IDEO Interaction Designer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at IDEO.
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Interaction Designer
Lead Average No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I had a couple of chats with HR people, then met with a designer, and finally talked to two director-level designers. It was pretty laid-back. I had to present some of my projects, talking about my process, what I achieved, and what the next steps were. The interviews were spread out quite a bit, and it was hard to gauge their thoughts. Everything seemed okay, but I didn't get the offer. They did send a nice note encouraging me to reapply in 6-12 months.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you walk me through the research methods you've employed?
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Interaction Designer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
So an HR person reached out, and then I went in for what they said was an informal chat. It ended up being a portfolio discussion. They didn't even get a room, the whole thing was in a noisy shared space with people around. They didn't introduce themselves or say what they do, and just smiled at others, not really paying attention to me. They actually asked me the same things twice because they weren't listening. Pretty bad way to interview, especially for a company like this. And nobody even got back to me afterwards, which is a shame since I put time and effort into it. Seriously, stop acting like you're saving the world and learn how to interview people, it was actually embarrassing for you.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you walk me through a recent project you worked on?
- What was your specific contribution to that project?
- Could you describe the team dynamics during that project?
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Interaction Designer
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process and focus can vary slightly between teams and even for the same role. There are typically 3 to 4 mandatory interview rounds, plus possibly more. You'll go through the standard interview questions and portfolio reviews if they are relevant. The interview itself was quite smooth, feeling more like a casual chat than a formal interview. They really care about understanding the design process and rationale behind your work.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a project you worked on and explain your specific contribution to it?
IDEO Interaction Designer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from IDEO interview reports.
“What are your thoughts on the IoT market in China?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on current interaction design trends?”
Read reports →“What is your definition of good leadership?”
Read reports →“How would you describe your ideal creative process?”
Read reports →“Can you walk me through the projects that are on your website?”
Read report →“Can you walk me through the research methods you've employed?”
Read report →“Can you describe an interaction design experience you've had?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of a time you collaborated with others?”
Read report →“What was your specific contribution to that project?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 IDEO interview reports.