How to become a Product Designer (Product Design Pathways)

We're back! In this video Alvin explains in 5 simple steps - how you can become a digital product designer. We have been getting so many questions about pathways to product design. Is it graphic design? UX design? UI design? Well, the answer is that all of the above is true to start with. But like they say, when there's a will, there's a way! We hope you find this video useful and don't forget to share it with others who will find it beneficial. Cheers!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - What is a Product Designer?
02:35 - 1. Figure out your 'Why'
03:16 - 2. Learn the basic skills in UX & UI
05:20 - 3. Build your product design portfolio & credibility
06:48 - 4. Find opportunities to prove yourself
08:03 - 5. Continue to build reputation & never stop learning
09:35 - Summary: How to become a Product Designer
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[@asmahabib3504]

To become a product designer, focus on building a strong foundation in design principles, gain proficiency in design software, and study user-centered design methodologies. Create a diverse portfolio showcasing your skills and seek opportunities to collaborate and learn from experienced designers. Embrace continuous learning and stay curious about emerging trends in the field.

[@thecalmmindtutors9805]

What softwares do you suggest?

[@relabstudios]

Great advice @asmahabib3504 !!

[@relabstudios]

@thecalmmindtutors9805 For UI/Prototyping, I personally love Figma! ✨

[@Stevenlyons777]

Fantastic video thanks for the clear guide!

[@gbengababawale9725]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. So amazing

[@newtonagbator866]

I really enjoyed and love this video.. Am still at beginners stage trying to figure out if product design is what I want to do...

[@isaactemitope6268]

Thanks so much on this wonderful info.

[@faezehsheibani5539]

thank you so much. helpful🤩

[@danielifeanyichukwu1336]

Thanks alot, Alvan! This is a good work.

[@relabstudios]

Glad you like it!

[@fagnnerywerton8904]

Thanks for sharing with us. I’m an English teacher in Brazil and I’d figure it out how much I love technology combined with education. I just made my decision of change - or readapt - my work field. I hope to come back on this video and tell everybody how happy I am, that’s my thought. Let’s get it done, good folk!

[@ayushrawat8251]

Hey any updates ? I am at a similar stage .

[@fof3904]

Why? I love work on it because it's not only design and creative but also problem solving too i finally find fields gather what i love in one job❤️

[@devadarsan445]

heyyyy

[@rakibullhassan7639]

Incredible explained

[@elijahmbang2728]

Thanks alot. Easy but hard steps🤗 am at a portfolios stage now. Being learning for 8 months now. The steps are still the same with UI/UX Design.

[@KT-ue2mx]

Hi, Elijah. I am in the same step now. Mabe we can be useful for each other and can share our knowledge and opinions with each other? If you are interested write here.

[@elijahmbang2728]

@@KT-ue2mx plz am very sorry I saw this message last but am interested, I don't know if you still do??

[@makolam__3480]

same here and i have also been learning for 8months too and currently in portfolio stage

[@QBellame]

I appreciate this has helped me a lot of good info that I have not seen covered in other videos.

[@relabstudios]

Thank you for watching Bella

[@kikomiller30]

Great video! As he said, its important to know the WHY. Im a graphic designer, i studied UX/UI but never really liked it. Its just not my field. So im a graphic designer, i love the way things and products look mostly. So its important to know that maybe its not the right field for you, even if that field gives you more money.

[@relabstudios]

🙌

[@laghav1711]

Thanks man , really quality content 👌

[@relabstudios]

Cheers LAGHAV!

[@RajivNarayanan]

Great video! Thanks 😀

[@relabstudios]

Thanks Rajiv 🙏

[@waibosibili8546]

Thanks for the much needed information ❤

[@relabstudios]

You are so welcome! Thanks for stopping by 🙏

[@tornado_5738]

I am really satisfied with this video thanks for making this 😀 i appreciate it

[@relabstudios]

Thanks glad it helps!

[@gorana4011]

this could be used for any "how to start working" case

[@SylverConsulting]

Thanks for the simple explanation, Alvin!

[@relabstudios]

Thank you guys !

[@aimhigh3701]

Thanks for the information.

[@relabstudios]

Hope it helps!✨✨

[@aangangga9146]

Thanks for the explanation bang Alvin

[@relabstudios]

Thanks Aang Angga!!

[@mefizto.]

Gracias!

[@relabstudios]

Most welcome Jimmy!

[@BlessedBlissed]

I'm loving this

[@relabstudios]

Thanks Talabi

[@folagbadealamin1025]

Wow, bro you're too much, I wish I could compensate you 🥰

[@eparra836]

I have just discovered this field and I feel that this is what I want to do! Very helpful, but should I go for an art degree or business administration degree? For learning experience

[@tornado_5738]

Iam allso junior in ux ui design i am sure you can try it it's very interesting and make sure you to and learn everything you can make portfolio 👍

[@spadz23]

Look for interaction design degrees. A design-specific degree will trump an art or business degree because design is in the middle of the two!

[@emmanuelmwangi3071]

Is it possible to become a UI designer without UX design skills........Coz my passion really is into become more of a UI designer than a ux designer

[@joyee33]

Thank you. Very easy to understand

[@GracefulSeraph]

What should I study at uni?

[@EgbekunFavour-ws6ps]

Apps we can use for the product designing

[@isaacafolabi355]

Is Figma good for product designing

[@ralph3570]

Is mechanical engineer a good major or degree?

[@ajayiolawaleolasunkanmi998]

Hello pls I’m in London, I have my Bsc in Marketing Management, and now I’m having my MSc in Management with digital Marketing. I have a background both in graphic design and interior designing as well, but I will love venture into tech. Product designing is something I’m 100% sure I can do well in, being having a graphic background, I think designing/ architecture are my talents, I just didn’t go through the educational route to focus on it. Also I think I will be awesome being a kitchen designer as well, all I need is a mentor, the problem I have is that I don’t have people around me to help me focus on that choice of career. I really wish I could get assistant from anybody concerning my aspirations 😊

[@aadityamathur2819]

i got a certificate from coursera of ui ux by google so can i apply at companies for product desginer as a intern ?

[@relabstudios]

Of course you can Aaditya. Remember to back your portfolio up with a solid product design process (take them through the journey your user research all the way to the UI design outcome). Good luck!

[@guldegirmenci8371]

Ive been thinking of signing up for that course. How did you like the google’s course? Did you get any client exposure?

[@msfahrenheitt4506]

@@guldegirmenci8371 I'm almost done with the certificate and I think is really good, specially for people who don't know anything about UX design as a whole. They teach the entire process from research to Ui Design so even if you do have some knowledge or background on something related to UX Design (I'm a graphic designer) I believe the course is still valuable. Some of your coursework will be peer graded and that not always work, they have a sort of coach that you can email to if you have any questions which is cool and what was a really nice surprise is that they gift a Adobe XD membership for 1 year I believe as well as a premium Figma subscription. They also walk you through creating your portfolio, how to network, how to set up your case studies, decks, etc. They give a lot of examples and links to articles on all subjects, including a glossary on the terms used in the course. I think overall is very comprehensive and a good intro for UX Design but if you are looking for a course that will dive deep into every aspect this won't be the one. The way I see it and how I took it is to get a good broad understanding of UX and figure out which part I really enjoyed doing. I actually found this channel after I realized what I liked from UX and wanted to find if there was a role that did those things. Now that I know it's product design I can start to learn more about it and tailor my portfolio for that job to hopefully find a job. I hope this is somewhat helpful to you :)

[@matafofana830]

hi I have a question, I am recently studying Management information systems which are basically business and computer science and I was wondering if I can get a job in the design field with that degree.

[@GalaxyOfDj]

My name is Albin 💥

[@GalaxyOfDj]

After completing my studies will I get job soon.. Please 🙏 Reply brother.

[@RealCoachOg]

Hi Alvin, l am making a full transition from HSE into PM career, l pray it works well for me as l am new in design, thanks for this video. Anyone who can suggest any reliable bootcamp, please do send more information.

[@pilak10]

sa bruh

[@elijahmbang2728]

What I was just looking for🤔🤔 how did you know??

[@allach_mclanlin]

Digital Product Designers could at least put that in their title?? It's so difficult to find resources on physical product design...

[@elijahmbang2728]

Thanks alot. Easy but hard steps🤗 am at a portfolios stage now. Being learning for 8 months now. The steps are still the same with UI/UX Design.

[@relabstudios]

Enjoy the process and realise it’s a nimble, never ending journey of learning elijah!

[@elijahmbang2728]

@@relabstudios yep

[@andreap9756]

I bet it came out great!