👩🏻‍💻 A Day in Life of a UI Designer - what I do day to day

tldr, I sit in front of my laptop everyday for around 7 hours and just hope for the best 🫠
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[@mercyayeni8804]

I love how real this is! I'm hoping to be a UI developer soon so this with a bit of coding. Quick question, what was your major in college? I hope to do as good as you do. thank you for this, keep up the good work!!!

[@alicehchoo]

I actually majored in fashion design! good luck and I'm sure you're gonna do amazing :)

[@HandsomeJigglypuff]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing your day in the life as a UI designer!! It really gives me perspective what this career choice would be like. I'm interested in specifically becoming a UX designer. Is there a difference between a UX designer and a UI designer? And if so, what's the difference? Would I need to know both as an aspiring UX designer?

[@alicehchoo]

Hi! Thank you for watching and UX designers do more research, data collect, wireframing, planning out the website/app. UI designers do more of the brand guideline, color story, assets, motion/animation mockups. Normally, they're very intertwine and it's best to know all these skillsets for your success!

[@Pandani._.]

I’m planning on switching my career from working in the medical field (pharmacy) to working in tech. I’m really interested in UI design but I’m nervous about transitioning to a completely different career. Do you have any tips on how you were able to make your own career transition?

[@alicehchoo]

Hi! All transitions are scary and trust me, been there (3 times oops) but it's never impossible! When it comes to switching to a different field, you most likely will have to start from 0 and build up. My transition was a bit easier because I already have a background in design (I studied fashion design in college) but that only gives me a small boost. Really invest in both quantity and quality. Quantity to help you get better and better within each practice or project. Quality to show how you can be next to others and stand out. Also, I highly recommend studying UX as well because it can help you understand beyond just the design but also the big why, which can lead to more opportunities. Hopefully this was helpful and rooting for you!!!

[@keloloololek7310]

this is very inspiring for me thank you for sharing

[@kawaiihikari0]

Love to see a fellow designer great job! subbing :)

[@alicehchoo]

Thank you! 😊

[@Sophiasorellameds]

can you work as ui designer without knowledge of ux design?

[@alicehchoo]

tbh, if you know UX design, it'll open wayyyyyy more opportunities for you. Most companies look for a UX/UI designer so I would recommend gaining at least a basic understanding!

[@jongwonl]

hello! im about to graduate from artcenter with an emphasis in uxui, and ive seen so many “why not to become a uxui designer in 2023 and so forth” and honestly have been pretty discouraged D: do you have any advice or tips about the current state of the industry? i would really appreciate it! thank you~

[@alicehchoo]

I believe UX/UI is hitting hard because it's been a career many (including me) shifted into but the current job market doesn't have enough room for everyone, which makes it even harder to find a job :( If you are a new graduate, a tip I have is to not be afraid of lower-level jobs (ex: paid internships, entry positions) only because current roles out are more senior level wanting 3+ years of experience so it's even rougher for people just out of college. Review your portfolio and ask anyone you know within the field to review it as well and always practice interviewing with another person at least twice before the actual interview. However! UX/UI is an extremely versatile skill that allows people to transition or branch out more! If you are thinking of transitioning to something else, your education is not a waste! Think about how you can bring in what you know and learned into new positions and really sell it! The last thing is, confidence is key! You got this and wishing all the luck to you!!!

[@cindy-si7eq]

@alice_choo i really liked your video! i’m also interested in pursuing ux/ui design and i was curious about what other positions or careers that i’d be able to branch out in

[@alicehchoo]

​@@cindy-si7eq Hi! So happy you're here :) UX/UI actually have a lot of different titles that different companies use to describe this career. Titles like "Product Designer, Interface Designer, Interactive Designer, Digital Designer." In terms of branching out, since UX/UI is focused on interviewing/experimenting/design, it can easily transitions to roles like "Product Management, Coding Engineer, Graphic Designer, Frontend Developer, User Research, "and many more. I'm recommend finding out what part of UX/UI you enjoy and go from there!

[@caiobriggs95]

Nice vídeo