Design consultant Review

My job role during my placement year was to research, design and implement all user experiences whilst interacting with a digital product or service. As a design consultant my responsibilities will focus on creating irresistible experiences for users in all areas being UX, Service and Visual design working on client facing projects to solve real world problems.

I was given an incredible amount of responsibility. I lead feature development on my most recent project from ideation to development which will soon be live in the app I am working on. I also, have led many client conversations and playbacks to the clients. Furthermore, I led many giveback opportunities such as community events and activities.

I have learnt a new discipline being Service Design. Understanding the artefacts involved. I learnt a new software Figma and have created many artefacts for clients. I have learnt what it's like to be a client and applying user -centred solutions to solve clients strategic goals. Furthermore, how to interview users and the process it involves.

I had a lot of support during my placement. Having a foundation manager who supported me with lots of my general tasks as well as my personal development. But my task manager who delegated me tasks and ensured I was achieving my goals for my placement more specifically around my role and discipline in design. Lots of graduates supported me also and mentored me with their experience.

I was specifically in iX mostly. This part of the company had an amazing culture with a great community that organised events every month for everyone to attend that were engaging and accommodating. A very happy, healthy and positive environment to be in.

I extremely enjoyed my placement. I learnt an incredible amount of skills which have supported me with my future career. Moreover, the community was very positive and often I would love coming into the office because of the environment I was in.

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