How I'd Learn UX Design in 2024 (If I Had to Start Over)

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In this video, join Maureen Herben, a senior product designer and CareerFoundry UX Design graduate, as she guides you through the process of how she’d become a UX Designer from scratch in 2024.
Maureen takes an in-depth look at the current UX design market and shares her thoughts on what she would do differently if she started over in the field in 2024, based on her wealth of experience and career so far. She covers all the essential steps, as well as the skills you need to develop, and what she would do now to successfully break into the field.
Which step resonated with you the most? If you’re looking to get started in UX design in 2024, share your progress with us in the comments!
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You can find Maureen's UX Portfolio Notion Template mentioned in the video here: uxcollection.notion.site/uxco...
In this guide, we’ll cover the following key points:
00:00 - 5 areas to focus on when starting out in UX design
00:40 - Take stock of your current situation
07:41 - Build a strong foundation
16:47 - Practice, practice, practice
19:47 - Understand the job market
29:18 - Build an online presence
33:24 - How to get started in UX design, and your next steps
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How I Would Learn UX Design in 2023 (If I Had to Start Over)
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[@careerfoundry]

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[@seunoutlier]

Hi Maureen, I love your video. Can you teach a group on user research sort of masterclass to a group virtually here in Aberdeen. Thanks hope to hear from you.

[@Alehandraad]

I started pretty much at same time as Maureen in 2018, and now I'm taking stock about where I want to go next to keep growing as UX designer. Some of your points can also be useful for mid-career designers: we need to find ways to keep learning and practicing, we need to keep building our portfolio and case studies, as well as an online presence. Thanks Maureen.

[@careerfoundry]

You're welcome! We absolutely agree with your point, it's super useful to take stock and reflect regularly where you are and where you want to be in your career. From that it is easy to see what you need to do to get there, whether it's more practice, building an online presence, etc. This is the way to grow as a professional!

[@BriLaLaah]

This video has so much applicable information. I really appreciate your transparency about the struggles of career changing while working full time. I started my Cf course and life got the best of me. I felt bad about taking so long and my pauses got longer and longer. But, Cf was helpful and worked with me. I’ve re-joined my course and feel like these tips will help me re-evaluate and be more successful this time. I’ll be re-visiting this video often. ❤

[@selva5379]

Thanks for the advice and you explained everything in a way that will be helpful for all of the beginners.

[@ohitab5404]

Awesome video, great tips. Thank you.❤

[@olgaivashenko8580]

This is exactly the pace of voice for me! Thank you for this video❤

[@kenny_pearl]

Thanks Maureen for sharing your UX journey,am really inspired!!!!

[@lauriehaisley5634]

This was chock full of great info! Thank you! I am just getting back into my career after an 8 yr hiatus. I used to do web and multimedia design and now Id like to transition over to UX UI design so I am planning my next steps to learn more about it! I am a hands on learner so def what you said about learning your own way resonated with me. Its one of the reasons I have been dragging my feet about doing the Google based certificate, it seems like a lot of theory and not a lot of hands on design.

[@MotoverseRumble]

It was a really good video with the clearest guideline I have received in comparison to any other platform..

[@RahulMishraUX]

thanks for sharing valuable guidance

[@tarotinthepark]

Thank you for providing your personal experience Maureen! No shame in needing guidance. I struggle in certain ways because of neurodivergence, but once I have the proper tools in place I typically do better than my collegues!

[@laputa335]

I’m so glad i found your video, I currently have a full time corporate job and I started developing interest in ux/ui designing for a career change. I must say your video is very helpful, i hope i can achieve this goal of mine. Thank you

[@ruslankuyan2326]

Thank you so much! Interested and helpful 🌿

[@careerfoundry]

You are so welcome! We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@IsZprAsGaminG]

I feel like this video has made specially for me. I have decided to switch my career to UI/ UX Designer last month and I'm currently working my self to achieve this goal. Thank you for the motivation ❤️

[@careerfoundry]

You're welcome! So glad this video resonated with you, let us know if there are any topics that are unclear and that you'd like us to make content about. Best of luck on your journey, you've got this!

[@shanefernsify]

Where/how are you learning UI/UX?

[@IsZprAsGaminG]

@@shanefernsify I have studied User Experience Designing in my final year at University. Now I'm doing online courses and self-studies to explore more about it.

[@Calumrussell88]

Brilliant video! Nice work Maureen and CF!

[@careerfoundry]

Thanks Calum!

[@user-de3ci6cy2g]

you inspired me❤thank you

[@renekoyum]

“Follow people who inspire you” I will definitely follow you, thank you for useful video 🔥

[@kawsarrahimi7635]

Thank you 🙏

[@redaryder6238]

Thank you very much

[@chelseapena2209]

I was laid off this year. And I have been struggling to find a new position. I have experience in designing logos, social media content, training material , communication material, and more. But no formal training as a U.S. designer. I honestly love making graphics and love learning new things. I am doing research to see if the UX designer is the correct career change for me.

[@Programming-es5tp]

Share your portfolio

[@08brookebabe]

I love your lava lamp! Where'd you get it??

[@pandastory-abookseriesabou8568]

​👌🏻​ keep it up ​

[@emmaobochiofficial]

Helpful

[@careerfoundry]

Thanks! We're glad to hear that!

[@smgraphics3012]

nice u motivate me

[@careerfoundry]

Glad the video motivated you! Stay tuned for more UX design content!

[@CrooKdLetterJ]

what do you think of the google course

[@edmaxwell-wood6533]

🎉 Ah what a great video, thank you! Making mistakes is part of learning, but that doesn’t mean we have to make them all 😅

[@careerfoundry]

Thanks Ed! And that's a very good point!

[@alfredolcs9436]

What about if im not switching my carrer? I want ux design as my first carrer

[@eyzta]

I’m currently in a graphic arts school program that works like a trade school during junior and senior year of highschool. We use Adobe software, mostly photoshop, indesign, etc. I find a lot of interest in this career and want to go to college for it, to get father in this. I don’t want to have a tough time getting in just with a certificate, I plan on going in college for my bachelors in User Experience for Ux Design. Will be getting my bachelors as well as having Highschool time in this kinda industry get me farther and solidify a job for me compared to just getting a certificate? Is getting a bachelors in User Experience perfect for this? Thank you for the video, it was super informative!

[@lauralarrainzar9791]

Thanks for your insights, this video was very helpful for me ! Can’t find the link to your notion portfolio template. Would you mind sharing it, please ? 😊

[@careerfoundry]

Hey Laura, good spot thanks for letting us know! Here's Maureen's portfolio template here: uxcollection.notion.site/uxcollection/Hi-I-m-John-Doe-af2000c638464921a1dea98a48f183e4

[@yuliaovchinnikova8767]

@@careerfoundryHello, could you check the link please, there is "Page not found"

[@careerfoundry]

​@@yuliaovchinnikova8767 Hey apologies, it seems the collection may have been changed or re-located now since this was published. We'll enquire with Maureen and update it if possible. Sorry for the inconvenience!

[@tolulopealowooye9967]

I don't know if Career Foundry have a mentor system. I'm Nigerian and I'm making the change to UI/UX design. I can't afford a boot camp or pay for an online course. It'd be a lot of help if i can get some insights and help from anyone, so if you're reading this and you have experience in this field please reply.

[@Vinsomer]

Do you have any specific communities you would recommend for bettering yourself as a UX designer? I'm currently enrolled at a bootcamp, but want to take on some other projects to enhance my skills for when I start working on my portfolio. I'm sure asking some in a community would help, which would you recommend please? 😊

[@kolacao8134]

For women, cherry on tech, they are new and accept cohorts for working on real projects...if you know spanish, inkua

[@Mahakaal1221]

have you found any one group??

[@sanchitatayde2363]

I started my journey in UI UX Designing abd I'm currently enrolled in a bootcamp to learn it in a structured way. But the on going discussions about AI's impact on UI/UX Designing scares me and makes me question my decision of switching my career to this. What are your views on the AI's impact on the future of thus industry?

[@careerfoundry]

Hey Sanchita! Thanks for the comment. Which bootcamp are you learning with? AI is fundamentally a tool, which will help designers going forward with certain tasks. We actually produced a Short with Maureen on this very topic! kzbin.infomQn0GXQh76Q?feature=share

[@tomiojuks]

Hello i can't find the notion link in the description

[@careerfoundry]

Hey Tomisin, here's Maureen's UX Collection Portfolio Template! Enjoy! uxcollection.notion.site/uxcollection/Hi-I-m-John-Doe-af2000c638464921a1dea98a48f183e4

[@JBravo69]

I would recommend university studies if you’re young and has no experience in similar fields.

[@yasemintopuz]

I personally struggle to build up a portfolio. I am about to complete my online education and I still don't know how to improve my portfolio so that I can apply for an internship.

[@ShetlandTec]

I would recommend you to start with behance or dribble, those are a great and easy platform to upload ANY work you've done, even the most basic one. I was on your feet when I started and I thought I needed to code up my portfolio and I did it so easy with figma and behance: you need to open a new frame and just paste and write down one casestudy that you like the most and just go on! The best way is just...start. Good luck!

[@ShetlandTec]

also, look up here in KZbin some ux portfolio examples and advices

[@dhrubo04]

What is the course where my work will be checked by an experienced designer?

[@careerfoundry]

Hi! That was our program, Maureen is a CareerFoundry UX graduate. You can find out more on our dual-mentorship model here: careerfoundry.com/en/mentors/

[@charansai8007]

I am a student in 2nd year of graduation I decided to learn ui ux . Can anyone tell me if learning ui ux is worth it Or is it better to switch to another stream

[@TazBo-wd2ig]

Switch

[@bolika1986]

Love your video!!! Can I find your professional profile on the instagram?

[@welltrying]

Not me watching this 8 months into my ~peer reviewed~ Google UX Design certificate 🙃😅

[@isabelaquadros587]

same here!

[@kiwimorado]

I honestly love all that I have learned from the Google UX Design Certificate. But the peer reviews drive me nuts. I always love reviewing and leaving meaningful insights to the ones I review and they have NEVER given me any feedback. 😑

[@welltrying]

@@kiwimorado Same! The most I’ve gotten has been ‘could have been better’ with no elaboration and it was worse than no critique at all haha Am going to finish my Google certificate and find something that puts my work infront of actual industry professionals. Best of luck with your ux journey!

[@MyloMusica]

Did that certificate help you?

[@Mahakaal1221]

@@MyloMusica I have started learning through google ux design course. Still a beginner!!! if you are looking for like minded people we can connect!

[@designhor]

UI Design అంటే ఏమిటి : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4nbhWeNpK-kr6M UX Design అంటే ఏమిటి :kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGWwh6KOdphgoJY

[@LeisureLizard]

This is why I always parked next to a cart return. Somehow I managed to secure my offspring from danger and return carts. I must be a rocket scientist to plan for this constant predicament.

[@annyxandra1023]

No career here, no skill of sort. Can someone with no background in design make a career from Ux designer?

[@Mahakaal1221]

same my question!! have you started learning? or still planning to learn ux design?

[@annyxandra1023]

@@Mahakaal1221 I chose another career path

[@Mahakaal1221]

@@annyxandra1023 good luck 🤞

[@dennismwangi8778]

​@@Mahakaal1221 Hi, tell me how it goes. I'm planning on becoming a self-taught UX designer. Please don't give up.

[@TazBo-wd2ig]

Guys don’t bother. It looks good but most people just sit on Figma all day making buttons. It’s boring as hell and soon India will take everything.

[@dianatimoshenko8184]

Pity the link for Maureen's UX Portfolio Notion Template doesn't work