Why learning UX is not worth it in 2024

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I'm covering the reasons why you shouldn't become a ux designer in 2024. Next week we'll cover why you still should. Subscribe so you won't miss it!

Why am I doing this? Because I believe we need to honestly and OBJECTIVELY look at the industry. It won't help you if I pat you gently on the back and say:
- Don't worry, it will be okay!

The industry is tough and we need to openly talk about it. But don't worry, next week I'll go through those 5 reasons again but this time showing how to overcome them.

How to stand out:

Is 2024 a good year to become a UX designer? Yes and No.
In this video we're going to look at the reasons NOT to become a UX designer this year - and I'll break down four of them for you - with the most important being last.

UX can be a great job, until it becomes horrible. It's definitely not for everyone and it's not even about learning Figma, or the Design Thinking process. The changes in the UX industry in just the last 3 years were huge, from widespread use of AI, new processes and design systems.

If you're a junior UX designer and you want to learn and grow, make sure you're ready for everything that this job entails.

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I’m a Senior UX Designer at a global company, and I can confirm that what this guy is saying is unfortunately true. I’ve grown frustrated as my role shifted from hands-on research to simply dragging and dropping elements on the screen. The monotony has made me lose interest in design, and I’m now exploring more exciting opportunities, like game development. I wish luck to those pursuing a career in design today.

roundux
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I've been a designer since 2010. Websites, apps, UX, UI, front-end, back-end... I did them all. Every couple of years I save some money and take a break from the industry thinking this was it. But I always come back to it, because it's what I love doing the most. I'm now running a small UX consultancy company and it does well, the secret is to be a bit multi-disciplinary and be a likeable person... and you'll get projects.

ducaliciouspezona
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I have worked in many large companies that have their own big IT projects and entire product ecosystems, and finding a good UI and UX specialist with a understanding of business is very difficult. Yes, things have been simplified for creating simple business websites, and today it is easy to use ready-made templates, but when it comes to unique and complex service startups, not a single AI is capable of designing, testing, and creating the necessary design properly. The truth is that today, to be a designer, it really requires a huge understanding of everything, from management to interacting with AI.

EgorKomarov-sp
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Your reasons are valid but they're not enough to deter me from pursuing a career in design 😁

viveknayak
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agreed! we need to and act like designers rather than just drag and drop components as said. He has pointed out facts to us, now whoever wants to learn ui/ux in 2024 work hard and smart.

anshusaharan
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I appreciate your efforts to bring what actually happening in design, unlike most of other content creators AKA UIUX designers.

ajmalasif
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Thanks for the confidence drop. Always appreciated 😅❤

ositahok
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I think you’re right in this. I started out as a front end developer wanting to be more UX (12 years ago). I succeeded and did some coding but more and more UX – solving big complex problems for intricate systems and apps, it’s been fun, I was even early on this AI era at a company. Then mass layoffs and I’m “out”. Been trying to get “back in” but it’s been a strange journey since fall 2023. Weird interview processes and ghosting companies etc.

I’ve grown tired of this climate and an over saturated market of “UX:ers”. My plan now is to go back to coding, even something else than UI. Admittedly I’ve refreshed my React and Typescript skills but now also taking Python courses… I really like designing but even more so understanding and solving problems.

Even thinking of converting into cybersecurity (yeah I know, it’s trendy but I’ve always liked security for some reason, solving problems is key).

TheApeWonder
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Thanks for being You're really a good man. You'll prosper in life for simply being honest.

Sk.surab
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Olds school UX guy here with 20+ yrs in. I work in enterprise UX design and research now because for me that's where the money is. At the management level things are a bit different, but for my newer hires and jr/sr designers, this guy is pretty much spot on.

krisf
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Thanks brother
I am happy that 2years ago I chose to follow an honest person and the best designer. Unlike others who are misleading people that AI is not dangerous for the designers you came up with the truth. Most of other Youtubers are giving false hopes to new designers manipulating the facts for more views by creating "feel good" kind of content. I saw it coming a couple of years ago and left designing while I was a beginner but I love design so I kept watching your videos.

TahirMarketer
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I like how honest you are. I started studying UX/UI 4 months ago, and I also wanna improve my skills by learning some HTML/CSS/JS. It's kinda sad to think that AI can replace us. Tbh, I don't think so. The first to be fired, is the designer. But they are also the ones that the companies might miss sooner. Would be nice if you make a video of 5 reasons to LEARN UX in 2024. I'm working really hard to that, and since it pays well, I really need this job. I can't throw it away rn LOL

kevyn.patrick
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Really appreciate the honesty in this video because its all true. Started UX last year so I guess I have a lot of catch-up to do, although I've been a graphic designer for 3+ years.. I'm putting in effort every day to stay ahead. I'll be on the look out for the 5 reasons to do learn UX

azpidi
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Great insights, thanks for sharing! For everybody reading the comments remember that there is always need for good UX in enterprise level softwares, what is mentioned in the video is mostly true but depends on the industry and type of projects you specialize in, if all you do are landing pages or 5 pages website then yes a UI Kit does the trick and there is not such a need for an expensive designer.

guillermocast
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I've been a designer since 1996 and yes, I was mostly a drag and dropper. If someone thinks he's cool as a UX Designer, he's an idiot, cooler and more original than he is a barber. I made a lot of money, but now it's over. AI destroys everything. I am looking for a new opportunity to survive. With this job, you won't earn a lot of money and you have huge competition. After 38 years, you can look for another job for that you will be surpassed.

Oxygen
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Starting from nothing and in my 40s. Im doomed. But it was a dream of mine to be a designer and just fulfilling that is enough for me.

MarkShaw-gx
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I've been in UX/CX for the past 2 years, can definitely agree that for commercial sector this tends to be the case and you're often tweaking as opposed to innovating. But I will say though the industries where there's been a lot of opps for more impact (in my case) have been public sector, healthcare, energy, transport and education. I've found that there's still a lot of work happening in these since their UX maturity isn't as strong as something like e-commerce or banking, and there is more reception towards avoiding dark patterns. Plus having some Service Design skills can help making you a more well-rounded designer :)

NMYSTH
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I'm really interested in UI UX design, i wanna learn and work hard to be, just i'm lost and i need a roadMap, thank you so much for this video at least you're not like other YOUTUBERS

chahhh
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As someone working as a product designer, reason 4 is what I am most concerned about. As you say, having a senior designer working with AI on multiple feature looks like the inevitable future state. The work could even be better because there is one person owning the design that makes sure the design is more aligned and cohesive across all features and touchpoints.

And even if it’s not better, it will be good enough and a lot cheaper than hiring multiple designers. The best way to be safe in the future is to train to be that designer that works with the AI, so I think it will be important to keep an eye on what (mainly) Figma does with AI and make sure you know how to use it.

dan.carino
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Brutally honest as usual, but it's good to stay on the ground and work your ass off rather than lying to yourself.

adam_moucka