United States

Brian Irving

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

Learn essential burnout prevention techniques and replenish physical and emotional energy.

Talk to people who have learned to manage their imposter syndrome.

Understanding factors that lead to a motivated team - recognition, communication and more.

How to create a positive workplace culture that drives collaboration and productivity?

Steps to building and maintaining a strong, cohesive and effective team.

Strategies for maximizing your design internship or co-op program.

How to successfully prepare and position yourself for a job promotion?

How to think about design career paths and what progression looks like for designers?

Get actionable feedback on your resume or portfolio.

Practice HR, technical and behavioural interviews with mentors.

How to define and execute a successful launch and managing stakeholders expectations. (eg. MVP)

Methods of prototyping and solution validation. When to use which kind of prototype (eg. Webflow, Notion, etc)

Manage team expectations and get the most out of your meetings.

Learn how to properly present your work and share ideas and opinions.

How to work with team members with different skill sets but towards a common goal?

Methods and models of exploring, deciding and delivering design.

Ways and resources to improve your design skills.

Navigating the working relationship with PM's and engineers as a designer.

How to create personas, and leverage them in design.

How to define an ambitious product vision and how to best communicate it to stakeholders?