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The most frequently asked questions from UX designers, answered by experts.

Can you please let me know how did you report the UX audit for your client?
In standard organization, I've heard of people talk about UX documentation and I feel like it's something that'll be vital to getting a seat at the table. The few people I asked couldn't show me templates because of document confidentiality. So I feel like having an idea what such documents contain can help me start practicing
Can you tell me what is the design process?
I mean most of the time my work is either rejected or there's rework. I get this feedback from my peers. - need more consistency in design elements - your design solutions are not for the modern systems. - you need to align the design system with the developer - research before you design. And I am the only designer in my firm
I'm interested in Game UX Design. How can I land this role, and what skills or experience are needed?
I'm working on the UX and UI of a new AI product, but the structure, implementation, and how the system will function feel blurry. How should I approach this?
I'm struggling with imposter syndrome. I often feel like I’m not the best at what I do, especially since I lead a talented team of designers. Sometimes, I feel unqualified to lead such an amazing group of talents. Can you give me some advice?
I’m currently in the process of designing my portfolio, can you give me some pointers?
How do you present your design ideas to convince stakeholders?
If you had the chance to enhance your UX design knowledge, what field of study (e.g. computer science, business, graphic design) would you choose and why?
What’s your experience with being self-employed? I’m looking to shift to full-time freelance design and would love to learn about your journey.
My old manager keeps asking me to remove my Behance showcases, but all I’ve shared is a public website with a brief UX process overview—no private or unpublished content. What should I do?
What do you think about getting a Master's degree in User Experience Design?
I’m working on my case study where I showcase all my skills, like product thinking, problem analysis, visual design, user research, and metrics-based design. Do you think one case study like this is enough to land a role at a product-based company?
Should a UX designer make decisions based on available data rather than UX principles?
Can you give some guidance on design career growth?
What’s your design process? How do you ensure user-centricity throughout the process?
As a rookie product designer, what key areas should I prioritise in my new role?
A lot of people get put off because they don’t have enough experience. Can you explain how to showcase your passion and value to impress recruiters?
Do you know any good universities that offer strong, hands-on UI/UX programs?
What’s the difference between UX design and service design?
Do you have any resources on UX research?
What areas of design should an aspiring UX/UI designer focus on to keep improving?
I’m struggling at a legacy company with poor design understanding, weak leadership, and no real vision. A lot of my work is just visual design masked as UX, with no focus on problem-solving or innovation. I’m torn between trying to make changes here or finding a job that better aligns with my vision. What’s your advice?
How do I leverage my past experience when applying for jobs where other candidates have more experience or a stronger academic background?
What do you recommend as the best way to start learning Figma?
I'm looking for a job after maternity leave. Do you have any tips on how to highlight my past experience, or do you think it’s better to focus on picking up new skills first?
What projects should I showcase in my portfolio to get interview calls from the company I'm looking for?
How can I showcase projects from my current organization that are under NDA?
I'm looking for an opportunity to work on real-time projects under the guidance of seniors.
Who should I reach out to that could help me on my UX journey?
How do you go over the blockage of updating your portfolio? I feel like I’m spending so much time just trying to figure out what to write, remembering why the project started, and keeping track of the steps, process, and events.
How do you know what you’re really good at and what role you want in UX if you enjoy learning different aspects of it? Any tips on how to pick the right role in UX?
I want to spend less time on UI and focus more on UX. Can you recommend some resources that I can use directly in my projects?
Could you recommend some good blogs or podcasts on design systems?
How is psychology applied in UX design?
I’m struggling to benchmark pricing based on client type. How should I approach this?
I'm working on a project under an NDA right now, so I can’t showcase it in my portfolio. How should I update my portfolio as someone with over a year of experience?
I love front-end web development, especially the aesthetics of the webpage, and I want to learn UX/UI. Do you have any tips?
I'm transitioning from banking to UX. What steps do people typically take when switching to a career in UX?
I'm struggling to find clients who understand the value of UX and want to improve user experience. Where can I find these high-value clients who need quality work?
What's the best tool for UI animation presentations?
Which is better, a website portfolio or a Behance portfolio? Do you have any tips for creating a killer website portfolio?
I recently completed a UX/UI bootcamp and I'm excited to pivot my career. I’m in the process of refining my portfolio and would love any advice you can share to help with this transition.
How can I create an amazing user experience for members, from joining to being part of the community?
I’m just getting started in UX and looking for the most interactive way to learn without spending a crazy amount of money.
I’m building a Product Management course with the goal of offering something unique and meaningful, different from the countless "PM 101" courses out there. Do you have any advice on how to approach this?
I struggle with estimating SaaS product design. Would love to hear how you approach it.
How do I go from being an unproductive UI/UX designer to a world-class one?
Do freelance product designers usually sign NDAs? I’m currently helping startups build MVPs and hesitant to sign one early on, especially since the product idea will likely change. Would love to hear your thoughts.
I’ve recently started posting on LinkedIn. Can you give me some tips on how to level up my profile?
I’m interested in transitioning from UX research to product management. Do you have any advice on how to make that shift?
How do I conduct user interviews to create user personas?
I’m working on a UX project for an existing portal with 6 modules. I’ve got the business goals, but I’m stuck on defining the problem statements. The stakeholders just gave me feature requests. How should I tackle this?
I’m feeling a bit lost when it comes to interviews, especially since I don’t have a portfolio to show my work. I’m also not sure how to build a strong portfolio.
I'm struggling get my first remote UX Job. Can you help me?
Can you give me some advice on how to start my journey as a UX designer?
I want to share my journey as a junior UX designer on social media, but I’m not sure where to start. I’m also trying to build my own experience, but doing UX solo is tough since it’s usually a team effort and requires real-world experience. Can you give me some tips?
What books or tools would you recommend for getting a better understanding of UX?
Sometimes I feel completely lost in the design world, other times I feel like I know it all, and then there are moments when it feels like I don’t know anything at all.
I’m a junior UX/UI designer at a company with low UX maturity. Any tips on handling the lack of process? They want me to jump straight into high-fidelity screens.
As a beginner, how should I do user research for case studies?
I’m looking for inspiration to build my own portfolio website. Can you suggest some?
I’d love to learn more about UX design and what steps I should take. Any chance you could mentor or guide me through the process?
Do you have any tips or resources to help me learn the basics of UX? I’m pretty solid with UI design but still learning about UX.
Do you know of a reputable accessibility certification for UX?
I’m one of only two designers at my company, and we’re juggling a lot of responsibilities, including business-related tasks. Do you have any advice on how to get better at setting and meeting OKRs?
I haven't been able to find a design job in the past 3 years, no matter what I tried. I've had a few interviews but still no response. What should I do?
I've been struggling to get my UX career back on track after being let go from my last role over a year ago. What should I do?
I’m just getting started in freelance UX and could really use any tips or tricks on how to land clients.
How do you stand out as a UX designer in such a crowded market?
I'm the only designer at my startup, so I’m responsible for building all the processes and growing on my own, even though I don’t have much experience. It can sometimes be frustrating, but I don’t want to leave the company. What should I do?
I'm looking for a remote position and I have over 3+ years of experience. Can you help me?
I want to get into freelancing in UX/UI, but it feels like the website-building world is dying out, as even small businesses are using templates now. I feel lost, what should I do?
How can I find more interesting projects than just some boring websites? Most of the products I’ve worked on never made it past the design phase, and I feel like hiring managers might see that as a red flag. I don’t want to create ‘fake’ case studies, but I also don’t want to work for free.
I’m preparing for a whiteboard interview and feeling a bit lost on how to do so! What should I do?
How to become a Product Designer?
What’s your best advice for someone starting in the UI/UX industry?
How do you measure the impact of a product?
How do I make my portfolio look like an experienced designer?
How do I improve my UI design skills?
Which portfolio website builder should I use?
Is it worth getting a Master’s degree or joining a UX bootcamp? If so which one?
How do I accelerate my UX career in the field? I’m currently working as product designer.
I’ve been struggling to get past the 1st round of interviews. How do I improve?
I'm not happy with my current job but I can’t quit without another lined up. What should I do?
I'm searching for UX bootcamps to get more UX design certificates. Is this the best way to stand out in the UX design industry?
I’m trying to land my first role as a UX Designer, but I have no real work experience. How do you think I should go about this?
Where do I find UX jobs and opportunities?