Tina Iurkova

building @sidemind – a home for designers where your side project finally gets to be the main thing

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

sometimes i believe that all these growth tactics, hooks, and strategies are just a distraction from the craft of writing.

if you are great at what you do, you will be great, regardless.

maybe we spend too much time optimizing and not enough time getting better at the thing.

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

The main reason why many creators fail:

They prioritize learning over taking action.

•⁠ Trying to be perfect before even starting
•⁠ Planning for virality without a clear intention

You can imitate first. Develop your style second.

Build as you learn.

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

@roaringemails Product design doesn't work well in isolation.

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

Not everyone is a designer.

But everyone has creative problem-solving skills.

Involve stakeholders early.

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

@heymarcus01 It does indeed!

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

Me before I started writing online:

"I need to become some top-notch expert before I am allowed to publish online."

Me today:

"Everytime I write, I learn something. Everytime I post, someone else may learn too."

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

@SiddharthS0702 Torally! The more you grow, the more you understand how much you still need to learn

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

@axelinur Or even two ;)

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

@web3Gurung Thank youu! Sending greetings ✨️

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

What I would do if I were to start UX over again in 2024:
(free UX strategy blueprint)

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

@NotionPixelHQ Thank youu Ian 🤍

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

@NotionPixelHQ I spent most of my time on linkedin the last days, but I missed twitter!

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

11. Start building an online presence by sharing your work, insights, and enthusiasm about what you do.

Let me know if you would add or remove anything :)

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

9. Ask your mentor to support you with job search and mockup interviews.

10. Find a junior design role in a fast-paced startup where you get to wear several hats.

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

@notionplates Thank you for sharing 🤍🖤

[Tina Iurkova @heytinaux]

@NotionPixelHQ Don't put much pressure on yourself, it should be fun, at least in the beginning 😉