Interview Questions Flashcards
Tell me about your journey into UX.
Out of high school, I taught myself graphic design, learning photoshop, and illustrator. From there, I started freelancing, making web graphics and advertisements. In 2015 I signed up for Merch By Amazon to sell my graphic designs on t-shirts, which exploded from there. I have since made a career out of doing this and have well over 62,000 products selling on amazon. In 2020 I joined Bloom Acadamy to study web development as I have always been interested in tech. At the end of my studies, I got introduced to UX/UI design and fell in love. After graduating, I immediately enrolled in Designlab to study UX/UI design and have since worked with a few non-profits, working with one to make an end-to-end application that is currenly being developed. Working with this company has made me an avocate for accessiblity as its users were an older crowd.
I am now looking for a position on a team, where I can bring my passion for acessability and over 10 years of graphic design knowledge.
Tell me about your typical design process.
I like sticking to a foundationally design thinking process. I usually start with a discover phase where I spell out my problem and possible solution. I also conduct my user research here. Then I move into a define stage where define my User personas and make user journeys and a site map from there I can start a design phase crating wireframes and then the high fidelity mockup. Lastly is the testing phase where I test the design and look for possible ideations to improve usability.
What motivated you to apply here?
What kinds of tools do you typically use in your design process?
Figma + Illustrator + Photoshop for designing + prototyping.
Behance + Dribble for inspiration
Maze for user testing
and I am learning how to use Axure for prototyping
What are you looking for in your new role?
Why are you leaving your current role?
What is the salary you are targeting?
How do you discover the needs of your users?
Discovering the needs of users is such a critical step in making user-centered designs. To do this I utilize various resarch methods such as user interviews, surverys and looking at competitors to gather insignths into user behaviors and pain points. I also like to collaborate with stakeholders and team members to understand project goals and identify if they align with those goals. I also like to create user personas that I use as a guide throught the design process to stay in the mindest of the users needs.
How do you know a design in sucessful?
Success in design is measured by the impact it has on the end users and achievment of the project goals to determine if a design is sucessful. I use a combination of qualitative and quantitive methods such as user feedback, usability testing, A/B testing, and analytics. Qualitive methods help me understand how users perceive and interact with the design. While Quanitive methods help me measure specific metrics such as converstion rates or task compeltion.
Ultimately, a successful design is one that meets the needs and expectations of the target audience and achieves the project’s objectives. By continuously iterating and refining the design based on user feedback and data-driven insights, we can ensure that the design remains successful over time
How do you keep yourself humble throught the design process?
I regularly seek out feedback from users, stakeholders, and team members to ensure that my designs are meeting the project goals and effectively solving the user’s problems. By staying open to feedback and being willing to iterate and make changes, I can continue to learn and improve my designs, which helps me stay humble and focused on the user’s needs
How do you design for Accessibility?
Accessibility has become a pssion of mine. My work with a community garden non-profit, which caters to an elderly user group has had me familiarize myself with the WCAG accessibility guidelines. I try to focus on making inclusize desings from the start by using high contrast colors, using clear concise language, and making sure users can navigate the application using keyboard or other assistive devices.
Do you have a specific area of design that you are most passionate about?
Accessability has become my passion. I would like to prioritze my designs being as inclusive as they can be.
Do you have a specific area of design that you are least passionate about?
Research. I love taking the research and applying it to my solution but gathering it is deffenitly my least favorite part of the design process.
How do you handle negitive feedback?
I have learned that negitive feedback is an opportunity for growth and improvment. I always take it with an open mind and willingness to learn. Critical feedback can be a way to improve designs and make them more user friendly.
How do you work with product?
I prioritize open communication and collaboration with product teams to ensure that we are all owrking towards the same goals and creating products that truly meet the needs of the target audiance.
