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nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn gn bk">Three years ago, I embarked on a thrilling journey in the design industry as a Product Designer at Zeta, and what an incredible ride it has been! This time has been a crucible of creativity, innovation, and personal growth. Join me as I reflect on my transformative journey and share some highlights and lessons from my experiences.</p><h2 id="c43f" class="no np gu bf nq nr ns dy nt nu nv ea nw nb nx ny nz nf oa ob oc nj od oe of og bk">Year One: The Foundation</h2><figure class="ok ol om on oo op oh oi paragraph-image"><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="oq or fj os bh ot"><div class="oh oi oj"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/format:webp/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" type="image/webp"/><source data-testid="og" srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/0*Um6jCVz2nDUwzVcg 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"/><img alt="" class="bh lz ou c" width="700" height="700" loading="lazy" role="presentation"/></picture></div></div></figure><p id="e9f3" class="pw-post-body-paragraph ms mt gu mu b hs mv mw mx hv my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn gn bk">My journey began with wide-eyed enthusiasm and a hunger to learn. In the first year, I was like a sponge, soaking up every piece of knowledge and experience that came my way. Zeta provided a nurturing environment that encouraged experimentation and creativity. I was fortunate to work with a talented team that helped me find my footing in the fast-paced design industry.</p><p id="126e" class="pw-post-body-paragraph ms mt gu mu b hs mv mw mx hv my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn gn bk">During this time, I learned the importance of user-centered design. It wasn’t just about creating beautiful products; it was about solving real problems for real people. This shift in mindset significantly influenced my approach to design, making it more empathetic and purpose-driven.</p><h2 id="d9b4" class="no np gu bf nq nr ns dy nt nu nv ea nw nb nx ny nz nf oa ob oc nj od oe of og bk">Year Two: The Challenges</h2><figure class="ok ol om on oo op oh oi paragraph-image"><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="oq or fj os bh ot"><div class="oh oi oj"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/format:webp/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" type="image/webp"/><source data-testid="og" srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/0*4MnxQy0zwvBaGZJZ 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"/><img alt="" class="bh lz ou c" width="700" height="700" loading="lazy" role="presentation"/></picture></div></div></figure><p id="a266" class="pw-post-body-paragraph ms mt gu mu b hs mv mw mx hv my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn gn bk">The second year brought its own set of challenges. As I gained more experience, I was entrusted with more significant responsibilities and complex projects. There were moments when I felt overwhelmed, but each challenge was an opportunity to grow.</p><p id="e2a4" class="pw-post-body-paragraph ms mt gu mu b hs mv mw mx hv my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn gn bk">I honed my design skills, developed a better understanding of user research, and became adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams. These experiences not only improved my design capabilities but also taught me the value of effective communication and teamwork in bringing a design vision to life.</p><h2 id="4700" class="no np gu bf nq nr ns dy nt nu nv ea nw nb nx ny nz nf oa ob oc nj od oe of og bk">Year Three: The Transformation</h2><figure class="ok ol om on oo op oh oi paragraph-image"><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="oq or fj os bh ot"><div class="oh oi oj"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/format:webp/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" type="image/webp"/><source data-testid="og" srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/0*8oAOnLK9ZfLJYfz3 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"/><img alt="" class="bh lz ou c" width="700" height="700" loading="lazy" role="presentation"/></picture></div></div></figure><p id="bf75" class="pw-post-body-paragraph ms mt gu mu b hs mv mw mx hv my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn gn bk">By my third year at Zeta, I could see a significant transformation in myself as a designer. I had a better grasp of design principles, a more refined design process, and a heightened ability to critique and improve my work. I had also learned the delicate art of balancing creativity with practicality, ensuring that my designs not only looked good but also functioned effectively.</p><p id="16ae" class="pw-post-body-paragraph ms mt gu mu b hs mv mw mx hv my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn gn bk">Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of my journey was seeing the impact of my work on users. Over time, I realized that the heart of great design lay in empathy for the end users. Conducting user interviews, gathering feedback, and iterating on designs became second nature. Witnessing how our products improved people’s lives and solved their pain points was a deeply gratifying experience. It reaffirmed my belief in the power of design to make a positive difference in the world as I saw my work being used by the end users.</p><h2 id="bb7e" class="no np gu bf nq nr ns dy nt nu nv ea nw nb nx ny nz nf oa ob oc nj od oe of og bk">The Journey Still Continues</h2><p id="f2ad" class="pw-post-body-paragraph ms mt gu mu b hs ov mw mx hv ow mz na nb ox nd ne nf oy nh ni nj oz nl nm nn gn bk">As I reflect on my three-year journey as a Product Designer at Zeta, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities, challenges, and growth that have come my way. This experience has not only enriched my professional life but has also made me a more empathetic, resilient, and adaptable individual!</p><p id="a3ba" class="pw-post-body-paragraph ms mt gu mu b hs mv mw mx hv my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn gn bk">I look forward to what the future holds in my design career, knowing that the foundation, challenges, and transformations of the past three years have prepared me for the exciting road ahead! 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