How I Made The Career Switch to UX Design at 30 years old

[@prabhaprabhu4145]

Well spoken bro , I am 30 now learning UX/UI design ,feeling weird but after listening to you i got some confidence...thank you! I hope my journey in future as good as you.

[@UXtan]

You got this! good luck in your journey

[@thienhuy9794]

Nice video a, looking for more UX sharing content 🤟

[@simplyspams]

Love the editing! I have the first 2 books! Gifted to me when I was debating whether to switch my career to UX/UI !

[@UXtan]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, they are classics and a good base knowledge for design

[@kristopherlam9623]

Wow.! Great recommedations and resources for people trying to get into the industry or making that career swtich

[@UXtan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alanhua4502]

Dope video! I’m ready to make the switch to UX designing now

[@UXtan]

Awesome! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!

[@terrystrong9787]

2 good books are: Designing with the mind in mind,a simple guide to understanding user interface design rules, and Usable usability, simple steps for making stuff better In addition to critical thinking, I would recommend a book on creative thinking

[@UXtan]

Thanks! I’ll check those out. To add, “Design For How People Think” is a good book to relate product to brain science that I recommend.

[@mcanselek3054]

Awesome video man! Thanks

[@UXtan]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!

[@andyt6819]

I clicked for the cute guy on the thumbnail, but I stayed for the content

[@Orange-meomeo]

Immeasurable merit 💙💙💙

[@CameronChardukian]

Great video! When I saw you made this video I was sure to watch all of it. I remember when you were first getting started! Thanks for book recommendations. I want to learn the fundamentals of design at some point because I think it’s a valuable skill for software engineers as well.

[@UXtan]

Thanks Cameron! I’m glad you were able to take something from this video. Yes, they are great resources!

[@Tranngocbaolongcute]

havent have time to watch but gotta comment to cheer you up

[@BN_28]

Great insight! Many of these steps can be applied to many different skills

[@UXtan]

I'm glad you found it valuable :)

[@gat-susama7409]

Hey can u drop your portfolio link? I would love to see your projects.Great video. Good luck for the future

[@UXtan]

Tan-dinh.webflow.io

[@UXtan]

Thanks for watching, glad you found the content useful

[@sara.space94]

omg that's what i search about , i am in 30'y now , but I'm a bit confused about what design direction I want to go in. I have two options that I find difficult to choose between, is it packaging design? Or UX design? I need to decide this month! Time is running out and it's worrying me.

[@UXtan]

If you enjoy critical thinking, communication, and creative problem-solving, UX design might be for you. It’s a field where you’ll keep learning, so don’t stress about making a permanent choice. I hope this video helps-good luck!

[@ashfaqueahamedf2820]

Inspiring ❤💫

[@UXtan]

Thank you!

[@sharingknowledge16]

I see you

[@terrystrong9787]

What did you do before you decided to go into ux?

[@UXtan]

I was in accounting, quite the 180 flip

[@phishdough]

To anyone who’s reading this understand that a lot of this advice doesn’t really apply now. The market is completely different and extremely competitive, the tech boom is over. You can read all the books you want but make sure you get a degree because that’s ultimately what’s going to get your foot in the door these days not a couple books or a bootcamp. I know this guy means well but he might be completely out of touch with reality regarding design. The competition is fierce, the market is so oversaturated that even average companies are being picky and good luck finding entry level jobs. These days it’s basically a lottery so you have to put yourself in the best position to win.

[@UXtan]

This is solid advice. While it worked for me, the market has changed, and competition is pretty tough. Still I think with strong skills, dedication, and a solid portfolio, you can land a job. I feel that if you design thoughtful experiences with clean UI and solid fundamentals, there’s a chance. I cover more on this in my last video. Also your location is a huge factor as well. Thanks for watching and for your insights on today’s market.

[@terrystrong9787]

How long did it take you to do this?

[@UXtan]

I’ve landed my first job in about 6 months, it’s been close to 4 years now since then

[@___sd___24]

can i get your social medias