3 Reasons You Might Not Want to be a UX Designer

[@khaleemaalkainaat8178]

I’m learning UX right now and it’s nice to hear what you found difficult about the career. Not many speak on the negatives of UX design. Definitely food for thought! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks for the feedback Khaleema 🤙🏽

[@BuzzLiteBeer]

Not many high-paying jobs are predictable or free from frustration and criticism.

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Big facts.

[@0206-b8z]

True

[@rcampos1984rc]

What's up man, nice video in case we are not in person I want to tell you good explanation!

[@jasminef338]

Thank you for sharing your honest opinions! super super helpful!

[@DefaultName-qn9qp]

This video should have been called "Is UX for you?" This video describes not the cons of UX but the traits of personality that would make you fail as a UXer. #1 - transition and changes affect all types of professionals, not just UXers; #2 - all right, this could be a reason for poor communicators which again affects not only UXer but any roles; a UXer should be able to lead and educate partners and stakeholders and directly impact a product's vision and roadmap. #3 - any smart professional will always have expertise and ideas to bring to the table; if you lack confidence, then you will end up having to agree and please, that however, applies to any role, not just a UXer. But focusing on UX, a good UXer is not there to please their boss but to advocate for the end-user. You need to learn to partner with stakeholders, understand business needs and user pains and offer data-driven solutions, then your boss will come to you for your expertise. Being a UXer is very rewarding. All these skills come with experience.

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks for taking the time to share your perspective. I agree, UX is very rewarding, but it ain’t as easy as many KZbinrs make it out to be. Sounds like you work in the tech space too. Feel free to send an email to connect with me. Maybe we could partner on some content that could help others who want to learn.

[@nicolealexander3479]

This was really helpful, thank you!!

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks for the feedback Nicole! Let me know if you ever need guidance on a certain topic. Helps come up with ideas for future videos

[@pineberry_net]

Those were good tips

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Appreciate the feedback

[@guillermowallace7514]

They are these types of frustration in almost every job. Changes and adaptability is part of the process.

[@ErinPurcell.design]

"If you thought picking a restaurant for your girlfriend was tough and get pissed off at your girlfriend..." 😂😂

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Am I right 🥴

[@comodesignstudio_la]

RIP to my Monstera Deliciosa in the background. Gone outside on the porch to live her best life, but never forgotten.Thanks all for showing respect to baby girl!

[@CC-fi3pp]

1) It pays to much and you mite eat to much cake 2) You mite drive one of your 8 lambos to fast and crash 3) You'll be to loved and worshipped by your friends who work 50xs as hard for 1/4 of your wage, the worship and constant hot potential partners throwing themselves at you mite become annoying

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Sheesh. Sounds like you’re comparing designers to rockstars. Our profession must be moving up in the world 😄

[@abaddierey]

lol!

[@Josh-Yu]

Hey everything that you said in this video was so real. Thanks for giving us these fair warnings. I especially liked what you said about internal work. Understanding your own emotions and thoughts is an important step in being able to empathize with others. I look forward to learn more from you

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Appreciate your words man. Glad it was helpful. Mastering your self first is definitely important not only in UX, but in many different areas of our lives. Leme know if you have suggestions on topics. I’ll see if I can speak to it. Blessings brother.

[@TheLollercaster]

probably the last part is the most difficult for everybody (thank you for the video)

[@duffs021]

Agreed, these are tricky things to manage; however, it’s not only about UX, but it’s about design, Marketing, advertising or any other similar areas. Some of those, it's a matter of starting right since the beginning. I'm not saying only about having the proper brief, but to have agreed to what is in or out of the project scope.

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Most definitely Victor. You’re right. Would be great if every one knew what a brief is or what it entails. I’ve seen briefs that are like dissertations. The key is to be a facilitator who can get everyone working together, which is its own challenge. We have to move like water and adjust to the environment is what I’ve learned. Or help to create the right environment that fosters collaboration between different groups.

[@eugenetan7326]

The last point is tough. I think language is very important too. E.g. You need to be adequate in English to communicate your idea or even to say "no" without hurting others.

[@cultofmara]

I worked as a fashion designer for 15 years, and this fickle ness and lack of understanding about design is exactly what I hate about it. I have no patience for explaining things to people or adapting to their dumb “concepts” , creating things for people who just want to do it themselves but lack the skills, or burnout from their unrelenting changes and lack of understanding. Therapy won’t change other’s inability to do what you actually are trained and excellent at doing. just keep your creativity as a joy for yourself, and stop letting other people use and commodify it this video confirmed my suspicions, that switching the mode (no pun intended)of design is just replacing one type of abuse for another thank you for the realtalk

[@StuKim_DesignLead]

Stumbled on to this video. Your points are spot on and not enough people talk about this stuff. It's good to know the cons when making a big decision like a career change.

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks for the feedback man! Let me know if there's something else from my experience I could share. Trying to find what else could help folks I probably haven't thought about

[@cnzeakor]

I’m currently studying UX design with a focus on UI. I’m coming from a teaching background, (art teacher) so the transition into the tech space is really hard. I guess I was naive. Lol! I thought UX would be mainly design based but, it appears to be mainly research and collaboration. I thought UI was just interface design. I’m currently taking the Google Coursera UX course and it’s taking a long time for me to complete. Then, I heard that a Google cert is not credible enough to get hired but I would have to do additional work to build up a stronger portfolio. News like this can be discouraging. But still, I’m gonna do my best! This video has been helpful. If you have any additional advice to share for beginner UX students, I’d ready appreciate it.

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Its very easy to be disillusioned when many of the boot camps and institutions have not changed their marketing to tell the realities. If you're willing to persevere, prepare for the road ahead. You can look through many of the videos I posted up on here. But let me know if there are specific questions and I'll consider speaking on it. Good luck in the new year with everything.

[@KatherineOrho]

Really interesting perspective. Very valid advice. Thanks for giving us something to think about.

[@NoyumiAo]

The realest video... The last point is exactly what I'm struggling with right now and burning me out so much.

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Sorry to hear that. I can understand. Put into practice to communicate what you need. It’s definitely a challenge. Keep the faith, tough times are temporary.

[@surilopez9120]

I was thinking to study ux design but in past jobs or situation I had to work with someone really those pissed me off always! i quit or being fired because of that ! what do you recomend also my other option is digital marketing but i love the money you can do at UX , HELP!!!

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Based off what you mentioned Suri, maybe UX might not be the best path for you right now. We have to work with people who have opinions around design ideas, how we work or even tell us what to do when you might disagree. Conflict and understanding where to compromise to draw a line is a part of the nature of our jobs. If you get in for the money, you’ll quickly want to get out. It can be very stressful at times being a subjective field to work in, but rewarding.

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

I'm already in another design area trying to transition as they dont pay me for all the frustrations you mentioned :)

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Ha! I heard that. Your work looks amazing! With skills like those, you’ll always have a way to monetize a passion.

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

@@comodesignstudio_la ha ha! thank you :) I know my work is great since it always sells out, but for some reason, I'm not the one getting bonuses. Just have to get over the fear, value my self more and get to work.

[@designhuddlepodcast]

This is one of my favorite videos yet. Thanks for always dropping awesome content. We'd love to get you on our podcast sometime! 👍👍

[@RossanaPeraza]

All of these can apply to regular design

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Agreed

[@RossanaPeraza]

@@comodesignstudio_la So I feel ready 😅

[@comodesignstudio_la]

@@RossanaPeraza amazing! Go after it. If you believe, it’ll happen.

[@laibafareed9396]

the people-pleaser point is so important!

[@NbaLive4ever]

Thanks for the heads up sir!

[@fernandoherranz4095]

Thanks for the reality check! Much appreciated.

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks for the feedback

[@Morgan00111]

Reasons start at 5:30

[@miaki4969]

all those points are true, and I have personally come across all and had to deal with them, right on!

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks Miaki! How’d you deal with them? Always great to hear different perspectives.

[@miaki4969]

@@comodesignstudio_la I learned from day one not to be attached to my designs, they are meant to be completely changed based on feedback and testing, and dev feasibility, it makes sense to be adaptable. I was a teacher before becoming a UX designer so I learned to be patient there and I found the harder the student the more practice I got be patient, empathy has always been a must in my life so that one was a natural thing. After reaching the age of 30 I became more comfortable with myself and what I stand for and that helped me stand my ground more than I did before. Recently though I have had an awful experience with an internal client. He simply yelled at me just because he did not want to go with my proposed solution because it was an inconvenience to him. That one was really a tough one to tackle, I believe everything can be solved via communication, and when one side yells the channels for communication break. I have been yelled at in retail as a teenager but as an adult, it is just not cool. It was something new for me because I have been fortunate enough to have decent clients in the design world. Thank god I have a great team that values me enough to have my back when a grown man caught me off guard by yelling nonsense. Since I had the team behind me and they all were fully in agreement with my proposed solution it was easy to have them support me when I had gone mute out of shock. However, If there is a next time I would not entertain anyone yelling and will cut the meeting short and reschedule at a more convenient time 😉

[@happy2say1hello]

You seem like an awesome person. Great video thank you for the insight ❤️🙏🏼

[@comodesignstudio_la]

I appreciate that M. Thanks for your kind words 🤙🏽

[@Omnitrix8]

This applies to many jobs out there

[@jinzhang5012]

Very good points!! By the way, I just like your accent! May I ask where you are from?

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks Jin! I’m from Los Angeles. Born and raised.

[@Pritampratap]

A great video, thanks !

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks for the feedback man!

[@devdollazz]

Great video, thank you so much for the pointers 🙏

[@comodesignstudio_la]

You’re welcome Devi!

[@BiblicalHomeschoolFaith]

Let me say that these tips are invaluable. Thank you so much. These confirm I am on the correct path. I’m researching both UX designer boot camps and front end developer bootcamps to begin this summer. My goal is to study and learn over 4-5 months or longer depending on which path and ideally begin working in a role by the end of this year☺️You gave us psychological wisdom via career path and development 👏Kuddos

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks Kara! Good luck, let me know if you ever need guidance. Blessings

[@nehakumari-oe2rr]

The last point of people pleaser is valid for every job dude not specific to this field. U have to speak up and learn how to say no to things. So this is very generic point. And also learn to say no to things is an art definitely!!! But btw ui/ux great field to pursue

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks Neha. I think taking on too much is something many designers struggle with. It takes time to develop the foresight to understand what can be in or out of scope on a design project. But you're right, it definitely is an art to say no. Stay blessed!

[@jmcampbell05]

Very self-aware. TY!

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Thanks Jan! Blessings.

[@Nickporter17]

Thanks for the helpful video.

[@Nickporter17]

I haven't watched any of your new videos so you may have already fixed this. But it looks like there's a bit of a green color tint to your skin.

[@comodesignstudio_la]

@@Nickporter17 videos look fine on my end. Maybe a monitor issue? Not sure. I was beefing up during the time I shot this also. Probably too much spinach in my daily juices 🤔

[@Nickporter17]

@@comodesignstudio_la lol could be Popeye!

[@jordanrhodes8503]

Let me ask you a question. Lets say that I am a freelance designer on Fiverr. (I am not. But I am thinking about it). You kind of cover this already. But basically. When do you draw the line with redesigning work? I can understand talking it out. But not even in design work, I know that people tend to change their mind a lot. But at what point do you consider their infringement on your dollar? I really love what I am studying (I have been taking the Google UX course and have been loving it so far). But I have dealt with this in other industries and I want to be informed on what I am about to walk into.

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Good question Jordan…I think everyone has a different tolerance level for changes. But you always know in your gut when your individual “red line” has to be drawn. There’s good and bad situations everywhere, but I think it’s always best to respect your self first to create boundaries. Speak up for what you believe when it comes to doing your work and how you get things done up front. If they respect it, cool. If not, it’s probably a red flag and best keep it pushing.

[@amabonsu6493]

Thank u for thiss! Great video

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Appreciate the feedback Ama!

[@jthrilla84]

What do you think about an introvert becoming a ux designer?

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Amazing question. I’ll for sure speak to this since I have first hand experience

[@jthrilla84]

@@comodesignstudio_la thank you! Really need some insight on it

[@Fuzz1994tps]

I like this video because it helped me decide that I do not want to be a product designer or UX designer. My dream is to start my own business one day and have a house in an ideal location for me in which I can build my home and/or business, and the thought of random events like having a lay off scares me because at least with other careers it seems less likely that random layoffs could happen or if a layoff is impending you may already be in the knowhow of what is coming ahead of time. It also comes off as more cutthroat than other careers because you have international competition from overseas as well as a sense of uncertainty about your future. A car mechanic in comparison you have the feeling that you will always find work anywhere.

[@comodesignstudio_la]

Hey man, thanks for sharing your thoughts and I’m glad it was worth your time. I think it’s all about perspective and I think it’s great you want your own business. That’s one of my dreams as well. Business ownership can be a tough road as well from mentors I’ve learned from. It takes a lot of grit and self assurance. For some, being a business owner is worthwhile, while for others they feel like it creates their own hell. We all have to have an entrepreneurial spirit these days in the digital age and there are so many ways to monetize our ideas. Security from any job, especially the way the world is moving, is never guaranteed. But the way I see it, I think opportunities are everywhere. Most small businesses and owners need a website, social media or digital assets to brand themselves. Mid to large size business def need all of that. No questions. Our creativity on the other hand is limitless. No cap on that. Good luck on your journey and blessings to you and yours.

[@katec9893]

I think go with what feels right. But all careers and businesses are subject to outside threats and change. Car mechanics now have a different job to 50 years ago due to tech. Self employment which I've tried myself has no guarantee of income or success and mortgages are harder to get when self employed. It's swings and roundabouts, what works for some doesn't work for others.

[@jimeeroquai]

OMG 2:14 THE 2ND REASON i'm so ded lollll

[@comodesignstudio_la]

This is the path we chose. Comes with the territory. Def can make me wanna go to Golden Corral and eat my frustrations away from time to time 😂