This is how I interview product designers
Long story short, I want to learn if they are able to think. That's it. Interviewees get surprised that the task isn't about design at all.
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My Worst Design Interview/Test Task Experience
In a nutshell, test tasks can't give you enough information about actual design ability. Also think they are kind of disrespectful. Why you it's OK to give someone free labor? I'm going to give you a list of cons.
This is why I don't believe in test tasks for designers
In a nutshell, test tasks can't give you enough information about actual designer ability. Also think they are kind of disrespectful. Why you it's OK to give someone free labor? I'm going to give you a list of cons.
This is how I interview product designers from candidates perspective
When you meet product design manager candidates perspective at a company, how to get product thinking? Ditch the usual questions and try this: 'I'm wondering: simple prompt unlocks a world of product thinking, including creativity, empathy, and problem-solving process.