How I Became a UX Designer in a Year (no experience or school)

[@soloistnina9889]

Girl same with the core life crisis phase. I dropped out of college as well. I tried coding but I dropped out of that too. I wanted to have a career where I can use my natural skills and after years of finally what I needed to do, UX Design came to the surface and something sparked in me and now im in Google’s UX program learning things that im actually interested in. Im so excited on starting this journey!

[@LindaAhn]

That's amazing! I'm excited for your journey into design as well. All the best!

[@myrecipe_journal]

Hi. Do you mind sharing your progress now

[@gnvw]

Time to find a significant other that works in UX/UI 👌

[@coconutmilch2351]

Lol yeah that’s why she didn’t need to spend the 10k

[@emaezing]

thank you so much for sharing your story. i'm currently having a quarter life crisis lol. I'm a year out of school, I studied psychology and was planning to go back to school for nursing but something didn't sit right. so now i'm stuck and researching different paths I could go down. just came across UX design and it sounds so perfect. I have a creative side and I want to express it!!! that's why ultimately nursing didn't feel right. thank you for sharing your story, this feels a lot more possible now.

[@LindaAhn]

Erica Robinson thanks Erica for watching! I can definitely relate since I was in the same position before. I’m glad this video helped. Goodluck and all the best!

[@jandelacruz2744]

feel you, dropped out of college and im back at square 1. ux design seems good to me too..so.. you're not alone!and good luck :)

[@rhodaa5127]

This is literally me right! I have just completed my biomedical science degree. I was thinking of doing a masters related to it, to open up wider career choices in science... but I have been so undecided about it. A 9-5 in the lab just isn't creatively fulfilling enough for me...

[@blueeyedgirl3755]

As a current RN looking to transition my career out of it, i highly suggest not going back to school for it. It was not what I expected. Here's to hoping we both find our paths, possibly in UX design!

[@madison7248]

I’m literally in the exact same situation!

[@vviviadesign3739]

I m also a UX designer working at Google in Silicon Valley. Thanks for sharing your design experience in Canada! Hope we can connect! I just started my KZbin channel sharing design and lifestyle.

[@LindaAhn]

Super cool that you work at Google! Definitely would love to connect. 🙂 Exciting to hear that you've started a channel as well. All the best!

[@rohithn4809]

@Riya Sondhiya same.. got any idea how to start ? Any institutions ? Please suggest me if you know any

[@rohithn4809]

@Riya Sondhiya yeah it's really confusing but I enrolled for Google ux design.. I really wanna start career in ux design.

[@titobong1000]

The arm tattoo means "God is Greater than the highs and lows" :)

[@user-yz4iy4kc6p]

@Remo Gaggi Why argue on something that doesn't exist.

[@nothingheretowatch7371]

@@user-yz4iy4kc6p U Gay

[@shabarishdrao4670]

@@nothingheretowatch7371 too good bro lmaoooooooo

[@jordanrhodes8503]

@@shabarishdrao4670 How are these the top comments???

[@chubbybunny0121]

Thank you!! This was very helpful and transparent for people who are looking to become UX designers but don't know where to start!! I'm currently in college right now and really want to go into UX but I've been feeling lost and overwhelmed with what's expected. Thank you!!

[@LindaAhn]

Glad to hear it was helpful! Good luck and all the best! 🙂

[@micheeyangxo]

Wow glad I found your channel! I'm literally in the exact same position as you were back in 2019. Graduated from University with a BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences but I realized I don't want to pursue a career in the medical field but definitely want to explore more of UX/Product Design. Thanks for your sharing your experience! :) (Im also from Toronto!)

[@LindaAhn]

Good luck Michelle!

[@TayaJay]

I went to University and school for Fashion Management and am currently in this process of transitioning my career from Sales to UX Design! This video is so helpful.

[@LindaAhn]

I'm glad to hear it was helpful! Good luck and all the best!

[@tisdanica]

Currently looking into UX as I'm kinda having a crisis too hahah. Love to hear about local Toronto based stories! Thanks for sharing :)

[@LindaAhn]

You got this!

[@drinkwoter]

Lol me too, i am also considering going for an art degree in graphic design as college is cheap here

[@TheDarknight7000]

Hi i would recomend you a course in udemy from zero to mastery the one that im taking is from ZTM you will learn almost everything

[@elenanewbrough9240]

So nice to hear your story from the very beginning, it makes me more motivated! I'm studying UX right now and hope to change careers within a year. Thanks for making this video! It helps people like us :)

[@LindaAhn]

Thanks Elena! Glad to hear its helpful. You got this!

[@jayleno007]

Wow I also live in Toronto and went to fashion school and felt the same way! I loved the creative aspect I but wanted something more analytical. I enrolled in an Interaction Design program, but due to Covid had to withdraw temporarily. This video gave me a great plan of how to continue learning the skills necessary to become a UX Designer. Thank you so much! You’ve gained a new subscriber!

[@LindaAhn]

I’m glad to hear this video has helped! All the best 🙂

[@Babysisc]

Thank you for sharing your UX Design Story.

[@LindaAhn]

Thank you for watching!

[@shunghee5381]

Thank you for sharing! I’m really happy for you to become a UX designer within a year. I feel that you really worked hard on every second. Especially the time when you were switching industries, it must have been tough. I get it because I am also the one who is doing the same thing. You are lucky to have your mentor by your side from the beginning :) I will look forward to your next videos!

[@LindaAhn]

Thank you so much for your support! All the best to you as well 🙂

[@i.visionking]

This is giving me hope since I suck at schooling and dropped out. Been watching courses/practicing for almost a year now.

[@LindaAhn]

Abang Ghoffar you can do it!

[@meatballhead777]

Thank you for sharing your journey! I am in the process of building my portfolio, and it's been couple months since I finished my UX online course. It's definitely taking longer than I anticipated. Hopefully I will be able to land a job or internship opportunity like you!

[@LindaAhn]

Rainbow Wan thanks Rainbow for watching! Just keep at it and you will see results soon. Goodluck!

[@meatballhead777]

@@LindaAhn thank you 🥰 for the encouragement！

[@imosdefinite]

but really, this is a great video. Grind it out/learn as much as you can online/ make portfolio/get an internship (was it paid?)/then land a full time job! Then you're finally IN!

[@LindaAhn]

Yes exactly! It was paid.

[@CCreative365]

Thanks for sharing your journey, it helps. I'm a KW Graphic Designer (originally from Toronto) transitioning to UX. I've taken 2 boot camps and built out my portfolio, but it's been a tough go over the last year. Your video series, especially the resume segment, is helping me keep the dream alive. Cheers.

[@LindaAhn]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad to hear my videos have been helpful.

[@tealcchan2277]

A minute into the video and I'm hearing everything that's plaguing my mind.... Thanks a lot for this 🙆🙌

[@stephaniebeauzile-domond830]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I was having a hard time finding a good example of portfolios for someone with no experience in UI/UX and the information that you provide in yours is so valuable! Thanks again!

[@LindaAhn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AbeNXC]

I’m nearing the end of senior year majoring in economics. I’m on a track that would set me up to become a product manager, but I’m now seriously considering going into UX. Thank you for actually going into the specific steps you took to be self taught, and the specific resources you used. Finally I found a video that has real value! I’m just now starting with the google ux design certificate… fingers crossed that I can build the skills you have and land a ux position soon. Keep up the great work!

[@LindaAhn]

Thanks Abe! All the best to you :)

[@ThatBigCactus]

Any update on your path? I majored in Econ too. Starting the google certificate but I might do a 18 month program at BCIT just to bolster design skills and make sure my resume is not filtered out of any screenings

[@AbeNXC]

@@ThatBigCactus I had actually gotten pretty far with UX, but pivoted to a role that’s a little more business & tech related. The personal UX projects I worked on helped in getting my job, as well as some other experiences I had. UI UX is more of a hobby for me now but it 100% could’ve been a career if I stuck with it, I was on the right path. I do work with a lot of UI UX designers in my current role

[@uxer7416]

I'm in Same situation as you were a year ago.Hope my story will be as successful as yours! I'm definitely not going to give up.

[@LindaAhn]

UX Designer just keep at it and you’ll see results. All the best!

[@kristenseulgiivlog]

Kinda having a quarter life crisis myself so I am look into UX Design and Programming so your video was really inspiring!

[@actacotaco]

I'm glad I came across your video. I've been pretty anxious of getting started in UX design. I wanted to do self taught but wasn't sure if that is the best route for me since it seemed like most of the self taught ux designers I've come across did so years ago. I too have a bachelors degree in science and I'm honestly tired of college programs and most of the lecturers or programs being so boring...and especially the cost of boot camp and college. Thanks for this video it was a breath of fresh air for me.

[@LindaAhn]

I totally understand where you're coming from. Going through that big transition can definitely be difficult at first, but you just have to pull through and get the work done. I'm glad that this video helped. Good luck April!

[@sushantsalunkhe4333]

So from where you started Tacotaco?

[@joaosoares4823]

When you said that your portfolio "was not great but it's something" it made me curious about it. So I went check it out. And, I don't want to be rude, but you are wrong. It's great! You explain not just what the project was and it' s final result, but you also explain the process, you show data and results (and even your reflections!). That's impressive, congrats.

[@LindaAhn]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words.

[@joaosoares4823]

@@LindaAhn You're welcome :)

[@Caramel07129]

Such informative video! Thank you so much for sharing. I have a law degree, but I realised it's not my calling. I pursued a diploma in Graphic design and now want to get into UX/UI. I would love to connect with people from community who can help and be my mentor.

[@LindaAhn]

Check out the description and you can join my fb design community!

[@_mindhuman]

Thanks for sharing! I'm so happy I found your video. I'm trying to get into UX Design and have not clue where to start. Your video really help me get an idea of what to do. Thank you so much! Please create more videos they're awesome!

[@LindaAhn]

JustLeslieO thank you for watching Leslie! I’m so happy my video helped 🙂 I will definitely keep creating more. Stay tuned!

[@1bleachlover]

thank you for posting this video! lots of the other ppl are broad/general and you are very specific and it has given me hope to succeed in the field without a design degree!!

[@LindaAhn]

Dalma P thank you for watching! All the best 🙂

[@bronzebond4869]

Thanks for the suggested resources and KZbin channels

[@kamilwaszewski]

Hey, thanks for sharing your story. I'm just figuring out with UI/UX and all that stuff. And I have just bought Interaction Design Foundation access 2 days ago. I'm excited to do that :) About KZbin channels I also recommend AJ&Smart :)

[@MeganIsSoSmiley]

Thanks for the advice and for sharing your story! I’m a social sciences major at my university, and I worry about being able to pivot into UX Design without the proper coursework or experience. This was definitely an encouraging video!

[@LindaAhn]

It's always tricky and intimidating at first, but if it's something that you really want to pursue and see yourself definitely go for it. I'm glad that this video has been helpful to you!

[@makosamson2913]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I had the same issue as you in terms of looking for a way to let out my creative side and utilize my psychology background. I just enrolled in the Springboard course and definitely want to finish it ASAP.

[@LindaAhn]

Thanks for watching! Just keep pushing and you’ll get there. All the best!

[@makosamson2913]

@@LindaAhn Haha now that I'm enrolled, I'm not giving myself an option to fail. Looking forward to more videos.

[@tiageorgina5372]

Omg Linda! I’m pretty sure we went to college together! It’s crazy I’ve been looking to UX and thought it would be great with a fashion management/ business background! Love your video. Super helpful 💓

[@LindaAhn]

Hey Tia, crazy seeing you here! Hope you're doing well 😊But glad to hear it was helpful

[@jadeashleymcgann]

Me while studying for my 4th year medical exams ......I am currently trying this out

[@thutrangtran2307]

You are super inspirational. I just love your sharing, it encourages me so much

[@cocoachera]

Thanks so much for making this video. I ha e been trying to find other alternatives to doing a bootcamp, etc. I have no experience and looking to make a career change. And this helped me so much. Can you make a video about some of the things you put on your resume?

[@LindaAhn]

COCOACHERA thank you! I’m glad this video helped you in some way. I can definitely put that into my list of things I’d like to cover in my next couple vids. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@miss.moon.alyssa]

yes what to put on the resume

[@miriamegh]

Yes o, what to put on the resume

[@LindaAhn]

@@miss.moon.alyssa here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip29aI1_i617Zrc

[@LindaAhn]

@@miriamegh here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip29aI1_i617Zrc

[@miriamegh]

I LOVE YOU LINDA AHN FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOUUUUUUU!!!!!! This answered every question I have and I was able to find where I am in my journey. Thank you ma'am

[@LindaAhn]

You are so welcome!

[@hannahwilsondesigns758]

Thank you for this! I found this very helpful as someone who is looking to get into UX/UI design :)

[@LindaAhn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RexArtTv]

I also felt so lost of what I wanted to do. I was doing games design course and I thought I wanted to do that. Half way, I didn't enjoy the course and left it. Then I wanted to do something in UI design, hopefully I can do it :)

[@LindaAhn]

For sure you can do it. If you put in the time and effort into what you really want to pursue, you will see results. All the best!

[@SarahProietti]

Thank you for this! I went to school for graphic design but they didn't touch on ux. I already have a student loan and can't afford any of the bootcamps. Glad to see someone who made it 😃

[@LindaAhn]

haha no problem. Just got to put in the work and you will see results. Good luck!

[@niloofareslamihaghighat7273]

Very inspiring and don't forget about the role of your perseverance

[@LindaAhn]

Niloofar Eslami Haghighat Thank you. Yes exactly, perseverance is key!

[@yuyucomedy]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm a fresh beginner in Toronto hoping to get started in the field of UX via self learning and this is exactly what I need! Truly grateful you made this video ❤️🙏 Would love to connect & learn more if possible :)

[@LindaAhn]

Thanks Amy for your kind words. I'm glad that you took something from this video. I'd be happy to connect with you and help where ever I can. Here is my linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ahn-367273b8/

[@ЕвгенияКос-у4е]

Oh Amy it may sounds a little bit strange, but don’t you mind to chat with me?☀️ I am a beginner too

[@ToluSully]

@@ЕвгенияКос-у4е , @Amy Yu.... I would really like to join you guys as well for group studying and exchanging ideas .... am not in canada tho ... but am also a ux beginner, self teaching....

[@AwesomelyAna]

Hey just wanted to say I found your video really helpful, thanks for the KZbinr suggestions; I’m also in Toronto and majored in psych now I’m taking a boot camp and hoping to get into UX design after I’m done

[@aishabah]

I am currently majoring in psychology. Ive been thinking about dropping it to pursue UX design. It's been a while since your comment but how is it going? Was the boot camp helpful? Have you started working?

[@AwesomelyAna]

@@aishabah I think the bootcamp gave me a good baseline to work off of but it is just a baseline- I've since had to go and find projects to work on and now I'm working on a contract as a web designer. I'm in the process of looking for a permanent UX position but I will say that it is super competitive. I hope that somewhat helps!

[@aishabah]

@@AwesomelyAna Thankyou! I am currently looking for course that I can enroll in. Also, would you say your psychology degree has aided your journey into UX Design or do you think its not necessary? I've been thinking of dropping the degree but im not sure.

[@AwesomelyAna]

@@aishabah I do tend to market myself on my psych degree and I think some of my general knowledge and approach to research that I learned from it does help. Personally I’d recommend finishing some sort of bachelor’s degree either way as a safety net ( but that’s just my personal recommendation and how I was raised). Good luck !

[@wildavena]

Thank you very much! This is enlighten me to find my career path that I want to pursue. Because I feels like my major on HR management no longer match with me anymore 😂

[@LindaAhn]

It's great to hear you're pursuing what you really want to do. Good luck! 🙂

[@MariaTheOne]

Thank you so much for this video! Knowing there is a person in the end of the way you are going now is so encouraging!

[@LindaAhn]

Maria thanks for watching! Yes just keep at it and you’ll get there 🙂

[@csa6568]

Thank you for sharing! It's always good to have a mentor on your side! I find it inspiring because this video covers in-depth information (i.e. online resources, mentorship) about becoming a UX designer! :)

[@theasiandentist]

Very informative..I am looking forward to become a ui designer

[@natpaler883]

Thank you for sharing your story, I like how successfully you managed to follow all the steps on the way, that's so inspirational.

[@romuloromeo]

Thank you for this video. Im trying to change my career but i have no experience in design, even besides i know how to use some adobe programs. I already have 2 yrs of experience with flows in websites because im a ad manager so i know a lot about ux but i was kinda lost about how to create my portfolio and yours was very inspirational! Right know im creating a project of redesigning a ecommerce which has a very bad user experience and its working out i think. ❤️

[@LindaAhn]

It’s great to hear you can transfer your skills to UX. All the best!

[@almasanchez8495]

Yes! Thank you for sharing this! I'm in your previous situation currently, I want a job that uses my creativity, as well as my analytical/logic skills, 🙌 Thank you again for sharing these steps! This was very helpful

[@LindaAhn]

Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!

[@JASSIEUOTv]

Thanks for explaining the portfolio, also your lashes are bomb af

[@LindaAhn]

Thank you Jasmine!!

[@BananeKiwi199]

Im so jealous you got direct help from a person close to you. I think thats such a huge advantage and great way to learn instead of just reading books/ do online person bc you directly have someone near you that can show you and assists when problems occur. Which age did you start learning UX Design and did you spent a whole year learning all that? Cause I cant afford to quite my job so I dont have endless hours a day to learn that skills :// I also have a question regarding the work as a UX designer (im sorry im a total newbie). I saw in your portfolio that you made projects based on real existend apps for example Uphabit. Are that projects you rlly did in collaboration with those websites? Cause how did you get the user data. And how did you manage to get people for surverys from those applications? And how can you get a real perfoming app for people to use? Dont you need to program it to really work? Cause I thought designer just do that..design and programmers transfer the design to the app/website.

[@LindaAhn]

It's definitely very helpful to have someone to go to, but anyone can have this if they make the effort. Especially in the design community, everyone is super helpful and open to giving each other advice and feedback. I recently created a fb group for those who need some more resources or help! facebook.com/groups/602428737362472/ You can also check out DesignX, Design Local, and Design Buddies.

[@simpleycreativomanualidades]

Great video, thanks for sharing this.

[@richiesun9676]

Love what you did for your portfolio. Great stuff for a young designer.

[@LindaAhn]

Thank you very much!

[@WORDGASM]

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing advice! Didn't know where to begin first. I will definitely take UX courses from International Design Foundation. Thx!

[@LindaAhn]

WORDGASM thanks for watching!

[@VictoireFerchaud]

Thanks for this video it's really helpful !! You're talented and beautiful ! Can't wait to be an UX designer too !!

[@LindaAhn]

Victoire Ferchaud Thanks Victoire. I’m glad it helped!!

[@hennaartbyzineb3853]

Thank you for sharing your great UX Design Story.

[@fatimachowdhry1654]

Hi Linda! Thank you for posting this as it is a very positive and inspiring video! I am literally at the starting point for going into UX /Ui and I am trying to decide if it is the right career for me. I am taking online classes and you are right I also dont have the big bucks to spend! I think your design portfolio is quite cute and I will send you an email through there...I could really use some input as I am just starting out so hope you reply

[@LindaAhn]

Hi Fatima, thanks for watching! I'm glad to hear it was helpful. I will get to your email today!

[@fatimachowdhry1654]

@@LindaAhn Thank you lady ! Looking forward to hearing from you :)

[@yawnyclara]

Thank you for sharing! This is very inspiring especially during these uncertain times. You have a great portfolio - what platform did you use to create it?

[@LindaAhn]

Clara Mukanda thanks for watching Clara! I’m glad you found it helpful. I use squarespace for my portfolio.

[@alvernalquinto2577]

Lindaaaaaaaaa! just wanted to say thank you b/c this video was SUPER helpful. I'm currently trying to transition my career into design with 0 experience and background whatsoever and started to feel lost and pulled in so many directions.tytyty

[@LindaAhn]

I’m glad this video was helpful. All the best Alvern!!

[@HolaAnchalitaStudio]

awee thank you for the info and thank you for the portfolio link! it helps a lot!

[@LindaAhn]

Thank you for watching! Glad to help.

[@axatpatel6751]

Yess thank u after completing school I'm going to follow same track ...😊😊😊😊😊

[@FahimMD]

Great explanation. All the best on your channel :)

[@LindaAhn]

Thank you Fahim!

[@xvanillaiceteax]

So glad I came across your channel! You really gave me the motivation to keep going with my dreams of becoming a UX designer :) Do you think I can land an internship even though I've recently graduated?

[@LindaAhn]

I'm glad I was able to help. But if you have a solid portfolio, for sure you can land an internship.

[@snehasuryawanshi3175]

That was really a great video🤩 U told everything very clearly.. awesome ♥️ best of luck

[@daniellejones5713]

Thank you for sharing and providing great resources!

[@LindaAhn]

Danielle Jones thank you for watching!

[@Beekrm]

So glad I came across your page thank you soo much

[@LindaAhn]

beeyou beekrm thanks for watching!!

[@eshmeharsahni1769]

Hey really glad I came across your video! I’m having a quarter life crisis here, I’m almost done with my psychology undergrad degree and don’t want to pursue it further. I came across UX a few weeks back and I find it really interesting but since I have no background in design or tech, I’m very hesitant about pursuing it further. Can someone like me start from scratch for entering UX as an information architect?

[@LindaAhn]

Yes of course. I had no experience or background in tech or design and was able to land a job. If you make the time to put in the work, you can definitely be able to land a job as well.

[@EmadElSammad]

Just ran into your vid and it inspired me to keep going. Thanks for sharing. How many projects did you complete before you landed the internship?

[@LindaAhn]

Emad El Sammad thank you for watching! I had 3 passionate projects done before I landed the internship.

[@EmadElSammad]

LindaAhn That’s achievable. Will keep working hard on it. Do you have an Instagram for us to follow you on?

[@LindaAhn]

Emad El Sammad yes keep at it! I have an Instagram but haven’t gotten the time to start posting but here it is for now @linda.uxdesign I also have a dribbble account where I post more there @lindaahn

[@nenabruce8300]

WOW same!! I just got accepted into PA school, I denied the offer and decided to do UX.

[@leetran5098]

thank you so much for this info. even for me, I'm majoring in art in general, it is still too broad for me to know what I should pursue.

[@madebyymira]

i’m trying to transition from physical product design to ux. this was great thanks!

[@fielflameno5831]

interestingly enough im learning UX now and plan to eventually practice physical product design!

[@baalperazimnetwork7193]

Thanks for sharing your process.

[@matthewliu6979]

Thank you for sharing, Linda ! :) those are really good advice

[@LindaAhn]

Matthew Liu Thanks for watching Matthew! I’m glad it was helpful 🙂

[@ji1778]

Your videos are so motivating! Thanks❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@yusrakhan3]

Thank You so much for making this video. I like to know what step in detail you took for your projects, interviews, and preparation in terms of getting jobs and internships.

[@LindaAhn]

Thanks for watching! I'll keep those in mind when creating my next few videos. Stay tuned :)

[@yusrakhan3]

LindaAhn thank you

[@bestvideosoninternet1563]

Your portfolio is amazing.

[@carmenng299]

Very helpful, thank you. I am from Malaysia studying degree in Computing, also now thinking what can be my career and feel that UX designer might be what I want to do in future..

[@LindaAhn]

Carmen Ng thank you! Good luck Carmen 🙂

[@carmenng299]

LindaAhn Thank you for the reply! I’ve subscribed too!! 💕💕

[@neha1299]

Really lived your portfolio and thank you so much for sharing with us 💟

[@clarkave6022]

Thank you for sharing this! Im 26 and always had an creative/artistic feel but I feel that I am wasting my talents at my current job and Ui/Ux is something I can see my self doing. Do you think I'm too old to start now lol?? I wish I would've learned about this earlier T__T

[@LindaAhn]

It's never too late! I had the same thoughts when I was first starting out because I invested so much time in school for something else. But, now I could not be happier with my decision and the impact I'm able to make with this career. All the best Clark!

[@AgressiveSillence]

@@LindaAhn can you learn it in lets say 3 months? If i dedicate full 8 hours a day?

[@sincereinspo]

What platform did you use to create your portfolio? Thank you for such a helpful video!

[@LindaAhn]

Thanks for watching! I use Squarespace.

[@meryamle6270]

That was so inspiring

[@LindaAhn]

Challenges' Hunter thank you for watching!

[@siham432]

I checked your portfolio is beautiful!

[@LindaAhn]

thank you!

[@asmahamad7255]

​ LindaAhn Thanks a lot. It is truly helpful. How much time did it take from you per day?

[@LindaAhn]

I'm glad it was helpful! I would say I committed to at least 3-4 hrs a day whether that was working on a project or learning.

[@ozioma]

This was so informative and helpful!!

[@LindaAhn]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching.

[@strong3rtiger]

Awesome video! I am curious did you code your portfolio?

[@LindaAhn]

Lily W Thanks Lily! But no, I use Squarespace templates.

[@SB001]

Thank You for the information and checklist!

[@LindaAhn]

Super Bueno NYC thank you for watching!

[@Sam-hd3ks]

I am hearing dog foot steps~ so cuteeeee

[@ambertorrence5647]

I wanna thank you so very much for this video. I’m in the process of changing careers an wanna get into UX Design. I wanted to see if you could be my mentor into being a UX Designer

[@rui359]

Dear LindaAhn, I am also coming from a similar background - I completed a graduate program in healthcare (took a lot of years!) and now doing a U-turn into design, my favorite thing to do in the whole world. I am also going the self taught route and actually started also on June 2018, but had to take months off due to finishing up my university. I recently just finished my portfolio and would've started applying, if it wasn't for the new virus. Do you think it is a good idea to do internship or jump into full time UXUI designer?

[@LindaAhn]

AmyZee Hi Amy. It’s great to hear that you’re pursuing what you really want to do! I know right now it’s definitely a harder time to get a job but just know that there are still companies out there needing designers. I would say go for both, but in your case an internship would make more sense. This way you are able to work under knowledgeable people in the industry and learn and grow from them. Hope this helps! Goodluck 😊

[@theowens5395]

Inspiring video! Do you recommend course or bootcamp?

[@LindaAhn]

I've only done courses, so I might not be the best person to answer this question. But from what I heard is that it's more about the actual material and mentors you get out of the course or bootcamp. So I would look into both and see what best fits your case.

[@MelodyMoon]

Love your vids :) inspired me to start my YT again!

[@LindaAhn]

Yay glad to hear!

[@bagerazyara7375]

This is awesome. Thank u 🙏 a lot and best of luck

[@LindaAhn]

Thank you! Appreciate it.

[@madebyymira]

hey linda, you mentioned you learned a bit of html and css, how important do you think knowing how to code is for ux? do you use it in your career?

[@LindaAhn]

mira d Hey Mira, thanks for the support! I don’t think it’s important at all when you’re first starting out, but I realized it’s a very good asset for later on. Now a days I’ve seen companies look for product designers who can do both ux and front-end development. My tip would be to focus on getting good at UX first before learning anything more. Personally I don’t really use it in my career, but I eventually want to learn how to. Hope this helps!

[@dennysutanto6728]

As UI/UX Designer, should I have a Website Portfolio? What if I don't want to make a Website? I have Dribbble, LinkedIn, sometimes write articles in Medium, and also Behance.

[@LindaAhn]

Great question. Personally, I think it's important to have a portfolio whether that's in a PDF or website form. With the other platforms such as Dribbble, Behance etc., you don't have control on how you present your work. It's hard to show your design thinking and process just through some screenshots of your projects. Hope this helps!

[@jasminefoong1054]

This was such practical advice. Thank you!

[@arsefremenko]

Thank you a lot!

[@vancourverite7779]

thanks so much for this! i was actually looking into bootcamp as the solution

[@HJima]

I haven't found anyone gives an estimation to a question I have (I'm sure it varys depending on location) but for you: What was the entry-level salary for you and what do your offers look like? From what I've collected, those who go through boot camps that have a background in design more or less ended up with junior positions. Thank you for the vids :)

[@LindaAhn]

When I landed my first internship I was paid $18 CAD per hour. Then when I got my first full-time job I was getting paid 60K CAD a year (this was a junior-level position). In terms of pay, there's a lot of different factors involved. Eg. where you live, your skill-level, negotiation skills etc.

[@Hutututu]

Not that I wanna pull anyone down, but I think her mom's beating eggs in the background! 😅🤣

[@LeanMachineFitnessTV]

Great video. Am at the stage of learning from KZbin and google I’ve seen Interactive design foundation but am still unsure. How was your experience using them ?

[@LindaAhn]

LeanMachineFitnessTV I think it’s useful as someone who’s new to the industry. I also think it’s a very fair price point for what you’re learning. But again, there are a lot of free resources online now, so if you’re not 100% committed I would explore it out first using those free resources!

[@LeanMachineFitnessTV]

LindaAhn Thanks for your reply I will do just that.

[@danlegend3104]

What’s your favourite/recommenced free resource or way to learn Ui online. I like the look of figma but have seen more kits etc for XD and sketch so not sure if I should stick with figma. Great job channel by the way (watching from London)

[@LindaAhn]

@@danlegend3104 I think Figma is probably the best choice for a free option. I've heard some good things about XD but can't say much because I haven't used it yet. But thanks for watching!