Mark43 interviews
Design whiteboard exercise
The board you will use
“Our whiteboard exercise is conducted remotely using FigJam, reflecting how we collaborate day-to-day.”
Tina BabstStaff Product Designer (IC5), Mark43
“This exercise isn’t about putting you on the spot or testing how quickly you can produce a polished solution. It’s about understanding how you think, collaborate, and approach complex problems.”
Tina BabstStaff Product Designer (IC5), Mark43
Frame the problem first
“Take time to understand the problem. Ask questions, define assumptions, and align on goals before jumping into solutions.”
Tina BabstStaff Product Designer (IC5), Mark43
Sketch it
“Externalize your thinking. Use the canvas to map flows, sketch ideas, and evolve concepts as the conversation progresses.”
Tina BabstStaff Product Designer (IC5), Mark43
Explain it
“This isn’t a solo exercise. Build on others’ ideas, invite feedback, and treat it like a working session with future teammates.”
Tina BabstStaff Product Designer (IC5), Mark43
Revise when it changes
“You may pivot as new constraints or ideas emerge. That’s expected and often a good sign.”
Tina BabstStaff Product Designer (IC5), Mark43
Pivot when constraints change
Practise redrawing when a shared resource changes the fastest path.
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