1.) Being a good communicator is CRUCIAL. Working with so many different stakeholders like PMs, researchers, Marketing partners, etc makes communication so important, as you need to be aware of how you storytell to each audience. Communication is the foundation of a good UX designer, so being cognizant of how you ask questions, pushback, and respond to feedback is critical.

2.) Take the initiative yourself. As the only intern and designer on this project, there were plenty of times I was confused and needed extra clarification. I learned that it's okay to be confused, as long as I take initiative and ask the right questions. Confusion is just a sign of an information gap, so being proactive to get the right resources is how you solve this problem.

3.) Actively seek feedback. I had to schedule meetings with other designers that were outside of my project to get feedback on my work. I would also voluntarily put my work up in design crits to get other perspectives since I wasn't working directly with anyone else. Seeking feedback when I felt like I needed more helped me enhance my work.