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Design Struggles in Pakistan Nobody Talks About | S01E02 | BTG Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Fizza Jamal, a passionate UX designer and mentor who has worked with SaaS, marketplaces, and global design teams, while also building a strong presence in the design community. We dive into her story from how she entered the design world without a traditional background, the struggles she faced as a beginner, how she navigated myths in the industry, and what she learned working with international clients. This episode is packed with practical advice for beginners, deep reflections on the state of design in Pakistan, and career lessons that can help any designer grow with clarity and confidence. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Early struggles and underpaid jobs 01:14 – From journalism & news to UX research 05:31 – Leaving news overnight and first UX break 08:42 – Why diverse backgrounds help in design 10:28 – Dealing with imposter syndrome 13:37 – First UX job at Cheetay with mentor support 20:01 – Dev vs designer conflicts and key learnings 23:42 – Service-based vs product-based companies 25:03 – Creativity: muscle or natural talent? 31:03 – Finding personal strengths in product roles 34:08 – Why startups fail (assumptions vs data) 40:06 – Layoffs and adapting to new challenges 45:55 – Portfolio ethics: fake projects & stolen work 50:03 – Why design assignments should be paid 58:54 – Salary negotiations & HR exploitation 1:07:12 – Selling your work & portfolio presentation 1:10:15 – What makes a good case study 1:15:02 – Why juniors settle for low salaries 1:16:32 – Startup equity trap vs real cash 1:18:00 – Advice for juniors: feedback & growth 1:22:34 – Exploring beyond design & using AI tools 1:23:06 – Quickfire round 🔗 Guest Links (Fizza Jamal) LinkedIn →   / fizzajamal   📃 Guest Recommendation Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... 📌 Follow Me: LinkedIn →   / gulraizfig   Twitter (X) → https://www.x.com/uxgulraiz Dribbble → https://www.dribbble.com/gulraizfig Instagram →   / gulraiz.fig   Website → COMING SOON 🏷️ Hashtags #UXDesign #ProductDesign #UIDesign #DesignThinking #UserExperience #DesignPodcast #CreativeTalks #BTGPodcast #DesignCommunity