Published in UX Designers Club·PinnedJoin UX Designers Club on FacebookLet’s design together! — This is Olha from UX Designers Club. I want to introduce to you my private community on Facebook. Finally, my dream came true, and I launched my design community, yikes! After writing articles for over 2 years, and being a UX designer for over 8 years, I find that it’s…UX1 min read
Published in Life Voice·PinnedHow My Life Has Changed When Russia Invaded UkraineMy life will never be as it was before the war. — On Feb 24 I woke up because of a nightmare. A flying head in my dream tried to tell me something. I couldn’t understand the word, but suddenly I heard it. It said “danger”. I immediately woke up. I looked at my phone, and it was exactly 4 am. It…Politics10 min read
Published in UX Designers Club·May 6Where You Can Get Topic Inspiration To Present at Design ConferencesWhat to do if you’re out of ideas. — It’s not a secret that you need to do some extra activity to stand out from other designers. Some of you have side projects to boost your portfolio. This is the most popular way to showcase your skills in a way that isn’t possible at your regular job. While having…Design6 min read
Published in UX Designers Club·Apr 285 Effective Ways To Build Trust With a Remote Design Team#3 Encourage connections at the individual level. — Today, many companies decided to work remotely. If you used to work at an office, you trust other designers because you see them every day. You developed strong relationships with your fellow workers naturally. When it comes to remote work, or you start to collaborate with a new design team…Design6 min read
Published in Life Voice·Apr 87 Valuable Mindset Shifts To Increase Your Income#4 Learn how to say no when necessary. — You want to have a good life and buy everything you need. It’s not a secret that having a solid income is the basis for such a life. If you’re dreaming to have a high income, but don’t know how exactly you can get it, I want to share tips…Life7 min read
Published in UX Designers Club·Apr 6How I Stay a Productive Designer During a WarA new reality changed the way I work. — Last month I didn’t work. As a designer, I was shocked by the news about the Russian invasion and couldn’t concentrate on my work tasks. It was also impossible to work because of an unstable Internet connection in the place where I was. But everything changed once I relocated to…Design7 min read
Published in UX Designers Club·Apr 45 Side Skills To Boost Your Design WorkflowCreating products is a complex process. As a designer, you need to sketch a concept, build logical connections, use visual principles to visualize your product idea, etc. Design skills are just the beginning. …Design6 min read
Published in Life Voice·Apr 17 Ways to Stay Productive When You’re Tired#3: Write in your journal of feelings. — Many people are under a lot of pressure to achieve big things — so much so that they can’t take a break, have breakfast with family, or even have a sound sleep. But taking care of your mind isn’t an easy task. According to the Center for American Progress on…Work7 min read
Published in Life Voice·Apr 13 Terrible Habits That Stop You From Earning MoreAvoid these habits at all costs. — You’ve been guilty at one point or another of having some bad habits that have caused you to lose out on opportunities in work, professional growth, and earning money. CBS news research about bad habits revealed stats that answered the question of who are people with no bad habits. …Work7 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·Feb 147 Effective Ways to Stop Feeling Depressed at WorkIt’s not just about feeling less depressed. — So you think you might be feeling the effects of depression at work? Whether this is your first time experiencing depression, or if you are noticing your mood dip for the first time in years, there are plenty of ways to stop feeling depressed at work. According to the National…Work8 min read