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Summary
In this conversation, serial entrepreneur Wen Nivala, shares her journey from Taiwan to becoming an award winning entrepreneur in the UK. Wen talk about her education, transition from engineering to UX design, and her PhD in user centred design. The conversation delves deeper into the importance of curiosity, attention to detail, and the role of prototyping in design. Wen shares insights from her innovative work at ‪@MEATER‬ and introduces her new venture, ‪@Flowgreens‬ , highlighting the challenges and successes of launching products on ‪@kickstarter‬ .


Takeaways
-Education can be approached in various ways, not just traditionally.
-Transitioning from engineering to UX design can be driven by a desire to understand user needs.
-Pursuing a PhD can help refine one's focus in user-centred design.
-Curiosity about human behaviour is essential for UX researchers.
-Attention to detail is crucial in design and user experience.
-Prototyping is a vital part of the design process.
-Innovative products can gain significant recognition and awards.
-Understanding user feedback is key to product development.
-Protecting intellectual property is important before going public.
-Future innovations in UX can significantly impact user experience.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:53 Early Childhood and Education in Taiwan
05:49 Transition from Engineering to UX Research
10:33 Pursuing a PhD in User-Centered Design
15:33 The Importance of Curiosity and Attention to Detail
19:56 The Role of Rapid Prototyping in Design
22:31 Innovative Journey with METER
25:22 Iterations and Challenges in Product Development
27:07 Navigating Challenges and Achievements
28:31 Royal Recognition and Awards
30:01 Sales Success and Product Innovation
31:27 Introducing Sintespresso: A New Venture
36:20 The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Purpose
40:52 Kickstarter Journey and Market Response
45:25 Product Development and Future Prospects


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