052: Shining a Light on Black Designers with Tim Hykes
User Defenders – UX Design & Personal Growth - A podcast by Jason Ogle
Tim Hykes shines a light on black designers. He shows us how an inspiring idea, and a lot of hard work can make a huge impact. He inspires us to challenge everything, especially the status quo. He motivates us to not wait to be asked to solve a problem, but to be a self-starter and solve it. He also teaches us how being a great designer starts with being a great person.
- Secret Identity (6:55)
- Criminal Justice Background (11:47)
- Why the Web/UX? (13:47)
- Racist Hand Soap?? (17:00)
- 28 Days of Black Designers (20:39)
- Why aren't there more Black Designers? (26:17)
- Design Superpower (38:11)
- Design Kryptonite (40:05)
- UX Superhero Name (42:51)
- Fights for Users (44:09)
- Habit of Success (48:07)
- Invincible Resource (56:11)
- Recommended Book (57:30)
- Best Advice (60:21)
- Contact Info (64:10)
Check out the detailed show notes including the transcript and Eli Jorgensen’s astonishing superhero artwork at userdefenders.com/052
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