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Victoria A.
United Kingdom
Приєднався 12 лис 2013
Welcome to my channel! My name is Victoria. I’m a product designer working in tech and living in Stockholm, Sweden. I talk about product design, career, travel, the black expat experience and lifestyle related content.
I hope you find subscribe and that I can inspire you in some way :)
Follow me on instagram @vaahhyo
I hope you find subscribe and that I can inspire you in some way :)
Follow me on instagram @vaahhyo
If Product/UX Design is not offered at your university do this to start your UX career!!
Hello friends!
So this is something I get asked a lot and wanted to make a video outlining some of the helpful things I did to set myself up for a product design career. For students with Product Design or Industrial Design as a major at their university, the path to being a ux/product designer is clear. But what about folks who are already in school, but have now realized they want to pursue a career in UX?
Keep watching to find out more!
/About Me
Hi Friends! I’m Victoria and I am a creative Product Designer formerly in NYC but currently based in Europe. I live in London, UK (formerly Stockholm, SE) where you can find me exploring the city with my big camera and tripod and working on new creative projects. You can also find me here:
// LINKS
Blog: victoriaayo.com/blog
Instagram: vaahhyo
Twitter: pickyyvickyy
So this is something I get asked a lot and wanted to make a video outlining some of the helpful things I did to set myself up for a product design career. For students with Product Design or Industrial Design as a major at their university, the path to being a ux/product designer is clear. But what about folks who are already in school, but have now realized they want to pursue a career in UX?
Keep watching to find out more!
/About Me
Hi Friends! I’m Victoria and I am a creative Product Designer formerly in NYC but currently based in Europe. I live in London, UK (formerly Stockholm, SE) where you can find me exploring the city with my big camera and tripod and working on new creative projects. You can also find me here:
// LINKS
Blog: victoriaayo.com/blog
Instagram: vaahhyo
Twitter: pickyyvickyy
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How to get a UK visa if you're just a normal person
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Hi friends! So I made a video a year ago speaking about how I moved to Sweden. So it only felt right I also made a video speaking about the visa I used to move to the UK and the other types of visas available to you as well as the pros and cons of each. /About Me Hi Friends! I’m Victoria and I am a creative Product Designer formerly in NYC but currently based in Europe. I live in London, UK (fo...
Life Update: Living in London, why I left Stockholm, Sweden, and what's next??
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Hi friends! Long time no see eh? I first want to say thank you for coming back and thank you for watching!! I took some time to get settled but I'm back! I hope you'll continue on this learning journey with me as I continue to share more about living abroad and advancing your career in product design. /About Me Hi Friends! I’m Victoria and I am a creative Product Designer formerly in NYC but cu...
Leaving Sweden after only a Year!? | Things I'll miss about Stockholm
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Hey Friends! In this video, I'll be sharing a little life update. Keep up with me to learn more about where I'll be heading next as well as why I decided to leave Sweden after only 1 year! As with most major life decisions, these topics are complex and could be talked about for hours! But here's an update on my life so far. /About Me Hi Friends! I’m Victoria and I am a creative Product Designer...
What's it Like Being a Black Woman in Sweden? | Reflections on In Every Mirror She's Black
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Today's video is a collection of my thoughts on the book In Every Mirror She's Black by Lola Akinmade Åkerström. I wanted to reflect on my experience as a black woman living in Sweden. I highly recommend reading! Thanks for watching! //About Me Hi Friends! I’m Victoria and I am a creative Product Designer formerly in NYC but currently based in Europe. I live in Stockholm, SE where you can find ...
Moving to Sweden? Mentally prepare yourself for these things!
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Hey friends, I'm back with some observations about things that are different here in Sweden than they are in the US! Comment down below some other differences you've noticed or questions you have!
What $1,500 Will Get You in Stockholm, SE | My Studio Apartment Tour
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Hi Friends, in this video I tell you guys a little bit about my living situation here in Stockholm. This is an up-close look at my 35 sq meter studio apt that I pay around $1500 USD/ 13500SEK a month for. By NYC standards my studio is pretty big and a good deal. What do u think? //About Me Hi Friends! I’m Victoria and I am a creative Product Designer formerly in NYC but currently based in Europ...
Swedish Holiday Vlog in Uppsala | Spending more time alone
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Hello Friends! In this video, I take you along with me on a mini vacation to Uppsala Sweden! I also do some self reflection on what it means to take more time to myself in a new country. // LINKS Instagram: vaahhyo Twitter: pickyyvickyy
Re-reading old product designer resumes!
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Hello friends! In this video I go through the evolution of my old product designer resumes! Every resume is different and with the exception of a few things, what makes a "good" resume varies from role to role but I just wanted to share what my past and current resumes look like. Enjoy! // LINKS portfolio: victoriaayo.com Instagram: vaahhyo Twitter: pickyyvickyy
5 Things I wish I knew before moving to Sweden
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Hello Friends!! Thinking of moving to Sweden? Here are 5 things I wish I knew before moving here! Hopefully, you find this helpful! // LINKS Instagram: vaahhyo Twitter: pickyyvickyy
How I Got Hired as a Product Designer at Spotify | My Journey into Product Design
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Heyyy Friends!! In this video I wanted to share more about my journey into becoming a product designer and how I got to Europe working as a designer at Spotify. Watch the video to find out! *yall, please forgive me for the poor video quality, I didn't realize my camera was not in focus intil it was too late* //LINKS My undergrad degree: www.gatech.edu/ My MFA Program: productsofdesign.sva.edu /...
Why I left America and moved to Sweden
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I moved to Stockholm, Sweden 6 months ago. In this video I explain why I decided to come here and what I hope to gain from this journey abroad. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭: ⇨ How I got hired as a product designer and moved to Europe ⇨ Things I wish I knew before moving to Stockholm ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: ⚡ Instagram: @vaahhyo
Your contents are amazing and I can't get tired of watching them. My God, you are orator
Hey girl! I just discovered your UA-cam. I’m going to be moving to Stockholm in January, your videos have been helpful! It’s definitely encouraging to hear that you are from NYC. I am moving from NJ!
what do you think are the 10 most important factors to consider about any country? cleanliness? efficiency? corruption? economy? including employment and tax crime? friendliness? open mindedness? language? fair mindedness? 🤔 who comes out tops?
So cheerful and lovely🥰 Your video made my day! Love from Japan
Truly inspiring!! I’m also a black girl in tech and a Computer Science graduate and I was totally feeling what you said in the beginning, since I also didn’t start with any coding experience :D I also found my interest for UX/ UI design through an interaction design class and I’m currently trying to get a foothold in that field.
I have read the book. I actually think it's tik tok philosophy. You can apply race to gender so easilly. There will allways be an excuse to blame others. It could just as well be named you are allways a man in the mirror or you are allways a woman in the mirror. Not saying it's harder to be black in a white country. But or a foreigner in sweden or any other country. But at the end it's just finding an excuse for yourself not making the most out of it. Man, woman, black or just new in a place
For all those uneducated and unaware, dont be snarky and condescending, it's not a good look for anyone, take several seats: The black Ambassador's name was Gustov and he was a gift as a child slave during the 1700s, to The Queen of Sweden at the time. In fact they tried so hard to cover up his exsistence so hard, that they nearly succeeded in erasing him from history. This is why that god awful ignorant question is posed. First of all kids, this show is based in the 1700s not the 1400s. Secondly, there were many 'black' people associated in power with white Europeans and the UK. Unfortunately, ignorance is why it is not routinely taught in all schools that this was the case, because of racism. This show is far more accurate than those who want to believe it. I did my research, this is how I know they took him from the Caribbean and enslaved him for the queen to adopt as an endentured slave child, later to become head of power in the country. Dont be so quick to assume anything. Your ignorance speaks volumes on your intelligence and critical thinking skills.
This is quality! How does it have just 35k like?
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As an introvert, I actually find it challenging to know what to say to people that I don't know ! How can I effectively network in these situations? :((((
Hi Victoria you look nigerian
Amazing video! Thank you
Systembolaget started because us swedes was drinking ourselfes to death! The country was starving and started to make liquer from potatoes! Postnord used to be "Posten" and at that time you easy could get your packages to your home. Today you can choose to get "get delivered at your "postlåda".
Hi! I am currently debating on fully committing to the SVA Products of Design MFA. I was wondering if I could get your thoughts on the program and whether it was worth it in the end! thank you so much
thank you so much! I loved your advices! I'm a fresh 18 yo, going to the Design university on april
very beautiful! and thank you!
I'm definitely planning to move to Sweden after I finish nursing school next year. It's nice to see a black girl who has moved to Sweden and can share her experience <3
Hey Victoria, thank you for the amazing and insightful video. I’m taking a turn towards UI/UX and this is such a great motivation for me. I’d like to know more about the portfolio, what it looks like and how you add more to it.
You’re such a great speaker. Love your style !
👁 Sister Outsider 📚… yes 👌🏽
I'm not black but this is so interesting, I enjoyed listening to you a lot.
Hello! Do you think this job has a future? I'm afraid AI will replace the workers, which in my opinion is so scary, we need the creativity!
Hello, I love watching your videos, Greetings from Germany. :)
Urseäkta I the same as Excuse me.
Super helpful! Thank you :)
Did you move to Europe?
Wow, I'm soo glad I found this. Thanks Victoria! Sidenote: you're also really beautiful, and this was such an insightful video. Subscribed alreadyy
starting off strong with a dose of good ol imposter syndrome
Sunday supose to be church day, so no need for selling alcohol!? You can get packages delivered to your door, but you need to be at home and show your ID card, and sign there tablets.. its easy, its for your own securety! There is no tax duties inside EU, buy your favorit products frome online companies inside EU! And one dont need to pay for tax declaration, thats a fee that DHL/ others need you to pay, becuse they do that job for you.. kinda american dream?? Recycling is a seriouse matter.. it easy your mind about your own footprint to the world warming, and one get some exercise to.. win-win! Electric scooters gonna be regulated, becuse they are lieying everywhere and become a hazard for pedastrians, cyclists older people and disabled.. on the pedastrian/cyclists pawed sidewalks!
Please do a portfolio !!!
hmm i allways get my things home deliverd.....
I would add that post packages isnt delivered to post offices but to different kinds of stores. There are also more and more kubik places close to where you live where you can pick up your package. Its its a large package like a TV its usually delivered to your home. You only pay an extra charge, usually VAT, if you shop outside of EU or EES. So if you shop from the US or China you have to pay extra
Loved the book! Very engaging. Having lived in France myself. I totallu get the reaction to an American accent vs speaking french and that also served as a mental block when trying to learn the language.
Thank you, beautiful,for your video. I am considering moving to Stockholm but I heard stories about xenophobia etc, I'm an Eastern European. It was clear for me that it was fine for you being a foreigner etc. In London now but will be in Sweden soon
xeno is real especially further north. best thing you can do is learn the language before coming here. 👍
wow Victoria this is amazing....I'm so inspired by this.....Congratulations on your Spotify gig and please how do you come up with project ideas for your portfolio
Yes, I agree with Star Victory. "Excuse me"" seems most related to "förlåt". I have heard a few British people denigrate the Scandinavian languages because we don't have a synonym for the word "please". We have to use more words to convey that sense, such as "would you mind helping me?" or "Would it be rude of me to ask this of you?" or "Would you be so friendly as to help me in this regard?", etc.
I have an idea why you got that job...
I actually like this. Because us Americans we are so spoiled. It would actually be nice to spend more times out doors. Walk and be responsible etc. so i like the idea they do it that way
Nice contant, but you weren't very audible... the audio was quite low
Hi, How is it going for you now in the UK? How is the work culture? I am in the same position that you were in before deciding to move. My focus is in the UK too but it has not been easy picking up a job from Sweden.
Hi, I really e joyed your video. I am from the SF Bay area, living in Atlanta currently for the past three years. I am researching places to move abroad and stumbled upon your video. This gives me so much confidence in making a move. I am looking for a fresh start and a place that offers quality of life, community and welcomes African Americans. Thank you for posting!
I’m an old grumpy man welcoming you!
Stockholm!? 😮congrats! 🎉 did you need a visa or citizenship there? Or did they let you use US citizenship? Working abroad sounds like so amazing 😭😍
Which area in Stockholm are you living in? I’m moving to Stockholm from Korea this month and looking at apartments in different areas. Your video really helps!
Lmao the electric scooters
"Alot of people don't look as me"...well if I went to Ghambia the same would apply. Would I be surprised or even mention it? No. With this said you are most wellcome.
I'm planning to move from Canada to Sweden
Why, what are your reasons ?
@@titus_k2s I hear it’s a better place
London is literally the most expensive place to live.
Yeah either she found a very good offer or we'll see another video how she will move to us after 1 year :D but yeah UK pays more than Sweden a bit
Supermarkets actually stocks light beer or ciders (low alcohol content).
Thanks, Victoria, you're blessing...