8 Best Design Lessons I Learned the Hard Way as a UI/UX Designer

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Hey, there! I’m Rehan Pinjari, a UI/UX designer with 5+ years of experience in the area. Throughout my career, I’ve made lots of mistakes, but each one has taught me something essential.

Today, I’m sharing 8 lessons I learned from real-world projects, which cannot be found on the web.

One of my most memorable (and embarrassing) mistakes? I once created a stunning, high-fidelity prototype before knowing the user’s requirements.

Spoiler: the client was disappointed so I had to start from scratch. But that accident taught me a thing or two, so get ready for some laughs and ofc some lessons!

Have a BIG IDEA in mind? Let’s discuss what we can gain together.

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Lesson 1: Guidelines Alone Can’t Address Most Design Challenges