Reflection
The war in Ukraine had just begun, and I found myself under occupation with no job, no chance to escape, and long days and nights spent in a basement. It was a time of uncertainty and frustration. Then, life offered me a glimmer of hope with an email that read, "Welcome to a free UX/UI course!". This marked the beginning of my design journey. I was grateful for the opportunity to occupy my mind and acquire skills for remote work. More than that, this course became my salvation, my primary focus, and my sense of purpose.
I learned the essence of teamwork, especially when faced with differing opinions. I discovered how to organise work and find common ground. There were days we started Zoom conferences in the morning and didn't end them until late at night—people connecting, working, and then disconnecting, only to repeat it all the next day.
I learned how to work under pressure. Consider this: My laptop fell from an explosion. I searched for internet connectivity in an occupied, isolated city to conduct user interviews. I prepared for a client presentation while sitting on a bench in a foreign city. I had my whole life packed in one bag.
This course taught me more than design; it taught me to be productive, creative, responsible, and communicative, no matter the circumstances.
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