Claire Sontra | Interaction Designer & Karen Wang | UX Researcher

UX Pursuit

To cap off season one Karen Wang, a UX Researcher, and Claire Sontra, an Interaction Designer join me to share a little bit of their journey, discuss the differences and similarities of working in-house vs. in a consultancy, and answer some common questions from folks trying to get into UX. This episode is jam packed with tons of great information and advice and well worth a full listen.

TOPICS AND QUESTIONS COVERED DURING THE DISCUSSION

Working at a Consultancy & Working In-house

1. What’s different about doing UX Research/Design at a consultancy vs. in-house? What’s similar?
2. What are the pros and cons of both when it comes to UX Research/Design?
3. What advice would you give to those going from in-house to a consultancy or visa versa?

Questions from Those Pursuing UX

1. What should I do to get more experience? How do I build my portfolio without getting work?
2. Do I need a higher degree?
3. How can I make my portfolio better? What can help it stand out?
4. What resources should I check out to learn more about UX?
5. What does it look like to work with researchers? What does it look like to work with designers?
6. What's a non-UX skill you think is critical to your work?
7. Any other advice you’d give someone pursuing a career in UX?

LINKS

• Claire Sonta LinkedIn
• Claire Sonta Portfolio
• Karen Wang LinkedIn
• Karen Wang Portfolio

Thank you Claire & Karen for being guests on the show!

If you want to get in touch or if you have questions about pursuing a UX career please email me at [e-mail].

Lastly, thanks to Irene Barber for creating the music for today's episode. Check out her music under the artist name Nearby on Spotify or at nearbymusic.bandcamp.com.