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πAbout me
Several of my family members work in healthcare, and naturally, there was an expectation for me to pursue a career in medicine. However, I discovered that I'm quite queasy around blood, which made that path unsuitable for me. After several unsuccessful attempts to follow their footsteps, I made the decision to switch my major to design and photography, areas where I've always felt a strong creative inclination. Although my decision disappointed some of my relatives, upon graduating, they all eagerly sought my help in designing their logos and business cards. Interestingly, I also became the go-to photographer for many of their weddings, so I am thinking we needed a family member with my skillset after all!
Product Design
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Visual/UI Designer
UX Designer
UX Researcher
βοΈWhy I mentor
As your UX design mentor, I bring a special mix of tech skills, empathy, and communication know-how. With a deep understanding of UX principles and tools, I offer practical advice to guide you effectively. I get where you're coming from, creating a supportive space for learning and growth. My hands-on experience in SaaS, B2B, and B2C, leading projects from start to finish while working closely with teams, sets an example to follow. Need help in any of these areas? Don't hesitate to reach outβI'm here to guide you.
Talk to me about
π± Technical career paths
π° Negotiating a promotion/offer
π°οΈ Working remotely for the first time
π£ Becoming a people manager
πΊοΈ The technical or people track?
π« Breaking into tech
π Dealing with imposter syndrome
π Mock interviewing
π Resume and portfolio review
π Preparing for the next level
π Getting the most out of my internship
Recommendations
Hereβs what Merit users have said about Brenda
It has been amazing to chat with Brenda! She had given me some great advice to implement on my portfolio and was also very kind to have a look at my resume! Hope to have more sessions with her and improve my professional skills.
Talking with Brenda was a great experience! She explained every question perfectly while keeping the UI design context in mind. Her positive and helpful approach, especially in how she gets inspiration for her work by observing objects around her, was awe-inspiring. You can learn so much from her just by listening to how she approaches and creates her design. I had a lot of fun during our conversation, and Iβd highly recommend her to anyone looking for UI/ UX design advice!
Engineering Ambition
Full stack Developer and UI / UX Designer Β· 1-15 employees
It was so helpful to get portfolio feedback from Brenda! She had even prepared before our session and had written down feedback to help me format my portfolio in a way that is helping the way it's viewed by hiring managers.
Beyond Identity
Product Designer
