How to Write & Structure Your UX Case Study

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This is a walk-through of how to write, present and structure your UX case study material on your portfolio website.

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🗺 MY RAW ONNIT CASE STUDY OUTLINE

📍 RAW ONNIT FIGMA PROJECT FILE

📝 CASE STUDY BREAKDOWN (INFOGRAPHIC TO PRINT 😁)

👩‍💻 HTML CODE SNIPPET TO SCROLL BACK TO TOP
Refer to this website (YT won't allow me to paste code here)

🌐 MY PORTFOLIO WEBSITE:

🧭 ONNIT CASE STUDY:
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⏰ Timestamps:
Why Structure is Important: (00:00)
Finding Good Examples: (00:26)
Case Study Breakdown: (02:16)
Prepping in Google Docs: (02:58)
Cover Images: (04:54)
One Scroll Test: (06:07)
Make the recruiter think this: (06:39)
Intro and Context: (07:22)
Put Solution at the Top: (08:02)
Make the Header the Insight: (08:25)
No more than 3 Sentences: (09:57)
Ample Infographics: (10:35)
Solution Breakdown: (11:18)
Research Breakdown: (12:02)
The Main Research Insight: (14:01)
Connect Insights Together: (14:23)
Personas: (15:13)
Transparent Setbacks: (15:50)
Major Improvements: (17:01)
Final Product: (18:12)
Prototypes: (19:08)
Style Guides, Working File: (19:43)
How to Organize Your Figma File: (20:30)
You need Reflections: (21:25)
Can I Present My Website for an Interview? (22:41)
Link more projects on the bottom: (23:39)
Code Hack to Scroll to the Top: (23:49)
Wrap Up: (25:01)

[Miviene]

I was afraid i will have to spend hours watching many videos on YouTube to get into this but damn… You gave me full content I would expect from 4/5 videos and after 25 minutes I can tell that I fully trust You that this material is enough to guide me to make my portfolio the best way. I cannot find words that would express how thankful I am. I hope you find satisfaction on what you doing for us.🤗

[AmxrJ]

Arguably the best (comprehensive) guide to creating an amazing Case Study. Thank you so much!

[ishitta]

Thank you so much for making this, Sharon! I would love to see more of how you gathered so many insights on building the portfolios and how you taught yourself to be a better designer every day. Essentially how you structure yourself so well and what are your sources and inspiration.

[thatthebee]

Hi. Sharon, I just would like to shout out as an also career shift person who is struggling to get a job in UX field in the new country with no experience. Although I have design background, it is still hard for me. But your content is very informative and, more than that, inspiring. You know exactly what the users(like me) would love to hear, and you did it in a very structured way with considerate details. Thank you for your contents. They motivate to go back and redesign my case study and portfolio after a very long procrastination. Keep going.

[Ricardo-vvsy]

That was - BY FAR - the best case study Youtube video I've seen. I'm definitely following you =)

[jayribagchi]

This is one of the best videos on building a UX case study! Thanks a ton!!!

[Elrykkstorm]

Your commitment and dedication to doing things the right way easily shine through. Great content! Extremely helpful.

[desireesierra]

Right. To. The. Point.
I cannot thank you enough!!
So many people go off on random tangents or fail to hit key points in their videos, its so frustrating lol!
Beyond happy I found your channel 🤩🤗

[ishwarigarge]

Hey Sharon! Love this detailed breakdown.

Would love to see a video specifically on organizing figma files.

[aleksandrastachowicz]

Amazing and very helpful! Where can I find password to open Figma file and see your portfolio?

[Sakura-zurz]

I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤

[ztiefanoel]

Hi Sharon! I used the structure of your ONNIT case study and these tips to apply to my case studies and received positive feedback from mentors and peers so far. It helped so much to story tell rather than just regurgitate the process end to end.

[jahritalin]

This helped me SO MUCH!!! I just started building my portfolio and with the amount of information out there I just feel super overwhelmed and not knowing the right direction to follow, but this makes a lot more sense! Thank you very much!

[yannimabes]

This is soooo good, honestly better than some senior designers that explain how to structure case studies(sometimes they never go into the why). Please continue this type of content because I'm here for it. Aaaahhh I'm literally so excited by how much info you shared and the why!!!!

[wheresmycrackers]

This is the best video talking on this subject that I've seen. I've spent SO long dabbling in different videos, trying to get my head wrapped around this in a way that made it simplified. You've made it easy, straightforward, given me permission to just braindump my thoughts initially without much structure and THEN work through and organize it (I don't know why I beat myself up for being unorganized at first). It no longer feels so overwhelming and stressful. Thank you SO much for breaking it down like this, and also keeping it below 30 minutes!

[ahmedgafer]

Thanks Sharon for sharing. Such a helpful and informative video🙏. Need more videos about how is your design process going on while working on a project.

[gorsky]

Thank you SO MUCH! It's the best video I've found so far covering all necessary little things you to pay attention to! Great guide!

[DonCapalot]

This video is one of the best videos I have seen on building case studies.
P.S- That sudden pause after a message came into your phone was hilarious😂😂

[ilovesica]

This is the best video I have come across so far about structuring case study! Thank you so much for making this video!!

[veenaacharya]

I have so much gratitude and appreciation for your work and the ability to share this valuable information :) You definitely have what it takes to be not just a good designer but also a tutor:) thank you