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Writers in Tech

99 EpisodesProduced by Yuval KeshtcherWebsite

A podcast where content strategist, UX writers, and content designers share their well-kept industry secrets. This show is brought you by the UX Writing Hub.Take our FREE UX Writing course: http://bit.ly/2PBDMWy

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Self-Taught UX Education and Career Tips with Gene Kamenez @UXcel

UXcel can be described as the DuoLingo of design education. As a complement to traditional degrees and bootcamps, they offer fun and interactive 5-minute design lessons.

I chatted with co-founder and CEO Gene Kamenez about the pros and cons of traditional design education, how to teach yourself the skills you need, and how to get into the field of UX and design.

  • The challenges of self-education [from 6.00]
  • Challenges for people who want to break into UX [from 9.58]
  • The importance of mastering the tools you use [from 17.20]
  • Resources for people who want to get into UX [from 26.30]
  • Landing  your first UX gig [from 29.20]
  • Find and connect with your industry heroes [from 33.15]
  • Celebrate your milestones [from 34.46]

Links

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Check out UXcel
 

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