I'm looking to get into freelance UI/UX design but I'm not sure where to start since I don't have much experience yet. What would be a way to start?

Starting freelance in UX/UI Design with limited experience

1) Get experience, FAST

• Reach out to your network (friends, family, FB groups, LinkedIn)

• Offer your service for cheap or FREE

• Get testimonials after work is complete

• Try to experiment with the UX process as much as possible and repeat

2) Build your freelance website

• Add work to your freelance portfolio to show good work that you’ve done

• Charge relatively low at the beginning and increase you prices slightly with every new client

3) Ask for referrals

• Once you’ve had clients that are happy with your work

• Ask them to refer their friends or some that needs design

4) Try other techniques to get clients

• Ads

• Cold DMs and emails

• Companies looking for a part time designer

More resources on freelancing

Pros and Cons of Freelancing

Is freelancing right for you? This guide breaks down the pros and cons, along with a checklist to see if you're ready.

https://uxplaybook.org/articles/pros-and-cons-of-freelancing

Freelancing 101: Vetting Clients & Knowing When to Walk Away

Tired of nightmare clients? Here’s how to know when it’s time to cut ties, plus 5 direct ways to fire a client that’s holding you back.

https://uxplaybook.org/articles/design-client-vetting-and-5-ways-to-fire-them

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