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Advice for graphic designers switching to UX
So I have 3 pieces of advice for you.
To gain UX work experience FAST, try:
- Reaching out to your network (friends, family, LinkedIn network, etc.)
- Offer your UX services for cheap or FREE
- Get testimonials after your design work is complete
- Alternatively, start side projects and treat it as a real product
- Experiment with the UX process as much as possible and repeat
To train your brain and think like a UXer.
There are a million ways to learn or prove you can do the job:
- Show your work and experience in your portfolio
- Document your UX journey and learning on social media
- Info is everywhere podcast, youtube, medium, newsletters, socials
To land your first UX design job you’ll need:
- Updated Resume
- Updated LinkedIn
- Update anything recruiters or hiring company will find online
- Decent portfolio with at least 3 case studies showing your process
- Prepare for UX job interviews by doing thorough research on the company
- Apply to UX jobs you think you have a real shot at (internships, junior roles, voluntary roles, etc.)
I wrote a pretty comprehensive guide on this subject:
Resources for career switchers
Questions to ask before switching to UX design:
Everything you need to care about when transitioning to UX:
How to transitioning to UX design:
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