pablolarah🥑 Resources for starting out in UX design from AKQA
by Robin Greene at creativelivesinprogress @_creativelives
https://www.creativelivesinprogress.com/article/resources-for-starting-out-in-ux-design
MarinaI changed careers often and I finally made it into product design.
I know how uncertain everything can feel while learning new things and doing such changes. Do you need someone to talk to? Reach out.
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Asking developers for feedback and advice is always a good way if you’re not sure if your design will be too complicated to implement.
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You don’t need to be perfect in every method to work in the design industry. Just start and you’ll grow with your tasks.
UX Bootcamps won’t get you immediate success during job search. But the help you to expand your knowledge and give you the tools to get started, make your own experiences and grow as a designer.
You still have to work hard and do a lot next to learning in a bootcamp.
The learning and Development site at GitLab — probably one of the best resources if you are searching for sources to learn product design:
https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/learning-and-development/
Things you should know as a new designer 👩💻
💡 Don’t be shy, get started.
💡 If you wait, you will never feel confident enough.
💡 Practice makes (never absolute) perfect.
💡 Learn new things step by step.
💡 Give yourself time.
💡 Ask for help and feedback.
What would you add to this list?
Many UX bootcamps last 3 months. This doesn’t mean that you are the perfect designer afterwards. It’ll give you the basics you can grow your knowledge on.
Practice, get involved in projects, help a friend to improve their website. Get experience and you will get more confident.
Things you can put on your portfolio as a product designer:
📑 Case studies that show your design process
📚 Skills and certificates you have
👩🎨 The STORY how you became a designer
📧 A contact form
⬇️ Your CV as a download
🖥 Your own blog posts
Any other ideas around?