The Perfectionist's Paradox

The Illusion of Perfection that Almost Ended a Promising UX Career

👋 Hi there, my UX friends, Marina here!

Welcome to the third Failure Fridays story from UX Mentor Diaries.

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In the glossy world of UX portfolios and case studies, it's easy to believe that every designer is churning out one flawless product after another.

This is the story of a rising UX star who learned the hard way …