How can you stay in touch with User Experience Design professionals after meeting them at events?
Networking is a vital skill for any User Experience Design (UED) professional, as it can help you learn from others, find new opportunities, and expand your influence. However, meeting people at events is only the first step. How can you stay in touch with them and build lasting relationships? Here are some tips to help you follow up and stay connected with your UED peers.
After meeting someone at an event, the first thing you should do is to send them a personalized message. This demonstrates that you are interested in them and remember the conversation you had, and you can use email, LinkedIn, or any other platform they prefer. Your message should thank them for their time and insights, mention something specific that you learned or enjoyed from the event, ask them a relevant question or offer some value, and suggest a way to keep in touch. This could include joining a group, subscribing to a newsletter, or scheduling a call.
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Maricelia Mogollon
UX/UI Lead & Scrum Master at Intercorp Retail | UX/UI Professor & Design Mentor | Content Creator @designcomma.blog | Founder of Club de Lectura UX EU-LATAM | NN/g UX Management Certificate
Enviar un mensaje personalizado después de un evento es crucial para construir conexiones sólidas. Agradecer por su tiempo y destacar un detalle específico de la conversación muestra atención y genuino interés. Utiliza plataformas preferidas, como LinkedIn, y propón acciones concretas para mantener la conexión, como unirse a grupos afines o programar una llamada. Además, ofrece valor adicional, como compartir recursos relevantes. Esta combinación fortalecerá la relación y establecerá las bases para futuras colaboraciones.
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Diorge Lucas
UX Designer | Motion Design | 3D | Marketing | Eventos
Conecte-se com eles nas redes sociais: Adicione-os no LinkedIn, Twitter ou outras redes sociais. Envie uma mensagem para se apresentar e mencione onde vocês se conheceram. Isso pode ajudar a iniciar uma conversa e manter contato.
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Kane Remekie
UX/UI designer with a background in social services with a creative mindset.
I always like to offer them assistance in anything design related where my skills may be useful. I think this helps in complimenting each others skills.
Another way to stay in touch with UED professionals is to engage with their content. This means reading, liking, commenting, and sharing their posts, articles, podcasts, or videos. This shows that you are supportive of their work and that you are interested in their opinions. You can also use their content as a conversation starter, by asking them for feedback, advice, or resources. By engaging with their content, you can also learn more about their expertise, projects, and goals.
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Maricelia Mogollon
UX/UI Lead & Scrum Master at Intercorp Retail | UX/UI Professor & Design Mentor | Content Creator @designcomma.blog | Founder of Club de Lectura UX EU-LATAM | NN/g UX Management Certificate
Interactuar con el contenido de profesionales de UX fortalece conexiones. Lee, comenta y comparte sus trabajos para mostrar apoyo e interés genuino. Utiliza sus publicaciones como punto de partida para valiosas conversaciones, solicitando opiniones o consejos. Supongamos que conociste a un diseñador UX en un evento y luego encuentras un artículo interesante que compartió en LinkedIn. Puedes comentar: "¡Excelente artículo! Recordé nuestra conversación sobre [tema] en el evento. ¿Qué opinas sobre [concepto del artículo]? ¡Me encantaría conocer tu perspectiva!" Esta interacción muestra interés y es natural!
Building trust and rapport with UED professionals can be achieved by introducing them to people who can benefit from their skills, knowledge, or network. This is a generous gesture that demonstrates the value of their contributions. You can introduce them to potential clients, partners, or collaborators; influential people or mentors in the UED field; relevant communities or groups that they can join or lead; and opportunities or events that they can attend or speak at.
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Maricelia Mogollon
UX/UI Lead & Scrum Master at Intercorp Retail | UX/UI Professor & Design Mentor | Content Creator @designcomma.blog | Founder of Club de Lectura UX EU-LATAM | NN/g UX Management Certificate
Presentar a profesionales de UX a otras personas amplifica su red y fortalece la relación. Imagina que conoces a un diseñador excepcional en un evento. Después, al descubrir que un colega busca asesoramiento en diseño de experiencia de usuario, puedes decir: "Conocí a [nombre] en [evento]. Su experiencia en UX es impresionante. Creo que podrían aportar mucho a tu proyecto. ¿Te gustaría que les conecte?" Este acto generoso no solo beneficia a ambas partes, sino que también refuerza tu posición como alguien comprometido con la colaboración y el apoyo mutuo.
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Diorge Lucas
UX Designer | Motion Design | 3D | Marketing | Eventos
Participe de grupos de discussão: Participe de grupos de discussão online ou fóruns relacionados a Design de Experiência do Usuário. Isso pode ajudá-lo a se conectar com outros profissionais da área e aprender mais sobre as tendências atuais.
If you want to take your relationship with UED professionals to the next level, collaborating on a project can help you showcase your skills, learn from each other, and create something valuable for the UED community. This can be a formal or informal project, such as a case study or portfolio piece, blog post or podcast episode, workshop or webinar, or challenge or hackathon. Working together on a project can also strengthen your bond and open up more opportunities for future collaborations.
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Maricelia Mogollon
UX/UI Lead & Scrum Master at Intercorp Retail | UX/UI Professor & Design Mentor | Content Creator @designcomma.blog | Founder of Club de Lectura UX EU-LATAM | NN/g UX Management Certificate
Colaborar en un proyecto es una poderosa forma de fortalecer relaciones con profesionales de UX. Imagina que te encuentras con un diseñador talentoso en una conferencia. Puedes proponer: "Me encantó nuestra conversación en [evento]. ¿Qué te parecería trabajar juntos en un artículo sobre [tema]? Creo que nuestras perspectivas podrían ser muy complementarias. ¿Estás interesado?" Al trabajar en conjunto en un proyecto, no solo se demuestran habilidades y se crea valor, sino que también se establece una conexión más profunda que puede conducir a colaboraciones continuas en el futuro.
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Diorge Lucas
UX Designer | Motion Design | 3D | Marketing | Eventos
Mantenha contato: Mantenha contato regularmente com os profissionais de Design de Experiência do Usuário que você conheceu. Envie um e-mail ou mensagem de vez em quando para manter contato e perguntar como eles estão. Isso pode ajudar a manter o relacionamento e criar oportunidades futuras.
Finally, it is essential to stay connected with UED professionals. This entails checking in on them, inquiring about their wellbeing, and informing them of your progress. You can reach out through a variety of channels, such as email or text messages, phone or video calls, social media or messaging apps, and newsletters or blogs. Keeping in touch regularly can help preserve the relationship, demonstrate your interest and care, and provide support and encouragement. It can also help you uncover new opportunities to collaborate and develop together.
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Maricelia Mogollon
UX/UI Lead & Scrum Master at Intercorp Retail | UX/UI Professor & Design Mentor | Content Creator @designcomma.blog | Founder of Club de Lectura UX EU-LATAM | NN/g UX Management Certificate
Te dejo unos consejos: Frecuencia Apropiada: Encuentra un equilibrio entre estar presente y respetar sus límites. Evita ser intrusivo, pero muestra interés genuino. Canal Personalizado: Utiliza el canal de comunicación que se ajuste a sus preferencias. Algunos prefieren correos electrónicos detallados, mientras que otros pueden preferir mensajes directos en redes sociales. Actualización Significativa: Comparte actualizaciones relevantes sobre tu trabajo o proyectos, pero también muestra interés en su progreso. Preguntar sobre sus logros y desafíos demuestra empatía. Recordatorios Oportunos: Configura recordatorios para mantenerte en contacto a intervalos regulares. Esto asegura que no se pierda la oportunidad de fortalecer la conexión.
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Celeste Téllez
Lead Product Designer @ El Puerto de Liverpool • Google Cloud Certified • MS Mkt Student 👩🎓
Identifica a qué profesionales deseas seguir y pedir su mentoría, para formar lazos no solo de networking, sino conexiones profesionales que en un futuro detonen oportunidades laborales. Si es posible, frecuenta eventos donde conozcas que ellos también estarán presentes y haz de esos encuentros puntos de apoyo para platicar de temas en común, siempre respetando los límites de confianza y cercanía entre ambos.
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Diorge Lucas
UX Designer | Motion Design | 3D | Marketing | Eventos
Participe de eventos: Participe de eventos relacionados a Design de Experiência do Usuário, como conferências, workshops ou encontros locais. Isso pode ajudá-lo a conhecer outros profissionais da área e expandir sua rede de contatos.
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