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From Side Gigs to Storytelling: Build Essential UX Skills

Yao discusses the critical skills needed for a successful career in UX.
We cover the importance of resilience, strategy, creativity, and compassion in UX roles.
Yao also highlights the value of storytelling, both in professional settings and interviews.
He emphasizes the need for effective communication with stakeholders.
The episode explores the evolving field of UX and the benefits of taking on side projects to enhance skills. Yao provides an optimistic outlook for the future of UX, advocating for greater integration, collaboration, and understanding within business environments.

Yao Adantor is a seasoned UX professional and entrepreneur who’s worked across Fortune 500 companies, scrappy startups, and the federal government — helping craft products, services, and experiences that solve real problems and bring meaningful change to people. As the founder of UXCON and User Experience University, he blends research-driven strategy with his hands‑on craftsmanship and life as a working blues musician. An experienced instructor, Yao has taught UX courses at MICA, Johns Hopkins, and this fall will be launching a new class at Georgetown University. All of his work is powered by God, his wife, and their three beautiful children.
Website: https://UXConference.org
LinkedIn:   / yaoadantor  

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⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
00:28 Key Skills for UX Professionals
01:19 The Importance of Resilience and Creativity
02:52 Soft Skills and Professional Growth
04:16 The Power of Storytelling
04:45 Interview Techniques and Storytelling
07:43 Connecting with Interviewers
11:26 Side Gigs and Practical Experience
12:32 The Shift from Generalist to Specialist
13:00 The Importance of Side Gigs
14:34 Gaining Real Experience Through Free Work
15:38 The Value of Time and Free Work
17:04 Changing Perspectives in UX
20:52 The Future of UX
24:00 The Synergy in User Experience
24:54 Final Thoughts and Gratitude


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