How to become a Product Designer (Product Design Pathways)

We're back! In this video Alvin explains in 5 simple steps – how you can become a digital product designer. We have been getting so many questions about pathways to product design. Is it graphic design? UX design? UI design? Well, the answer is that all of the above is true to start with. But like they say, when there's a will, there's a way! We hope you find this video useful and don't forget to share it with others who will find it beneficial. Cheers!

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – What is a Product Designer?
02:35 – 1. Figure out your 'Why'
03:16 – 2. Learn the basic skills in UX & UI
05:20 – 3. Build your product design portfolio & credibility
06:48 – 4. Find opportunities to prove yourself
08:03 – 5. Continue to build reputation & never stop learning
09:35 – Summary: How to become a Product Designer

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[asmahabib]

To become a product designer, focus on building a strong foundation in design principles, gain proficiency in design software, and study user-centered design methodologies. Create a diverse portfolio showcasing your skills and seek opportunities to collaborate and learn from experienced designers. Embrace continuous learning and stay curious about emerging trends in the field.

[alexandrasalas]

You inspired me. I loved when you said "when there is a will there is a way", super clever!

[fof]

Why? I love work on it because it's not only design and creative but also problem solving too i finally find fields gather what i love in one job❤️

[elijahmbang]

Thanks alot. Easy but hard steps🤗 am at a portfolios stage now. Being learning for 8 months now. The steps are still the same with UI/UX Design.

[deboshreesinha]

Your content quite packed with structured information and I really like the way you make things understandable and precise. Wanted to thank you for one of your vlog about product managers, it was really helpful & informative. Would like to know more about your work and Relab. Good luck !🤞🏻

[gbengababawale]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. So amazing

[RealFunnyMouth]

I really enjoyed and love this video..
Am still at beginners stage trying to figure out if product design is what I want to do...

[Stevenlyons]

Fantastic video thanks for the clear guide!

[waibosibili]

Thanks for the much needed information ❤

[kikomiller]

Great video! As he said, its important to know the WHY. Im a graphic designer, i studied UX/UI but never really liked it. Its just not my field. So im a graphic designer, i love the way things and products look mostly. So its important to know that maybe its not the right field for you, even if that field gives you more money.

[danielifeanyichukwu]

Thanks alot, Alvan!

This is a good work.

[Tornado__]

I am really satisfied with this video thanks for making this 😀 i appreciate it

[isaactemitope]

Thanks so much on this wonderful info.

[QBellame]

I appreciate this has helped me a lot of good info that I have not seen covered in other videos.

[gorana]

this could be used for any "how to start working" case

[emmanuelmwangi]

Is it possible to become a UI designer without UX design my passion really is into become more of a UI designer than a ux designer

[eparra]

I have just discovered this field and I feel that this is what I want to do! Very helpful, but should I go for an art degree or business administration degree? For learning experience

[SylverConsulting]

Thanks for the simple explanation, Alvin!

[aioctales]

Good day
I have a footwear line and i want to be able to design my ideas because I have witness a large gap of what is in my head and the end point no matter how I illustrate it to my footwear makers.
Having to learn product design would help bridge the gap. please can you help with a pathway or what kind of design pathway should I look into? I would appreciate your feedback alot

[EgbekunFavour-wsps]

Apps we can use for the product designing