The Product Design Podcast

Jed Bridges - The strategy of being a generalist

March 08, 2022 Seth Coelen Season 1 Episode 22
The Product Design Podcast
Jed Bridges - The strategy of being a generalist
Show Notes

In episode 22 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Jed Bridges, who is currently a digital designer working on products and digital experiences during the day. At night he works on traditional print design, graphic design, and personal projects.

During Jed’s career, he has collected a lot of great advice to help product designers at any stage of their careers. He shares what to focus on during your education and what not to do in an interview. He also sheds some light on finding the right mentor for you and the best approach to different job opportunities. This episode is packed with advice to help you along your career path.

During our interview with Jed you will learn:

🎸How Jed found an interest in design
💡Jed’s take: generalist versus specialist
🔥How to use Twitter heat to your advantage
🚫 What not to do in an interview
📢How to approach imposter syndrome
👉Three things Jed wishes he knew earlier in his career

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