A day in the life of a UX Designer - what I do day to day

My job as a UX designer can be very versatile and ambiguous so I tried to break down my responsibilities and day-to-day tasks in a more concrete way. Below are links to design bootcamps I'd recommend and links to tech gears I use on the job.
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⇢ iPhone X: bit.ly/2WPwIHZ
⇢ SONY alpha 5100: amzn.to/3cu1v3s
⇢ Mic: amzn.to/2yGpKgp
⇢ Handrawn letters (iPad, Apple Pencil, Procreate): bit.ly/35Txt6V
⇢ Editing software: Adobe Premiere
✌︎ Music
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✌︎ Business Inquiries
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[@Desitos]

50% Designing Me loving UI UX design: Hey that's not bad 50% Presenting Me loving UI UX design who also sucks at presenting information: :^)

[@torimonet8402]

Literally same. I’m shy 🥺

[@torimonet8402]

And have social anxiety

[@elie1929]

Felt that

[@christinat21]

this all seemed extremely fun and totally my kind of thing until you mentioned presenting 😳

[@flovita]

hahah same omg

[@xxForgottenx]

Same! I love the perks of the tech world but I feel like a lot of people in this industry is super outgoing and energetic, which i'm the exact opposite of.

[@vedantshah6603]

Haha same 😂

[@jasc6277]

I feel this LOL

[@elizatoledo9966]

Same!!

[@bekacynthia]

The kind of work I guess I would love to have: creativity, food, cool people, sharing ideas, and having loads of fun

[@joenguyen1834]

Videos like this are so encouraging as someone looking to get into UX and the tech-field. Using the quarantine time now to level up my skills and portfolio and hoping once it's all over, I'm going to work at a cool company doing what I like. :D

[@ramishamon4899]

updates on your journey>?

[@joenguyen1834]

​@@ramishamon4899 I had a really good opportunity fall through because of COVID unfortunately. (No use in dwelling tho) Recently I haven't been the best on "leveling up" but I'm slowly working on it still. I have a phone call Wed which could be promising.

[@chunbuns]

tech isn't rainbows and roses (sometimes the perks are a disguise to the ugliness that goes behind the scenes) but it's a promising career track where the value of your work increases when you put in the effort and time to grow your skillset. it gives you the opportunity and power to be part of the decision making process at companies. wish you the best in your transition :)

[@arunsoma10]

Hey joe .. good luck brother..

[@271byron]

@@chunbuns speak to us of the ugliness

[@ryanm4769]

I used to be super depressed after College (graduated this May) and not knowing what to do with my CS degree. It was hard getting a job too because I just didn't care for software development.... but then I got a job in UI/UX Design with a startup and I LOVE it!!! I found that I'm definitely more creative and "artsy" than just full on math and logic based. I still have a long way to go in UX design, but seeing videos like these motivates me!!! I'm already starting to create my own portfolio site :)

[@swithcafe]

Hey, I am in a similar phase as you. I have a CS degree but I am more interested in UI UX design. I had few questions - is UI UX a good career opportunity in future? Because the market says that it's not that demanding. Will ai replace us?

[@becomingbless]

03:05 - Your team 😭 I’m a software engineering student and seeing how you are working with a team full of men just gives me a glimpse of a future I have to prepare for here 😂🐥

[@umahmuslimah]

Me too! 😂

[@mikebelmont5919]

Why team full of men is a problem for you?

[@anisha8435]

@@mikebelmont5919 men tend to unintentionally not listen to women

[@xoxocamb]

You got this!

[@antons7210]

I'm not so sure about that, a lot of women are getting into design & development right now. I am studying web development & interactive design, and I am literally the only guy out of 10 people

[@ankitifoo]

"Because engineers has set the standard so low" hahahahahaha..lol.!!

[@floresgraphics8468]

I KACKLED! Skshhahahaaha

[@oqihm]

HAHAHA! this got me laughing so hard! I'm an SE myself.... LMAO!

[@lunaticcoding]

Haha you're welcome ;D

[@quill404]

It’s so true though 😂

[@CodeWithCal]

😆😆

[@ryanm4769]

This is one of the videos that made me realize my love for UI/UX! I graduated with a comp sci degree last year and really didn't like being a developer - but now I work for a startup as a Producg Designer and I'm very happy and omg the people are so nice in the UIUX community.

[@k__ber2553]

i'm 1st year software engineer and im switching to graphic design, ( its got some ux/ui modules) just wanted to share. I personally did not enjoy 1st of uni

[@TranquilWanderer]

They’re nice 🥺 that’s great to hear

[@rosar.4293]

You’re literally living my dream life! I hope to one day land a job like yours. I’m still only a design student but I’m working hard.

[@SupremeChief1]

Google has certificates to get one for UX Design. Imma try it out

[@sdl444]

Manifest it and work hard, and I’m sure you’ll get a fear opportunity! ☺️

[@FireJach]

How is it going? :)

[@mj773]

I have started as UX designer after 7 years of career gap and I'm loving it. Thank you this inspires me and reminds me I am not wrong making a career change being a commerce graduate to designer 😍😍😍

[@diaarraaa]

Was it hard transitioning? Did it take you a long time to get a job , I also wanna transition from a finance background

[@JonathanOgdenMusic]

This is so fascinating for me. I was offered a role in UX design years ago and chose to pursue something else, so this is like looking at what I *could* have done haha! Working in tech seems really fun, and I like that you arrive early - such a great feeling!

[@arunsoma10]

What did u choose?

[@JonathanOgdenMusic]

A music career! :)

[@aesqueth2815]

oh woah, hi jon!

[@kvrajanelle]

Just found your channel and I love how straight to the point you are but also how interestingly you put the whole video together!

[@chunbuns]

thank you! 💕

[@ofrsilililala]

i love this video! i'm a graphic design student and its so nice to see more designers on youtube!

[@8133stella]

I just found your channel on my recommended page and I love how well you communicated what a day as a UX designer is like 😊 definitely subscribed!

[@ThemisadventuresofLu]

Thank you so much for this! Been getting UX certified and lately I’ve been feeling very intimidated/confused. Thank you for helping my confidence ❤️🙏

[@magneticotv4311]

The first day that I started ux i didnt expect that one of your video starts to learn process of UX and finally i made one project that I cannot expect I can do this thanks your my inspiration

[@bzed744]

omg this just gave me so much nostalgia for the office and free lunches and snacks

[@cctyrant3600]

I don't know why but I just love the office atmosphere. Working on something that I already love (graphic design) then sharing it with co-workers and evaluating it just seems so cool to me. Definitely my dream job.

[@mangga4587]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm just starting out as a freelancer UIUX designer myself and needed this clarity of a day to day work life. This has been hugely insightful :) Cheers!!

[@zohralakri9977]

I love how you "iterated" on your day-in-the-life video. This is really helpful, organized and detailed in a way that most other day-in-the-life videos aren't. Thanks!!

[@techdude2121]

Design documentation process for us starters

[@houdabelmaati4248]

@tysin777 still interested?

[@mee8914]

@@houdabelmaati4248 yes

[@thekoalanamedkevin]

“Presentation tips” video please! :) loved this video, super nice seeing a day in a life of a product designers.

[@erikahoff2043]

this is so cool to see because my major is actually UX Design! I love seeing my future field represented on youtube in such a cool and realistic way!

[@Mel_Linares]

So glad for an update and that you appear to be doing well and staying safe. 💕

[@color2066]

love love love your whole aesthetic + vibe

[@jingjin6897]

I changed my career because your blog of sharing your journey to become a UX designer, and cannot be more happier about my decision. Thank you for being there and sharing

[@LizaBro1]

Amazing! I really enjoyed this video, thanks! You gave me an inspiration and now I want to become a profi in design. Well, I started learning UX desigh a month ago but I stuck on it because I didn't have the reasons to continue and it was also hard for me. But now I actually have motivation to move on and to reach a success in this sphere, so one day I'd work in the place like yours :)

[@lisaboynton4134]

Do you do your own content and copywriting too? What’s that process?

[@goatit0077]

I feel you, I am a coding ex student, UI/UX pro ---> designing and developing app for local companies. I don't have a portfolio cause I am only too young and don't even know how to start to get one because the companies I worked for don't want that I share their infos. So, I am stuck because to get a job position they ask me to have experience even for an internship, but I can't have experience if I can't demonstrate because the company was small and not in the sector of designing.

[@wayzUX]

Reasons to continue? Like paying for your food and rent? It sounds like you weren't that much interested in it. If you were, you wouldn't try to find reasons. Are you a working ux designer today?

[@kianatabb763]

@@goatit0077 aa

[@jamiesong8412]

Can you make another video of how to present your projects to other people/workers since you say the other half is presenting to others? 😅 I get so much anxiety talking to people I’m not close to and a few tips would help a lot! 💖💖

[@chunbuns]

you're not alone in experiencing anxiety :D it does get better though the more you present. I'll try to share tips and ways to overcome fear of public speaking in another video!

[@starogre]

@@chunbuns i thought it was interesting how you present to the different groups. at a startup i was stuck presenting to everyone at once, and eventually the meeting group got so interested/big that it was nearly impossible to give everyone the same type of info in the same way for me. finance, engineering, ceo, other design, marketing, and ops all in the same room together. it got a bit out of hand. having 1 on 1's with people instead may have worked better, since sometimes the designs catered to what the PM and CEO wanted but not anyone else. so it wasn't really relevant to them

[@00ayushi]

May be you'll find this inspiring too kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5LRZoNpm7aKeJY

[@sagorikasarkar1962]

ahhh!!!!! I thought I was the only one.

[@elisejansson8572]

Would love to see more videos like this of the office life and just daily life but mixed with some chatting about your projects at work and how you tackle each of them :)

[@lauv1564]

i am currently a college student studying art and design and this video motivates me so much to work on my skill and maximize my potential, and hopefully one day i'd be able to do what i love in a place as cool as yours!!

[@catherineli5329]

I am studying UX design course and your videos are really helpful for me to understand what a UX designer work. Thanks for sharing.

[@spectaes8332]

I' m so glad I found your channel! I'm currently a graphic designer and I'm thinking about trying UI/ UX design.

[@dampopnay4557]

I’m currently learning graphic design at a university too, how do you change from graphic design to UX design tho?

[@eleanorhamilton]

Thank you for breaking down how much of your day is design, meetings, etc! I’m currently studying UX and have been wondering what it looks like to be in the actual field!

[@tejalbhavsar4610]

how is your experince in this can you please elaborate I also want to be a UX engineer

[@rebeccabrodkey]

So glad to see you posting again!! Your videos about UX design were super helpful when I was making the switch :)

[@Apricot90]

Do you need math to become an UX designer?

[@christina7209]

Thank you for doing this video, your company looks awesome! Can’t wait for your next video!

[@chunbuns]

thanks for watching 😀

[@justinevans5849]

Thanks for sharing this! It is always so amazing to gain knowledge from fellow Product Designers!! I like how you split your day!

[@Holly-ub5vn]

Literally my dream life haha! You’re company looks so cool, would love to work for a company like that when I’m older :)

[@aldrichdelasanta4940]

Love your videos ma'am, they are very informative especially on the breakdown and tasks being a Product designer. Love and support to your channel from here in the Philippines :)

[@elyshiad8058]

I love this video! It provides a great idea of what your job looks like without over romanticization. This is very helpful for people who might not know what they want to do career wise. Thank you for such a great video!

[@mylifecameraroll2733]

Honestly this was really helpful I can't explain it or thank you enough for this video 🙏 recently I feel like I've been going through an identity crisis on what I'm doing with my life and this kinda reminded me of what my career could look like

[@_aryan99]

Same here brotha

[@KatrinaTorrijos]

You popped up on my recommended list!! Awesome video Christine!! I work in tech in SF as well!! Not a UX designer, BUT I work with a lot of UX students & new grads! Glad I found your content!!

[@theLaurawind]

If COVID finally forced you to edit this and post, I’m a little thankful! Would love to see more UX related content or vlogs❤️

[@ariamaze9081]

So glad seing you back!

[@Alan.livingston]

I love watching these vids of a day in the life of a in the bay area in which look precious little like tech jobs anywhere else on the globe. It's amazing what seemingly endless VC can do.

[@caroline_co]

Loved the video content and editing!! Thanks for explaining everything through and taking us with youu :)

[@ExclusiveTiff]

This is super late and I’m hoping you see this but I’ve always wanted to work in UX design whether it’s product design or art direction, etc. and on top of that having a baby had me push back my dreams but watching this video gave me perspective and makes me feel like I should really go for what I want. Thank you and now I’m watching all your videos! XO

[@irisyu9190]

I look up to you so much!!! Love when you post new videos 🌸It's so helpful for me to understand what you do at work everyday!

[@chunbuns]

Siri 😍I love it when you post comments on my videos heheh

[@childofthegoddess4207]

This is suchhh a valuable video like wow crazy i never even thought about catered lunch or tech summits or fried chicken after work and I DONT HAVE TO DRESS UP FOR WORK. Thank you sweet baby chunbuns.

[@vanessasiregar3008]

Hi Christine! Love your video, i really like how you can explain in simple way of how your daily life is. I’m also a Product Designer in Indonesia, and after watching this i feel excited to know how other designers do in their daily life. Hope you can make more videos! 🙌🏼😁

[@Elizabeth-mf3dn]

Thank you for this video! I plan on becoming a UX/UI Designer and your life sounds very pleasant and fun 💖 I love presenting

[@jhonnybandeira3126]

I’m just in design college, but you have inspired me to get a level up at my job in my internship

[@ss-kw1kk]

Thank you for this video! I love to see what kind of careers I can do in the future. This is so helpful, I had no idea about this career.

[@thaliasinclair5782]

I recently got into my college's UX program so these informational videos are helpful to see what kind of career and lifestyle I could have, thanks for sharing!

[@JennaVivreMusic]

I am an instacart driver studying graphic design so this was such an insightful video to watch! thanks for sharing xo

[@nicoleramirez5346]

This is so funny I also work at Instacart as an agent, but this getting recommended while I’m finishing my degree in computer science is just too much coincidence hahaha love the vid thank u!

[@leeuh7927]

this was a really neat video. very inspiring and motivating. you’re really living life to the fullest :)

[@joycejenkins9443]

Have to start doing more videos like these! so inspirational to people who want to get into this industry!!

[@iamspens]

Love your videos I've seen 2 and looking for more to watch. They're very inspiring!

[@nathanpontes7577]

I'm Brazilian and I'm 21 years old, and your video made me thrilled and happy to work in the ux area. One more subscriber! :)

[@alsoelaine]

Thank you so much for making this video! I've been really interested in shifting to UX design and your breakdown was really thorough and helpful! 😊 love your pizza chart haha

[@chunbuns]

yay! so happy to hear that the breakdown was helpful 🍕

[@mindyc.1941]

omg this is literally my dream life! thanks for this peek behind the scenes :)

[@Prev8ster]

Wow this is my DREAM! Thanks for the inspiration. Just finished my portfolio this year. Preparing for my interviews now 🙏🏾

[@EstherJoy999]

As a IXD designer, small youtuber, and someone who has downloaded insta cart I’m super happy to have found this channel!

[@paulinevillanueva9480]

😍😍😍 I'm currently learning ux/ui design. This makes me want to practice and learn more about it ✨✨✨

[@luciapage-harley8860]

This video was so cute and well put together! Love the bestdressed-esque transitions!!

[@benedhk9119]

the transition to skillshare ads so seamless

[@elize6849]

I'm in my final year of Computer Science and I'm looking into doing UX once I graduate. Thank you for all your videos about UX! I definitely need to start building up my portfolio :)

[@himemimi3704]

how are you doing!? Any updates :D?

[@sarroora]

That's a nice, succinct look into the job for newcomers. Thanks for making the video!

[@anthonyanalytics]

I worked in product at a FintTech first as product development intern then as a junior product analyst. It was one of the funnest work experiences I’ve ever had!

[@HelloImAlexa]

Love this Christine!! 😍 Great work with this one.

[@HelloImAlexa]

Woooa nice lil Zendesk cameo too :)

[@jaysboredman]

that was the smoothest most natural skillshare ad ive ever seen.

[@lindaroman3785]

This was so exciting to watch 😍

[@picnicjournal]

Oh no I watched this to see how I could make my own day in the life of a UX designer and I don't think I can give this much information! So interesting to see the differences and similarities between SF tech culture and Korean tech culture! The free t-shirts and screen printing look SO COOL! Great video!! And I didn't notice the hair length changes because I was so busy watching your content!!

[@frozenwoods863]

Do you work as an ux designer in korea? I was wondering how it is over there, probably very competitive...

[@ElChapoMahn]

This is so cool coming from someone born in SF. WoW! amazing your career and life look mesmerizing I really want to be able to live like this and I love how you seem to never to stop learning something new. That's the key :) never give up.

[@gnvw]

LOOOL I love how you called out the engineers for setting the bar so low (def the kind of work environment I want to be in, I can't bother putting a full face on before work)...I've come back to watch this video as I'm learning more and more about UX. can't believe I missed that comment the fist time!

[@Neemstaa]

Great video Christine! I am looking to go into UX and this was a great representation of everything that I was wondering about. I loved the editing in the videos, and I can tell you are very talented. Maybe for a future video idea you could make a "tips for UX designing" or something.

[@Lilybenet]

This is an awesome insight! Thank you for sharing 💕

[@jamieseroogy766]

I am currently back in school to switch careers after being in one industry for 13 years and UX is my main interest, this video makes me so excited in hopes of what a day in the life of a UXer could be like.

[@jevadnineale9781]

This is something I really want to do I can’t wait to start my journey in tech 😊

[@supersue97]

THIS WAS SUCH A COOL VIDEO! Thanks for sharing!!

[@seeexy]

wow the best insight video! simple and chic, more importantly clean, interesting all in one! 🤩🤩💚 i just love love this video! thank u looking forward to the next one! 🥺💚💚👏👏

[@angy7537]

Wow now I want to be an ux designer! Love the whole idea of designing apps and doing presentations

[@elyjily]

this brand is so perfect, you're lucky to work there! dream job day

[@miranzaddy]

Wow thankyou I really needed this!

[@YourMuslimHomegirl]

This looks like such a fun job 😍😍 & I love the editing of this video!

[@straykae]

Finally yt recommends something I need, I really thought I was gonna graduate having learned nothing 😭😭

[@_aryan99]

Lmao same here

[@skoopic197]

Please continue making such videos..😄 it's really awesome!!

[@Blakebaby]

This video is well put together and is encouraging me to take that step into Tech. Thank you! 🤌🏽

[@vanessupreme0]

This video was informational and encourage. Thank you so much!

[@americalira9374]

Im a UX Designer and is the best job! Thank you for sharing this video, the food loooks awesome :)

[@Fablousangel100]

omg i just moved to bay from texas for a sales job and looking to get into tech and design so im so glad the algorithm blessed me with your content! shoutout to being bay babes lol

[@kamoflaje87]

I spent 12 years in healthcare before deciding that it's not for me. I like to think I'm a creative person and this sounds like it's what I want to do. Thank you for this video.

[@lillylilly18]

I’m in healthcare too and considering a change … have you made the switch from healthcare to this?

[@khadijah9140]

I've been looking to get into product design so this was very interesting and helpful. Also I have the same peach and orange duvet cover as you. Its so cute.

[@dualtonestudios4804]

I wanted to do a career switch from just a graphic designer to UX designer... this is insightful

[@katiehoang2954]

I really liked the editing in this video!

[@thinkpadx60]

this was such a good video which covered the tasks you do on. daily basis,. thanks for sharing

[@brendabarbosa5752]

Oh my God! I love this video a looooooot! Thank you! You are cool and has an amazing routine!

[@rotienoxoxo]

Very cool! This is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@lizlin8833]

i don't even want to be a UX designer, but for some reason i love watching your videos about it hahaha so interesting

[@damayantigavande688]

I love your work ethic