đTell us about yourself. I'm a product designer with 15+ years industry experience, and I'm currently based in Dublin, Ireland. I hold a BA in Visual Communication from DIT (Dublin Institute of Technology). For the past 4 years Iâve been working in Workday as a
đTell us about yourself. I bring 5+ years of experience crafting digital experiences across diverse industries. Currently, I design for Workday notification channels, ensuring users never miss what matters most. My journey has taken me through some amazing companies - from designing Docker's admin console to reimagining financial
If youâre looking to break into UX Design or Information Architecture, our 2025 Apprentice Program is a great way to get started. Youâll gain hands-on experience in key areas like UX Research or Design, plus work directly on a project with your mentor to really dig into the
DIA Design Guild is committed to supporting the recovery and rebuilding of our communities. We hope you can join us in contributing your skills and resources.
đŻď¸We wanted to send this out earlier, but we were preoccupied by the fires in Los Angeles. Thankfully, no one in the DIA community has lost their homes. However, it will be a long road to recovery. This past year, DIA Design Guild were able to get some stuff done:
Whatâs on our minds these days? Our final newsletter for the 2024 cohort apprentice program. It's been a definitive learning experience. đ¸ As we wrap up this yearâs cohort, we look forward to the future and next yearâs cohort. Our research team did a fantastic job
Insights and experiences from the DIA project team, focusing on their approach to user research and the challenges and learnings they encountered.
A summary of updates and events from DIA Design Guild for October-November 2024.
Whatâs on our minds these days? I had a bit of a shock over the weekend reading a founderâs story. He and his cofounder pivoted 12 times in three and a half years. What shocked me, and I guess it shouldnât have, was the fact that they
Whatâs on our minds these days? December 6th marks the end of the program as we take a break for the holidays and gear up for next year. We use November and December as times of reflection on how the apprenticeship program did this past year and how we
Whatâs on our minds these days? Sharing your work is a large part of working in a design team. Whether you are a researcher, writer, designer or some other title, youâll frequently be asked to show what you are working on and talk about it. Share early and
How UX helped our social media campaign raise brand awareness, improve ticket sales, and revamp future campaign infrastructure for a conference
Whatâs on Juliaâs mind these days? Itâs the end of a busy summer. I personally try to never travel in the summer as it can be the most crowded time. I did travel some from the east coast to California a lot this past spring and summer
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Whatâs on Juliaâs mind these days? One thing I miss not working is the sense of community and striving for a common goal. Job searching is lonely. Even with support groups and job search circles you are still ultimately on your own. Job searching is like hunting a
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Whatâs on Juliaâs mind these days? Resumes. They are a lot of work. I read an interesting factoid today. âIf you're applying to a role with the title "x" and required skills "a, b, and c", all 4 of those pieces of
Whatâs on Juliaâs mind these days? Iâm re-reading one of my favorite design books. No, it is not The Design of Everyday Things. It is How Design Makes the World by Scott Berkun. One of the great parts of the book is that each chapter starts with
Whatâs on Juliaâs mind these days? Iâve been thinking a lot about questions. Questions are not just for interviews, but for life as well. While I do think about the meaning of life a lot, that is not the type of life questions I am talking about
Whatâs on Juliaâs mind these days? Goals. Both setting and accomplishing them. A goal is to go after something you want, hopefully something you are passionate about. How are you setting yourself up for success? How do you know when you have reached that goal? How are you
Whatâs on Juliaâs mind these days? Iâve been thinking a lot about community lately. As in how to create a sense of community. First we must define community: âa feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.â I think we
Whatâs on Juliaâs mind these days? I hope everyoneâs mentor mentee relationship is going well and you are making progress. Iâve been thinking a lot about balance lately. Balancing work and personal life. Iâve never been good at it. One thing is always proportionately taking
Whatâs on Juliaâs mind these days? Ugh, the job search. It is not fun and it can be a full-time job. This is definitely the hardest market I have seen in the 25 years of my career. So remember, it is not a rejection of you personally. So