If I Started UX in 2024, I'd Do This. 

Here's the PDF guide that I put together: alienacai.gumroad.com/l/uxroadmap I recorded part of this video while traveling in Costa Rica and got sick 😅. That's why my voice might sound a bit like a duck. Hope you find this video helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.

I really loved this video. I am a UX Designer in Ireland, I've been working professionally for 4 years, I have a degree in Interaction & Product Design and it's hard to find high quality UX videos on RU-vid, there is so much noise and short-cut advice on here that I feel is a bit of a scam and misleading. Thank you for creating non-clickbate, high value, non fear-driven content in this space. Subscribed!

Thank you Aliena .You share your real-time experiences which are so genuine and really helpful. THanks much!

Excellent post, Aliena. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Your point about changing goals to be within your own control was a lightbulb. Thanks.

Can’t tell you how much I appreciate a RU-vid video about design that gets straight to the point and is actually helpful. Thank you!

THANK YOU! I can't wait to start, you made me feel so confident/informed!

stumbled upon this video as I started learning Figma just a few days ago. thank you so much for putting this together!

i feel like i've been so lost trying to find a goal to reach for or figuring out what i want to do in general. i really needed to hear those words too. not to be too dramatic, but i teared up hearing you talk about being patient with yourself and your own process. it's just so refreshing hearing that it takes time rather than making it seem so fast and easy. thank you for sharing these words alongside some great advice for starting in ux. 🥺

Definitely the most helpful and down-to-earth video I've come across recently! Thank you so much Aliena (and thank you RU-vid algorithm)

Hi, I stumbled across your video thanks to the algorithm, and although I rarely comment on RU-vid videos, I have to say I love how honest you are! Your points are real and precise. I am still learning UX/UI, and for the first time, I feel like a 'real' person is sharing their knowledge without sugarcoating. I'm excited to see more videos from you!

This has been super, super helpful! I'm just starting out in UX Design and between my mini binge of you & @chunbuns videos I have learned a lot! (Notes, books to buy, courses to take). I'm looking forward to this career change despite the challenges.

All of this work just to get a good job. I’m so tired.

The timing of this is impeccable! I'm completing your FastTrack UX Course this month and finally resigned from my teaching job to focus o UX for the next 3 months. Thank you so much, always, Aliena - for never gatekeeping and always sharing the wealth of knowledge with us all! xxx

This video was everything I was looking for! I watched the whole video taking notes just to find out that you had already made a guide for us! Thank you for the awesome PDF! 🤩

Thank you so much for the video. I want to start my career as a product designer, and this video is all I want to get started. May God bless you more Ms

Aliena, thank you for such an informative and valuable video! Your words are what I extremely needed to hear right now

Thanks so much I been overwhelmed about the process but you experience give me hope to keep in track of my path 🎉

thank you for your honesty. I wish you the best!

The last bit was so sweet and handy. Thank you!

I really love this video. It’s so soothing and calming. Thank you so much for this🙏

Thank you very much, also for your honesty!! 🙏🏾

Started UI Ux this year, thanks for the tips✌️

Thank you for this. Like many others here, I am trying to get into this career. This video has helped a lot.

i never knew i needed this. thank you so much

Thank you, Aliena. It was such a warm and valuable video for me.🤟🤟

I like that you saved the best for the end, now I've set a goal to watch a few more of your videos. Thank you, subscribed!

thank you so much aliena! great tips! ⭐

Thank you for this video. I'm 19 and i felt little bit overwhelmed today because i wanted to be a designer and i'm currently working on my portfolio and doing the UX course from google...so much to digest.

I loved this video!! Great tips for the ones scary to begin! I'm excited

This is one of your best videos! Know that you are motivating people out there including me. Thank you Aliena

Super helpful video. Pretty much everything that was running through my mind, you clearly put it into words. I have arrived at building a personal project. The way you have broken down the steps. I’m going to check out your courses. If it’s organized as what broke it down here, I’m definitely buying ❤

Such a value packed video! The top 3 I want to further highlight: 1) Replicating screens: When I transitioned from a less visually focused company to one where design was key, using this method accelerated my skills. 2) Offering value when reaching out to potential clients is spot on. It's a philosophy that has helped me immensely in fostering valuable relationships within companies so you can influence what gets done. 3) Building a personal brand: It's like a secret weapon. It opened doors for me that I never expected, from landing speaking engagements at conferences to educational opportunities.

Aliena.. you have no idea how many lives you are changing with this video. You are giving us newbies a seasoned perspective of the UX Design field that we can’t possibly have on our own. I will follow your precious advice. When I land my first job, I will let you know!! I am so so so grateful for your content! 🥹 Also, I saw that PS5 in the back (; what games you play?

Thank you Aliena for your tactical tips! I always am encouraged and get value from your videos. Your hard work is seen and appreciated!

After watching this video, I redesigned my favorite note taking app and it came out really nice. Thank you Aliena

You are a gem to the design industry!

Thank you Aliena, That was fascinating.

Valuable points and most realistic video. ❤

so much value in this video. thank you!

Hi Aliena, want to say I really appreciate your content! As someone still searching for a role in UXUI design today, I appreciate the encouragement and reassurance about being patient. Thank you so much for all the effort and the tips you've shared! Much appreciated!

Wow your videos are uplifting! thank you for create this videos.

This was so profound, thank you!

What an honest and sweet person you are. I highly appreciate the way you delivered the awesome suggestions.

I am currently studying UI/UX design from google like you did and an additional UI design course to really upscale my UI skills. I am so grateful you made this video especially about the point on finding a client project while you work on your case studies/portfolio. Not gonna lie networking is difficult for me but I know I will get better at it. You really inspire me to create my own personal brand next year 2024 as I see there is so much potential and mental freedom to be had as apposed to the traditional applying to job boards!!

hey alienacai . I just wanted to say that you are a great mentor and keep posting video like this . love from India🇮🇳

You always have great and unique advice ❤❤

Thank for sharing! Currently I'm looking for a job right. This video helps a lot!

I really appreciate your wrap-up and word of encouragement. We need more of this positive and authentic content. Thank you

Thank you for your very good insights, Ali.

Thank you for your honesty

This video is gold. Thank you so much

Thank you Aliena, I was so hoping that someone makes a video like this and I came to a conclusion that it is impossible to find one untill I came across yours, this one that is. It is really different to many others - very concrete* and action oriented. Thanks so much. I think anyone who wants to start ui/ux can watch just this for the guide and rest should be tutorials

Omg I love this woman. You're so right in so many levels. Just want to say Thank You.

Hey there, this was actually really helpful! Watched the whole thing through. Keep up the good work

Thank you so much for producing this video. This was very informative and informational. I needed to hear to be more patient and dont give up. I am inspired by your passions, and its very motivating to see other women navigating in this sector. My favorite educational ux video so farrrr!

Amazing advice! Thank you!!!

very informative and on point.. keep going!!

You have been an absolute God send since I decided to learn Product Design! I honestly cannot thank you enough! Any time I get stuck or have any questions while working through my Google UX course, I immediately think "I wonder if Aliena has a video on this?", and I am NEVER disappointed! Thank you again for all that you do✨

Thanks. That helps me a lot in understanding what UI/UX designers do even though I'm not a UI/UX designer.

Thank you for this video. You are excelent person to making videos like this - you know what to say, you have experience and last but not least your voice! Long time ago I had a teacher and during his lessons i couldn't make a notes, because I just listened :D

This is one of my favorite video has some really good advice to start the 2024, I was working on some client's projects and got few done but haven't done my portfolio as i didn't documented my project progress but I'll start doing that and try framer to build my portfolio and you're one of my inspiration

this is so good, i'm starting a ux bootcamp in the new year and i wanted to figure out how to get good with figma beforehand, so that tip of remaking a website in figma was genius! thanks so much!!

Thank you aliena for this video

Thank you so much for this video!!

That's a top tier advice you just gave

Nice video! I work in QA, but that was interesting to watch as well since UX is an area that I need to take into an account when testing.

Aliena, you are a great person. Thank you a lot.

That was in my reminder list from 4 days❤ and I'm little busy today so here i am

Thanks for the video Aliena, I need this...

I am learning so much from watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing source of information. This one is quite helpful.

This video gave me goosebumps yhoo and i have to watch it twice daily until i fully digest all the tips. This actually a very helpful video you made. The truth is, getting into a new career path can be daunting and sometimes we feel overwhelmed. But I'm determined to be a top designer in the next few years

S tier content and production and tons of value. Thankyou for your efforts.

ui designer here. 2mins in and im hooked. more information here than in the class i was in hands down. share this video to beginners.

very informative video mam. Love the way you explained everything

wow I love your video! The way you explain it is so direct & realistic

I just started ui uc design and i am really loving it

such an honest and introspective video. respect+

First time seeing someone speaking from her heart. Awesome advise....pls keep up the good work. Cheers

thanks for the content!

You're amazing. Thank you.

Thanks so much! I’m back in the UX design google course and SheCodes for Frontend basic learning of HTMl, CSS, JavaScript from the cyber Monday sale that was only $60 something. I’ve been making connections with companies to move up in UX after done learning. This really helps me map out my study/learning process and my portfolio. Love your content!!! I definitely need to learn how to network for Designer events!

thankful for this information

As a student who is going to study UX/UI in 2024, your advice was so helpful and gave me a motivation!! Thank you so much, I really like your advice☺☺

Wow really great video! I'm a UX/Product Designer with 3 years of experience and I found your advice so valuable. I love that it's very specific with tangible examples of how to exercise these skills and what success looks like to have mastered them. I can tell you're a great designer based on how clearly & concisely you communicated all of this!

Thank you so much for this! ❤️

You all need to watch this video 3 times and take notes.... Lots of info in one video. Thank you.

thanks for sharing!

Glad I came across this, danke 💛

Dude i love you XD I watched the entire video very inspirational

AWESOMMMMMMMMME IDEAS !

Thank you so much for this video❤

i just wanted to say thank u for ur video

I have been doing data analysis for more than 15 years, and now I am dealing with apps and tools to collect data. This video helps me a lot, specially to have a better interaction with the IT teams in charge of the front end development. I learn SQL and Python by myself to apply it in my work, so I think i will get into Figma, just to have a more holistic understanding of the data cyclles, from collection to insights.

BRO THANKYOU SOO MUCH

learnt so much from this compared to multiple courses

I love you. Thank you!

Thank you for your valuable video

Great info and tips!!

One of the honest people on RU-vid.