Design Career

At Tallinn Entrepreneurship Day 2024, I introduced three practical methods for customer research: card sorting, empathy mapping, and customer journey mapping. These techniques help new entrepreneurs understand customer attitudes, values, and behaviors, guiding product development in the right direction.

Design team leads review LinkedIn profiles and cover letters during the hiring process with keen attention to specific details. The article highlights key areas of a LinkedIn profile that catch a reviewer’s attention, including headlines, ‘About’ sections, and skill presentations. It also emphasizes the often-overlooked value of a well-crafted cover letter. Aimed at early-career designers, this piece provides tips on how to make profiles more engaging and effectively showcase skills and experiences to stand out in the competitive design field.

By systematically evaluating your interests, skills, and experiences, you will identify the most promising internship opportunities and create a targeted career development plan. This structured approach helps overcome uncertainty and imposter syndrome, enabling you to craft a compelling profile for potential employers.

I designed a short presentation for TalTech’s IT Day in 3 iterations and different views to engage high school and college students on the importance of design in product development across various IT fields.

10 reasons why designers should embrace LinkedIn for career growth. Learn how this platform can help build credibility, showcase your portfolio, attract recruiters, and connect with industry leaders in the design field.

Kristina Lillo and I were interviewed in Äripäeva Raadio about career options for youth in SEB. We shared insights on starting a career in IT and design within the banking sector, emphasizing SEB’s support for young professionals in fintech.