your day-to-day pixel-pushing isn’t making you happy. So I must ask you, have you considered that maybe you’re not supposed to be a designer? Perhaps it’s UX Research that you’re genuinely passionate about.
Nandi Manning is currently a UX Researcher at Mailchimp, but she didn’t start her career out as a UX Researcher. She was previously a UX Designer! In this episode, she walks us through her process of transitioning from UX Designer to UX Researcher.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Nandi’s Social
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nandimanning?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nandimanning/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandi-manning-bb7a7593/
UX Her Social
UX Mentorship Program (I highly recommend): https://www.uxher.com/mentorship
Website: https://www.uxher.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareuxher/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/weareuxher
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareuxher
Mobbin
https://mobbin.design/browse/ios/apps
Land-book
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.
RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at [email protected].
Let’s connect! #uinarrative
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative
Twitter @uinarrativeco
Previous Episode
Becoming a T-shaped Designer or Researcher | Donald Burlock
Episode 48 Show Notes:
I've talked a lot on the podcast about how crucial it is to become a multitalented UXer to stand out amongst the competition. A way to do that is to have T-shaped skills.
T-shaped skills mean having deep expertise in one particular area but also broad experience across the field.
As an engineer turned designer, Donald Burlock shares in this episode the skills he's gained over the years that help organizations understand the value of the design process.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Book: Superhuman by Design
Website - Include a Post-it Note highlighter
Superhumanbydesign.com - Amazon & Kindle
@MrBurlock Instagram & Twitter
@Superhumanbydesign Instagram
I, X, and T-Shaped Designers: What’s the Difference?
UX Terms Glossary - Strings article
The Different Types of UX, UI, and Product Designer Roles - Podcast ep 28
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.
RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at [email protected].
Let’s connect! #uinarrative
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative
Twitter @uinarrativeco
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50th Episode | Listener Q&A
Episode 50 Show Notes:
We've made it to the 50th episode of the UI Narrative podcast!!!! 🎉 I started this out as a hobby, and now I've made it a business. I will forever be thankful for you all listening and supporting my niche podcast. It means so much... truly.
The moments that have brought me the most joy on this podcast are connecting with people worldwide. From different countries, backgrounds, and hearing their stories of getting into UX is hugely inspiring.
I had to do something special for the 50th episode, so I brought listeners, like you, onto the show for a Q&A episode. I had a lot of fun talking with you all and answering your questions.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Mobbin
https://mobbin.design/browse/ios/apps
Land-book
Apple Human Interface Guidelines
https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/
Material Design
How To Improve Your Design and Research Portfolios
https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode44
The UX Designer Salary Talk
https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode38
How to Land a Product (UI/UX) Designer Job
https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode34
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Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.
RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at [email protected].
Let’s connect! #uinarrative
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative
Twitter @uinarrativeco
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