How to become a product designer

How can you start a career in product design?

Our product designer, Odiavbara Oghenetega, takes you through 8 essential steps to become a successful product designer.

In this video you would learn the right qualifications needed, how to build a design portfolio, joining the right design communities and how to expand your skillset.

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What you’d find in this video
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0:13- What steps can you take to become a product designer?
0:19- Step 1 (Acquiring the right qualifications)
1:25- Step 2 (Building a strong portfolio)
3:13- Step 3 (Building a network/joining design communities)
5:15- Step 4 (Acquiring some experience through volunteering)
6:29- Step 5 (Engage in projects)
7:01- Step 6 (Set up a personal website to showcase your works)
7:55- Step 7 (Find useful resources)
8:29- Step 8 (Find a mentor)

[temitopeoluwatosin]

Hi Tega, thanks for such an insightful information.

Please what design school can you recommend?