Most UX design roles will require a design exercise to showcase design thinking in practice. In this video, get an overview of what a UX design exercise is and its elements.
- For most startup and corporate positions,…you may be given a design exercise.…A design exercise is an assignment…where you're given a prompt…and asked to come up with a design solution…in the form of a deliverable.…Different companies have different requirements…for the design exercise.…Sometimes you have to do a mini spec…or a high fidelity mockup or sometimes it's all wireframes.…It depends on the company and the assignment.…It is extremely important however…that you be aware that design exercises should never be…for the product the company already has.…
That is a solicitation for free design work…and you should avoid companies who ask for that.…For example, if you are asked to redesign an existing part…of their product, it's okay to tell them…that you're not interested.…The design exercise is to get a sense…of how you approach design.…For example, you might be asked…to design an online food ordering system…that notifies users when their food is ready,…or design a mobile app…that rates coffee in your neighborhood.…
Author
Diane Cronenwett
Released
12/7/2018- Different UX career options
- Acing your phone interview with the hiring manager
- Tackling a design exercise
- Tips for presenting your portfolio
- How to approach a whiteboarding exercise
- Interviewing with a design teammate and the product manager
- Evaluating the offer
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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1. Overview of UX Interviews
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UX career options2m 59s
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The UX interview process1m 17s
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2. Prescreen and Phone Interviews
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Recruiters and referrals3m 27s
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Recruiter prescreen2m 45s
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Manager phone interview2m 26s
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Design exercise2m 7s
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3. Preparing for Your Interview
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Research the company1m 46s
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Research the team1m 52s
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Common interview questions3m 55s
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Learning break2m 57s
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4. Interview Day
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Portfolio presentation2m 8s
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Whiteboarding exercise2m 28s
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Design teammate interview2m 41s
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Engineer interview1m 7s
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Hiring manager interview1m 8s
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5. Post-Interview
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Recruiter check-in1m 42s
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Evaluating the offer1m 3s
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Conclusion
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