Why Practice beats Background: How a Dentist transitioned to UX
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Product DesignInteraction & UX
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In this insightful episode, Sriram Manohar shares his remarkable transition from dentistry to becoming a product designer at Stimular. Mentored by the host, Sriram discusses his initial thoughts about combining tech with his dental career, the struggles of making the shift, and the strategies he used to navigate this change. Highlighting his journey through social media marketing and UX design workshops, he offers practical advice on networking, leveraging LinkedIn, and pursuing one’s passion without desperation. This episode is packed with motivation and key insights for anyone looking to pivot their career and succeed in the UX design field.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
00:34 Transitioning from Dentistry to Tech
02:26 Exploring Marketing and App Development
04:39 Discovering LinkedIn and Networking
10:04 Joining Workshops and Learning Design
11:31 Practical Experience and User Research
12:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this insightful episode, Sriram Manohar shares his remarkable transition from dentistry to becoming a product designer at Stimular. Mentored by the host, Sriram discusses his initial thoughts about combining tech with his dental career, the struggles of making the shift, and the strategies he used to navigate this change. Highlighting his journey through social media marketing and UX design workshops, he offers practical advice on networking, leveraging LinkedIn, and pursuing one’s passion without desperation. This episode is packed with motivation and key insights for anyone looking to pivot their career and succeed in the UX design field.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
00:34 Transitioning from Dentistry to Tech
02:26 Exploring Marketing and App Development
04:39 Discovering LinkedIn and Networking
10:04 Joining Workshops and Learning Design
11:31 Practical Experience and User Research
12:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts