Hello and welcome to the world of UI/UX Design! I came up with this roadmap as a self-taught designer with the goal to becoming an all-rounded product designer. This list is non-exhaustive—It should not be viewed as the be-all and end-all learning roadmap. Your learning roadmap may vary depending on the country, the company or the role you’re applying for. The term ‘Product Designer’ and ‘UI/UX Designer’ are used interchangeably but the responsibilities of a Product Designer are much larger than that of a UI/UX Designer.
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Step 1: Know what you’re getting into
Know why companies hire product designers
Know what problems you’re expected to solve for the company
Know the job responsibilities of a Product Designer
Should designers learn how to code? (YouTube)
Know the difference between UI and UX, and why you need to be good at both
Know the importance of visual design skills
Know that UI/UX design is NOT graphic design
Step 2: Understand the process
Understand the design thinking process (YouTube)
Be in the right mindset
- One of it is ‘I am not my user’. Do not assume I know what my user wants/needs.
Step 3: Develop your skills
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Step 4: Craft your case study
Learn how to design your case study (Guide on YouTube)
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Step 5: Put yourself out there
Document your learnings on social media (I recommend Twitter or LinkedIn)
Connect with like-minded people
Tell your friends and family
Book mentorship sessions to get feedback
Start off with free mentorship: adplist.org
Step 6: Apply for jobs
Get your case study ready
Check for spelling mistakes
Make sure all URLs/prototypes are working
Get your portfolio ready
Check for spelling mistakes
Make sure all URLs/prototypes are working
Learn from other designer’s portfolios (YouTube)
Get your resume ready
15 tips to design your resume (Guide on YouTube)
Check for spelling mistakes
Make sure all URLs/prototypes are working
Practice before the interview
Research about the employer beforehand
Good luck! ✨
“Learn continually - There’s always one more thing to learn.” — Steve Jobs
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