Sapir
Yaakov
Senior Product Designer at Aveni
"Designing a Place to Belong: Lessons from a Foreigner in Tech"
"Designing a Place to Belong: Lessons from a Foreigner in Tech"
Thu May 22 - 7:00 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Designing a Place to Belong: Lessons from a Foreigner in Tech"
"Designing a Place to Belong: Lessons from a Foreigner in Tech"
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Session: Designing a Place to Belong: Lessons from a Foreigner in Tech
Breaking into the tech world is challenging, but doing so in a foreign country adds another layer of complexity. From navigating cultural differences to overcoming communication barriers, being a foreigner in tech comes with unique struggles—and surprising strengths. In this talk, I’ll share my journey of moving across borders, growing into a Senior Product Designer role, and finding my voice in a new professional landscape. You’ll gain insights on turning cultural diversity into an advantage, building connections, and thriving as an outsider in a competitive industry.Key Takeaways
- Unique Perspectives: Turn your cultural background into a professional advantage in tech.
- Cultural Adaptation: Tips for navigating workplace norms and communication in a new environment.
- Building Support: The value of mentors, allies, and communities in your journey.
- Strength from Struggles: Reframe challenges like language barriers into opportunities for growth
Bio
Sapir is a Senior Product Designer with a passion for creating user-centered solutions and building communities for mid-senior designers. Originally from Israel, she moved to the UK during the pandemic, navigating the challenges of breaking into a new culture and professional landscape. With a background in care roles, Sapir brings deep empathy to her design work, focusing on inclusivity and accessibility. She’s also an ADPList mentor, a Medium writer, and a vocal advocate for tackling impostor syndrome and celebrating imperfect portfolios.