Fernando is a UX Design Manager @ Volvo Cars in Sweden.
Fernando shares his career journey and transition from a designer to a manager. We discuss the challenges of touch UI in cars, autonomous driving, and the joy of the driving experience. Also, Fernando talks about what it means to be a manager, gives job search advice during tough market times, tips on presenting to leadership, and much more. Enjoy 🤙
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Outline:
- (0:00) - Preview
- (0:37) - Introduction
- (1:26) - Fernando’s career story
- (5:15) - UX for cars
- (10:49) - Touch UI in cars and safety
- (16:15) - Fully autonomous cars
- (17:33) - The future of driving cars
- (19:15) - Favourite car
- (21:53) - Transitioning to a UX Manager
- (24:59) - Important skills for management
- (32:17) - Advice to design candidates
- (37:43) - Job search advice
- (43:48) - Getting interview feedback
- (47:37) - Presenting to leadership
- (55:27) - Biggest challenges
- (1:01:26) - If money wasn’t a question
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