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

If I started UX in 2024. I'd do the following:
Product Designer vs. UX Designer: (0:00)
Learn Figma ASAP: (0:23)
Consider Relocating: (1:56)
Learn Design Systems: (2:30)
Start a Personal Project: (3:20)
Find a Client Project: (4:47)
Navigate through Client Project: (7:20)
Apply to Tech Companies: (8:50)
But most importantly...: (9:30)
How to set career goals: (10:40)
Red Ocean, Blue Ocean: (11:38)

[AlienaCai]

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.

[h.a.b.]

Amazing video! Here is a simple summary of the main steps I understood:

1. Create wireframes for existing products using Figma:
- B2C (e.g., Instagram)
- B2B (e.g., Rossignol)
2. Learn Figma alignment tools, components, and auto layout.
3. Learn design systems.
4. Start your personal product.
5. Build your portfolio.
6. Find a client product and go through it.

[zareignn]

"We really shouldn't design our life based on another person's timeline." That's something I really need to remember these days.

I'm planning to start a career in UX design as a psychology graduate, and I've noticed that many INFJs are also venturing into UX design. Living in a third-world country, doing something I don't love, and being underpaid scares me. Starting in a new niche feels overwhelming because it’s such a big jump for me. I have the motivation and drive, but I lack discipline and direction. Thank you for the practical, down-to-earth, clear advice, Aliena!

[fearless]

Dearest Aliena, I am a seasoned product designer from one of the Big Tech companies (hint hint: Windows 😊) I wanted to convey that you have an excellent way of presenting and mentoring, evident from this wonderful and super helpful video you created. All the tips that you gave were very relatable. You will be going places and have a golden path ahead! Good wishes from India and Seattle, Washington.

[ellen.malone]

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 YouTube, 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!

[dan.carino]

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.

[masonrinehart]

Thank you for the info, but I hate that UX/UI changed to Product Design. As an Industrial designer aka Product Designer who designs physical products, makes looking for a job very difficult while having to sort through UX/UI posts. I think making it Digital Product Designer would be more appropriate.

[aichaelhali]

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.

[rochelledube]

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!!

[teenylupini]

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

[JWCat]

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

[indolency]

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. 🥺

[Pemor_lab]

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

[oematthews]

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!

[UXtan]

I say UX when I talk to people as many people outside our field know what product design or ask and get confused about which physical product I design 😅. I agree with your points, thanks for the content!

[mald]

I want to cry. i'm a graphic designer and last year my job (as many similar) became increasingly unstable, i had some basic background in UX/UI that i learned strictly through doing projects but nothing systematic, as when i first started my career ux/ui wasn't even a real job (in my country). I wanted to make a shift but felt like its too much too learn, too big of a hill full of competition to tackle, but your advice was so realistic, so helpful and seems within my reach that i am just overflow with gratitude for making me feel less like ... well. Loser. Thank you for this.

[jovanradovanovic]

Hi, I stumbled across your video thanks to the algorithm, and although I rarely comment on YouTube 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!

[_ami]

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!!

[badkawaiikitty]

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.

[momochola]

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!