Welcome to Design Actually, a podcast about what it’s really like to be a designer — especially when you’re just starting out.
I’m Stella, currently switching careers into product design. This show is my way of learning out loud through honest conversations with everyday designers — not the highlight reels, but the messy middle.
In this first episode, I chat with KD, a designer who moved from psychology into UX. We talk about learning the fundamentals without a design degree, balancing data with intuition, and how to grow when you're in a place without strong design culture.
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00:00 Highlights
00:43 What is this podcast
03:41 KD's background - from Psychology to UX design0
7:51 Advices to career-switchers: staying grounded, staying curious
13:32 What it's like and how to navigate in a place without a strong design culture
20:52 Balancing data and taste
29:06 What research is worth including in a portfolio
33:20 Outro and what's next
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If this episode resonated with you — or if you have feedback, topic ideas, or want to be a guest — I’d love to hear from you!
Feel free to reach out:📩 Email: designactually25@gmail.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellayy/
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