How I became a Content Designer/UX Writer

I became a UX Content Designer with no experience. This is my story.

I'll be honest. It's pretty vulnerable to share my own story. I wrote 4 different scripts but eventually decided to film it without any. I hope you like it.

What would you like to see next? Let me know in the comments. (I'll get to it 7 months later with the speed of my production these days lol...)

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[yvonnexiao]

I just realized that I said “I’ve been a content designer for about 3 years.” Umm hello?? I’ve actually been one for almost 4 years?!

I’m not joking when I say I struggle with math 👋🏼😭

[giselymendes]

Hey girl, thank you for this video. As a Brazilian woman trying to learn English as my third language and at the same time not giving up my career in writing/UX writing, your video was such a relief and guide. I feel like I'm listening to advice from a friend, reminding me to keep calm and go ahead with my goals. Thank you again for that. ❤

[ErinPurcell.design]

Currently waiting to hear back from a company to see if I have an interview for content design. Your vid is making me so excited!

[etoshia]

Thank you for sharing this!!!! You were able to overcome a lot of bumps in the road. This gives me hope because I am a 61 year old African American woman who is just now considering becoming a UX writer. I'm certain I'll have bumps in the road too, but I am very hopeful because of your video!!!😊

[sadhbhparle]

Yvonne I watched your videos while I was interviewing for my first Content Design job, and now I'm two weeks in and loving it already! So a big thank you for making me feel like it was possible and passing on your experience.

[vivianawuliu]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I’m having a tough career moment and always leaned towards design during my studies. Didn’t know UX writers was an actual role!!

[sennosc]

I love this story! And you seem like a nice person with great sense o humor :). It's actually impressive that you work with language that's not your native language. I have a 1 year experience as UX designer in creative agency, but I believe UX writing is my niche and I've always had a passion for words so I want UX writing to be my part time job, but I want to write in my language, English grammar was always hard to learn for me no mater how hard I was trying. But I am Polish and Polish language is highly inflected language, so many things that are quite simple in English in Polish are like 'ok, now we need to spend two weeks thinking about verb forms'.

[mimicaaaa]

Loved hearing about your story and your style of editing :DD This has got me so interested in the field now :)

[colthrane]

I've loved your story! Congratulations!!

[warmlavender]

Thank you love!! I majored in Creative Writing and Psychology currently working in higher ed as an advisor. I didn't even know this was a job until a couple days ago. Now I'm trying to find everything I can about it because I feel like I could actually do this and be good at it! I'm 24 and want to try something new. Thanks so much for this video I loved it.

[AlienaCai]

So excited to see a new video from you! You always have top quality content 😍

[theminimaljess]

Thank you sooo much for posting this video! As a front-end web dev ready to explore more of my passion for writing and learn how to use it to continue contributing in the tech industry this was an amazing find! I noticed there is not a ton of content on UX Writing and Content Design as it relates to getting into the field so I appreciate your channel so much!! Just subscribed!

[hynesie]

I'm taking notes from your videos for a potential Content Design interview at Microsoft. Getting all the design lingo down... FaceTune... Came in clutch... janky

I think i'm ready

[jaytheunculturist]

As a Content Designer I like seeing how others got into the field. Good video.

[NikaLunaWrites]

I loved hearing your story, you have such a great personality and I can tell that you're probably really funny. : )

[atifkhan-Jokesvideos]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey

[Matthewnill]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. This was one of the realest and most helpful videos I've seen about a journey surrounding UX Writing. I appreciate you being honest about your experience because it is so inspiring. Also, your personality is so kind, fun, and hilarious. I enjoyed quite a a few laughs while watching this. After watching this video, I feel encouraged to go continue learning, leaning into the fear I have and just keep going :)

[chabushi]

I love your story. So inspiring! Looking forward on your new content about UX writing career.

[mariwelch]

I came across content design via a couple of books I got from publisher A Book Apart. I was just looking for design book, and the content books were part of pack of other design books. I have been following the authors on LinkedIn and then saw an apprenticeship today that I decided to go ahead and apply for. As with any new thing I want to learn about, I came to YouTube to get more details. I am about to sign up for the daily content challenge as soon as I finish this comment! Thank you for posting your experience!

[tashamac]

This was so much fun to watch and I can't wait for more! #MyNewFavContentDesigner (I know how much you love validation) 😊💪🏾