Careers of the Future is a new original series airing exclusively on The Ismaili TV, where students and young professionals can hear directly from members of the Jamat at the leading edge of their fields about how to most effectively prepare for the future of work.
In the third episode, we heard from Azmina Karimi, a Senior User Experience Designer at Audible, an Amazon company. She studies the way people interact with the Audible software and makes it easier to use.
Although definitions, elements, and frameworks of UX are still evolving, the field relates to the holistic perspective that a person feels about using a product, service, or system.
Azmina shared her experience of working as a UX designer and discussed its importance in the future. She also shared some essential skills, along with some ways to obtain them.
She began by defining the role of a UX designer, emphasising how the field consists of a multitude of different disciplines. She believes that this area has a lot of demand, regardless of the industry.Azmina also discussed the impact of artificial intelligence, automation, and other technical advancements in the field, and is very optimistic about it. She also advised youth to make the most out of this digital revolution.
Finally, Azmina shared some ways to explore and prepare for a career in the field. She suggested reading books and articles linked with UX design, and also online courses related to design and technology. She believes mentorship plays a pivotal role, too. She insists for everyone building a career to find someone they really admire or someone who seeks the best for them.
The episode is available to watch in full on The Ismaili TV On Demand.
The fourth episode of Careers of the Future will feature an interview with Aly Madhavji, the Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund. The interview will explore the future of work for students interested in entrepreneurship and will air on Saturday 5 December on The Ismaili TV.
Other shows airing this weekend include a Focus Humanitarian Assistance 25th Anniversary panel discussion and Aga Khan Museum Sundays. Visit https://the.ismaili/whats-on-tv to learn more.
