Foundations for UX Design - Session

Key Points and Topics

Importance of Core Principles

• Technical skills get outdated
• Core principles, mindset, and thinking are enduring
• Applies to all fields, not just UX design

Understanding Today's Session

• Session focuses on thinking smarter and faster as a UX designer
• Observing how senior designers work unconsciously
• Effort and energy management

Thinking Smarter and Faster

• Calibration of time and energy
• Looking at bigger picture
• Solve big problems to get maximum output
• Positioning thinking rather than solving specific problems

Common Mistakes and Corrections

• Asking the Wrong Questions: Ask actionable questions (e.g., recommend 3 valuable resources)
• Scarcity Mindset: Managing time and energy instead of fearing it's too late
• Standing Out: Building a unique brand and unique selling proposition (USP)

Leveraging the Internet

• Use internet resources to search specific problems
• Must transition from consuming to leveraging the internet effectively

Perception of Failure and Rejection

• Redefine failure: Treat it as tuition fees, not as a fine
• Rejection as feedback, not just in career but in life
• Manage objective feedback from the universe

Staying Connected to Reality

• Challenge assumptions, stay grounded
• Upgrade vocabulary for better communication

Developing Communication Skills

• Communication enhances professional growth
• Essential reads: The Almanac of Naval Ravikant, The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale

Role of Visual Design

• Visual appeal impacts perception and biases
• Recommended resources: Refactoring UI playlist, plugins for Figma

Identifying Unique Experiences

• Recognizing personal unique skills and lessons learned
• Leveraging unique characteristics as strengths

Personal Branding

• Invest in personal branding
• Brand identity makes you irreplaceable

Homework and Further Study

• Complete Figma's YouTube playlist
• Use Figma Tips plugin for in-app tutorials
• Watch Ansh Mera's previous videos for context
• Document goals on Notion

Ansh Mera's Story

• Sanch Mera’s personal journey and credentials
• Importance of learning from multiple sources and individuals.
• Sanch's focus on accelerated growth and knowledge sharing.

Resources Mentioned

• Books: Principles by Ray Dalio
• Podcasts: "Insights and Perspectives", "How to get rich" by Naval Ravikant
• Articles: "No one could see the color blue until modern times" by Kevin Loria

Final Notes

• Time and energy as valuable resources
• Avoiding cognitive biases about free vs paid value
• Think from multiple perspectives for better problem-solving

Contact and Follow

• Instagram: @anshmera.png
• Twitter: @anshmera with three a's at the end
• Check out Zuttle.com and podcast "Take it Easy"