12 Mistakes Junior UX Designers Make

In this video, I'll share the typical 12 critical mistakes every junior designer make when they are just getting started with user experience, user research, product design and service design. In the last decade, I've to lead effective design teams, managed, coached and mentored interns, apprentices, juniors and senior designers. Fact is, the challenges designers face don't really change doesn't matter the seniority, so these mistakes and tips can be applied for anyone's career development.

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[tokpojw]

I agree with you 100%. But I'm tired of being the perfect UX-er, and I'm an introvert. 9-5 is enough because spending time with my family is more important than my work. So I'm gonna let nature takes its course and not force myself too much on career. LOL

[scrooge-mcduck]

"old hand", 30+ years in design industry here: excellent video, great tips.

[berternieartist]

As always I am very grateful for your wisdom. I started watching because you had the Axure tutorials but you offer so much more.

[potato.enjoyer]

The second point is probably the most importnat not only in UI/UX but in every IT technology. Nowadays there is quite a lot bootcamps that offer you to become a hero from zero in like few weeks/months for a lot of money and a lot of those people cant find a job after. and its because people thinks that just having some skills is enough. You have to actually like what you are doing otherwise there is no point, without some working on your own you can have a problem with finding a job since there will be a lot of people like you. Just do something more and job offers will be endless.

[hollyiris]

The 3rd point especially hits me hard because sometimes I wonder if I am being left behind. Recently I left a job after 2 months and also a freelance project because they only asked me to do UI, instead of UX (but the title of their post still read "looking for UX/UI designer"). I wanted to do UX and still do. So I decided to stay home for one month to continue to deepen my UX skills with case studies and follow courses, somehow I feel much more connected to myself. I learn so much from your channel, thank you so much!

[the-brand]

As a corporate Sr UX dude, I was curious as to what you were going to put on this list. You nailed'em'all! Haha, great video man. Cheers.

[antoniodeabreaw]

One more thing, even though how junior you are do not hesitate to challenge the people who are calling them senior. End of the day it's a skill, some seniors don't have it, but they are there because they can talk.

Once you are in the industry, study how to design, UI, front-end development and psychology aspects of the design.
One of your responsibility is to facilitate the team to reach the goal. Because as a UX designer you are creating a vision.

It doesn't matter you are using Sketch, Axure, Figma or whatever tool. They are just tools that you can use to communicate your vision to others.

If you can draw, UI, have front-end knowledge and UX knowledge, you will be a unicorn in the industry. People who are calling them Senior UXs are very scared of unicorns.

[redrrivera]

I'm glad I found your video! I was just hired for my first design job (got it after they liked my output from volunteering!) and I want to make sure I can position myself in the best way possible to continue my growth and development. Really appreciate this, thank you!

[cjblah]

Hey brother! I am learning a lot from your videos as a starting UX Designer. Thank you!!

[АллаРомашкова-шм]

Thank you for this video. Prioritization is a big challenge for me. I always want to do everything at the same time. Now I understand how important to prioritize and do step by step. Thank you for sharing your ideas and experience.

[orxanaxnazarov]

Great explanation. Thank you for this kind of video.

[ffmde]

Great advices you got a new sub. I'll be watching your other videos when i have some time. Keep it up

[The_AOP]

Very good video - cheers! As a 35 yo with artistic background and 10 years in dental technology I will be jumping into this new field from next year (when bootcamp finishes). Would a mid level start be too brave in this career considering I have previous work experience (even if unrelated I have the soft skills) and hopefully acquire the technical skills during my training?

[j.k]

thank you, still its pretty hard if stakeholders have ideas which is breaking the ux and wanting it without a better solution 😅

[mim.r]

Hey, having someone like you as manager in our team, is what I always wished.... Thanks a lot

[danielpierce]

I just had a senior developer tell me he'd fire me if I was on his team because I told him I have no research so cant make a UI for a client in a day for him to start coding.😅 I was told I have a "West Coast" attitude and no one likes those people in the industry.
It seems developers, especially enterprise, often want to make a product and twist you into a UI production line.

[bodurskii]

I wish I saw it when I was starting in UX. Good advices! Even for regulars and seniors ;)

[ThisWalks]

Very helpful, thanks for posting industry level information : )

[LeviathanDesigner]

Really good insights. Thanks for sharing.

[austinandriese]

Great content my dude, tips are dead on.