3 Things We’ve Learned from Kevin Liang
Growing in UX
If you’ve ever felt like you had to shout to be heard, doubted your own skills, or questioned whether you’d ever “make it” in UX…
You’re not alone. And Kevin Liang has something to say about it.
Kevin isn’t just our opening keynote speaker at UXCON25…. he’s a mentor, a realist, and someone who’s walked the tough road with humor and heart.
Here are 3 things we’ve learned from Kevin that still stick with us:
1. Leadership isn’t about being loud
“Quiet people are told to speak up, but loud people are never told to shut up.”
Leadership, Kevin reminds us, isn’t about volume it’s about clarity, empathy, and empowering others.
If you’ve ever felt too soft-spoken or unsure, Kevin’s talk will flip that script.
2. Growth feels uncomfortable and that’s a good thing
Kevin shares often about how imposter syndrome isn’t something to “get over”…
It’s something to grow through.
“Feeling uncomfortable is a sign of growth.”
When you lean into the discomfort and ask for feedback, you level up one lesson at a time.
3. Rejection doesn’t mean failure
Kevin once slept in his car while chasing a UX dream.
70+ rejections later, he landed his first UXR role and he hasn’t stopped since.
“Every rejection taught me something. I just kept going.”
His story isn’t just inspiring it’s a real look at the grit behind the glam.
Want more of this kind of insight? Come hear Kevin live.
At UXCON25, he’s opening the conference with a talk that’s not just about UX careers but about showing up for your life with purpose.
🎟️ Register now and experience the energy, clarity, and courage Kevin brings to every room.
Because some stories hit harder when you’re in the room.
— The UXU Team
These takeaways are fantastic — especially the emphasis on curiosity and pattern-spotting. I won’t be able to attend the event (and I’m definitely envious of those who will!), but these highlights from Kevin hit home.
In longevity UX, that same curiosity is essential — user over age 50 often break the 'expected' patterns in ways that teach us the most. Thanks for sharing this sneak peek.
Thanks so much for sharing this UXU! This was such a fun read and I totally agree that uncomfortablility makes us better. The best growth I’ve ever seen in my writing career was when I was at my lowest point.💪💪