In this episode, we’re joined by Marija Barušić, a talented UX and web designer with a unique journey from design to information technology. We dive deep into Marija’s background, her experiences in both design and tech, and how her Master's thesis in information systems for a chocolate factory sparked a passion for integrating technology with real-world applications.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction & Welcome
0:10 - Guest Introduction: Marija Barušić
0:21 - Marija’s Background & Education
1:00 - From Design to Information Technology
2:04 - Master’s Thesis: Information System for a Chocolate Factory
3:31 - Applying University Knowledge to Real Projects
4:46 - How All Subjects Were Integrated into the Thesis
6:17 - Details of the Master’s Thesis & Its Complexity
7:46 - Chocolate Factory Architecture & Web App Development
9:47 - Difference Between Web Design & UX Design
12:28 - The Role of UX Designers vs. Web Designers
14:01 - Should UX Designers Learn Web Design?
15:25 - AI’s Impact on UX & Web Design Jobs
17:02 - State of UX Design in Croatia
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