DESIGNER Themes to explore: Understand their creative process, how they seek ideas, how they get inspired and whether they are visual and able to communicate in both technical and non-technical language. NONO TION TTION T QUESTION ANSWER What is UX design? Why does it matter? Each designer will share a different unique ALENT AALENT A How would you explain the UX design work flow which will give you valuable process? insight into their organisational patterns SS and general technical preferences. Look SESSES for a match with existing systems and processes. SMENTSMENT What’s your process for working with other Get a sense of their working style. Like most designers, developers, or product managers? things it’s a team sport. • Developers — For effective collaboration with engineers they should show understanding for the technology stack and have a good sense of constraints and opportunities. • PMs — To work well with product managers, they should translate prototypes into proper specifications, usually in the form of detailed stories. • Designers — Designers typically have continuous cycles of pairing and siloing, followed by structured critique sessions. Having self-awareness about the way they work and demonstrating flexibility is the key to success. 6767