Channel Title: femke.design Channel Description: Hi! I'm Femke, a Senior Product Designer in British Columbia, Canada working in tech. On this channel i'll be sharing my learnings and experience being a designer, which will cover everything from UX Design to User Research, Prototyping and Product. <video> The Future: T-Shaped Generalists will Takeover | For designers femke.design Description: 💡 With AI tools reshaping the game, specialists are evolving into generalists—but not just any kind. The future belongs to T-shaped generalists:✔️ Experts in one core skill (your vertical)➕ Proficient in complementary skills that amplify your value For @anshmehra.in, it started with design. But exploring writing, motion graphics, and content creation turned him into a one-person, end-to-end agency. ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> When a sideproject fails | Design Life Podcast Description: Not every day is a win, and that's okay! In this episode, Charli and I share our failures to remind you that everyone faces challenges—let’s embrace the journey together 🎧 Listen in: https://www.designlife.fm/ ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> Don't Work Against Nature's Design For Designers | Femke.Design Description: "You were made to grow and take up space." Are you facing creative burnout or scared to take up space? Listen in on this live stream with @kerrylyonscoach and get inspired! Interested in the next livestream? Join the community for free tickets and be alerted to the next one! ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> Job Red Flags: Beware of Persistent Salary Demands For Designers | femke.design Description: Gerta, founder of @yournegotations mentions: If a company is making decisions just because you won’t give them a number, 🚩 major red flag! And here’s the thing—in many U.S. states (NY, MA, WA, CA, CO), it’s actually illegal for them to ask about your past salary. So if they ask for your ‘preferred number,’ just keep it simple: 'I genuinely don’t have a number.' At that point, there's not much they can do! ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> Impact of work | for designers | Design Life Podcast Description: We want to give tips for your next interview when you get asked, "What is the impact a project you've worked on had?" We want to help set you up for success and it's time we talk about understanding the impact of our work as designers, why it matters, and how to uncover that understanding if it doesn't come naturally 🎧 Click the link in bio to listen in! #designlife www.designlife.fm/ ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> Never Negotiate Over Calls—Here's Why! For Designers | femke.design Description: Gerta, founder of @yournegotations #1 pro tip: Never negotiate over a call! 📞❌ They know their budget, market rates, and likely have years of negotiation experience, so negotiating live puts you at a disadvantage. Stick to email—it gives you a written record and the time to make thoughtful decisions. What do you think? Comment below! ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> Unlock Your Brain's Potential: Change is Scientifically Possible For Designers | Femke.Design Description: "Start that creative adventure you've been dreaming about. When you're true to yourself, self-belief becomes a natural outcome. " Been itching to release your creative genius? Watch this clip from a previous livestream with @kerrylyonscoach and get inspired! Interested in the next livestream? Join the community for free tickets and be alerted to the next one: www.femke.design/community ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> AI Music: Better Than Human Creations? | For designers femke.design Description: Did you know? if you’re into lo-fi beats or chill hop, there’s a good chance over 50% of what you’re listening to is already AI-generated… and you might not even know it. 😱 Is this the future of music? Or are we just scratching the surface of what’s possible? I chatted about this topic with @anshmehra.in. Listen in! ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> Master Your Worth: The Power of Negotiation For Designers | femke.design Description: As Gerta, founder of @yournegotations says: You don’t get what you deserve—you get what you negotiate. 💼 In an ideal world, we’d all be paid what we’re worth, but negotiation can mean a big difference. So, let’s talk strategy! A great question from the community: How do you leverage your hourly rate if you’re moving from contract to full-time? Watch the video and find out! ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> AI Won’t Steal Your Job—It’ll Upgrade It | For designers femke.design Description: Did you know your social media apps probably know you better than your partner? 🤯 @anshmehra.in says that while AI learns to design, make music, and write, here’s the real shift: It’s not about replacement—it’s about enhancement. So, will companies fire everyone? Not exactly. But listen in to learn more! 🌟 Missed this livestream but interested in joining the next one? Join the community. ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> Behind the scenes of a company rebrand | Design Life Podcast Description: Ever wondered what really goes into a major rebrand? Listen to episode #294 as Charlie spills the behind-the-scenes tea on ConvertKit’s big switch to “Kit.” Think: why a public rebrand, picking the right agency, and keeping everyone on board (not as easy as it sounds!). Tune in for the real talk on rebranding and creator life! 🎨✨ Listen to the full episode: https://www.designlife.fm/ ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> Rediscovering Your Inner Creative Genius For Designers | Femke.Design Description: "We were born believing in ourselves. Let's start remembering that again. " Although design and strategy is the majority of my content, I took the time earlier this year to chat with @kerrylyonscoach and talked about rediscovering our inner creative genius. Interested in the next livestream? Join the community for free tickets and be alerted to the next one! ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> Landing a new design job in 2024 (and into 2025!) | Design Life Podcast Description: Join Charli and I as we dive deep into everything you need to know about portfolios, case studies, interviews, and more! After watching this, you'll be fully prepared for your job hunt. 🔑 Key advice: Forget the "spray and pray" approach. Sending the same templated application to 100 roles won't cut it anymore. Instead, focus on 10 roles and tailor your applications. Putting in the effort will make you stand out in the sea of applicants. How can you stand out? Listen in! Listen to the full episode: https://www.designlife.fm/ ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> The Risk of Over Reliance on AI in Design and Marketing | For designers femke.design Description: 🤖 If five startups are using ChatGPT to write their social media content… guess what? Their posts will all sound the same... 😬 💡 The key? Combine the power of AI with the creativity of your unique team. Listen in to hear more from @anshmehra.in 🌟 Missed this livestream but interested in joining the next one? Join the community. ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video> <video> Interviewing in today's UX design job market – prepare for 2025 Description: Get instant access to Workflow: https://app.workflow.design/users/sign-up?invite=femke ---------------------------------------------- It's no secret that the job market is tough these days. Want an insider scoop? In this video, we are going to dive into four main topics for how to stand out in UX design when looking for opportunities within the industry. Tune in to learn more about the current job market and our advice for applying, interviewing and negotiating. Collaborators: Rosie - Career Coach & Founder of @BadassCareers https://www.badasscareers.com/ Hang - Founder of Collective Supply ---------------------------------------------- ✨ Join the waitlist for my course on Product Strategy for Designers – cohorts run multiple times a year and space is limited https://maven.com/femke/product-strategy-for-designers?utm_campaign=femke&utm_source=youtube //TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Workflow 02:25 - Job market 08:30 - Application process 12:52 - Interviewing 19:40 - Negotiation 26:48 - Summary and wrap-up // MORE Join my community!: https://www.femke.design/community Book a mentoring session: http://superpeer.com/femke Website: https://www.femke.design Podcast: https://www.designlife.fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/femkesvs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femkedotdesign/ My logo animation is done by Austin Saylor: https://www.austinsaylor.com/ My brand is designed by Black & White studios: https://www.blackandwhitestudios.nz/ //GET STARTED IN UX Visit this link for a list of curated UX Design resources and tools: https://www.femke.design/resources </video>

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Hi! I'm Femke, a Senior Product Designer in British Columbia, Canada working in tech. On this channel i'll be sharing my learnings and experience being a designer, which will cover everything from UX Design to User Research, Prototyping and Product.

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