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JazzyWalrus
JazzyWalrus
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Need advice to get started with UX design

My younger brother wants to learn UX designing as he finds the field creative and rewarding. He's a Bcom grad, doesn't really like it. He has done a udemy course on figma. Need some guidance on what path to follow to learn design and prepare for a job

14mo ago
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MagicalBagel
MagicalBagel
Walmart14mo

Here's a step-by-step guide to help him get started:

  1. Build a Strong Foundation: Start with the basics of UX design principles and user-centered design. Online courses, books, and resources like the Nielsen Norman Group are excellent starting points.

  2. Learn Tools and Software: Seems like this is checked out.

  3. Create a Portfolio: Encourage him to work on personal design projects or volunteer for non-profit organizations to build a portfolio of work. A strong portfolio is crucial for landing a UX design job. Sometimes a good portfolio trumps design education.

  4. Networking: Attend local or virtual UX design meetups, conferences, and webinars to connect with professionals in the field. Networking can lead to valuable insights and job opportunities. Most of them are free as well. He can emulate their behaviour even.

  5. Online Courses and Certifications: Enroll in structured online courses specifically focused on UX design. Websites like Coursera, edX, and Interaction Design Foundation offer comprehensive programs.

  6. Practice User Testing: Gain real world experience by conducting user testing on designs with friends/family. This hands-on experience is necessary to understand how people react to designs.

  7. Case Studies: Along with portfolio, create detailed case studies. These should showcase the problem, the design process, and the results achieved. He has to provide end to end solutions and not just jump to designing. 2-3 case studies should he fine.

  8. Apply for Internships Start with internships or entry-level positions in UX design, even if they are unpaid or low-paying.

  9. Stay Updated: The field of UX design is constantly evolving. Encourage your brother to stay updated with industry trends, blogs, and podcasts. Use dribble, pinterest, mobbin etc

  10. Soft Skills: Develop soft skills like communication, empathy, and teamwork.

Good luck 👍🏼

ZestyMuffin
ZestyMuffin
OPEN Financial14mo

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