Published in donut-hustlers·PinnedPreparing for a UX/UI Design portfolio review (my way)Disclaimer: Every hiring managers have their own preferences on what they want to see and you should always be adaptable in the way you present your portfolio review. I would highly recommend to always have your portfolio review presentation ready no matter what interview stage you’re at. ALWAYS. Common mistakes Having been…UX Design4 min readUX Design4 min read
Published in donut-hustlers·Oct 2, 2021How to increase productivity? (5 Tips to do more of what you love)Time management is everything, and if you’re not a planner or a Calendar guru, that’s okay as well. In this blog, I will be exploring my tips and tricks that I use to increase my productivity. From the outside, people think I am a very busy person, but from my…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published in donut-hustlers·Aug 10, 2021List of questions to ask interviewers (designer role)Congratulations you’ve got through to the first round interview! Traditionally, we all think job interview is all about your skills and whether you’re a right fit. Today, the table has turned. …Interview Questions2 min readInterview Questions2 min read
Published in donut-hustlers·Aug 2, 2021Member-onlyInterview questions & tips for UX/UI Design jobsIn this blog, I have documented my experience from interviewing at ~10 different companies ranging from Tech, Design agency, public sector and Consulting industry throughout my whole career. This is for an entry-level role and I have gathered a must-prepared questions and tips & tricks that I use to answer…UX Design6 min readUX Design6 min read
Published in donut-hustlers·Jul 25, 2021Member-onlyHow can UX/UI Designers get a job at Consulting firm?Let’s get straight to the point, there is a huge demand out there for Designers at a Tech company (like Atlassian, Google, Canva, Facebook and so on…) or Start-ups. When looking at job advertisements, Tech companies are constantly hiring and offering a very competitive salary package with amazing benefits like…UX8 min readUX8 min read
Published in donut-hustlers·Jul 14, 2021Member-onlyWhat I actually do as a UX/UI DesignerBack in the days, User experience design / User interface design (known as UX/UI) wasn’t a common job title, let alone explaining to my family what I actually do. Today, there’s been an increase of interest to get into the field and become a UX/UI Designer. To be honest, I…User Experience8 min readUser Experience8 min read
Published in donut-hustlers·Jul 9, 2021How to create a design portfolio for free (or within $10 budget)A portfolio is a platform to showcase your work and does not limit to just designers. This blog is for anyone who wants to create a showcasing website whether it be a design, photography portfolio, freelancing business or even your CV. …Portfolio11 min readPortfolio11 min read
Published in path2code·Jul 1, 2021How to install Xcode on a MacYou’re here because you’re probably getting started on iOS app development (like me). Xcode is a software used to develop macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Things to consider before downloading Check that you have enough storage (minimum storage should be 25–30 GB) Check that your operating system is updated to the latest version. …Xcode1 min readXcode1 min read
Published in donut-hustlers·Jun 30, 2021UI Cheat SheetTypography Choose a font family (preferably one that has weight family) Start with a standard font size (commonly use 16px for body text) Adjust line height 130%-180% for readability Define a scale (Common scales for type are 1.250x,1.414x, 1.5x, 1.618x) Use https://type-scale.com/ for variety of scale Grid System Common grid is 12 column…Visual Design1 min readVisual Design1 min read
Published in donut-hustlers·Mar 23, 2021The reality of running an online t-shirt business- aloneAnother online t-shirt business? Not again... Knowing that the market is extremely saturated, I found a gap in pocket t-shirts market to be fun, meaningful and long-lasting. So I had a mission to collect all the happy moments using ‘pocket’ where people can always remember what truly makes them happy……E-commerce7 min readE-commerce7 min read
