Step 1. How to Become a UX Designer
Master UX in 15 steps.📍 Start
Can you learn UX in a few days? Probably not. But you can find out whether UX is for you, what it takes to be a good designer and discover the most valuable skills to be acquired.
What is UX Design?
UX design is a process of creating simple, useful and usable things. UX design is common sense. It is also hard work. Behind any great interface is a well-thought-out design process, understanding of user behaviour, business goals, anthropology, information architecture and technology.
What the #$%@ is UX Design? (5 mins)
UX Mastery
What UX Design is and why you should learn more about it, regardless of your job.
An Introduction to User Experience (3 minutes) with David Travis
The best way to explain UX is to show real life examples of a bad user experience.
Getting Started
“I’ve seen a lot of people transfer into user experience from project management, technical, creative all sorts of things. Just as interest point I’ve never ever seen anybody transfer out in 15 years.” Be Kaler
With the right mindset and motivation, it’s possible to learn UX fundamentals and get the first job within a few months.
- Find out if UX is for you
- Get inspired
- Learn fundamentals
- Watch, listen and read about UX
- Meet UX designers at meetups and conferences
- Practice
- Get hired
- Continue mastering UX
Get Started in UX
on UX Mastery
How should you get started in UX? UX designers are in demand right now. This is a short video summarising six recommended steps for starting a successful UX career.
UX Design — Advice on Becoming a UX Designer (18 minutes)
with Mike Locke
What it takes for someone to become a UX Designer. Its all about how you approach each project and the process you use for designing a website or web app.
📖 Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug
📖 Get Started in UX: The Complete Guide to Launching a Career in User Experience Design by Matthew Magain
🎬 UX Youniversity Step 1. How to become a UX Designer
