My name is Julia (hoo-lee-yah), and I’m a humane Product Designer working at Meta’s Reality Labs. I’m here to help us design a world I want to live in through responsible design, and educating others on how they can feel empowered to wear the pants in their relationship to tech. At the end of the day, I’m an ally to my users.
Personally, I wouldn't hire you. I am not sure what is up with your generation but stating your pronouns at the beginning of your video is nonsensical. It shows me that you are willing to say/do things even though they don't make sense. Here's an idea, start thinking for yourself. Spend time visiting other countries around the world.
Hey Julia! I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for being such an inspiration to me. Your videos have motivated me to start my journey in UX, and I can't thank you enough for that. I am currently enrolled in the Google certificate course, and with your guidance, I have learned so much. I am determined to keep learning and growing in my field, and I would love to know your thoughts on whether I should attend design school or pursue self-learning through various platforms. Also, I am curious to know which website you used to create your portfolio. Thanks for all that you do!
This comment brings me sooo much joy! Thank you for sharing this, and welcome to the Design community <3. Comments like yours remind me why I make this content on the first place. For your questions: I am planning on making a long-form video on exactly this topic, so more on that, but I have a reel that summarizes my opinon: instagram.com/p/C4qmkhooFPG/ As for my portfolio, I made it on Squarespace ;)
thank you so much for this! i've been following you for a while but i hadn't seen this video and im just about to graduate and begin my journey on the ux design field and this was so helpful
It's pretty wild when you see realize the scope of how many actors are constantly working around the globe let alone the SAG-E & SAG people... just don't stop collaborating & stay inspired with new stuff everyday !
Totally agree with what you're saying. I did read an interesting explanation to the usage of the term. If companies hire for "UX designers", they get more applicants who are not good at UI design. By hiring for "UI/UX designers" they get applicants who (at least claim) they know UX design, and they are good at UI design. Other skills are of course important when working as a UX designer, but UI design skills are the easiest to evaluate during the hiring process compared to, for example, UX research.
Yup, I see that in my work environment. Management praises people who can do everything and master everything all at once. But how can one stand out as an individual contributor and designer when you're expected to be everything? One person can't be perfect in all things haha there's always one strong skillset you have and I don't think everyone realizes that. It eventually leads you to feel compared to your peers, to the point where it drains the joy out of you. I'm grateful that I decided to take a step back :)
Do a scene from already made movies (remake) but make sure you bring something new to the characters, ik sometimes its hard but get friends involved if you can. It makes it a hell of a lot funner and usually makes a better story or something like that lol. You can also look into local colleges and see if they need actors for student films. PUT AUDITION TAPES IN the good ones lol. (Which if this is brand new to you anything is better than nothing) Lastly, update it accordingly to how often you're being filmed or making these. (Every 6 months, 1 year , 2years just make sure you have a plan for you to make a new one at some point) GOOD LUCK AND LOTS OF LOVE ❤️
Stop talking about STUDENT PROJECTS. Seriously the most unnecessary content. We need content related to actual UX designer tips for people trying to improve interviewing.
Cannot hear a single word they’re saying. Is this an aesthetic hipster coffee shop or an educational bit? Also where is the passion here? It feels so corporate and clinical. Like, zero fun, narrative, vision.
What you said at the end is very true, that's what I just told my son. Even if you dont make it you're smarter and your gpa will still be high to not be so limited in schools you can attend. I'm sure you still got a high GPA to be able to get into any college out of your college choices 😊. Did you decide to go to college and what's your major?
@CrackScience What AP classes did you take? I'm in 8th right now, and I have to decide throughout the year which ones I will take, which will add extra points to my weighted GPA, increasing my chances. 😅
@@Nerdalert417dude it’s not worth it honestly I’ve been applying to jobs for so long ever since I made that comment and literally no one cares but set that aside go for ap classes in your best subjects
@CrackScience Idk, I think it depends on what area you're in. Becoming Valedictorian is next to impossible though if you don't know what you're doing, considering you need to focus well, demonstrate good behavior and leadership, and get great grades, GPA, and academic achievements all 4 years at high school. I want to at least try, because I did similar to this in my previous middle school years. How did you become Valedictorian?
@@Nerdalert417 You shouldn't go for number one, it's not worth it, and you sacrifice relationships with others. Coming from a tenth grader, take 2 (no more than three a year) AP Classes AFTER freshman year, and focus on quality of the grades and subjects you want to learn, not the quantity. Understand fewer subjects better. That quantity is where stress comes from, and from the quality part comes happiness and a sense of purpose in life. Make sure you try to go to bed before 11 every night, because believe me, all of that missed sleep piles up on you. When you focus on the quantity part, the lack of sleep causes your brain to do weird things and want to shut down, but when you focus on quality, meaning 2 AP's a year in STEM or what you are passionate about, you get better rest and a better understanding of all classes. It is for this reason that after sophomore year, I will only have completed two AP classes, and both are ones that are interesting to me. I go to a very large school, one where at least 100 people in my grade out of 850 are trying to be number one. But those 100 people show up to school like zombies, and pull countless all-nighters every month. Please consider my comment and also realize that middle school shouldn't be taken too seriously. Get your teachers to like you and put you in the right classes in 9th grade. Good luck
For me a lot of the burnout isn't even about how much work I'm doing or how much I'm working, it's emotional burnout due to an unhealthy work culture (among other things going on in my personal life). When I'm on a team with a good team culture and clear and reasonable expectations I can be really motivated, but if I'm on a team that constantly puts pressure on me and expectations of me aren't really consistent or reasonable, that can really sap my motivation. I have ADHD and experience anxiety symptoms.
Updated! Thanks so much for asking. Here it is: www.notion.so/adesignwoman/Julia-s-Guide-to-Coffee-Chats-Template-4fabee020e55460fa7191286b16b5e23?pvs=4
I started my first job as a junior UX /UI designer 3 months ago, I am the only designer in the company which makes it super difficult. I started feeling burnout creeping in a few weeks ago :( I am taking more breaks, and I am trying to relax but I do feel 'bad ' for not working as much as I should. Thank you for sharing your experience. :)
Congrats! And I totally get you on dating - I'm in New York and I have yet to find someone that DOESN'T expect to sleep the first date. Online dating sucks when you are a UX designer and you feel any problem can be fixed with rapid iterations.
