How to become a product designer

How can you start a career in product design?
Our product designer, Odiavbara Oghenetega, takes you through 8 essential steps to become a successful product designer.
In this video you would learn the right qualifications needed, how to build a design portfolio, joining the right design communities and how to expand your skillset.
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What you’d find in this video Timestamp 0:13- What steps can you take to become a product designer? 0:19- Step 1 (Acquiring the right qualifications) 1:25- Step 2 (Building a strong portfolio) 3:13- Step 3 (Building a network/joining design communities) 5:15- Step 4 (Acquiring some experience through volunteering) 6:29- Step 5 (Engage in projects) 7:01- Step 6 (Set up a personal website to showcase your works) 7:55- Step 7 (Find useful resources) 8:29- Step 8 (Find a mentor)

[@ayoadedolapo7708]

Thanks for this

[@zoomdesignz4805]

Thank you

[@oluchieze3380]

This is amazing. Thank so much

[@thebulbafrica]

Glad you like it!

[@basilikitchen]

Thank you so much

[@thebulbafrica]

You're most welcome

[@onyeka_ezeneche]

Great info!

[@temitopeoluwatosin2999]

Hi Tega, thanks for such an insightful information. Please what design school can you recommend?

[@thebulbafrica]

Hello @Temitope Oluwatosin, You can sign up to Fellowship @ The Bulb, Stutern, Univelcity, or CChub. There are a lot more platforms that teach beyond product design.

[@onyeka_ezeneche]

@@thebulbafrica hey Tega..what's "the bulb africa" all about then?

[@thebulbafrica]

Hi@@onyeka_ezenecheThe Bulb Africa is platform for young talents committed to bridging the talent gap in Africa.

[@EgwimChinecherem-u9p]

Please i really need this training

[@thebulbafrica]

Apply here to start learning Product Design thebulbafrica.institute/fellowship/product-design/