Our exclusive conversation with Vitaly Friedman, on building the secrets of freelancing, solving complex UX problems, starting Smashing Magazine (one of the largest UX magazine with 5M visitors per month) and his lessons learnt.
AGENDA
00:00 - Introduction
04:59 - Transitioning into Design
10:52 - Investing in Good Relationships
21:42 - Ownership and Learning in Freelancing
32:08 - The Challenges of Freelancing and Design Success
43:24 - Balancing Energy and Connection with the Audience
54:15 - The Power of Connection and Sharing
01:05:37 - Final lesson and conclusion
Vitaly Friedman is an author, co-author and editor of Smashing books, and a curator of all Smashing Conferences. He currently works as creative lead of Smashing Magazine and front-end/UX consultant in Europe and abroad, working with European Parliament, Haufe-Lexware, Axel-Springer and a few other companies.
Building a successful solo empire requires commitment, consistency, building deep relationships, challenging oneself, and creating something valuable for others.
EPISODE LINKS
Vitaly Friedman's LinkedIn: / vitalyfriedman
Vitaly Friedman's twitter: / vitalyf
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