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]]> episodic no Bear Liu bear@beartalking.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/886cd1db-e552-44b6-bb1a-0cdd030a03bc no full #52 Artificial Intelligence Glossary #52 Artificial Intelligence Glossary 52 2 Bear Liu Explore key AI terms in a clear, engaging glossary designed to make understanding artificial intelligence easier than ever. This episode unpacks essential AI terms using insights from the AI-powered NotebookLM, designed to make understanding artificial intelligence accessible for everyone. With trusted insights from the Nielsen Norman Group, we clarify complex terms like algorithms, machine learning, and deep learning. Whether you’re on the go or taking a break, tune in to explore AI jargon in an easy-to-follow, conversational format. Ideal for design and tech enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge of AI concepts!

Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/artificial-intelligence-glossary/

]]> <p>This episode unpacks essential AI terms using insights from the AI-powered NotebookLM, designed to make understanding artificial intelligence accessible for everyone. With trusted insights from the Nielsen Norman Group, we clarify complex terms like algorithms, machine learning, and deep learning. Whether you’re on the go or taking a break, tune in to explore AI jargon in an easy-to-follow, conversational format. Ideal for design and tech enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge of AI concepts!</p><p><strong>Source</strong>: <a href="https://www.nngroup.com/articles/artificial-intelligence-glossary/" rel="nofollow">https://www.nngroup.com/articles/artificial-intelligence-glossary/</a></p> e82518ec-e56a-430e-af94-056080c7b409 http://bear.academy Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 595 no full #51 Product Design Glossary Podcast #51 Product Design Glossary Podcast 51 2 Bear Liu In this episode, Bear breaks down essential UX and product design terms, providing a roadmap for anyone starting their journey in the field. From “Agile” to “Kanban,” “UX” to “UI,” we dive into practical definitions, explore how these terms play out in real-world projects, and discuss the critical role of shared vocabulary in building cohesive, user-centered products. Disclaimer: This content was generated via NoteBookLM AI and based on NNGroup’s UX glossary pages, intended purely for learning. There may be occasional AI-generated inaccuracies, so please consult the original articles for accurate details. Links to the original NN Group glossary articles are available in the show notes.


Show Notes:

Highly suggest reading the original Nielsen Norman Group articles for accurate information:


• Agile Glossary

• Research Methods Glossary

• Quantitative UX Glossary

• Typography Terms in UX

• Visual Design Cheat Sheet

• UX Deliverables Glossary

• Product UX Glossary


Nielsen Norman Group UX Glossary Terms

I. Agile Development (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/agile-glossary/)

  • Agile Development: Defines Agile as an iterative approach to software development that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer value.
  • Scrum: Outlines the Scrum framework, a popular agile methodology with specific roles, events, and artifacts.
  • Sprint: Details the sprint cycle within Scrum, a time-boxed period for completing a set amount of work.
  • Kanban: Explores the Kanban method, a visual system for managing and improving workflow.
  • Lean UX: Explains Lean UX principles and practices, focused on minimizing waste and maximizing user value.

II. User Research Methods (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/research-methods-glossary/)

  • Usability Testing: Defines usability testing as a method to evaluate a product or service by testing it with representative users.
  • Heuristic Evaluation: Explains heuristic evaluation, a method where experts identify usability issues based on established principles.
  • Eye Tracking: Describes eye tracking, a technique for measuring eye movements to understand user attention and behavior.
  • Card Sorting: Defines card sorting, a method used to understand users' mental models and group information.
  • A/B Testing: Explains A/B testing, a method for comparing two versions of a design to see which performs better.
  • Tree Testing: Defines tree testing, a method for evaluating the findability of information within a website or app’s structure.

III. Quantitative UX Research (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/quant-ux-glossary/)

  • Statistical Significance: Explains the concept of statistical significance and its role in determining the reliability of research findings.
  • Confidence Interval: Defines confidence intervals and how they are used to estimate the range of possible values for a population parameter.
  • Sample Size: Discusses the importance of sample size in quantitative research and how to determine an appropriate sample size.
  • Conversion Rate: Defines conversion rate as the percentage of users who complete a desired action, such as making a purchase.
  • Task Success Rate: Explains task success rate as a measure of how effectively users can complete specific tasks within a product.

IV. Typography in UX Design (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/typography-terms-ux/)

  • Font Family: Defines font families and explores the different types, including serif, sans-serif, and display fonts.
  • Font Weight: Explains font weight, the relative lightness or darkness of a typeface, and its impact on readability.
  • Line Height (Leading): Defines leading, the vertical space between lines of text, and its effect on readability.
  • Kerning: Explores kerning, the adjustment of space between individual characters, to improve legibility.
  • Tracking: Defines tracking, the adjustment of space between characters across an entire block of text, to influence density and readability.

V. Visual Design Principles (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/visual-design-cheat-sheet/)

  • Visual Hierarchy: Explains the use of visual cues like size, color, and contrast to guide users' attention and understanding.
  • Gestalt Principles: Outlines Gestalt principles, such as proximity, similarity, and closure, and their application in design.
  • Color Theory: Discusses color theory, including color harmony, contrast, and emotional associations of colors.
  • White Space (Negative Space): Explores the use of white space to improve readability and create visual breathing room.
  • Grid Systems: Defines grid systems as frameworks for organizing content on a page, enhancing consistency and visual flow.

VI. UX Deliverables (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-deliverables-glossary/)

  • Persona: Defines user personas as fictional representations of target users, capturing their characteristics and needs.
  • User Journey Map: Explains user journey maps as visualizations of a user’s interactions with a product or service over time.
  • Wireframe: Defines wireframes as low-fidelity representations of a design’s structure and layout.
  • Prototype: Describes prototypes as interactive representations of a design, allowing for testing and user feedback.
  • Usability Test Report: Explains usability test reports as documents summarizing findings and recommendations from usability testing.

VII. Product UX (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/product-ux-glossary/)

  • Minimum Viable Product (MVP): Defines MVP as a version of a product with just enough features to attract early-adopter customers and validate a product idea.
  • Product-Market Fit: Explains product-market fit as the degree to which a product satisfies market demand and meets customer needs.
  • User Onboarding: Discusses user onboarding as the process of helping new users get started with a product and understand its value.
  • Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV): Defines customer lifetime value as the predicted net profit attributed to the entire future relationship with a customer.
  • Net Promoter Score (NPS): Explains Net Promoter Score as a metric that measures customer loyalty and satisfaction.
]]> <p>In this episode, Bear breaks down essential UX and product design terms, providing a roadmap for anyone starting their journey in the field. From “Agile” to “Kanban,” “UX” to “UI,” we dive into practical definitions, explore how these terms play out in real-world projects, and discuss the critical role of shared vocabulary in building cohesive, user-centered products. <strong>Disclaimer:</strong> This content was generated via NoteBookLM AI and based on NNGroup’s UX glossary pages, intended purely for learning. There may be occasional AI-generated inaccuracies, so please consult the original articles for accurate details. Links to the original NN Group glossary articles are available in the show notes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p>Highly suggest reading the original Nielsen Norman Group articles for accurate information:</p><p><br></p><p>• <a href="https://www.nngroup.com/articles/agile-glossary/" rel="nofollow">Agile Glossary</a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.nngroup.com/articles/research-methods-glossary/" rel="nofollow">Research Methods Glossary</a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.nngroup.com/articles/quant-ux-glossary/" rel="nofollow">Quantitative UX Glossary</a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.nngroup.com/articles/typography-terms-ux/" rel="nofollow">Typography Terms in UX</a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.nngroup.com/articles/visual-design-cheat-sheet/" rel="nofollow">Visual Design Cheat Sheet</a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-deliverables-glossary/" rel="nofollow">UX Deliverables Glossary</a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.nngroup.com/articles/product-ux-glossary/" rel="nofollow">Product UX Glossary</a></p><p><br></p><h2>Nielsen Norman Group UX Glossary Terms</h2><p><strong>I. Agile Development</strong> (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/agile-glossary/)</p><ul><li><strong>Agile Development:</strong> Defines Agile as an iterative approach to software development that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer value.</li><li><strong>Scrum:</strong> Outlines the Scrum framework, a popular agile methodology with specific roles, events, and artifacts.</li><li><strong>Sprint:</strong> Details the sprint cycle within Scrum, a time-boxed period for completing a set amount of work.</li><li><strong>Kanban:</strong> Explores the Kanban method, a visual system for managing and improving workflow.</li><li><strong>Lean UX:</strong> Explains Lean UX principles and practices, focused on minimizing waste and maximizing user value.</li></ul><p><strong>II. User Research Methods</strong> (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/research-methods-glossary/)</p><ul><li><strong>Usability Testing:</strong> Defines usability testing as a method to evaluate a product or service by testing it with representative users.</li><li><strong>Heuristic Evaluation:</strong> Explains heuristic evaluation, a method where experts identify usability issues based on established principles.</li><li><strong>Eye Tracking:</strong> Describes eye tracking, a technique for measuring eye movements to understand user attention and behavior.</li><li><strong>Card Sorting:</strong> Defines card sorting, a method used to understand users&#39; mental models and group information.</li><li><strong>A/B Testing:</strong> Explains A/B testing, a method for comparing two versions of a design to see which performs better.</li><li><strong>Tree Testing:</strong> Defines tree testing, a method for evaluating the findability of information within a website or app’s structure.</li></ul><p><strong>III. Quantitative UX Research</strong> (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/quant-ux-glossary/)</p><ul><li><strong>Statistical Significance:</strong> Explains the concept of statistical significance and its role in determining the reliability of research findings.</li><li><strong>Confidence Interval:</strong> Defines confidence intervals and how they are used to estimate the range of possible values for a population parameter.</li><li><strong>Sample Size:</strong> Discusses the importance of sample size in quantitative research and how to determine an appropriate sample size.</li><li><strong>Conversion Rate:</strong> Defines conversion rate as the percentage of users who complete a desired action, such as making a purchase.</li><li><strong>Task Success Rate:</strong> Explains task success rate as a measure of how effectively users can complete specific tasks within a product.</li></ul><p><strong>IV. Typography in UX Design</strong> (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/typography-terms-ux/)</p><ul><li><strong>Font Family:</strong> Defines font families and explores the different types, including serif, sans-serif, and display fonts.</li><li><strong>Font Weight:</strong> Explains font weight, the relative lightness or darkness of a typeface, and its impact on readability.</li><li><strong>Line Height (Leading):</strong> Defines leading, the vertical space between lines of text, and its effect on readability.</li><li><strong>Kerning:</strong> Explores kerning, the adjustment of space between individual characters, to improve legibility.</li><li><strong>Tracking:</strong> Defines tracking, the adjustment of space between characters across an entire block of text, to influence density and readability.</li></ul><p><strong>V. Visual Design Principles</strong> (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/visual-design-cheat-sheet/)</p><ul><li><strong>Visual Hierarchy:</strong> Explains the use of visual cues like size, color, and contrast to guide users&#39; attention and understanding.</li><li><strong>Gestalt Principles:</strong> Outlines Gestalt principles, such as proximity, similarity, and closure, and their application in design.</li><li><strong>Color Theory:</strong> Discusses color theory, including color harmony, contrast, and emotional associations of colors.</li><li><strong>White Space (Negative Space):</strong> Explores the use of white space to improve readability and create visual breathing room.</li><li><strong>Grid Systems:</strong> Defines grid systems as frameworks for organizing content on a page, enhancing consistency and visual flow.</li></ul><p><strong>VI. UX Deliverables</strong> (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-deliverables-glossary/)</p><ul><li><strong>Persona:</strong> Defines user personas as fictional representations of target users, capturing their characteristics and needs.</li><li><strong>User Journey Map:</strong> Explains user journey maps as visualizations of a user’s interactions with a product or service over time.</li><li><strong>Wireframe:</strong> Defines wireframes as low-fidelity representations of a design’s structure and layout.</li><li><strong>Prototype:</strong> Describes prototypes as interactive representations of a design, allowing for testing and user feedback.</li><li><strong>Usability Test Report:</strong> Explains usability test reports as documents summarizing findings and recommendations from usability testing.</li></ul><p><strong>VII. Product UX</strong> (Source: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/product-ux-glossary/)</p><ul><li><strong>Minimum Viable Product (MVP):</strong> Defines MVP as a version of a product with just enough features to attract early-adopter customers and validate a product idea.</li><li><strong>Product-Market Fit:</strong> Explains product-market fit as the degree to which a product satisfies market demand and meets customer needs.</li><li><strong>User Onboarding:</strong> Discusses user onboarding as the process of helping new users get started with a product and understand its value.</li><li><strong>Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV):</strong> Defines customer lifetime value as the predicted net profit attributed to the entire future relationship with a customer.</li><li><strong>Net Promoter Score (NPS):</strong> Explains Net Promoter Score as a metric that measures customer loyalty and satisfaction.</li></ul> 34738cac-8903-423a-acab-05b29202c452 http://bear.academy Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:25:00 +0000 2835 no full #50 From Pixels to Insights: Ray Tiong's UX Research Journey #50 From Pixels to Insights: Ray Tiong's UX Research Journey 50 2 Bear Liu Explores Ray Tiong's shift from graphic design to UX research, highlighting his unique approach to blending creativity with analytical insights for a dynamic UX landscape. In today’s episode, we dive into the insightful journey of Ray Tiong, Senior Design Researcher at Xero. We'll explore his career transition from graphic design to UX research, and share his valuable advice for professionals embarking on similar paths. Ray opens up about his beginnings in the design world, his strategic shift to UX research, and how his art history background has enriched his approach to research. Plus, we'll discuss the evolving landscape of UX in light of AI advancements and what skills are essential in staying ahead.

Highlights:

  • Ray’s transition from graphic design to UX research
  • The critical role of communication and creative thinking in UX
  • How to start in UX research without formal training
  • Embracing AI in UX research for future-proofing careers
  • Ray’s advice on cultivating long-term skills that withstand industry shifts


Ray's Recommended Resources

Ray shared these gems for anyone keen on UX research:

  • Book: "Just Enough Research" by Erika Hall. A must-read to grasp UX research basics.
  • Courses: Courses from the Interaction Design Foundation, great for deepening UX knowledge.


As Ray bids farewell to Xero and embarks on a new chapter in the UK, we reflect on the insights and stories he's shared. Join us for an episode that’s as much about embracing change as it is about staying grounded in the fundamental principles of design and research.

]]> <p>In today’s episode, we dive into the insightful journey of Ray Tiong, Senior Design Researcher at Xero. We&#39;ll explore his career transition from graphic design to UX research, and share his valuable advice for professionals embarking on similar paths. Ray opens up about his beginnings in the design world, his strategic shift to UX research, and how his art history background has enriched his approach to research. Plus, we&#39;ll discuss the evolving landscape of UX in light of AI advancements and what skills are essential in staying ahead.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Ray’s transition from graphic design to UX research</li><li>The critical role of communication and creative thinking in UX</li><li>How to start in UX research without formal training</li><li>Embracing AI in UX research for future-proofing careers</li><li>Ray’s advice on cultivating long-term skills that withstand industry shifts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Ray&#39;s Recommended Resources</strong></p><p>Ray shared these gems for anyone keen on UX research:</p><ul><li><strong>Book:</strong> &#34;Just Enough Research&#34; by Erika Hall. A must-read to grasp UX research basics.</li><li><strong>Courses:</strong> Courses from the Interaction Design Foundation, great for deepening UX knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>As Ray bids farewell to Xero and embarks on a new chapter in the UK, we reflect on the insights and stories he&#39;s shared. Join us for an episode that’s as much about embracing change as it is about staying grounded in the fundamental principles of design and research.</p> c35854d5-e9f1-492a-9f5c-24d053616b7a http://bear.academy Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:15 +0000 3057 no full #49 Adobe acquires Figma, Tips for getting a Design job, Digital hygiene #49 Adobe acquires Figma, Tips for getting a Design job, Digital hygiene 49 2 Bear Liu A full episode of 3 topics: Adobe acquires Figma, Tips for getting a Design job, Digital hygiene. A full episode of 3 topics: Adobe acquires Figma, Tips for getting a Design job, Digital hygiene.


1. A few thoughts on Adobe acquiring Figma - some of them might be unpopular from other designers’ opinions.


2. I mentored 10+ juniors and helped them transition from different industries to land a design job offer, including working at multinational companies. Here're a few things I noticed that all job-landing designers have.


3. While you are working, you will need to eliminate (or at least reduce) the interruption from your phone, as it’s the most distracting device in your workspace. But How? Here are a few simple tips that you can do to immediately increase your productivity.

]]> <p><span>A full episode of 3 topics: Adobe acquires Figma, Tips for getting a Design job, Digital hygiene.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>1. A few thoughts on Adobe acquiring Figma - some of them might be unpopular from other designers’ opinions.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>2. I mentored 10+ juniors and helped them transition from different industries to land a design job offer, including working at multinational companies. Here&#39;re a few things I noticed that all job-landing designers have.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>3. While you are working, you will need to eliminate (or at least reduce) the interruption from your phone, as it’s the most distracting device in your workspace. But How? Here are a few simple tips that you can do to immediately increase your productivity.</span></p> 720319dc-0cf6-47d4-ae9a-7f2731b3f3a2 http://bear.academy Sat, 01 Oct 2022 03:49:56 +0000 2186 no full #48 Armando Torrealba: design is intention #48 Armando Torrealba: design is intention 48 2 Bear Liu Armando Torrealba: design is intention, find what’s your unique way to add value to your work, mindful design and tips for non-native speakers Armando Torrealba is an Experience Design Manager at Atlassian, and I worked with him while he worked at Xero as a Product Design Director. He came from Chile (as a non-native speaker) and thrives as a design leader in New Zealand, which was one of the reasons I invited him to join my podcast. While I worked with Armando at Xero, I noticed he is really great at communication, design intention and mindfulness. I’ve learned a lot from him and I believe you will get some takeaways from this podcast as well.

Highlights

💡 Design is an intention

💡 Think of what the value you can bring to the company helps you get confidence for design interviews

💡 Tips for non-native speakers at work

💡 Don't only consider companies with great design to work and why

💡 Mindful design and a mindful life

Who is Armando Torrealba

Armando Torrealba is an Experience Design Manager at Atlassian, and he has a passion for many things including(but not limited to) medication, mountain bikes, photography and hot sauce. Check his website for more details.

Website: https://armandotorrealba.com//

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armandotorrealba//

]]> <p>Armando Torrealba is an Experience Design Manager at Atlassian, and I worked with him while he worked at Xero as a Product Design Director. He came from Chile (as a non-native speaker) and thrives as a design leader in New Zealand, which was one of the reasons I invited him to join my podcast. While I worked with Armando at Xero, I noticed he is really great at communication, design intention and mindfulness. I’ve learned a lot from him and I believe you will get some takeaways from this podcast as well.</p><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p><p>💡 Design is an intention </p><p>💡 Think of what the value you can bring to the company helps you get confidence for design interviews </p><p>💡 Tips for non-native speakers at work </p><p>💡 Don&#39;t only consider companies with great design to work and why </p><p>💡 Mindful design and a mindful life</p><p><strong>Who is Armando Torrealba</strong></p><p>Armando Torrealba is an Experience Design Manager at Atlassian, and he has a passion for many things including(but not limited to) medication, mountain bikes, photography and hot sauce. Check his website for more details.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://armandotorrealba.com//" rel="nofollow">https://armandotorrealba.com//</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/armandotorrealba//" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/armandotorrealba//</a></p> c956a11f-9676-4123-abeb-40d2fbec0f12 http://bear.academy Sat, 10 Sep 2022 02:49:02 +0000 4848 no full #47 Ciao Chen: A Life Coach’s unexpected digital nomad life #47 Ciao Chen: A Life Coach’s unexpected digital nomad life 47 2 Bear Liu Life Coach Ciao Chen shared her ways of working as a digital nomad travelling in China(currently) and running an international coaching business. It all started because of COVID :) Life Coach Ciao Chen shared her ways of working as a digital nomad travelling in China(currently) and running an international coaching business. It all started because of COVID :)

Highlights

💡 Being a coach is as being a possibility enabler for others, and a coach needs to enable him/herself first.

💡 Coaching is a blessed job - I can talk to many smart people and get inspired on solving my problems, and I get paid for that!

💡 Listening is critical and the 3 levels of listening - Deep listening

Who is Ciao Chen

ICF registered Life Coach with 600+ coaching hours A CMW (Creating Meaningful Work) catalyst A digital nomad that lives in New Zealand and China A Vipassana meditation practitioner A cancer survivor A wisdom seeker A music, yoga and food lover

Website: https://lifepotentialnz.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qiaochen

Links


]]> <p>Life Coach Ciao Chen shared her ways of working as a digital nomad travelling in China(currently) and running an international coaching business. It all started because of COVID :)</p><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p><p>💡 Being a coach is as being a possibility enabler for others, and a coach needs to enable him/herself first.</p><p>💡 Coaching is a blessed job - I can talk to many smart people and get inspired on solving my problems, and I get paid for that!</p><p>💡 Listening is critical and the 3 levels of listening - <a href="https://www.thecoachingtoolscompany.com/deep-listening-create-sacred-transformative-space-for-clients-sarah-evans-mcc/" rel="nofollow">Deep listening</a></p><p><strong>Who is Ciao Chen</strong></p><p>ICF registered Life Coach with 600+ coaching hours A CMW (Creating Meaningful Work) catalyst A digital nomad that lives in New Zealand and China A Vipassana meditation practitioner A cancer survivor A wisdom seeker A music, yoga and food lover</p><p>Website: <a href="https://lifepotentialnz.com/" rel="nofollow">https://lifepotentialnz.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/qiaochen" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/qiaochen</a></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thecoachingtoolscompany.com/deep-listening-create-sacred-transformative-space-for-clients-sarah-evans-mcc/" rel="nofollow">Deep listening</a> - The Coaching Tools Company</li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40383078-the-tibetan-book-of-living-and-dying" rel="nofollow">The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying（西藏生死书）</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16054217-the-book-of-life" rel="nofollow">The Book of Life (生命之书)</a></li></ul><p><br></p> 6656d5ce-bff7-4483-b30e-b8078dd69b09 http://bear.academy Sat, 03 Sep 2022 03:04:03 +0000 3688 no full #46 Brendan Jarvis: What I learned from podcasting #46 Brendan Jarvis: What I learned from podcasting 46 2 Bear Liu Brendan Jarvis shared what he learned from 2 years of podcasting experience on finding and interviewing top UX influencers.

Highlights

💡 A better experience for guests and audience: look at the camera and active listening

💡 Be authentic or professional?

💡 How to find guests for a UX podcast?

💡 How to get the workflow organised?

💡 How to deal with “I don’t want to do it today”

💡 Tips for releasing a high-quality podcast every week?

Who is Brendan Jarvis

Brendan Jarvis is the Managing Founder and Principal Researcher of The Space InBetween - New Zealand’s only specialist evaluative UX research practice and world-class UX lab: enabling brave teams across the globe to de-risk product design, and equally brave leaders to shape and scale design culture.

Website: https://thespaceinbetween.co.nz/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjarvis/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brendanjarvis

Timestamp

[12:39] A great tip for online communication: look at the camera, listen carefully

[17:33] Tip for managing podcasting: batch the invites

[18:25] Tip for managing a podcast: templates for show notes, LinkedIn posts, tweets etc.

[19:23] Spend at least 1 day preparing for each episode

[21:20] Practice writing questions like speaking, so that don’t need to check the notes often, just go naturally during the conversation

[26:21] The difference of being authentic or being professional?

[33:08] How to find guests for his podcast

[40:45] How to save time? Hire a professional editor!

[46:20] Challenge for making a podcast: finding his voice on the podcast

People or things we mentioned

Brave UX with Brendan Jarvis

Jared Spool

Interviewing Users by Steve Portigal

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

Seth Godin

Fiverr for finding a podcast editor

On Writing by Stephen King

Tim Ferriss on podcasting and blog

]]> <p>Brendan Jarvis shared what he learned from 2 years of podcasting experience on finding and interviewing top UX influencers.</p><p><strong>Highlights</strong></p><p>💡 A better experience for guests and audience: look at the camera and active listening</p><p>💡 Be authentic or professional?</p><p>💡 How to find guests for a UX podcast?</p><p>💡 How to get the workflow organised?</p><p>💡 How to deal with “I don’t want to do it today”</p><p>💡 Tips for releasing a high-quality podcast every week?</p><p><strong>Who is Brendan Jarvis</strong></p><p>Brendan Jarvis is the Managing Founder and Principal Researcher of The Space InBetween - New Zealand’s only specialist evaluative UX research practice and world-class UX lab: enabling brave teams across the globe to de-risk product design, and equally brave leaders to shape and scale design culture.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://thespaceinbetween.co.nz/" rel="nofollow">https://thespaceinbetween.co.nz/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjarvis/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjarvis/</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/brendanjarvis" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/brendanjarvis</a></p><p><strong>Timestamp</strong></p><p>[12:39] A great tip for online communication: look at the camera, listen carefully</p><p>[17:33] Tip for managing podcasting: batch the invites</p><p>[18:25] Tip for managing a podcast: templates for show notes, LinkedIn posts, tweets etc.</p><p>[19:23] Spend at least 1 day preparing for each episode</p><p>[21:20] Practice writing questions like speaking, so that don’t need to check the notes often, just go naturally during the conversation</p><p>[26:21] The difference of being authentic or being professional?</p><p>[33:08] How to find guests for his podcast</p><p>[40:45] How to save time? Hire a professional editor!</p><p>[46:20] Challenge for making a podcast: finding his voice on the podcast</p><p><strong>People or things we mentioned</strong></p><p><a href="https://braveux.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow">Brave UX with Brendan Jarvis</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Spool" rel="nofollow">Jared Spool</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Interviewing-Users-Uncover-Compelling-Insights/dp/193382011X" rel="nofollow">Interviewing Users by Steve Portigal</a></p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34536488-principles" rel="nofollow">Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio</a></p><p><a href="https://seths.blog/" rel="nofollow">Seth Godin</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fiverr.com/" rel="nofollow">Fiverr</a> for finding a podcast editor</p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10569.On_Writing" rel="nofollow">On Writing by Stephen King</a></p><p><a href="https://tim.blog/" rel="nofollow">Tim Ferriss</a> on podcasting and blog</p> a13688f7-6f2c-4aa7-8c7f-6dfbb51d2d6f http://bear.academy Sat, 13 Aug 2022 02:26:15 +0000 3340 no full #45 Bilingual content creator journey with Camellia Yang #45 Bilingual content creator journey with Camellia Yang 45 2 Bear Liu Shared my journey of being a bilingual content creator on Chiwi Journal podcast. A couple of weeks ago, I joined a podcast (Chiwi Journal) interview and shared my journey of being a bilingual content creator. With the host's permission, I shared this interview on my podcast as well.


In this episode, we talked about:


How do Chinese people pick up their English names?

From working at a ‘tier 18’ city in China as a designer and building a business in web2 to migrant to New Zealand to raise a family —- Bear’s story as an immigrant.

How to navigate life while moving to a new country, finding a new job and welcoming a newborn at the same time?

Why is it essential to have a role model to learn and mimic, especially in difficult life moments?

What does it feel like to start a tech podcast in 2012 and win an award from Apple?

What motivates Chinese speakers to create content in English? What emotional journey did we go through?

How create content online can change people’s life?

Two tips on being a productive content creator that can keep publishing content consistently.

What tools do we use as bilingual content creators? How to find our audiences, and how to measure success?

How to start a content creator journey while still working full-time and having a family to look after？

What’s the NO.1 lesson to pass on to the next generation?


Enjoy :)

]]> <p>A couple of weeks ago, I joined a podcast (Chiwi Journal) interview and shared my journey of being a bilingual content creator. With the host&#39;s permission, I shared this interview on my podcast as well.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we talked about:</p><p><br></p><p>How do Chinese people pick up their English names?</p><p>From working at a ‘tier 18’ city in China as a designer and building a business in web2 to migrant to New Zealand to raise a family —- Bear’s story as an immigrant.</p><p>How to navigate life while moving to a new country, finding a new job and welcoming a newborn at the same time?</p><p>Why is it essential to have a role model to learn and mimic, especially in difficult life moments?</p><p>What does it feel like to start a tech podcast in 2012 and win an award from Apple?</p><p>What motivates Chinese speakers to create content in English? What emotional journey did we go through?</p><p>How create content online can change people’s life?</p><p>Two tips on being a productive content creator that can keep publishing content consistently.</p><p>What tools do we use as bilingual content creators? How to find our audiences, and how to measure success?</p><p>How to start a content creator journey while still working full-time and having a family to look after？</p><p>What’s the NO.1 lesson to pass on to the next generation?</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy :)</p> 2f1752f5-178b-4900-b873-50788319b09e http://bear.academy Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:20:00 +0000 3911 no full #44 How to take notes from an audiobook? #44 How to take notes from an audiobook? 44 2 Bear Liu Listening to an audiobook is a great way to learn new things, but you are more likely to forget most of the learnings as taking notes from an audiobook is tricky. I’ll show you a tip to help you better review what you’ve learned from an audiobook, and remember most of the key points. Sounds too good to be true? Check it to see if this approach suits you!

]]> <p><span>Listening to an audiobook is a great way to learn new things, but you are more likely to forget most of the learnings as taking notes from an audiobook is tricky. I’ll show you a tip to help you better review what you’ve learned from an audiobook, and remember most of the key points. Sounds too good to be true? Check it to see if this approach suits you!</span></p> c7857e96-1e47-4b1c-a654-9408107aed1c http://bear.academy Sun, 10 Jul 2022 01:43:18 +0000 338 no full #43 Do 10 hours for this before adapting 10000 hours rule! #43 Do 10 hours for this before adapting 10000 hours rule! 43 2 Bear Liu You might heard of 10000 hours rule by Malcolm Gladwell, which is to invest 10000 hours to master something. But how do you know which domain you would like to spend 10000 hours in the beginning? Introducing my 10 hours theory. Actually, it's 10,100,1000,10000 hours theory. By investing 10 hours at the very beginning, you can make sure the rest of 9990 hours you will spend is a good investment.

]]> <p><span>You might heard of 10000 hours rule by Malcolm Gladwell, which is to invest 10000 hours to master something. But how do you know which domain you would like to spend 10000 hours in the beginning? Introducing my 10 hours theory. Actually, it&#39;s 10,100,1000,10000 hours theory. By investing 10 hours at the very beginning, you can make sure the rest of 9990 hours you will spend is a good investment.</span></p> 5540f842-2025-46f7-8be5-7211126ead9d http://bear.academy Sun, 03 Jul 2022 01:42:13 +0000 520 no full #42 The Making of a Manager: Best tips from Facebook Design VP! #42 The Making of a Manager: Best tips from Facebook Design VP! 42 2 Bear Liu The making of a manager by Julie Zhuo is an awesome book for designers and design managers. It sounds like it's written for a new manager but I found it insightful and helpful for all the professionals working with other people. You will learn the mindsets, goals, and struggles of a manager, and better collaborate with your own manager. Also, if becoming a manager is your career goal, this is a must-read.


A Designer can also learn some practical tips from this book, such as running a successful design critique, managing time and how communicating with different teams. I like the clear and easy-understanding language which makes the reading experience so good. It's also an inspiration for immigrants like myself: put some effort, determination and consistency into something you love/are good at, such as writing for Julie, and the result will be the best you can imagine.

]]> <p><span>The making of a manager by Julie Zhuo is an awesome book for designers and design managers. It sounds like it&#39;s written for a new manager but I found it insightful and helpful for all the professionals working with other people. You will learn the mindsets, goals, and struggles of a manager, and better collaborate with your own manager. Also, if becoming a manager is your career goal, this is a must-read.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>A Designer can also learn some practical tips from this book, such as running a successful design critique, managing time and how communicating with different teams. I like the clear and easy-understanding language which makes the reading experience so good. It&#39;s also an inspiration for immigrants like myself: put some effort, determination and consistency into something you love/are good at, such as writing for Julie, and the result will be the best you can imagine.</span></p> 79798596-55ed-4669-9508-c8cc051fedd4 http://bear.academy Sun, 26 Jun 2022 01:40:46 +0000 946 no full #41 Tips for presenting your design work #41 Tips for presenting your design work 41 2 Bear Liu 7 #tips for presenting your design work like a pro! Presentation is an essential skill for designers, and sometimes it might be overwhelming. Last week, I did a presentation with a wider audience to share what I work at in last 6 months in 12 minutes. The result was great, and I found some of my personal design presentation tips might be helpful for other designers to share or presenting design work.

]]> <p><span>7 #tips for presenting your design work like a pro! Presentation is an essential skill for designers, and sometimes it might be overwhelming. Last week, I did a presentation with a wider audience to share what I work at in last 6 months in 12 minutes. The result was great, and I found some of my personal design presentation tips might be helpful for other designers to share or presenting design work.</span></p> ca760ddb-0d06-4e9d-a058-8e21e4dde07b http://bear.academy Sun, 19 Jun 2022 01:39:41 +0000 559 no full #40 How to make confident career decisions? #40 How to make confident career decisions? 40 2 Bear Liu Confident career decisions? It's always hard to make career decisions, no need to say to decide confidently. How do I know if it's the right choice,? As a design mentor, I've been asked this question many times: what if I don't know which way to choose as my career direction?

My answer is to define what you should know and get the answers in the cheapest and fastest ways. You can do these 3 things for research in a short time, and be able to figure out if your dream job is actually worth putting effort into. After that, you should be able to make confident career decisions :)

]]> <p><span>Confident career decisions? It&#39;s always hard to make career decisions, no need to say to decide confidently. How do I know if it&#39;s the right choice,? As a design mentor, I&#39;ve been asked this question many times: what if I don&#39;t know which way to choose as my career direction?</span></p><p><span>My answer is to define what you should know and get the answers in the cheapest and fastest ways. You can do these 3 things for research in a short time, and be able to figure out if your dream job is actually worth putting effort into. After that, you should be able to make confident career decisions :)</span></p> 4c579411-1d3f-4675-995c-e2b9bfeb6d36 http://bear.academy Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:38:41 +0000 575 no full #39 10 Things You Can Do For Your Design Career In 2022 #39 10 Things You Can Do For Your Design Career In 2022 39 2 Bear Liu We all know that uncertainties are something for certain in these years, and 2022 will not different at all. Any career tips 2022 for designer? I wrote a tips list for myself as a reminder for my career in 2022, and I think it might be helpful for many people here.

]]> <p><span>We all know that uncertainties are something for certain in these years, and 2022 will not different at all. Any career tips 2022 for designer? I wrote a tips list for myself as a reminder for my career in 2022, and I think it might be helpful for many people here.</span></p> 0ed05394-9dd2-44ea-8594-9d7d14821c77 http://bear.academy Sun, 05 Jun 2022 01:37:28 +0000 647 no full #38 Top Secret in Comics! Book Review on Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud #38 Top Secret in Comics! Book Review on Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud 38 2 Bear Liu Why comics are so popular? What's the secret in comics? How to read comics and most importantly for designers: what's the top tip/secret we can borrow from comics to our work? In this video, I want to share a few thoughts on Scott McCloud's awesome book: Understanding Comics.

]]> <p><span>Why comics are so popular? What&#39;s the secret in comics? How to read comics and most importantly for designers: what&#39;s the top tip/secret we can borrow from comics to our work? In this video, I want to share a few thoughts on Scott McCloud&#39;s awesome book: Understanding Comics.</span></p> 1e9a671e-cc61-4554-be96-7728f8fc7551 http://bear.academy Sun, 29 May 2022 01:36:21 +0000 460 no full #37 Just Enough Research - A Must-Read Book For All Designers! #37 Just Enough Research - A Must-Read Book For All Designers! 37 2 Bear Liu Finally read Just Enough Research by Erika Hall,, which has been on my reading list for a while. Wow! I feel bad after reading this book: why didn’t I read it when I started my UX design career!? I would avoid so many pitfalls and have many better outcomes if I followed some research suggestions from this book!

If you need a just enough summary for this book, Erika summarised it in this awesome video [https://lnkd.in/gRQcm__S](https://lnkd.in/gRQcm__S)SS). Five things that blew my design mind from this book:


1️⃣ Surveys are the most difficult research method of all.

2️⃣ Test a competitor’s product before you even put pencil to paper. Then test some sketches. And then test at every stage as much as you can.

3️⃣ When blue-sky thinking meets reality, reality always wins.

4️⃣ The first rule of user research: never ask anyone what they want.(You risk the scope of your ideas being limited by the imaginations of others. )

]]> <p><span>Finally read Just Enough Research by Erika Hall,, which has been on my reading list for a while. Wow! I feel bad after reading this book: why didn’t I read it when I started my UX design career!? I would avoid so many pitfalls and have many better outcomes if I followed some research suggestions from this book!</span></p><p><span>If you need a just enough summary for this book, Erika summarised it in this awesome video [</span><a href="https://lnkd.in/gRQcm__S](https://lnkd.in/gRQcm__S)SS" rel="nofollow">https://lnkd.in/gRQcm__S](https://lnkd.in/gRQcm__S)SS</a><span>). Five things that blew my design mind from this book:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>1️⃣ Surveys are the most difficult research method of all.</span></p><p><span>2️⃣ Test a competitor’s product before you even put pencil to paper. Then test some sketches. And then test at every stage as much as you can.</span></p><p><span>3️⃣ When blue-sky thinking meets reality, reality always wins.</span></p><p><span>4️⃣ The first rule of user research: never ask anyone what they want.(You risk the scope of your ideas being limited by the imaginations of others. )</span></p> 70fc2cba-00b7-4921-99dd-4544997fb3e0 http://bear.academy Sun, 22 May 2022 01:34:16 +0000 576 no full #36 How To Get Rich: Naval Ravikant on wealth and happiness #36 How To Get Rich: Naval Ravikant on wealth and happiness 36 2 Bear Liu "How to get rich(without being lucky)" is one of the most popular Twitter threads, written by Naval Ravikant, a famous investor of Silicon Valley.


I love his tweet so much, that guided me to the book of his thoughts and comments: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant. In this book, Naval talked about how to get rich, how to be a happier person, and shared many other insightful tips.


I think of getting rich as a wealth-building journey, and it can be designed and executed. It’s a bit late to realize it, but not too late. Actually, building fortune is never too late to do.

]]> <p><span>&#34;How to get rich(without being lucky)&#34; is one of the most popular Twitter threads, written by Naval Ravikant, a famous investor of Silicon Valley.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>I love his tweet so much, that guided me to the book of his thoughts and comments: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant. In this book, Naval talked about how to get rich, how to be a happier person, and shared many other insightful tips.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>I think of getting rich as a wealth-building journey, and it can be designed and executed. It’s a bit late to realize it, but not too late. Actually, building fortune is never too late to do.</span></p> 6c5c1d9e-43e4-4a94-b4e0-9bda6f920550 http://bear.academy Sun, 15 May 2022 01:33:12 +0000 646 no full #35 Satya Nadella On Leadership: Hit Refresh #35 Satya Nadella On Leadership: Hit Refresh 35 2 Bear Liu Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft shared his thoughts about the leadership, career and culture of Microsoft in his book, Hit Refresh. I'm quite interested in the leadership part, as Satya's personal journey clearly shows how he built his leadership from the very beginning.

]]> <p><span>Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft shared his thoughts about the leadership, career and culture of Microsoft in his book, Hit Refresh. I&#39;m quite interested in the leadership part, as Satya&#39;s personal journey clearly shows how he built his leadership from the very beginning.</span></p> d89bbeac-3cfd-447d-a985-bdaa88222270 http://bear.academy Sun, 08 May 2022 01:32:10 +0000 592 no full #34 Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk #34 Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk 34 2 Bear Liu I have a YouTube channel, and I post videos about design, productivity and other things every week. I want more views and more engagement with my audiences. That's the drive for me to read Crushing it by Gary Vaynerchuk. As the well-known social media guru, entrepreneur and multi-time New York Times bestseller, Gary Vaynerchuk shares many tips and suggestions on Crushing it - you could be an influencer on social!


- Add value to your audience - it's the most valuable tip I've learned. I used to create content based on my personal interest, which is alright. But if I want to grow, I'll need to focus on adding value to my audiences.

- Create pillar content first, then micro-content. E.g. You can write a blog as your pillar content, then create YouTube videos, podcasts, Tiktok clips, Tweets, etc.

- Be a big fish in a small pool. Find out what you want to focus on, then go deep. Aim to own your place in that market.

]]> <p><span>I have a YouTube channel, and I post videos about design, productivity and other things every week. I want more views and more engagement with my audiences. That&#39;s the drive for me to read Crushing it by Gary Vaynerchuk. As the well-known social media guru, entrepreneur and multi-time New York Times bestseller, Gary Vaynerchuk shares many tips and suggestions on Crushing it - you could be an influencer on social!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>- Add value to your audience - it&#39;s the most valuable tip I&#39;ve learned. I used to create content based on my personal interest, which is alright. But if I want to grow, I&#39;ll need to focus on adding value to my audiences.</span></p><p><span>- Create pillar content first, then micro-content. E.g. You can write a blog as your pillar content, then create YouTube videos, podcasts, Tiktok clips, Tweets, etc.</span></p><p><span>- Be a big fish in a small pool. Find out what you want to focus on, then go deep. Aim to own your place in that market.</span></p> 5ceb7989-64a6-4b2c-93c9-e69e15dbaede http://bear.academy Sun, 01 May 2022 01:30:38 +0000 842 no full #33 5 Amazing Books For Designers in 2022 #33 5 Amazing Books For Designers in 2022 33 2 Bear Liu 5 books for designers in 2022 - I have kept reading 50 books a year since a few years ago, and this habit hugely changes my work and life. Since I started to work as UX/Product designer, I noticed that many non-design related books provide so much value for my career. So in this video, I would like to recommend 5 books for designers in 2022 - these books can hugely help you to improve your design skill.

]]> <p><span>5 books for designers in 2022 - I have kept reading 50 books a year since a few years ago, and this habit hugely changes my work and life. Since I started to work as UX/Product designer, I noticed that many non-design related books provide so much value for my career. So in this video, I would like to recommend 5 books for designers in 2022 - these books can hugely help you to improve your design skill.</span></p> 8b834f4e-34e6-4fd9-8c65-203a52cd01c2 http://bear.academy Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:29:34 +0000 397 no full #32 Don't Do New Year Resolution, Do this Instead #32 Don't Do New Year Resolution, Do this Instead 32 2 Bear Liu Don't do new year resolution! It’s the end of the year, and normally we plan what we want to do in the next year, which is the New Year’s resolution. But, is it work? Half of the new year’s resolutions fail, and I failed on mine many times as well. This year, I decided to do things differently. I’m going to plan my next year based on last year's reflection, rather than half-blinded wishes. Did it work? It was amazing! I’ll show you how!

]]> <p><span>Don&#39;t do new year resolution! It’s the end of the year, and normally we plan what we want to do in the next year, which is the New Year’s resolution. But, is it work? Half of the new year’s resolutions fail, and I failed on mine many times as well. This year, I decided to do things differently. I’m going to plan my next year based on last year&#39;s reflection, rather than half-blinded wishes. Did it work? It was amazing! I’ll show you how!</span></p> f86f49c4-a3b5-41db-871f-af786aebf19f http://bear.academy Sun, 17 Apr 2022 01:27:18 +0000 431 no full #31 All the books I've read in 2021! #31 All the books I've read in 2021! 31 2 Bear Liu I have kept reading 50 books a year since a few years ago, and this habit hugely changes my work and life. In this video, I share all the books I read in 2021, and also some tips and finds for reading more books. If you are planning books to read in 2022, some of them might be good to add to your reading list :)

]]> <p><span>I have kept reading 50 books a year since a few years ago, and this habit hugely changes my work and life. In this video, I share all the books I read in 2021, and also some tips and finds for reading more books. If you are planning books to read in 2022, some of them might be good to add to your reading list :)</span></p> f11cda5d-9562-44dd-816d-b77853a60bb7 http://bear.academy Sun, 10 Apr 2022 01:21:25 +0000 931 no full #30 Do these 3 things in the morning! #30 Do these 3 things in the morning! 2 Bear Liu How to be more productive? Do these 3 things in the morning! <p>People want to be productive, and productivity is not only a common goal for professionals, but also a goal for almost everyone. I think I&#39;m productive, but recently, I just found a tip that can fundamentally improve my productivity to a brand new level. What&#39;s that? Let&#39;s talk about this!</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> People want to be productive, and productivity is not only a common goal for professionals, but also a goal for almost everyone. I think I&#39;m productive, but recently, I just found a tip that can fundamentally improve my productivity to a brand new level. What&#39;s that? Let&#39;s talk about this! Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com db2eb5c0-b68e-436e-b612-2b374580b92c http://podcast.bear.academy/3-productive-morning-routines Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 379 no full #29 A Lesson from Brain Collins #29 A Lesson from Brain Collins 2 Bear Liu 3 Things Creative People Need to Do for the Rest of Life: A Lesson from Brain Collins <p>There are a few things creative people need to do every day, actually, some things need to do for the whole life as a designer, programmer, writer, or any kind of creative people. I&#39;ve joined an online session with legendary designer, Brian Collins, and he listed 3 things that every creative person needs to improve during his/her career. Can&#39;t wait to share with you!</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> There are a few things creative people need to do every day, actually, some things need to do for the whole life as a designer, programmer, writer, or any kind of creative people. I&#39;ve joined an online session with legendary designer, Brian Collins, and he listed 3 things that every creative person needs to improve during his/her career. Can&#39;t wait to share with you! Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com e9a3fd31-ada4-486b-a401-25d871dc9d53 http://podcast.bear.academy/brain-collins-lessons Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 274 no full #28 Why should you color-code meetings? #28 Why should you color-code meetings? 2 Bear Liu Productive remote meetings: Why should you colour-code meetings? <p>Productive remote meetings, everyone wants them, but it&#39;s not easy to be productive during all meetings, especially for remote workers. We need to know not all the meetings are the same, and we should divide them into different types, and cope with different strategies. Here&#39;s a tip that I&#39;m using for keeping productive and good well-being when taking many meetings every work week.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> Productive remote meetings, everyone wants them, but it&#39;s not easy to be productive during all meetings, especially for remote workers. We need to know not all the meetings are the same, and we should divide them into different types, and cope with different strategies. Here&#39;s a tip that I&#39;m using for keeping productive and good well-being when taking many meetings every work week. Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com f40ad7dd-d560-4824-bb1f-2207af295c57 http://podcast.bear.academy/color-code-meetings Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 550 no full #27 Design Principles in Squid Game #27 Design Principles in Squid Game 2 Bear Liu Squid Game Netflix Review: Design Principles in Squid Game <p>I guess most of you guys already watched the Netflix show: Squid Game? As a product and UX designer, I found a few design principles in Squid Game. Sounds interested? Let&#39;s jump into the game and review them!</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> I guess most of you guys already watched the Netflix show: Squid Game? As a product and UX designer, I found a few design principles in Squid Game. Sounds interested? Let&#39;s jump into the game and review them! Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com 7cf97290-af1e-4ba7-ba28-ff52dc34584b http://podcast.bear.academy/squid-game-design-principles Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 369 no full #26 - What does work mean to you? #26 - What does work mean to you? 2 Bear Liu Work could mean different thing for us. What does work mean to you? <p>Work could mean different thing for us. What does work mean to you?</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> Work could mean different thing for us. What does work mean to you? Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com 87466389-ebcd-4ca8-8179-9dec59cfe763 http://podcast.bear.academy/what-work-means-to-you Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 222 no full #25 - One Tip That Totally Improved My Wellbeing During Lockdown #25 - One Tip That Totally Improved My Wellbeing During Lockdown 2 Bear Liu It's easy - just eat when you are eating. <p>A big tip that helps my well-being during lockdown is disconnecting. To be specific, disconnect from my devices while eat and sleep. Let&#39;s talk about the first one.</p> <p>Eating and scrolling was my default - I always need to find something to do. Checking social media, posting photos on social, watching videos, or listening to podcasts...so many things to do while eating!</p> <p>I noticed how my mobile shaped my behavior and thinking and decided to fight back. I&#39;ve tried mindfulness eating, and it changed the way I used to eat. Eating becomes a way of recharging myself, both on body and soul. As there are three times per day to recharge, the benefits are continuous.</p> <p>It&#39;s easy - just eat when you are eating. Look at your food, smell them, taste them and eat them. Just connect to them, rather than connect to your device, news, or emails. Try it today, it&#39;s only 20-30 minutes.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> A big tip that helps my well-being during lockdown is disconnecting. To be specific, disconnect from my devices while eat and sleep. Let&#39;s talk about the first one. Eating and scrolling was my default - I always need to find something to do. Checking social media, posting photos on social, watching videos, or listening to podcasts...so many things to do while eating! I noticed how my mobile shaped my behavior and thinking and decided to fight back. I&#39;ve tried mindfulness eating, and it changed the way I used to eat. Eating becomes a way of recharging myself, both on body and soul. As there are three times per day to recharge, the benefits are continuous. It&#39;s easy - just eat when you are eating. Look at your food, smell them, taste them and eat them. Just connect to them, rather than connect to your device, news, or emails. Try it today, it&#39;s only 20-30 minutes. Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com e4f56126-eab0-4b83-b03c-97b6587267f4 http://podcast.bear.academy/eat-while-you-are-eating Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 148 no full #24 - How Do Professionals Cope With Lockdown? #24 - How Do Professionals Cope With Lockdown? 2 Bear Liu How Do Professionals Cope With Lockdown? These 30+ tips Will Help You Survive And Thrive <p>Recently I ran a team session with 30+ designers in my team, and got some great tips and suggestions on coping with lockdown. Let&#39;s see how those top professionals cope with lockdown!</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> Recently I ran a team session with 30+ designers in my team, and got some great tips and suggestions on coping with lockdown. Let&#39;s see how those top professionals cope with lockdown! Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com 583f3e01-cd3b-4f83-86c8-3025df0f984f http://podcast.bear.academy/30-tips-for-lockdown Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 523 no full #23 - 6 Wellbeing Tips Help You Survive And Thrive In Lockdown #23 - 6 Wellbeing Tips Help You Survive And Thrive In Lockdown 2 Bear Liu A few well-being tips that I used and worked for me on coping with the lockdown. <p>New Zealand is currently in a level 4 lockdown, and many people from other places are experiencing the same challenge. In this podcast, I&#39;m going to share a few wellbeing tips that I used and worked for me on coping with lockdown, hope they will helpful for you as well.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> New Zealand is currently in a level 4 lockdown, and many people from other places are experiencing the same challenge. In this podcast, I&#39;m going to share a few wellbeing tips that I used and worked for me on coping with lockdown, hope they will helpful for you as well. Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com 6e4539ba-8107-486a-9870-ff4077f1d15f http://podcast.bear.academy/my-tips-for-lockdown Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 557 no full #22 - I Stopped Making videos for 2 Months, And I’ve Finished A Book! #22 - I Stopped Making videos for 2 Months, And I’ve Finished A Book! 2 Bear Liu Why and how I stopped making content on my channel in last 2 months, and use the time to write a book. <p>I consider producing content as a serious thing. Since this year, I&#39;ve decided to make 2 videos per week. That was my goal, and it still is. But in last two months, I stopped doing it. Why? In this podcast, I&#39;m going to share why and how I stopped making content on my channel in last 2 months, and use the time to write a book.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> I consider producing content as a serious thing. Since this year, I&#39;ve decided to make 2 videos per week. That was my goal, and it still is. But in last two months, I stopped doing it. Why? In this podcast, I&#39;m going to share why and how I stopped making content on my channel in last 2 months, and use the time to write a book. Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com f64a5df3-1458-40e6-894b-b1db412f87ba http://podcast.bear.academy/2-months-wrote-a-book Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 874 no full #21 - 6 Tips From An Introvert For Preparing A Speech #21 - 6 Tips From An Introvert For Preparing A Speech 2 Bear Liu In this podcast, I'm sharing a few things I've learned from 4 public speeches I did recently <p>It&#39;s not easy to give a speech in front of 100 people as an introvert, with your second language. I&#39;m happy that I did it, but even happier about the things I&#39;ve learned. In this podcast, I&#39;m sharing a few things I&#39;ve learned from 4 public speeches I did recently:</p> <ol> <li>Sincere beats seriousity.</li> <li>Don&#39;t start from scratch.</li> <li>Reflection as a habit.</li> <li>Preparation is gold, and practice is diamond.</li> <li>Team work makes dream work.</li> <li>Enjoy the progress. *** <strong>Bear Who?</strong> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. *** You can find me here: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></li> </ol> It&#39;s not easy to give a speech in front of 100 people as an introvert, with your second language. I&#39;m happy that I did it, but even happier about the things I&#39;ve learned. In this podcast, I&#39;m sharing a few things I&#39;ve learned from 4 public speeches I did recently: Sincere beats seriousity. Don&#39;t start from scratch. Reflection as a habit. Preparation is gold, and practice is diamond. Team work makes dream work. Enjoy the progress. *** Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. *** You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com 6ffe10a9-72a8-4426-a938-77ec9aaa1d52 http://podcast.bear.academy/introvert-speech Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 772 no full #20 - How to read 10 books in 30 days #20 - How to read 10 books in 30 days 1 Bear Liu How many books you can read in a month? <p>How many books you can read in a month? If can read 1 book per week, you can read 4 books in a month. I got 10 books done in April, with a full-time job, a four-year-old to take care of, a YouTube channel, and a podcast to take care of. How did I do it? Check this podcast for details!</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> How many books you can read in a month? If can read 1 book per week, you can read 4 books in a month. I got 10 books done in April, with a full-time job, a four-year-old to take care of, a YouTube channel, and a podcast to take care of. How did I do it? Check this podcast for details! Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com 6dbfecb2-fbc9-4597-89c2-dfdf7b8e8f40 http://podcast.bear.academy/10-books-in-30-days Tue, 11 May 2021 03:00:00 +0000 1149 no full #19 - Things I learned at work as a UX Designer at Vodafone #19 - Things I learned at work as a UX Designer at Vodafone 1 Bear Liu What I've learned at Vodafone New Zealand. <p>As a UX designer at Vodafone, things at work are challenging, complex, and exciting. My habit is to review things I learned at work regularly, and as I worked at Vodafone New Zealand for a couple of months already, here are a few things I learned at work.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> As a UX designer at Vodafone, things at work are challenging, complex, and exciting. My habit is to review things I learned at work regularly, and as I worked at Vodafone New Zealand for a couple of months already, here are a few things I learned at work. Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com f3e8f2b7-6554-43bb-bc8f-1704cc469438 http://podcast.bear.academy/learn-at-vodafone Mon, 03 May 2021 20:00:00 +0000 645 no full #18 - What if I'm not good enough to learn design? #18 - What if I'm not good enough to learn design? 1 Bear Liu What If I’m not good enough to learn design? What if I’m not good enough to become a designer? What if it was a wrong choice? I know it as I've been there, and it's totally ok. <p>One of the common questions from a self-taught designer is: what If I’m not good enough to learn design? What if I’m not good enough to become a designer? What if it was a wrong choice? I know it as I&#39;ve been there, and it&#39;s totally ok. In this video, I&#39;ll share a few tips that helped me went through it, and finally became a confident designer. Hope these tips can help you as well!</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bear Who?</strong><br> Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</p> <hr> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> One of the common questions from a self-taught designer is: what If I’m not good enough to learn design? What if I’m not good enough to become a designer? What if it was a wrong choice? I know it as I&#39;ve been there, and it&#39;s totally ok. In this video, I&#39;ll share a few tips that helped me went through it, and finally became a confident designer. Hope these tips can help you as well! Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com b9655918-512f-47d5-a01f-934e34085586 http://podcast.bear.academy/not-good-enough-to-learn-design Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 669 no full #17 - How to take notes from a book you borrowed #17 - How to take notes from a book you borrowed 1 Bear Liu Here's an easy, flexible and productive way to take notes from a book you borrowed, without damaging the book for sure! <p>You borrowed a book from library or from your friend. When reading it, you found it was so good that you want to take notes. But how to take notes from borrowed books? You can&#39;t write or doodle on the book, it&#39;s not yours. Here&#39;s an easy, flexible and productive way to take notes from a book you borrowed, without damaging the book for sure!</p> <hr> <p>Bear Who?</p> <h2>Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours.</h2> <p>You can find me here:<br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo</a><br> Newsletter: <a href="https://email.beartalking.com/signup" rel="nofollow">https://email.beartalking.com/signup</a><br> Blog: <a href="https://blog.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.beartalking.com/</a><br> Podcast: <a href="https://voice.beartalking.com/" rel="nofollow">https://voice.beartalking.com/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/beartalking" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/beartalking</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bearbig</a><br> Weibo: <a href="https://www.weibo.com/bearbig" rel="nofollow">https://www.weibo.com/bearbig</a><br> Website: <a href="https://beartalking.com" rel="nofollow">https://beartalking.com</a></p> You borrowed a book from library or from your friend. When reading it, you found it was so good that you want to take notes. But how to take notes from borrowed books? You can&#39;t write or doodle on the book, it&#39;s not yours. Here&#39;s an easy, flexible and productive way to take notes from a book you borrowed, without damaging the book for sure! Bear Who? Hello, I&#39;m Bear, a UX/UI designer who lives and works in Auckland. I make podcasts and YouTube videos about design, productivity, and tech between my work and family hours. You can find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BearTalkVideo Newsletter: https://email.beartalking.com/signup Blog: https://blog.beartalking.com/ Podcast: https://voice.beartalking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/beartalking Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearbig Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/bearbig Website: https://beartalking.com 4cddae7d-6e0a-4cef-b231-c48d2b9a6e0f http://podcast.bear.academy/take-note-from-the-book-you-borrowed Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0000 458 no full #16 - Why a Growth Mindset for UX Designers is Essential? #16 - Why a Growth Mindset for UX Designers is Essential? 1 Bear Liu Why is a growth mindset essential for UX designers? <p>In the book Mindset, Dr. Carol Dweck shows the importance of a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset. Why is a growth mindset essential for UX designers? As a UX designer, you should be bold enough to admit things you don&#39;t know and believe you can find the proper solution for the problem you are working at. In another way, the UX discovery stage for designers is a trial-and-fail process, which requires a growth mindset so you can reflect on what you&#39;ve learned and adapted it to your design.</p> In the book Mindset, Dr. Carol Dweck shows the importance of a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset. Why is a growth mindset essential for UX designers? As a UX designer, you should be bold enough to admit things you don&#39;t know and believe you can find the proper solution for the problem you are working at. In another way, the UX discovery stage for designers is a trial-and-fail process, which requires a growth mindset so you can reflect on what you&#39;ve learned and adapted it to your design. bd8bec40-5259-472f-93c0-ff9899c48da5 http://podcast.bear.academy/the-growth-mindset Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0000 489 no full #15 - Closer or loser? Keep the promise you made and get things done #15 - Closer or loser? Keep the promise you made and get things done 1 Bear Liu Be a closer, or be a loser? In my opinion, always closing the thing you plan to do, even in the way you are not satisfied or proud. <p>Be a closer, or be a loser? In my opinion, always closing the thing you plan to do, even in the way you are not satisfied or proud. If you are not a closer, you are a loser. That&#39;s why I recorded this video in my car on a rainy evening.</p> Be a closer, or be a loser? In my opinion, always closing the thing you plan to do, even in the way you are not satisfied or proud. If you are not a closer, you are a loser. That&#39;s why I recorded this video in my car on a rainy evening. 1e247597-a1ae-45fd-9ae6-71a597f4868e http://podcast.bear.academy/closer-or-loser Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0000 553 no full #14 - How did I get the LinkedIn Recommendation from Philip Mills? #14 - How did I get the LinkedIn Recommendation from Philip Mills? 1 Bear Liu How did I get the LinkedIn Recommendation from Philip Mills, the founder of Les Mills International? <p>Philip Mills, the founder of Les Mills International, recommended me on my LinkedIn Profile. It was such an honor to have a recommendation from one of the top leaders in the global fitness industry. How did I get it? Check the video for details!</p> Philip Mills, the founder of Les Mills International, recommended me on my LinkedIn Profile. It was such an honor to have a recommendation from one of the top leaders in the global fitness industry. How did I get it? Check the video for details! 8339c15a-bdb7-40d1-aa4d-7ad6518f2434 http://podcast.bear.academy/philip-mills-recommendation Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000 586 no full #13 - E-Myth: Work on your business, rather than in it #13 - E-Myth: Work on your business, rather than in it 1 Bear Liu An excellent book about business, especially for helping small businesses grow without them burned out. <p>E-Myth is an excellent book about business, especially for helping small businesses grow without them burned out. </p> <p>I like the book&#39;s structure by telling a story about Sarah, a small pie Store owner struggling to survive on her own business. She worked 12 hours per day. She gets used to working as a technician rather than an entrepreneur. The author met Sarah as a mentor to help her to think about things from a different perspective and improve the shop business step by step. This is a great way to share some theories with the audience by telling a great story. Show characters struggle, and what are the specific actions that they can do? How they cope with the problems. Finally, what was the result?</p> <p>Also, the whole book is about building a system without involving personality, which means that even people change, your business won&#39;t be impacted. </p> <p>And another part of the book, which I found quite helpful, is an example of how two or three co-founders can run a business by defining each role and its responsibility for the business. It could be just the founders initially, but later, if they have better candidates, they don&#39;t have to spend all the time doing the technician work. They can hire someone who can do the job. And document all the steps with precise measurements so that anyone can pick them up. </p> E-Myth is an excellent book about business, especially for helping small businesses grow without them burned out. I like the book&#39;s structure by telling a story about Sarah, a small pie Store owner struggling to survive on her own business. She worked 12 hours per day. She gets used to working as a technician rather than an entrepreneur. The author met Sarah as a mentor to help her to think about things from a different perspective and improve the shop business step by step. This is a great way to share some theories with the audience by telling a great story. Show characters struggle, and what are the specific actions that they can do? How they cope with the problems. Finally, what was the result? Also, the whole book is about building a system without involving personality, which means that even people change, your business won&#39;t be impacted. And another part of the book, which I found quite helpful, is an example of how two or three co-founders can run a business by defining each role and its responsibility for the business. It could be just the founders initially, but later, if they have better candidates, they don&#39;t have to spend all the time doing the technician work. They can hire someone who can do the job. And document all the steps with precise measurements so that anyone can pick them up. 73ba9d37-fd0f-4d45-ac8e-7cd8c80c6de3 http://podcast.bear.academy/e-myth Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 822 no full #12 - Prepare the portfolio that can get you hired #12 - Prepare the portfolio that can get you hired 1 Bear Liu How to start to build your own portfolio to help you get the design job you want. <p>Why do we need a UX portfolio? And how to prepare the portfolio that can get you hired? In this video, I&#39;ll share a few tips about portfolios for UX designers and product designers, so that you could know how to start to build your own portfolio to help you get the design job you want.</p> Why do we need a UX portfolio? And how to prepare the portfolio that can get you hired? In this video, I&#39;ll share a few tips about portfolios for UX designers and product designers, so that you could know how to start to build your own portfolio to help you get the design job you want. 8e2d8758-4723-4623-88c6-5fb4622c44e4 http://podcast.bear.academy/tips-for-ux-portfolio Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 612 no full #11 - Designer Michel Ferreira and his four other hidden roles #11 - Designer Michel Ferreira and his four other hidden roles 1 Bear Liu Design Manager Michel Ferreira at Atlassian shares his story of working in 4 countries as a designer. <p>A few years ago, when I move to New Zealand from China, as a designer without local experience, references, and didn&#39;t even speak the language properly, I had a big question: how can I start? I think it&#39;s not only my question but probably the key question for all the people who would like to work somewhere else from his/her home country: yeah, how can I start?<br> Because I&#39;ve been experienced this struggle, I was impressed when I learned Michel Ferreira&#39;s story. Started from Brazil, Michel extended his design career to an international level: he previously worked in the US, then worked at Shopify in Canada and Booking.com in the Netherlands, and currently in Sydney as a Design Manager at Atlassian. Wow! How did he start? With curiosity in my mind, I invited Michel for this podcast interview and the result? Boom! I got this mind-blowing conversation. Let&#39;s jump into it! By the way, if you curious about the title - what about his four other hidden roles? Stay to the last, and you&#39;ll get it then :)</p> <h3>Shownote</h3> <h4>Visual shownote</h4> <p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/1gDOoNo.jpg" alt="michel-sketchnote"></p> <h4>About the guest</h4> <p>Michel Ferreira is a Brazilian designer living in Sydney, Australia where he works full-time as a Design Manager at Atlassian, building the future of world-class Enterprise products like Jira. Previously worked at Shopify in Canada and <a href="http://booking.com/" rel="nofollow">Booking.com</a> in the Netherlands. Michel is also the host of LatinXs Who Design podcast.</p> <p>As a writer and public speaker, Michel has delivered numerous presentations to audiences around the world to introduce new design ideas and examine best practices in A/B testing. He&#39;s also written articles for Net Magazine and company blogs such as: Would you like fries with that? For <a href="http://booking.com/" rel="nofollow">Booking.com</a> and 11 Lessons from the NBA Bubble for your newly remote team for Atlassian.</p> <p><strong>Michel Ferreira&#39;s podcast</strong><br> <a href="https://anchor.fm/latinxswhodesign" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/latinxswhodesign</a></p><p>Special Guest: Michel Ferreira.</p> A few years ago, when I move to New Zealand from China, as a designer without local experience, references, and didn&#39;t even speak the language properly, I had a big question: how can I start? I think it&#39;s not only my question but probably the key question for all the people who would like to work somewhere else from his/her home country: yeah, how can I start? Because I&#39;ve been experienced this struggle, I was impressed when I learned Michel Ferreira&#39;s story. Started from Brazil, Michel extended his design career to an international level: he previously worked in the US, then worked at Shopify in Canada and Booking.com in the Netherlands, and currently in Sydney as a Design Manager at Atlassian. Wow! How did he start? With curiosity in my mind, I invited Michel for this podcast interview and the result? Boom! I got this mind-blowing conversation. Let&#39;s jump into it! By the way, if you curious about the title - what about his four other hidden roles? Stay to the last, and you&#39;ll get it then :) Shownote Visual shownote michel-sketchnote https://i.imgur.com/1gDOoNo.jpg About the guest Michel Ferreira is a Brazilian designer living in Sydney, Australia where he works full-time as a Design Manager at Atlassian, building the future of world-class Enterprise products like Jira. Previously worked at Shopify in Canada and Booking.com (http://booking.com/) in the Netherlands. Michel is also the host of LatinXs Who Design podcast. As a writer and public speaker, Michel has delivered numerous presentations to audiences around the world to introduce new design ideas and examine best practices in A/B testing. He&#39;s also written articles for Net Magazine and company blogs such as: Would you like fries with that? For Booking.com (http://booking.com/) and 11 Lessons from the NBA Bubble for your newly remote team for Atlassian. Michel Ferreira&#39;s podcast https://anchor.fm/latinxswhodesign (https://anchor.fm/latinxswhodesign) Special Guest: Michel Ferreira. 7aea0c7b-2654-4915-aff7-d6a5bd4fad27 http://podcast.bear.academy/michel-ferreira Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:30:00 +0000 3716 no full #10 - Design an app to save our grandmas - Story of delivering the NZ COVID Tracer app #10 - Design an app to save our grandmas - Story of delivering the NZ COVID Tracer app 1 Bear Liu Talked to the design team about the stories of designing and delivering the NZ COVID Tracer app. <p>The NZ COVID Tracer app took an essential part during the whole COVID-fighting process - more than half of the people in New Zealand using the app to help save people&#39;s lives. </p> <p>The app was developed and delivered by RUSH, an Auckland based digital agency, which only took six weeks from concept to launch. It&#39;s a once-of-a-lifetime opportunity for a designer. What are the stories behind the scene? Who are the people doing the design of the app? In this episode of Bear Academy, I have the pleasure of talking to Stephen Horner - Chief Design Officer, and Chloe Fong - Product Lead about the story of designing and delivering the NZ COVID Tracer app.</p> <p>As a reminder, <strong>please turn on Bluetooth tracing in the app</strong>.</p> <hr> <h3>Shownote:</h3> <h3>Latest stats of the app since the app launched… (as at 27 January 2021)</h3> <ul> <li>There are 2,496,000 registered users</li> <li>This is 61% of the adult population of NZ (*aged 15+)</li> <li>There have been 160,466,530 total QR poster scans</li> <li>And 6,555,858 manual diary entries</li> <li>The highest peak of scans so far is 2,509,166 in a single day</li> <li>Since Bluetooth launched on 17 December 2020, 859,369 devices have activated this function</li> </ul> <h3>Official website:</h3> <p><a href="https://tracing.covid19.govt.nz/" rel="nofollow">https://tracing.covid19.govt.nz/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-resources-and-tools/nz-covid-tracer-app" rel="nofollow">https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-resources-and-tools/nz-covid-tracer-app</a></p> <h3>Case study (RUSH):</h3> <p><a href="https://rush.co.nz/work/nz-covid-tracer-app/" rel="nofollow">https://rush.co.nz/work/nz-covid-tracer-app/</a></p> <h3>Guests:</h3> <ul> <li>Stephen Horner - Chief Design Officer at RUSH</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehornernz/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehornernz/</a></p> <ul> <li>Chloe Fong - Product Lead at RUSH - teacher at EF (UK)</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloefong/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloefong/</a></p><p>Special Guests: Chloe Fong and Stephen Horner.</p> The NZ COVID Tracer app took an essential part during the whole COVID-fighting process - more than half of the people in New Zealand using the app to help save people&#39;s lives. The app was developed and delivered by RUSH, an Auckland based digital agency, which only took six weeks from concept to launch. It&#39;s a once-of-a-lifetime opportunity for a designer. What are the stories behind the scene? Who are the people doing the design of the app? In this episode of Bear Academy, I have the pleasure of talking to Stephen Horner - Chief Design Officer, and Chloe Fong - Product Lead about the story of designing and delivering the NZ COVID Tracer app. As a reminder, please turn on Bluetooth tracing in the app. Shownote: Latest stats of the app since the app launched… (as at 27 January 2021) There are 2,496,000 registered users This is 61% of the adult population of NZ (*aged 15+) There have been 160,466,530 total QR poster scans And 6,555,858 manual diary entries The highest peak of scans so far is 2,509,166 in a single day Since Bluetooth launched on 17 December 2020, 859,369 devices have activated this function Official website: https://tracing.covid19.govt.nz/ (https://tracing.covid19.govt.nz/) https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-resources-and-tools/nz-covid-tracer-app (https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-resources-and-tools/nz-covid-tracer-app) Case study (RUSH): https://rush.co.nz/work/nz-covid-tracer-app/ (https://rush.co.nz/work/nz-covid-tracer-app/) Guests: Stephen Horner - Chief Design Officer at RUSH https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehornernz/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehornernz/) Chloe Fong - Product Lead at RUSH - teacher at EF (UK) https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloefong/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloefong/) Special Guests: Chloe Fong and Stephen Horner. 08ee9473-c77b-4aa1-822d-9fe48e6e6af2 http://podcast.bear.academy/nz-covid-tracer Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 4163 no full #09 - There Are no "BAD" replies for your job applications #09 - There Are no "BAD" replies for your job applications 1 Bear Liu I'll share a tip that you can always get some useful information from the reject replies. <p>We all received emails like this: &quot;Thank you for applying this role, we really appreciate your time and effort putting on this. Unfortunately, you will not go to the next stage. All the best and good luck to your job searching.&quot; It&#39;s a bad reply, isn&#39;t it? Actually, no. And, there&#39;re no bad replies at all. In this short podcast, I&#39;ll share a tip that you can always get some useful information from the reject replies.</p> We all received emails like this: &#34;Thank you for applying this role, we really appreciate your time and effort putting on this. Unfortunately, you will not go to the next stage. All the best and good luck to your job searching.&#34; It&#39;s a bad reply, isn&#39;t it? Actually, no. And, there&#39;re no bad replies at all. In this short podcast, I&#39;ll share a tip that you can always get some useful information from the reject replies. 680a2785-9d70-4725-bd16-9b20a7b783df http://podcast.bear.academy/no-bad-replies Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000 805 no full #08 - 5 tips to onboard a new job like a pro #08 - 5 tips to onboard a new job like a pro 1 Bear Liu A few tips to help you do better when you get a new job. <p>Onboarding a new job could be overwhelming - you might look calm on your face, but totally freak out inside. I have some experience of onboarding new jobs, new projects in different countries, and I found there are things in common, no matter where and when. Basically, you need to be clear about 3 things: information, resource and expectation. In this video, I&#39;m going to share a few tips to help you do better when you get a new job.</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/_DJ9raUIywY" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/_DJ9raUIywY</a></p> Onboarding a new job could be overwhelming - you might look calm on your face, but totally freak out inside. I have some experience of onboarding new jobs, new projects in different countries, and I found there are things in common, no matter where and when. Basically, you need to be clear about 3 things: information, resource and expectation. In this video, I&#39;m going to share a few tips to help you do better when you get a new job. YouTube: https://youtu.be/_DJ9raUIywY 9a9b2e7c-06c5-4a79-a869-1490349ad3ae http://podcast.bear.academy/onboard-a-new-job-like-a-pro Sat, 16 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000 553 no full #07 - These are the tips that helped me to read 1 book per week #07 - These are the tips that helped me to read 1 book per week 1 Bear Liu What are the books I read and what are the recommendations? How did I do it? And why? <p>I read 54 books in 2020, which is the sixth year that I keep reading one book per week. What are the books I read and what are the recommendations? How did I do it? And why? Check the video to find the answer to these questions.</p> <p>Here are ten books from my 2020 list that I recommended to read:</p> <ul> <li>Digital minimalism - this book helps me to regain control of my attention and time from something doesn&#39;t deserve.</li> <li>Siddhartha - A fable about our life and universe, and so good!</li> <li>Amusing Ourselves to Death - This book was written in a few decades ago, but precisely predicted our lives in 21 century.</li> <li>The Urban Sketcher - This book gave me the confidence, skill and roadmap to learn sketch in my late 30&#39;s.</li> <li>Guns, Germs and Steel - It&#39;s such a great book about history, geographic and culture, which open a brand new perspective for me to see the world.</li> <li>Educated - deeply touched by the story of Tara, about her uses knowledge to find out how the world looks like, and who she is. &quot;There&#39;s a world out there, and it&#39;s different from dad&#39;s whisper into your ears. &quot;</li> <li>Surely you&#39;re joking, Mr Feynman! - Richard Feynman is my idol, in many ways. This book is the best way to learn his thinking process, and it quite enjoyable to read his remarkable story.</li> <li>The Design of Everyday Things - this is the classic book if you want to know anything related to design.</li> <li>Forever Employable - this new book by Jeff Gothelf, the influencer of the design industry, shares tips and strategy of building a future proof career. The timing for reading this book is never better - I mean, 2020, right? You got it.</li> <li>The Tartar steppe - &quot;Time has slipped by so quickly, that his heart has not had a chance to grow old. &quot; this is the best story about the time I read this year, highly recommended!</li> </ul> In 2020, I managed to read 54 books, marking the sixth consecutive year of maintaining a pace of one book per week. Curious about which books I read, my recommendations, and my reasons for this reading habit? Check out the video to find answers to these questions.

Here are ten books from my 2020 list that I highly recommend:

  1. Digital Minimalism - This book helped me regain control of my attention and time from undeserving distractions.
  2. Siddhartha - A captivating fable about life and the universe.
  3. Amusing Ourselves to Death - Written decades ago, but accurately predicted our lives in the 21st century.
  4. The Urban Sketcher - This book provided me with the confidence, skills, and roadmap to learn sketching in my late 30s.
  5. Guns, Germs, and Steel - A fantastic book about history, geography, and culture that opened a new perspective for me to see the world.
  6. Educated - Deeply touched by Tara's story, as she uses knowledge to discover the world and her identity. "There's a world out there, and it's different from dad's whisper into your ears."
  7. Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! - Richard Feynman is my idol in many ways. This book is the best way to learn his thinking process, and it's quite enjoyable to read his remarkable stories.
  8. The Design of Everyday Things - A classic book if you want to know anything related to design.
  9. Forever Employable - Jeff Gothelf, a design industry influencer, shares tips and strategies for building a future-proof career in this new book. The timing for reading this book couldn't be better - I mean, 2020, right?
  10. The Tartar Steppe - "Time has slipped by so quickly that his heart has not had a chance to grow old." This is the best story about time I read this year, highly recommended!


]]> <p>In 2020, I managed to read 54 books, marking the sixth consecutive year of maintaining a pace of one book per week. Curious about which books I read, my recommendations, and my reasons for this reading habit? Check out the video to find answers to these questions.</p><p>Here are ten books from my 2020 list that I highly recommend:</p><ol><li>Digital Minimalism - This book helped me regain control of my attention and time from undeserving distractions.</li><li>Siddhartha - A captivating fable about life and the universe.</li><li>Amusing Ourselves to Death - Written decades ago, but accurately predicted our lives in the 21st century.</li><li>The Urban Sketcher - This book provided me with the confidence, skills, and roadmap to learn sketching in my late 30s.</li><li>Guns, Germs, and Steel - A fantastic book about history, geography, and culture that opened a new perspective for me to see the world.</li><li>Educated - Deeply touched by Tara&#39;s story, as she uses knowledge to discover the world and her identity. &#34;There&#39;s a world out there, and it&#39;s different from dad&#39;s whisper into your ears.&#34;</li><li>Surely You&#39;re Joking, Mr. Feynman! - Richard Feynman is my idol in many ways. This book is the best way to learn his thinking process, and it&#39;s quite enjoyable to read his remarkable stories.</li><li>The Design of Everyday Things - A classic book if you want to know anything related to design.</li><li>Forever Employable - Jeff Gothelf, a design industry influencer, shares tips and strategies for building a future-proof career in this new book. The timing for reading this book couldn&#39;t be better - I mean, 2020, right?</li><li>The Tartar Steppe - &#34;Time has slipped by so quickly that his heart has not had a chance to grow old.&#34; This is the best story about time I read this year, highly recommended!</li></ol><p><br></p> a23f2ea4-a7b9-4e39-98d8-251a7641a1c2 http://podcast.bear.academy/1-book-per-week-2020 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:45:00 +0000 775 no full #06 - Use these 4 pillars to plan your design career in 2021 #06 - Use these 4 pillars to plan your design career in 2021 1 Bear Liu When I planned to change my career to UX a few years ago without local working experience and academic background, I created a strategy with 4 pillars and succeed. If your career goal of 2021 is to land a job in the design-related industry, this strategy might work for you as well. <p>When I planned to change my career to UX a few years ago without local working experience and academic background, I created a strategy with 4 pillars and succeed. If your career goal of 2021 is to land a job in the design-related industry, this strategy might work for you as well.</p> When I planned to change my career to UX a few years ago without local working experience and academic background, I created a strategy with 4 pillars and succeed. If your career goal of 2021 is to land a job in the design-related industry, this strategy might work for you as well. da0037f3-2389-4e95-a9e2-9bbf79f7734c http://podcast.bear.academy/design-career-2021 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 468 no full #05 - Designer, you should learn drawing! #05 - Designer, you should learn drawing! 1 Bear Liu Designers should learn how to draw, and it's even more important in the digital age. <p>This might be an unpopular opinion: designers should learn how to draw, and it&#39;s even more important in the digital age. I have three reasons:</p> <p>✅ Better communication - using sketch or doodle to communicate is a great way. Architecture designer uses this approach for decades.</p> <p>✅ Better observation - by learning and practising drawing, you will learn how to observe, which is very helpful for your user research and discovery.</p> <p>✅ Understanding UI fundamentals - UI trends are changing, but the basic of the basic, e.g. colour palette, composition and perspective, these aren&#39;t changed for decades.</p> <p>So, I think a designer should learn drawing. It&#39;s a transferable/timeless skill, and it&#39;s really fun! But how? Here are a few tips in this one. Check it out!</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/O1XR7EawNUA" rel="nofollow">Watch the video version on YouTube</a></p> This might be an unpopular opinion: designers should learn how to draw, and it&#39;s even more important in the digital age. I have three reasons: ✅ Better communication - using sketch or doodle to communicate is a great way. Architecture designer uses this approach for decades. ✅ Better observation - by learning and practising drawing, you will learn how to observe, which is very helpful for your user research and discovery. ✅ Understanding UI fundamentals - UI trends are changing, but the basic of the basic, e.g. colour palette, composition and perspective, these aren&#39;t changed for decades. So, I think a designer should learn drawing. It&#39;s a transferable/timeless skill, and it&#39;s really fun! But how? Here are a few tips in this one. Check it out! Watch the video version on YouTube (https://youtu.be/O1XR7EawNUA) c5a7b717-efda-48ee-8576-a99a8e8ce5dc http://podcast.bear.academy/designer-should-draw Sun, 06 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0000 759 no full #04 - Number 8 Wire Dilemma for NZ Innovators - Brendan Jarvis #04 - Number 8 Wire Dilemma for NZ Innovators - Brendan Jarvis 1 Bear Liu In New Zealand, we have so much potential, but we still have this belief in number 8 wire innovation. It’s a total myth and seriously limiting, especially when it comes to achieving future prosperity. <blockquote> <p>&quot;In New Zealand we have so much potential, but we still have this belief in number 8 wire innovation. It’s a total myth and seriously limiting, especially when it comes to achieving future prosperity.</p> <p>We need to start taking ourselves and how we approach design more seriously, if we’ve got a hope of remaining competitive in such a rapidly evolving world.&quot; </p> </blockquote> <ul> <li>Brendan Jarvis</li> </ul> <p>As a new immigrant designer, I feel so resonate of the quote above, and can&#39;t help to think about how we can cope with the new norm, especial on an individual level. After talking with Brendan Jarvis, the founder of Space in Between, I think I found the answer on how to deal with the uncertainties, and create your personal best practice as a designer.</p> <h4>Shownote</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://thespaceinbetween.co.nz/" rel="nofollow">Space In Between</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdOejeOwirOOzRIv55nDryg" rel="nofollow">Brave UX Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.float.com/agency-founders/brendan-jarvis/" rel="nofollow">AGENCYFOUNDERS interview - Float</a></li> <li><a href="https://designassembly.org.nz/2020/09/04/meet-our-friends-brendan-jarvis-the-space-inbetween/" rel="nofollow">Meet our friends… Brendan Jarvis - Design Assembly interview</a></li> </ul><p>Special Guest: Brendan Jarvis.</p> &#34;In New Zealand we have so much potential, but we still have this belief in number 8 wire innovation. It’s a total myth and seriously limiting, especially when it comes to achieving future prosperity. We need to start taking ourselves and how we approach design more seriously, if we’ve got a hope of remaining competitive in such a rapidly evolving world.&#34; Brendan Jarvis As a new immigrant designer, I feel so resonate of the quote above, and can&#39;t help to think about how we can cope with the new norm, especial on an individual level. After talking with Brendan Jarvis, the founder of Space in Between, I think I found the answer on how to deal with the uncertainties, and create your personal best practice as a designer. Shownote Space In Between (https://thespaceinbetween.co.nz/) Brave UX Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdOejeOwirOOzRIv55nDryg) AGENCYFOUNDERS interview - Float (https://www.float.com/agency-founders/brendan-jarvis/) Meet our friends… Brendan Jarvis - Design Assembly interview (https://designassembly.org.nz/2020/09/04/meet-our-friends-brendan-jarvis-the-space-inbetween/) Special Guest: Brendan Jarvis. afd25a79-b647-4d21-8e02-a0531df07388 http://podcast.bear.academy/brendan-jarvis Sun, 29 Nov 2020 08:30:00 +0000 3740 no full #03 - The Designer Who's Trapped On A Tropical Island - Peter Atcheson #03 - The Designer Who's Trapped On A Tropical Island - Peter Atcheson 1 Bear Liu When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, remotely on a tropical island. <p>Imagine you and family went to a tropical island for a three-night trip, and you were trapped on the island because of the pandemic, not a few days, not a few weeks, but nearly nine months. How about that?</p> <p>A few months ago, I read a post from a designer I followed on LinkedIn. That was his true story. Peter Atcheson is a Digital Product Designer from South Africa. After accidentally stayed in Fiji for eight months, he founded a design studio and dealt with the uncertainties in the best possible way. In this episode of Bear Academy Podcast, I invited Peter to share his story - when life gives you lemons, make lemonade, remotely on a tropical island.</p> <h3>Shownote</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://shineupstudio.com/main" rel="nofollow">Peter&#39;s website: shineupstudio</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteratcheson/" rel="nofollow">Peter&#39;s LinkedIn Page</a></li> </ul><p>Special Guest: Peter-Atcheson.</p> Imagine you and family went to a tropical island for a three-night trip, and you were trapped on the island because of the pandemic, not a few days, not a few weeks, but nearly nine months. How about that? A few months ago, I read a post from a designer I followed on LinkedIn. That was his true story. Peter Atcheson is a Digital Product Designer from South Africa. After accidentally stayed in Fiji for eight months, he founded a design studio and dealt with the uncertainties in the best possible way. In this episode of Bear Academy Podcast, I invited Peter to share his story - when life gives you lemons, make lemonade, remotely on a tropical island. Shownote Peter&#39;s website: shineupstudio (https://shineupstudio.com/main) Peter&#39;s LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteratcheson/) Special Guest: Peter-Atcheson. 2cbf7e71-9930-4a03-9e38-ef8c54374c00 http://podcast.bear.academy/peter-atcheson Sun, 08 Nov 2020 03:00:00 +0000 4670 no full #02 - You're a designer, and now what? - Jeff Gothelf #02 - You're a designer, and now what? - Jeff Gothelf 1 Bear Liu I got a design job and worked as a designer every day. I got myself in the party, and now what? How could I become a senior designer? What are the pitfalls that I need to avoid? What is the roadmap for my career? And, back to the basic, how to define a senior designer? <p>&quot;As a guy who dreams of becoming a great designer, I got a design job and worked as a designer every day. I got myself in the party, and now what? How could I become a senior designer? What are the pitfalls that I need to avoid? What is the roadmap for my career? And, back to the basic, how to define a senior designer?&quot; These are some common questions from the designers who want to improve, and I have those questions too. Only other senior designers could answer these questions, I mean, real senior designers.</p> <p>Jeff Gothelf is the co-author of Lean UX and Sense &amp; Respond, as well as a speaker and organizational designer. He was most recently nominated for a Thinkers50 award for innovation. Over his 20 years in technology, Jeff has worked to bring a customer-centric, evidence-based approach to product strategy, design, and leadership at a wide range of companies, like Neo Innovation, TheLadders, Webtrends, and AOL. He is one of those senior senior designers, and definitely has heaps of experience to provide guidance for intermediate and senior designers. I asked Jeff these questions and got lots of insightful answers.</p> <p>If you work in tech or creative industries and would like to become a senior designer, this episode of Bear Academy Podcast is the right one for you.</p> <h3>Shownote</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://jeffgothelf.com/" rel="nofollow">Jeff Gothelf website</a></li> <li><a href="https://jeffgothelf.com/books/#lean-ux" rel="nofollow">Lean UX</a></li> <li><a href="https://jeffgothelf.com/foreveremployable/" rel="nofollow">Forever Employable</a></li> </ul><p>Special Guest: Jeff Gothelf.</p> &#34;As a guy who dreams of becoming a great designer, I got a design job and worked as a designer every day. I got myself in the party, and now what? How could I become a senior designer? What are the pitfalls that I need to avoid? What is the roadmap for my career? And, back to the basic, how to define a senior designer?&#34; These are some common questions from the designers who want to improve, and I have those questions too. Only other senior designers could answer these questions, I mean, real senior designers. Jeff Gothelf is the co-author of Lean UX and Sense &amp; Respond, as well as a speaker and organizational designer. He was most recently nominated for a Thinkers50 award for innovation. Over his 20 years in technology, Jeff has worked to bring a customer-centric, evidence-based approach to product strategy, design, and leadership at a wide range of companies, like Neo Innovation, TheLadders, Webtrends, and AOL. He is one of those senior senior designers, and definitely has heaps of experience to provide guidance for intermediate and senior designers. I asked Jeff these questions and got lots of insightful answers. If you work in tech or creative industries and would like to become a senior designer, this episode of Bear Academy Podcast is the right one for you. Shownote Jeff Gothelf website (https://jeffgothelf.com/) Lean UX (https://jeffgothelf.com/books/#lean-ux) Forever Employable (https://jeffgothelf.com/foreveremployable/) Special Guest: Jeff Gothelf. 642f40f5-9a79-49ae-b946-ab1f1c87b7c6 http://podcast.bear.academy/jeff-gothelf Sun, 01 Nov 2020 08:30:00 +0000 3732 no full #01 - The Design System of Xero with Zac Sanderson-Harris #01 - The Design System of Xero with Zac Sanderson-Harris 1 Bear Liu What is the design system? How does it work? What the competencies do a design system builder need to have? how to learn those skills? <p>Xero, is a company with 3000+ employees, 2 million users, in 2014 and 2015, Xero was identified by Forbes as World’s Most Innovative Growth Company. Their design team is an army of 57 product designers, 13 researchers, 2 content strategists works from Australia, New Zealand and other part of the world when I published this podcast. Today, I&#39;m going to talk to Zac Sanderson Harris, Product Design Manager - Design Manager (Systems) at Xero. The topic of the chat, will be Design System. You will learn these questions in this podcast:</p> <ul> <li>What is the design system? How does it work?</li> <li>How does a designer at Xero know if a design successful or not?</li> <li>What the competencies do a design system builder need to have? how to learn those skills?</li> </ul> <p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/fygaTbQ.jpg" alt="zac-standing"></p> <p>Xero specific by Zac:</p> <blockquote> <p>We&#39;re growing our design team globally and looking for people in product design, design research, and design systems. There are roles across Australia, New Zealand and North America. Just go to Xero&#39;s LinkedIn page, under jobs.</p> <p>Our design team has published a number of articles on what it&#39;s like to work at Xero and the kind of work we do. You can find them over on Medium, in our publication called &#39;<a href="https://medium.com/humans-of-xero" rel="nofollow">Humans of Xero</a>&#39;.</p> </blockquote> <p>Design Systems resources:</p> <p><a href="https://atomicdesign.bradfrost.com/" rel="nofollow">Atomic Design | Brad Frost</a><br> <a href="https://www.smashingmagazine.com/design-systems-book/" rel="nofollow">Design Systems | Alla Khomatova</a><br> <a href="https://medium.com/eightshapes-llc/tagged/design-systems" rel="nofollow">Design Systems | Eight shapes (Medium)</a><br> <a href="https://www.designbetter.co/design-systems-handbook" rel="nofollow">Design Systems Handbook | Invision</a><br> <a href="https://didoesdigital.com/project/book-practical-ui-patterns-for-design-systems/" rel="nofollow">Practical UI Patterns for Design Systems | Diana MacDonald</a></p> Xero, a company with 3000+ employees and 2 million users, was identified by Forbes as the World's Most Innovative Growth Company in 2014 and 2015. Their design team consists of 57 product designers, 13 researchers, and 2 content strategists working from Australia, New Zealand, and other parts of the world. In this podcast, I talk to Zac Sanderson Harris, Product Design Manager - Design Manager (Systems) at Xero, about Design Systems.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • What is a design system?
  • How does it work?
  • How does a designer at Xero know if a design is successful or not?
  • What competencies do design system builders need to have?
  • How can you learn those skills?

Zac also shares information about Xero's design team growth, with open roles in product design, design research, and design systems across Australia, New Zealand, and North America. You can find these opportunities on Xero's LinkedIn page, under jobs. Additionally, the design team has published articles about their work and experiences on Medium, in a publication called 'Humans of Xero (https://medium.com/humans-of-xero)'.

Design Systems resources:


]]> <p>Xero, a company with 3000+ employees and 2 million users, was identified by Forbes as the World&#39;s Most Innovative Growth Company in 2014 and 2015. Their design team consists of 57 product designers, 13 researchers, and 2 content strategists working from Australia, New Zealand, and other parts of the world. In this podcast, I talk to Zac Sanderson Harris, Product Design Manager - Design Manager (Systems) at Xero, about Design Systems.</p><p>In this episode, you will learn:</p><ul><li>What is a design system?</li><li>How does it work?</li><li>How does a designer at Xero know if a design is successful or not?</li><li>What competencies do design system builders need to have?</li><li>How can you learn those skills?</li></ul><p>Zac also shares information about Xero&#39;s design team growth, with open roles in product design, design research, and design systems across Australia, New Zealand, and North America. You can find these opportunities on Xero&#39;s LinkedIn page, under jobs. Additionally, the design team has published articles about their work and experiences on Medium, in a publication called &#39;Humans of Xero (<a href="https://medium.com/humans-of-xero" rel="nofollow">https://medium.com/humans-of-xero</a>)&#39;.</p><p>Design Systems resources:</p><ul><li>Atomic Design | Brad Frost (<a href="https://atomicdesign.bradfrost.com/" rel="nofollow">https://atomicdesign.bradfrost.com/</a>)</li><li>Design Systems | Alla Khomatova (<a href="https://www.smashingmagazine.com/design-systems-book/" rel="nofollow">https://www.smashingmagazine.com/design-systems-book/</a>)</li><li>Design Systems | Eight shapes (Medium) (<a href="https://medium.com/eightshapes-llc/tagged/design-systems" rel="nofollow">https://medium.com/eightshapes-llc/tagged/design-systems</a>)</li><li>Design Systems Handbook | Invision (<a href="https://www.designbetter.co/design-systems-handbook" rel="nofollow">https://www.designbetter.co/design-systems-handbook</a>)</li><li>Practical UI Patterns for Design Systems | Diana MacDonald (<a href="https://didoesdigital.com/project/book-practical-ui-patterns-for-design-systems/" rel="nofollow">https://didoesdigital.com/project/book-practical-ui-patterns-for-design-systems/</a>)</li></ul><p><br></p> 3d9f23a0-ca3a-421a-a513-b734582993c2 http://podcast.bear.academy/zac-sanderson-harris Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0000 3698 no