Don't sweat the interviews, Have fun with it

The UX design interview! A time filled with excitement, nerves, and a lot of weird questions that can make you question your sanity—and your worth as a designer. If you're preparing for an interview, you might be imagining all the weird and wonderful questions that could come your way. Fear not! We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 questions you might encounter, along with some ridiculous answers you can give—just for fun!

1. What Design Tool Do You Use?

This is a classic! The hiring manager wants to know your favorite design tool, but let’s be real—what they really mean is, “Can you afford the subscription?” You could say something like, “Well, I was using Adobe, but then I found a tree that produces Photoshop leaves for free! All I have to do is water it with my design inspiration.” That’s bound to get a chuckle!

2. Can You Explain Your Design Process?

Sure, your design process is akin to a carefully curated musical playlist. It might start with a catchy beat inspired by user research, followed by some funky sketches, then while you’re bopping along, you hit a few sour notes in the prototyping stage. You can say, “My process involves a lot of thinking, drawing, and sometimes staring blankly at the walls until a light bulb gets too excited and starts flickering with ideas. I’ll call that the Eureka effect!”

3. How Do You Handle Feedback?

If only there was a universal translation for “I don’t like your design.” You could say you handle feedback gracefully, but let’s be honest, sometimes you just want to hide under your table like a cat avoiding a bath. Try answering: “I handle feedback like a professional chef handles criticism—by throwing a little salt in there and serving it back. Just kidding! I take it very seriously; it’s essentially my secret ingredient to getting better at my craft.”

4. Describe Your Ideal Work Environment.

Here’s where you can get extra comical! While most people would say they want an open plan with inspiring decor, you could paint a hilarious picture: “My ideal work environment consists of a spaceship that travels at warp speed—because I want to work fast. It’s full of pixie dust that makes everyone happy, complete with a coffee machine that doesn’t just serve coffee but brews up creative ideas as well!”

5. Why Should We Hire You?

At this point in the interview, you should be ready to sell yourself like a fun infomercial. You might say, “You should hire me because I can turn boring designs into eye-catching masterpieces faster than you can say ‘UI/UX combo!’ Plus, I promise not to steal your office donuts…much.” Who wouldn’t want to hire someone who’s both talented and hilarious?

Conclusion

So there you have it! The top 5 ridiculous questions you might face in a UX design interview. Remember to have fun with these questions. Even if you're aiming for a serious answer, a little humor often goes a long way. Good luck with your interviews, and may the UX force be with you!

.. or you can listen to this guy.