A day in the life of a UX Designer in San Francisco (but forreal)

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About a year ago I made a video about the day in the life as a UX Designer and looking back on it… I just don't think it was that useful. So, I made a new one. Hope you enjoy it!
ABOUT VIDEO 👇
1. Flexible schedules: Sometimes I get into work a bit later because I take morning meetings from home.
2. Mornings: The mornings are often reserved for clearing emails, providing answers to questions from the day before about projects (my company is international so when I'm asleep some of my colleagues are working), as well as working on different types of design documentation.
3. Meetings: The more you grow into leadership, the more meetings you may start to have. This is great though because you want to make sure the design team is represented in important product decisions.
No meeting-type days are common in tech. I get a lot more heads down design work done during these days. My design team sometimes runs design jams on these days too.
4. Collaboration: I work very closely with Product Managers and Engineers. We all have important and different perspectives on the projects we work on together. Feedback is often, both in scheduled meetings and in casual conversation.
5. Variety: Product Designers are very customer focused, so we are often working with researchers to get our designs in front of customers. Part of my job is facilitating those sessions, creating documentation on what we learned, communicating it, and using the research to inform design decisions. This creates a lot of variety to my days since we are often in different stages of the design process across different projects.
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Name: Alexa
Where I’m from: Wisconsin → San Francisco → San Diego
About: I’m a designer! I live, breath, and value design. My background is in Graphic Design and digital Product Design and I’ve worked at a number of tech startups as a Product Designer as well as for larger industry leading tech companies such as Yelp and Zendesk. I’m currently a Senior Product Designer at Zendesk on the growth and monetization team.
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@sophiekwong5954 5 лет назад

I’m a night owl, I feel the same calmness during the night and that’s when my productivity is at peak. I guess we all have our moments.

@nothingleft08 4 года назад

Something about knowing the wrold is asleep and it brings a whole another level of relaxed. So I guess the same for morning people, but when the moons up.

@sivaramakrishnan2788 3 года назад

Hi dear

@SiddharthaGhoshSid 5 лет назад

I am a software engineer and I too get to work and coordinate with the product or UX designers as we call them in our team. So I could totally relate to this video. Very refreshing!

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Hey Siddhartha, that is so cool and amazing to hear. Thanks so much :)

@pash.d1 4 года назад

Hello, I'm Alexa hello, I was wondering how much on an average you earn annually... it would be really helpful and I hope you don’t mind answering!?

@rousselrojas3352 4 года назад

Im a web developer/web designer I want to have an idea on how to have a stress free environment of a workplace.?

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

@@pash.d1 I have plans to make finance related videos this year as well! Stay tuned :)

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

@@rousselrojas3352 Hmm that sounds like a complicated question because there are a LOT of factors. WHat's going on for you that's making your work environment stressful?

@noahwoodward907 5 лет назад

I got to say that this is definitely my favorite day in the life video I have seen. I really liked the amount of effort and insight that you put into this video! Also appreciate the positive vibes and charisma. Hello from a fellow SFer!!

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Ahhh thanks Noah! I spent WAY too much time on it so I appreciate it :)

@trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

Hi Noah, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WVluIrGa5Mc.html. Hope you find this helpful.

@Nostro_Babybeleater 2 года назад

Damn! You make want to work in IT, lately I've been really depressed about finding something that I enjoy doing as a career. I was interested in UX and UI Design but never really got into it because I'm quite shy and intreoverted, and although I've always been creative & empathetic (both of these seem important in product design) I didn't want to step out of my comfort zone... Well to be honest you put a smile on my face, the working environment seems sweet and I feel like I could just fit in. Thank you for that, now I have to watch all of your videos ;)

@HelloImAlexa 2 года назад

Oh yay!! So glad to hear.

@mattmadden2274 4 года назад

This is actually the best day in the life video I've seen. Every other video just has people eating and then 30 seconds of footage of them typing.

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Thank you!! :)

@trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

Hi Matt, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WVluIrGa5Mc.html. Hope you find this helpful.

@DhanrajNilkanth 5 лет назад

This was the most detailed video among day in my life videos. Loved it!

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

THANK YOU 🤗

@edengrim2657 5 лет назад

Agreed.

@kerningandleading 3 года назад

As a UX designer in the bay area, I can confirm all this stuff.

@danegonzales5651 5 лет назад

I remember I used to bingewatch a lot of A Day in the Lifes of tech people just because, as a student, I really have NO IDEA what happens at "real life" work. Until I had my internship as a graphic designer in a marketing services company. I could say we have similar days. A few days we'd just have meetings, and yes sometimes ALL DAY LONG. But now I got a job as a software engineer, and it's cool to understand both sides of the project. Thanks for the amazing content! Gonna subscribe so I could watch more :)

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Ohhh thanks Danah!! Yeah it's pretty wild how much it all makes sense once you start working but before that you can really feel out of the know. I'm so glad you're a new subscriber, I appreciate it so much 🤗

@notisrhcp 3 года назад

That's the most valuable "A day in the life of a .." I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing your work experience!

@a.2461 5 лет назад

oh my god THANK YOU for making this video, i'm in college currently and sometimes i feel so discouraged in my major because i can rarely find info online for people actually wanting to go into UX (rather than doing it as a career shift)

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Wooaa, I'm sorry to hear that Avni! I'm right here with yah girl. I promise, there are still tons of people getting into the design field after they studied in university. Keep pushing through and do what you love! -A

@DJDELLANNIE 5 лет назад

I can honestly say this video is probably the best day in the life I’ve seen so far.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Ahhhh shit. Thank you!!

@Aaron-xs5bv 3 года назад

I actually agree

@NW-III 5 лет назад

Thank you sharing! I'll be finish with my ux classes in 5 months. So excited to get into the field.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

You're welcome!! Good luck with your studies :)

@realSimoneCherie 5 лет назад

Wow! A day in the life video that wasn’t all fluff, morning routines and dog pics 🙏🏽👌🏽

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Thank you!!

@samuelmuldoon4839 3 года назад

Are you kidding me? Minus the dog pics this video was all fluff and morning routines. The first several minutes were of the UX designer getting out of bed, eating breakfast, and reading a book. The only relevant part of the morning routine is what time you have to wake up to get to work on time. The whole point of a "day in the life of [JOB TITLE HERE]" is to see what the job is like; Nobody cares if you drink Matcha tea.

@nicolascapetillo4086 5 лет назад

Finally someone who showers😂❤️ You’ve earned a subscriber😄

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

lmaoo thank you 👍

@trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

Hi Nicolas, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WVluIrGa5Mc.html. Hope you find this helpful.

@MohaiminulIslamra 5 лет назад

This is totally awesome of you for making this video with plethora of info. I also work as a Software Engineer and started taking courses on UI/UX and Design Principles.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!! :)

@marissameredith9241 5 лет назад

Loved the video. I keep going back and forth between earning my software engineering degree and my graphic design degree, and this was very insightful on the designers perspective. Thank you!

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Oh so glad this video was helpful for you :D

@danegonzales5651 5 лет назад

I'm kind of in the same path! I'm a fresh IT graduate and I'm a software engineer now, but I've always loved graphic design and I was fortunate enough to have my internship as a graphic designer. Thinking of getting my masters in both fields! Reading this inspired me a whole lot! :)

@kevincoudureszenz5357 5 лет назад

I have been struggling for several years with the decision of which career is the best for me. I am a software engineer now but I' am passionate about design. Do you think that UX could be a good job for me with that background? Thank you!

@cynarnia 5 лет назад

Can totally relate as a UX/UI design intern at a tech startup company :)

@msv3630 5 лет назад

Is this great for someone that like to create, have an arty side (I love drawing and coming up with ideas) but loves being in front of the computer but want to be useful.? I've never did this kind pf stuff nor graphic designing coding nor anything of the like but I'm willing to learn and any would help me get into a job that stabke where it's not too much competition. I just turnee 27 and not only am I tired of draining my life scaree to try to take a new career approach but I also in live a household that's toxic where I'm still being held back by a narcassitic controlling parent who doesn't want me to explore as well.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Hey Ms V! Sounds very challenging. I think you should totally look into UX Design more. Growing up, I always was drawn to the art classes, and yearbook club and stuff like that and so having project based work like Product Design is really aligned with how I like to work. By coming here and writing this comment, it seems to me like you've taken a big step. Keep pushing through the negativity in your life and do what's going to be best for you 🔥 Good luck and hope to see you around more on my channel!

@PrincessLeuna 4 года назад

Unfortunately a lot of people don’t understand what it’s like growing up with a narcissist abuser they really drain your soul

@kecleonboi 4 года назад

"It's pretty late in the day!" "Well I still have things to do." LMAO. Anyway, very informative video!!!

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

hahah thank yah :)

@christiantbfh 5 лет назад

I am an Engineer and I am switching to UI/UX Design and have found this video has been awesome. Thank you! Looking forward to see more videos like this.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Yayyy so great to hear, thanks Christian :)

@denniszenanywhere 5 лет назад

Christian, I am curious to know why you are transitioning to design. I attended a coding bootcamp and in the months of the bootcamp, I also designed for our team. Most of them said I should do design instead of coding. But I know how hard it is to get a job as a UX designer. In one company I worked at, there was only one designer working with a dozen software engineers. What do you think of the current job marketplace for designers?

@Tristamus 4 года назад

Man...going to the office. Remember that? That was nice.

@lizcuca9197 3 года назад

You must have kids lol

@kevingriffith3856 3 года назад

Loved the upbeat energy in your video. I can tell you love your job.

@HelloImAlexa 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@exploringme4918 4 года назад

Love seeing other women in this tech space - I recently posted a video showing my day in the life as a Data Scientist! :)

@mzorkea 3 года назад

what do data scientists do. can you explain in a nutshell

@Nathan-gg6ll 4 года назад

hey alexa, is there coding involved in your job? i’m looking into ux design but i’m also not into coding because it’s just too much.

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Hey Nathan, coding is not required to become a Product Designer but it's still important to understand enough to communicate with your engineering teammates. Hope that helps!

@DEAFHUSTLE 5 лет назад

I just finished my 8th week of school at Lambda School studying UX design. I’m so excited to join this space. Have you ever heard of a deaf UX designer in your area? Someone uses sign language as primary mode? I love that you eat right, balance with work, play sports and including making this video!

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Woooa so exciting!! I personally don't know deaf UX Designers but I'm sure there's someone out there who is. I actually know quite a few color blind designers but yeah, no one who's deaf. I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed this video! I'm pumped for you :) Congrats on your 8th week!

@aglebecka6195 5 лет назад

I’m starting my first UX job on tuesday and I’m watching this 😁

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

OMG good luck!! 🤗🤗

@aglebecka6195 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!! I’m a bit stressed but also super excited 😜

@brady9966 4 года назад

Hows it been?

@JGirDesu 4 года назад

Agreed! Tell me your experience!

@Anderson.04 4 года назад

“Hi , Sara “ .. my siri “what can i help you with?” 😂😂

@grimesmusk4611 3 года назад

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

@Ja-vr7go 4 года назад

Hello Alexa. I find your video very refreshing beause I am in the middle of a job change. After spending 5 years in retail and three years as a janitor it is high time for a career goal. For the past two months, I have been learning to do Front-end development (HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript). Since I have an associate degree in general studies, I am just self-learning the UX online and again HTML5, etc on free code academy. I am praying that next year I will get a job in its field. Anyway, thank you for sharing.

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Hey Jen! Wow how exciting :) Keep up all the hard work and learning and I know great things will happen. Make sure to try and create connections with designers / people who have jobs you want to have in real life too, those relationships can make a big difference!

@cedrickroque755 5 лет назад

WOW! I love designing UI or UX! I just graduated college and I can say THAT is one of my dream job! Very cool video! God Bless!

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

THANK YOU 🤗

@thenation2093 4 года назад

I loved your video. I’m a Technical Writer getting into UX Writing, so in the field of what you’re doing.

@valeriegarza1439 4 года назад

Thank you for creating this video. It was a great look at your day and schedule as a Product/UX Designer. You are appreciated!

@soni_aaa 4 года назад

This was an amazing day in my life video. I’m just starting out as a ux designer and I really hope my day goes something similar to this.

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Thanks Sonia!! Wishing you the best of luck on your journey :)

@PR4Neshia 4 года назад

This seems very helpful. I’m a PD student.

@gmb6050 4 года назад

Where do you attend school for PD? My daughter got accepted to SVA and is on the waitlist for RISD for graphic design but is now thinking of taking her true passion of product design instead.

@sshirlyvang 2 года назад

This was so helpful! FOR REAL! lol I keep wanting to know what a day in the life is like work wise, and work flow. This was it!

@HelloImAlexa 2 года назад

ahhhh love to hear it :) LMK if you have any follow up questions!

@MelisJoy 4 года назад

You have the best personality, super creative & are such a joy to watch. Also, like others have said...definitely the best day in the life video I've ever seen. Thanks for doing this:)

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

AWE wow thank you so much! So glad to hear you enjoyed it :)

@riyagogoi3846 4 года назад

Alexa is the most tech savvy name currently! And the fact that you work in this industry is pretty cool XD

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

LOL I guess that's a good way to put it. Thank you 💁‍♀️

@Amit-sp4qm 5 лет назад

ALEXA ! Explain life of a life of a UX Designer in location San Francisco! (Additional tag: forreals) PS: sorry had to do that 😁

@dealsnatchers555 4 года назад

Good video! Truly made me realize I would forsure rather major in UX design rather than software engineering. Would forsure enjoy coming up with a solution to a problem and designing it much more than straight up only coding like an SE.

@ShafterPlay 5 лет назад

These videos are so related and so far from my reality at the same time! I work in a small company (we don't have all these fancy stuff and food) but we face essentially the same problems and got the same tasks to do. That's really nice to watch. If I had any public, I would love to share how my routine as a 16 years old software engineer "intern" and point all these differences and similarities. Anyway, your videos are amazing.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

ohhh thanks Lucas :) You totally should share your experience, I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't find your experience interesting!

@JoshuaFluke1 4 года назад

Interesting indeed.

@trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

Hi Joshua, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WVluIrGa5Mc.html. Hope you find this helpful.

@aroundfunny8802 3 года назад

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@bryxxdore4150 3 года назад

@@trishankhansrajani9745 great but who asked?

@JustAGrl007 2 года назад

Im watching this video 3 years later but this seems unreal LOL ...like what you see in movies. Ive been watching tech videos because Im considering a career change and my corporate life is nothing like this at all LOL. I didn't even know ppl lived like this. The tech industry has been ahead of its time for quite some time I see. Im remote now but we were always required to come into the office for meetings and them offering any snacks for free is unheard of. And even though they want us to collaborate the open office space is cube city. Just subbed!

@HelloImAlexa 2 года назад

Glad to hear your enjoyed the video!! Tech has definitely provided me an incredible career and better work/life balance. Love to hear when people are considering a switch in - lmk if you need any other insight on how to get started

@shuangtao5763 5 лет назад

I talked to Sara last week on our college career expo! Hope I can get an internship at zendesk.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Hey Shuang, so glad you stopped by our booth. Sara is amazing :) Make sure to send in your application online through our careers site!

@veenibik336 4 года назад

I just heard UI design from my friends in instagram where im looking for right now, so we have to start from becoming a product designer? My worst drawing is when i need to design a lunch box 😬 i love the music background, its soo relaxing, thanks for showing me your daily live to c:

@trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

Hi, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WVluIrGa5Mc.html. Hope you find this helpful.

@cherryness14 4 года назад

I just started getting into UX and website designing for a dropshipping store and a blog. I had a client ask if I can create a website for her, so I kind of just dove headfirst into web design by doing a bunch of research. She is my first client, and since then I’ve only experimented with my own website. I love finding videos like this because I’ve been working from home on my websites for 6 months now. My previous job was in the military (only 3 years-I was injured). It helps me to understand what home projects I can work on as a freelancer, how to work a job like yours from home, or finding out about jobs like yours to see what else I can start doing for income. And most importantly - since I’m still a newbie in web designing - those “how to” videos.

@trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

Hi Cherry, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WVluIrGa5Mc.html. Hope you find this helpful.

@charlimarieTV 5 лет назад

fantastic video!

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Thanks Charli!! We actually run in the same sorts of circles out here in SF. Would love to catch you next time you’re in town if you have the time. Let me know 🤗

@aroundfunny8802 3 года назад

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@Dutch_Mustache 5 лет назад

What was the most difficult part of your day? Deciding what you wanted for lunch at Chai Bar or playing with colorful origami shapes of paper? I'm still not sure what you do... "Forreal"

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

LOL okay Ty. If that's all you got out of the video then no problem! Happy to chat more about the specific challenges to my job if you are legitimately interested and not trying to shame me. Regardless, thanks for stopping by 👍

@maiafitness282 2 года назад

Recently decided to try UX design I have always found it fascinating but was scared to make the jump and go for it. I loved watching your video and am excited to continue to learn and grow!

@HelloImAlexa 2 года назад

Hiiii! So glad to hear :) Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and good luck getting started 🔥💪

@xiaochenconsulting 5 лет назад

Cool! Good to know Zendesk offers great snacks and drinks lol, thanks for sharing! I am actually inspired by your morning schedule. I tried to get up early but didn’t keep this habit. Guess I need to work on it again

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Oh yes we've got great snacks! New ones every quarter actually hahah. Yes! Keep up the morning routine, it's life changing. Good luck :)

@SaintOrCinema 4 года назад

Loved this so much. Thank you. So fun and watchable but really informative at the same time X

@pam2764 5 лет назад

Hi Alexa, love from India🇮🇳. Nice video, keep it up.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Heyyy Parvindra, thank you so much :)

@afzalozil9734 5 лет назад

Hi Alexa! What advice wud you give to those who want to pursue UI AND UX design..? What are the tools we should master? Like Photoshop , Drawing etc? Love to have an opinion from someone who is in the field like yourself. Thank you very much for the video!

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Thanks Afzal! Let's see, I made a video about tools you can check out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gZkLt88yHxo.html -- If you watch it and still have questions let me know :)

@afzalozil9734 5 лет назад

@@HelloImAlexa Thank you very much. Appreciate it

@picklepirate 5 лет назад

You are so sunny and refreshing

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Aweee, thanks so much Haylie!

@rotienoxoxo 4 года назад

Thank you for making a second one. I personally enjoyed both!! This was fantastic and insightful.

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Yayyy thank you so much

@trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

Hi Rosa, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WVluIrGa5Mc.html. Hope you find this helpful.

@AzeemKhan01 5 лет назад

Great Video Alexa! One of the best "day in the life of.." video :) I am a fellow Product/UX Designer.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Sweeeeet, that's so great to hear. Thanks Azeem :)

@cassandrasampson23 4 года назад

Thanks for this video! I'm currently studying backend through a course in NZ and teaching myself frontend. I recently learnt about UX and now am trying to decide if I want to go into development or UX. I'm still not sure but this video has inspired me and I so want to work in a creative team such as yours!

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Awe yay!! So glad you enjoyed the video :)

@shinigami_597 5 лет назад

Great video and explanation on UX. This gave me some good insight on what a day in UX can look like. I am currently working as a Instructional Designer (ID) but really interested in maybe moving to UX.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Heyyy M! Thanks so much :) I actually have a friend who's transitioning from ID to UX right now too. Best of luck to you!

@muralidharan2044 5 лет назад

one dumbest question . can we export this ui file i have designed to android studio just like that . i mean ui from xd to a working android app. is it too much i am asking for? any plugin .?

@f123006 2 года назад

Good Night ! The day has to come to an end in order for the greatness of tomorrow to begin. Love this

@VidVoyeur612 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing. I've been looking into a career change and this seemed like a good fit at first. So far, all the videos I've watched paint UX Design as a career for extroverts and that worries me.

@HelloImAlexa 2 года назад

You’re welcome for sharing! I disagree that this career path is one only well suited for extroverts although since I am one, I could see how my videos could come across this way. I work with a lot of designers who are introverts and they have wildly successful careers as well. Hope that’s helpful!

@dextrin69 5 лет назад

Hello from a UX product designer in Stockholm, Sweden! Nice video.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Ohhhh hello 👋 Thank you so much!

@nanwu3650 5 лет назад

what's the salary like for UX designers, especially for beginners? Thanks.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

This is a nuanced question Going to try and film a video about this soon for y'all!

@ornelacreative9171 5 лет назад

I really enjoy your videos! They are very chill and give a lot of information. Awesome job :)

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!!

@nandininic 2 года назад

hey alexa! thaankyouuuu sm for this! i am choosing ux as a career and this video has answered Alot of my ques as to get an idea for wht wrk i'd b expected to do.❤️ thnks again. luv from india♥️♥️♥️

@HelloImAlexa 2 года назад

Oh yay!! So glad to hear. You're so welcome!

@nandininic 2 года назад

@@HelloImAlexa hey! quick que. do u HAVE to learn computer language in order to b a ui/ux designer??

@HelloImAlexa 2 года назад

@@nandininic Hi there, from my experience, no you don't need to learn a coding or a computer language to be a UI/UX Designer

@nandininic 2 года назад

@@HelloImAlexa Thanks alot!😊

@fullyshannon 5 лет назад

One of the best day in the life videos ever ! I'm looking to break into this field so finding your channel has been awesome.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Ahh THANK YOU! I'm pumped you're trying to break into the industry. I've got a bunch of new videos coming so stay tuned :)

@fahadibnsayeed 5 лет назад

Really it was an amazing blog, i'm a product designer too from Bangladesh but I'm a huge interest to work on SF someday. Superb inspired. Thanks Alexa :)

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Yayyy thank you Fahad! :)

@shevb 5 лет назад

Awesome video. You're really good at vlogs! Also i'm super jealous of all the free, yummy food that you guys get at work! Keep up the great work

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Awe, wow -- thanks Shevb!! I appreciate it :)

@oshoabigail8814 4 года назад

I just started a training last week in UX. I hope to excel in this new career path. Wish me luck guys 🍀😀

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

yesss GOOD LUCK!

@oTiSm786 5 лет назад

Duuude! Wassup?!? I just stumbled upon this and had no idea I’d find you on RU-vid !! The video was an easy 10/10. Hope all is going well :)

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Duuuuude hey! This video is doing super well atm hahah 😅 So cool that you found it. Thanks and hope you're doin well too!

@funkay1 4 года назад

Do you know what agency you work with over in Melbourne, Australia? I'm from there, so I was curious :)

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Hmm, I don't think we work with an agency in Melbourne 🤔 We do have an office there though!

@funkay1 4 года назад

@@HelloImAlexa All good, thanks 😊

@levikiddd 5 лет назад

best video ive seen, would love to know your education background and what type of code you know like javascript? thanks!

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Thank you!! My background is Graphic Design and I don't know any coding languages.

@coming_out_97 2 года назад

Great video for someone wants to start out

@marianamantovanilopes5127 5 лет назад

I am a graphic design student, living in another country. And all these insecurities are always in my hand, about if I know enough to get a proper job If my English is good enough and so it goes on. Thanks for sharing this video with your routine, it somehow makes me way more excited about finishing uni and finding my place in the design business and it doesn't feel that scary anymore! Wish you all the success!

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Oh my gosh Mariana, thanks for sharing your story! Just know, you're not alone in your insecurities, so don't let them hold you back :) I'm glad my video is inspiring you to finish up university and follow your dreams to become a designer. I'm not sure if you follow linguamarina on RU-vid or Instagram already, but she's a good friend of mine and makes videos about learning languages and living in the Silicon Valley -- lots of good stuff. Good luck! And remember, you have all the power in the world to make this all this happen for you.

@marianamantovanilopes5127 5 лет назад

You are just the sweetest! Thanks for this, it means a lot to me, wish you all the best

@nycto16 5 лет назад

Amazing A Day In The Life video! This is the first video which really shows working instead of just eating eating & eating... & also you told about how engineers & designers can work together.. Zendesk looks really creative & awesome to work there! 😍♥️

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Thank youuuu 🤗 I'm so glad you feel that way. Zendesk is an amazing place to work, especially as a designer! Glad to hear that's shined through to you.

@nycto16 5 лет назад

@@HelloImAlexa Thanks for replying Alexa 😊 yes Zendesk looks so amazing to me & i think to all Designers.. remember me? I'm that guy who asked you on insta about industrial design & product design difference & study.. 😃

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

@@nycto16 yesss your name did sound familiar when I was responding!

@nycto16 5 лет назад

@@HelloImAlexa yeah 😃

@breaayanna7234 5 лет назад

So glad I stumbled upon this video. I am definitely interested in this field and this video was totally inspiring! Will you be doing anymore work vlogs?

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

ohhh thank you!! :) I'd LOVE to. Anything in particular you'd be looking for? Or just general work life?

@breaayanna7234 5 лет назад

Hello, I'm Alexa just general work life. I can’t think of any specifics atm but if I do I’ll definitely comment!

@anjumayoub9077 3 года назад

Just love your smile 💕 keep smiling, shining 🌟😍

@centygo 4 года назад

I'm a brand designer, but I'm studying UI / UX, thanks for the video, it helped me a lot

@trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

Hi Kaere, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WVluIrGa5Mc.html. Hope you find this helpful.

@umuwi 5 лет назад

this was rly enjoyable and informative!! :-)

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

THANK YOU :)

@chaccostan 4 года назад

One question: do you have to be extra creative to work as a UI/UX designer? I’m majoring in graphic design, but I always feel bad about myself because graphic designers are mostly sooooo artsy and creative and geniuses and I... I like to follow rules and make already existent ideas better. We’re going over UI this semester and I love it, I didn’t expect to, but I’m doing really well, I thought it was gonna eat my brain, but actually it’s the subject I’m more confident and chill with. I’m considering working as an UI designer specifically...

@DhirajKyawal 4 года назад

i can totally relate to you

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Hi Melí, In order to work in a design field I think you need to embrace your creativity, because a the root of it all, design is about solving problems which require creative thinking. As a principal, you should be following the rules and learning to understand them before breaking them. This is something I could probably make a whole video on since it comes up often with new designers. But think of something complicated like typography. In general, when you're starting out you want to stick to using 1-2 fonts maximum until you learn how to use those ones well. Once you've mastered that, then you can start getting experimental and practice breaking that rule. In general, I'd consider myself a "rule-follower" as well. But I think there's a distinction between following the rules and using creativity to solve problems -- you can follow the rules and still be creative :) Hope that helps!

@GavinKyleGreen_ 4 года назад

Great video! I am an Information Systems & Marketing Double Major with 1 year left of school! I am trying to decide what career path is best for me. Product or UX design is for sure near the top of the list. Thank you for such a “real” video!

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Yooo thanks so much!

@PsychicZya 5 лет назад

This video is great! I’m looking to move into field from working in marketing and being a psychic medium.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Wooa so cool! Good luck with the transition :)

@taimoorkhan10 4 года назад

What should i do to become a ux designer? Please tell in detail.

@trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

Hi Taimoor, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WVluIrGa5Mc.html. Hope you find this helpful.

@geraldmamengko1825 4 года назад

I dunno why but this video very fun to see and give us many insight as product designer

@AlexFlores-cl9fo 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing Alexa! Really informative and helpful 😃

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Yayyy! So great to hear, thanks Alex :)

@Xale007 5 лет назад

Eating, emailing, reunion, not writting a single code-line and telling other people what to do. I want to do that job.

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

LOL not quite 😅 I'm definitely not "telling" people what to do all day. But I do love my job!

@koderkashif 5 лет назад

Interesting... I loved watching your day.

@mama2rylee2 4 года назад

Wow!!! I love your video... This was my first one! It was soooo exciting your day! I didn't realize jobs could be like this! It was soooo eye opening!!! 🥰🥰🥰 thank you..

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Thanks so much Hannah :) YES, I really do love my day to day at work too. So glad it meant something to yoU!

@tafseerkhan142 5 лет назад

i like your video, energy, positiveness...and All the best for the next DAY` and I m too UX/UI Designer. :)

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Thanks Tafseer!!

@foolsmate 5 лет назад

Hi Alexa! I love your video! For a while I’ve been hoping someone would do one for UX Design/Product Design. I’m currently trying to transition into the field. I’m based out of SF Bay Area and was wondering if you would be down for a coffee meet?

@aleksanderkupisiewicz2522 5 лет назад

Hi! Great video! :) i have just finished University (psychology in business). I love innovations, searching for data, analyzing information, creating solutions, . Do you think UX is where i should be heading?

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Heyyy Aleksander -- there are a lot of folks in the UX Design space with psychology and business backgrounds. I think more UX Researchers come from psychology though. Only you know what's best for you though, good luck!

@abbinmathew2732 5 лет назад

Great video! I really wanted this (for real) 😀😀😀 Thank you so much for sharing

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Thank you Abbin!!

@bymostudio 4 года назад

Hey , I'm from India. I'm planning on attending a course on UI/UX design. The course gets me job too. So I might work for a year or so. But I want to study more. Like do my master's. Where should I go to do my Higher studies? Does countries like korea, japan get me worthy degrees? Does the job requirements include good colleges?

@trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

Hi Shivani, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WVluIrGa5Mc.html. Hope you find this helpful.

@JuanRojas956 5 лет назад

Whats school did you attend? What does your portfolio before getting this job look like?

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Hey Juan! I attended to a design school in San Francisco and studied Graphic Design. I actually spoke a bit about what my portfolio looked like before getting a job in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-61HJOQarwSQ.html Hope it helps!

@J1hunnitL4E 4 года назад

Yo thank you i know all about the great food you guys have i used to work at a catering company were we set the food up and i always wondered what you guys doing...now that i want to develop my own product the process has lead me to ux design front end design etc stil alot to learn but this video helped me get a glimpse of what its like thanks again. And shout out the bay tho im from the city.

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Hey great to hear this was helpful for you! Excited for you if you're getting started in ux design 🔥💪

@LadySavn 5 лет назад

Hello Alexa, I appreciate this video and I’m hoping to get more insight in this field. Im currently working on a business degree but I have an associates in digital arts. What steps can I take to get into this field? And is it alright that my bachelors is somewhat irrelevant?

@GopherDistance 5 лет назад

Awesome video ! My friend has an internship at Zendesk it is awesome ! Keep up the good work .

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Ohhh hell yeah! That's cool to hear. And thanks so much :)

@GabiBorja 4 года назад

Love this! I work as a product manager :) excited to connect with people in the same industry. We never had a product designer in the company I used to work for. I'm so curious as to how itll be in my new company. Starting next week :) I am new to the bay area.

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

Thanks so much Gabi! And OMG welcome to the Bay. Good luck on Monday 🔥

@AnaisStAmant 4 года назад

Thank you for such an awesome video! Really inspiring :D

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

You're so, so welcome :)

@TheRiyazAhamad 3 года назад

Loved watching!

@Toofan2704 5 лет назад

Hi Alexa, how and what would you recommended for a person switching career from a technical and application specialist background and aiming to be Product/UX designer ?

@HelloImAlexa 5 лет назад

Hey Sneha! What exactly are you looking for? College recommendations? Online courses? I have some of my online education recommendations in the description but let me know if you have any specific questions :)