How to Become a UI/UX Product Designer

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Ever wondered how to become a UI/UX or product designer? This video is for you! My goal for this video is to give you some guidance on what to learn, how to practice, and where to find resources for learning what you need to know to be a UI/UX or product designer. This is the first installment of a series on getting started in UI/UX or product design for absolute beginners. Subscribe for more!
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@अव्यक्त 3 года назад

Excellent.

@DesignGal 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@abbinmathew2732 6 лет назад

Yay! You're back and more useful information. Thank you

@SkyFoall 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the details about this field, I feel confident as a computer science student and a hobby artist to dive into this field :)

@saalimkhan4133 4 года назад

Thank you

@sergycm13 5 лет назад

I’ve just discovered your channel and I already love it! I smashed that subscribe button like no other. I’m starting in design and usually I feel like i’m lost in the huge world which is design. But after watching a few of your videos I feel more focused and willing to learn more about the design communities, the ui/ux design process... everything! Thank you for your amazing work! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

@DesignGal 5 лет назад

That is so awesome to hear! Thanks so much for your kind words. Definitely check out my website for some helpful resources in case you need it: designgal.org/resources. Please let me know if there is anything I can specifically help you with in an upcoming video!

@DesignGal 5 лет назад

also if it's ok with you I'd like to put your comment on my website :)

@sergycm13 5 лет назад

Sure! No problem :)

@jackbentner3881 6 лет назад

Love it! Looking forward to the rest of the series

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

Awesome! Stay tuned 😀

@alexigreenwood9777 5 лет назад

I just found your channel, I'm starting my design journey and loving it, great to hear your opinions :)

@DesignGal 5 лет назад

Welcome! Thanks for the comment 😀.

@reminiz 6 лет назад

This is great content! Would love to see more on your process, especially for a facilitation.

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

Hey Matt, thanks for your comment. I actually did a facilitation for some user research today and it was a blast! I am still learning that side of it so when I get a little more experience and learn some best practices I will be sure to share that in a video. 👍

@marzenatutak3488 5 лет назад

Keep producing those tutorials!! There is not that many and as good as yours! What I like about it you are real, telling the truth!!! Love it!! Great job!!

@DesignGal 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!

@k3vint0wn3r 5 лет назад

I usually get pretty frustrated and constantly feel like i am running out of time =(. Then i watch videos like this and it helps me see a light at the end of the tunnel. I've been practicing my design skills via Sketch everyday after work for a while and the visual design/prototyping aspect is what I think i'd be strongest at being that I learned HTML CSS and JS before getting into UI UX. What do you think the timeframe is in regards to when I should have a portfolio ready? Should I apply to positions even if I don't have a fully shelled out portfolio site yet? Thankks!

@DesignGal 5 лет назад

That's awesome, Kevin! Keep it up, you're doing a lot of hard work and it will pay off. As far as when to have a portfolio ready, a lot of us NEVER feel like we're 100% "ready" to show our work... it's an ongoing process and the more work you do the more you will be able to add/update to your portfolio. If you have work you're proud of, I say put it in a portfolio now! You can apply to positions and continue to update your portfolio as you get more projects in. Don't let the idea of having a bunch of perfect work keep you from putting yourself out there. I used to fall into that trap a lot and it gets you nowhere! Keep up the hard work and good luck with everything :)

@lisar9260 6 лет назад

So useful! Could you talk about what size of companies you have worked for, and how your specialties would change for that, and what you enjoy? And remote work possibilities, which specialty/size company easier to find with? Sorry if you have already, tx. I'm studying UX and html/css because I've made several graphics heavy websites and graphics projects... so confusing figuring out-- there's so many directions to go! Your vids help, thanks!

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

Hi Lisa, I've been blessed to have experienced a lot of different types of environments and types of work. I think I will eventually do a video about my own career but as far as what's easier that all depends on what you like and what comes easy for you!

@lisar9260 6 лет назад

1st time I've ever subscribed to a channel, so useful and practical, thanks for your time! (ps your older red screen vids were visually appealing with color accents but maybe I just like red better ;) )

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

Ah what an honor! haha. Yeah, I liked the red/pink wall too but then I moved and my new house had a blue wall! Oh well haha

@ProjectShinkai 6 лет назад

I love your videos.

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

Thanks so much, Chris!

@Ioannnify 6 лет назад

Really enjoying your channel! Can you make an in depth tutorial on a case studies that solves a problem using design thinking. Thanks!

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

Thank you! That's actually a really great video idea, I will add this to my list. In the meantime, you can check out my video on the UI/UX process that kind of goes into that sort of idea. I also just heard about this great site that has a ton of great case studies you can learn from: www.casestudy.club/

@Ioannnify 6 лет назад

Thanks so much @Design Gal !

@melva311 6 лет назад

Should probably learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript... at least the basics. Definitely feeling this trend that companies are pursuing talent that can code over those that can’t.

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

Hey Nicholas! I completely agree. I think once a newbie gets a good grip on UI/UX, they should definitely pursue some basic coding knowledge to help them stay competitive. I have a few videos about this as well. Thanks for watching!

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

As long as there are at least a few digital product examples, I think a case study that solves a problem using design thinking would still be good to include in a portfolio. Skills can be taught and learned... it is the way you think that employers are most looking for, especially for entry level positions. Hope that helps!

@bobbysherman5452 6 лет назад

I love the focus of your channel! Great information! Thank You! But, one thing I would love to see is a visual aid of some sort... maybe a dry erase board a simple slideshow to accompany you! I don't know just my thoughts. But, if you don't want to do that, I'll still watch! lol

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

Thanks for the comment, Bobby! While I would love to incorporate some more visuals, I haven't had the time to step up my video editing knowledge which is why my videos are pretty basic. But I agree, for some topics this would be especially helpful. In the future I may hire someone to help me with this. Good idea!

@medullla 5 лет назад

Nice video, I’m a graphic designer but I want to complement my career but I’m a little confuse between UI/UX and front end, which one will help me to be more complete designer ?

@DesignGal 5 лет назад

Hi! It really depends what you are wanting for your career goals when you say you want to be a more "complete designer." If you learn front-end development it will definitely help you be able to implement your designs yourself into code or at least communicate with a developer about it. UI/UX is less about coding and more about user research and testing.

@jeanmichelleoccena5581 6 лет назад

I never heard T-Shaped designer, it's a good thing to consider. I jumped straight away to being a ux/ui designer without research and I got to admit, I got paralysed so I am now taking a break.

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

It can be overwhelming at first, that is for sure. I hope you find your way back into it at some point! Maybe start with a singular focus instead of trying to do everything at once.

@bradleyisraw 6 лет назад

Hey there! Love your videos. Appreciate all the insight. I have a question I was hoping I could get your opinion on. I plan on going back to school to have a degree that I could put into use someday. I want to Major in Marketing, but my question is, would you suggest a minor in Graphic Design OR Web Design in regards to UX/UI? I can see it being something I may be interested in down the road but I can’t decide if web or graphics would be better in regards to skill sets for this field. I’ve always loved graphic design and have taught myself a little photoshop on the side, but having a hard time deciding if I should go that route, or if web would be a better fit per say. Sorry for the long question! Haha Thanks in advance :)

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

Hi Bradley! Between graphic design or web design, I would say web design would be a closer fit to UI/UX since it is specifically digital. Graphic design will give you a great foundation for visual design, but they may not spend as much time teaching you to apply it to digital products (websites, apps, etc.). However, for today's marketing jobs, a graphic design minor would be really helpful since marketing design and UI/UX tend to be separated a bit in terms of job roles. Don't mean to confuse you... just follow whatever you are passionate about! Hope that helps, and good luck!

@marzenatutak3488 5 лет назад

What software do you use for UI design and for UX design?

@DesignGal 5 лет назад

Check out these two videos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m0yKETFUpWY.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5DkibUVtbuw.html

@abbinmathew2732 6 лет назад

Honestly, this is one of the best, THE BEST video that says it all for a beginner in UX/UI. Thank you Christine for sharing.

@DesignGal 6 лет назад

Thanks so much!

@intannursyafiqah3423 4 года назад

Hey @designgal, what was the name again? Casestudy. what? Can you please attach a link or something. Thank you :D

@DesignGal 4 года назад

www.casestudy.club/

@jotarochad1217 5 лет назад

Who was lost on youtube

@HafeezZarim 5 лет назад

Learn photoshop, then Adobe XD, then Invision, Then UXpin..then u can call yourself UI UX DESIGNER.

@DesignGal 5 лет назад

There's a lot more than knowing the tools to becoming a designer! Tools are a way to express how you think, and they no substitute for learning the process of design. My two cents! Thanks for the comment.