How to Kickstart Your Career in UX Design in 2022

Carina Frey
10 min readDec 28, 2021

First and foremost, welcome and thanks for stopping by! Since this is my very first blog post, you can probably imagine how thrilled I am at that very moment. But without further ado, let’s dive into today’s topic 👇

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The cool thing about being a UX designer is that you get to work on so many creative and life-changing projects and once you got your foot in the door, you are exposed to countless opportunities. Besides, this industry is also known for remote work and well-paid salaries.

If you are new to this field, don’t worry, you can learn to become a UX designer even though you didn’t go to school for it…neither have I. All you need is patience, the right mindset, access to industry-leading tools which we will cover later on, a portfolio and a huge learning commitment. Regardless of your previous academic or work background, getting started on a new journey is sometimes daunting, and landing your first job in UX can be difficult…trust me, I’ve been there! One thing I knew right away is that I have a deep passion for crafting meaningful experiences that shape how we interact with technology.‍ If this interests you too, read on!

In the following, I have summarised five practical steps to help with landing your first UX role…

#1 Research the industry

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Carina Frey
Carina Frey

Written by Carina Frey

Contributing to Bootcamp Publication, I'm a dedicated UX/UI Designer simplifying design complexities, aiding fellow designers in their creative journey. 🚀

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