State of UX Design, Student Leaders Program, Design Buddies event in KOREA!!
Hey Buddies! We asked professionals how they would describe the state of UX design, launched a new student leaders program, and are hosting a meetup this week in Seoul, Korea!
State of UX Design
If you had to summarize the state of UX design in one word or a few words, what would it be?
“🔥🔥☕️Fine🔥🔥” - Dan Hiester
“Constantly Evolving” - LYL.le
“Science” - Don Cezar
“Layoffs and AI Automations… beep-boop 🤖” - goodgibraltar
“10+ Years of Experience required” - Naram
“Vital” - Boz
“Hidden menus which you will never find” - Yash
“Evolving?” - Melusine
“too competitive” - BiancaB.
“Ambiguity to clarity ✨️” - ayuxhtigga
“Tailor” - Duc Doan
“Fluid” - ish_2407
Student leaders program
We're looking for student leaders who will represent our community, host events, create content, and help your peers kickstart their design careers.
You’ll connect with industry professionals and other student ambassadors, gain leadership experience, and earn rewards.
Some more info + benefits (preview to our new site, coming along with a huge announcement soon): https://www.designbuddies.community/student-ambassador
We’re opening up late applications due to popular demand. Now due Sep 20:
https://forms.gle/GKQS2TgLnN5JosLZA
Meet us in Seoul
We’re going to KOREA!! Join us on Seoul on Thu Sep 19, 5:30 pm for a founders & designers meetup
Grace Ling, Cofounder of Design Buddies/UXGO, will also be giving a lightning talk about networking tips for entering Silicon Valley, as someone born and raised in Silicon Valley. Come away with:
New friends
How to introduce yourself
How to create your own valuable network
Building a company and living in Silicon Valley
Hosted by Hannah Lee of EO Studio and Grace Ling of Design Buddies/UXGO, venue sponsored by Startup Alliance Korea
RSVP (free): https://lu.ma/korea-buddies
Thank you all! Got any feedback for our newsletter or would like your work featured? Please email Grace Ling grace@designbuddies.community
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