Preparing for a Career in UX/UI Design in Games - w/Ginele Tanis
Ginele Tanis and I had a great conversation about her journey and experience into video games. We talk about her experience in the NYU Game Design Program, working at Epoch Games as a UI/UX Designer, and some of the challenges she’s faced as a Designer.
I had some technical difficulties with my video feed and my audio would cut out every now and then. So, apologies in advance.
I hope you enjoy the podcast.
00:00 Intro - Ginele Tanis
1:08 What games are you playing?
2:05 How did you get into games?
2:42 Did you know which game programs to apply to?
5:57 Did the game program prepare you for your 1st gig?
8:33 After NYU did you know you wanted to jump into UX/UI Design?
11:04 How did you land the job at Epoch Games?
11:56 Epoch Games XP
17:06 What tools are you using and continuing to learn?
20:15 What are some of the challenges you face as a Designer?
23:22 Staying motivated is tough.
27:01 Asking about diversity in interviews.
28:20 Knowing your core values.
30:27 What online communities have you joined?
31:48 Joining an online community can be beneficial.
33:30 Advice for anyone wanting to do UX/UI in Games?
36:19 Be motivated.
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Ginele Tanis (They/Them)
UI/UX Designer & Game Designer
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https://www.gtgamedesign.com/
https://www.behance.net/gineletanis
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