A Women in UX interview with Senior UX Designer Aneta Kmiecik, about finding a UX job abroad, networking and negotiating the perfect offer!

Aneta Kmiecik about Finding a UX Job Abroad

Listen to this episode from UX Gym Podcast on Spotify. Welcome to another episode of UX Gym! In this episode, we have a very special guest, Aneta Kmiecik, a senior UX designer at Know It, with over six years of experience in the field. She shares her journey from being an architect to becoming a successful UX designer and offers valuable insights on how to navigate the early stages of a UX career.Aneta emphasizes the importance of discipline and structure when starting in UX, debunking the misconception that attending a boot camp or course guarantees immediate success. She highlights the need to continuously learn, experiment, and adapt as the UX industry is dynamic and ever-evolving.The discussion also delves into the relevance of architectural skills in UX design and how having a design thinking mindset and problem-solving abilities from architecture can be advantageous. Aneta sheds light on the challenges faced while transitioning from architecture to UX, sharing valuable tips for aspiring UX designers.If you're a newbie in the UX world or looking to switch careers, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in with Ayesha and Jarek as Aneta candidly shares her experiences, funny mistakes, and practical advice to help you kickstart your journey in the exciting world of UX design.

Episode 37: The UX Workout: Strengthening Your Career with Aneta Kmiecik's Advice

Professional careers like Architecture, Medicine, and Law are highly skilled technical careers that require a lot of cognitive labor. They have strict rules and regulations around who can practice and how they are taught.

48. A Former Architect's Journey to UX Design with Aneta Kmiecik - Beyond UX Design

301 likes, 51 comments - ux.aneta on September 12, 2023: "Wondering what you should learn to become competitive in the current UX market? I have some tips for you! 👇

🤯 I’ve heard in my mentoring sessions how difficult it is to get a UX job now. Many of you told me that you don’t know what to prioritise because the amount of UX content is so overwhelming. I feel you so much!

💬 When I started with UX Design 5 years ago, I was totally lost. Picking what to learn, whether to design in Figma or research in Maze, felt overwhelming. I had to make many decisions, even though my knowledge of the industry was limited. I know some of you feel the same way.

🎁 That’s why I’ve found for you a conference where you’ll quickly and for free get the gist of what to learn to stay present in the current UX market.

🪩 Disco Conf by @mazedesignhq

🔭 September 19, 2023

🎫 Get your FREE ticket

❇️ Link in my BIO

What particular 3 UX skills will you learn at Disco Conf? 👇

1️⃣ Rapid Research with Christa Simon, a UX Researcher from Figma

Many organisations are still not data-driven. Time and limited research knowledge are often constraints. From my experience, knowing how to adapt and run quick research studies is always helpful.

2️⃣ Designing with AI with Linus Lee, a Research Engineer from Notion

As designers we need to adapt to new technologies. Learning how to use AI can help us build better experiences for our users.

3️⃣ Strategic collaboration Jonathan McFadden, a Senior Content Designer at Shopify

Speaking up feels intimidating and scary. But that’s one of the key actions we need to take as designers to actually be seen in the organisation, to make a positive impact and feel more satisfied.

Learn all of these and more at #DiscoConf23

Head to the link in bio to register for free 🎫

Who’s joining me? 😊

#DiscoConf23 #mazedesignhq #maze #uxconference #learnux #learnuserresearch #learnuxdesign #ux #ui #uxdesign #uxresearch #userresearch #uxdesigner #uxresearcher #uidesigner #uxstudent #uxbeginner". 

Aneta Kmiecik | UX Design and UX Portfolio on Instagram: "Wondering what you should learn to become competitive in the current UX market? I have some tips for you! 👇

🤯 I’ve heard in my mentoring sessions how difficult it is to get a UX job now. Many of you told me that you don’t know what to prioritise because the amount of UX content is so overwhelming. I feel you so much!

💬 When I started with UX Design 5 years ago, I was totally lost. Picking what to learn, whether to design in Figma or research in Maze, felt overwhelming. I had to make many decisions, even though my knowledge of the industry was limited. I know some of you feel the same way.

🎁 That’s why I’ve found for you a conference where you’ll quickly and for free get the gist of what to learn to stay present in the current UX market.

🪩 Disco Conf by @mazedesignhq

🔭 September 19, 2023

🎫 Get your FREE ticket

❇️ Link in my BIO

What particular 3 UX skills will you learn at Disco Conf? 👇

1️⃣ Rapid Research with Christa Simon, a UX Researcher from Figma

Many organisations are still not data-driven. Time and limited research knowledge are often constraints. From my experience, knowing how to adapt and run quick research studies is always helpful.

2️⃣ Designing with AI with Linus Lee, a Research Engineer from Notion

As designers we need to adapt to new technologies. Learning how to use AI can help us build better experiences for our users.

3️⃣ Strategic collaboration Jonathan McFadden, a Senior Content Designer at Shopify

Speaking up feels intimidating and scary. But that’s one of the key actions we need to take as designers to actually be seen in the organisation, to make a positive impact and feel more satisfied.

Learn all of these and more at #DiscoConf23

Head to the link in bio to register for free 🎫

Who’s joining me? 😊

#DiscoConf23 #mazedesignhq #maze #uxconference #learnux #learnuserresearch #learnuxdesign #ux #ui #uxdesign #uxresearch #userresearch #uxdesigner #uxresearcher #uidesigner #uxstudent #uxbeginner"

193 likes, 48 comments - ux.aneta on November 7, 2023: "Create a visual work journal for easy UX portfolio updates with @playbook_hq How to do it? 👇

A work journal, also called a brag document or career diary, helps you keep track of your accomplishments at work. It’s like a record of what you did in each project, the impact you had, the results you achieved, and who you collaborated with. This makes it easier to create UX case studies later on, so it’s essential to maintain consistent documentation.

Lately, I felt swamped by all the documentation I needed to create. Writing was a struggle due to time and energy constraints. Still, I wanted to maintain my work journal because it’s a key step in my UX portfolio creation process. I thought, ‘Okay, I need something more visual.’ Then, I discovered Playbook, which made creating a work journal much faster and simpler.

How to create a visual work journal with @playbook_hq ? 👇

1️⃣ Create project boards in Playbook

2️⃣ Organise assets using Kanban board

3️⃣ Name groups based on project goals or topics (AHA moments, feedback, ideation & iteration)

4️⃣ Gather project artefacts: images, screenshots, notes

5️⃣ Capture vital project info: work, feedback, decisions

6️⃣ Keep it informal, just document.

7️⃣ Make it a habit

8️⃣ Use it for building case studies and performance reviews

Why a visual work journal in @playbook_hq ? 🤩

✅ To make the process quicker and easier

✅  To make the project more memorable

✅  To collect all artefacts in one place

✅  To have visuals ready for case studies

What do you think about the visual work journal? Let me know in the comments 🙂

#ux #uxdesign #uxdesigner #learnux #learnuxdesign #uxdocumentation #uxcasestudy #uxportfolioformula #uxportfolio #uxtips #uxjournal #bragdocument #workjournal #uiux". 

Aneta Kmiecik | UX Design and UX Portfolio on Instagram: "Create a visual work journal for easy UX portfolio updates with @playbook_hq How to do it? 👇

A work journal, also called a brag document or career diary, helps you keep track of your accomplishments at work. It’s like a record of what you did in each project, the impact you had, the results you achieved, and who you collaborated with. This makes it easier to create UX case studies later on, so it’s essential to maintain consistent documentation.

Lately, I felt swamped by all the documentation I needed to create. Writing was a struggle due to time and energy constraints. Still, I wanted to maintain my work journal because it’s a key step in my UX portfolio creation process. I thought, ‘Okay, I need something more visual.’ Then, I discovered Playbook, which made creating a work journal much faster and simpler.

How to create a visual work journal with @playbook_hq ? 👇

1️⃣ Create project boards in Playbook

2️⃣ Organise assets using Kanban board

3️⃣ Name groups based on project goals or topics (AHA moments, feedback, ideation & iteration)

4️⃣ Gather project artefacts: images, screenshots, notes

5️⃣ Capture vital project info: work, feedback, decisions

6️⃣ Keep it informal, just document.

7️⃣ Make it a habit

8️⃣ Use it for building case studies and performance reviews

Why a visual work journal in @playbook_hq ? 🤩

✅ To make the process quicker and easier

✅  To make the project more memorable

✅  To collect all artefacts in one place

✅  To have visuals ready for case studies

What do you think about the visual work journal? Let me know in the comments 🙂

#ux #uxdesign #uxdesigner #learnux #learnuxdesign #uxdocumentation #uxcasestudy #uxportfolioformula #uxportfolio #uxtips #uxjournal #bragdocument #workjournal #uiux"

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