Don't Become a UX/UI Designer BEFORE Considering These!

[@Mizko]

If you are interested in my New Practical User Research & Strategy Masterclass (200+ students. 8+ hours) that was mentioned in the video 👉 thedesignership.com/courses/practical-user-research-strategy-course

[@bookworm300491]

What I noticed in a lot of job posts is the fact that companies expect you to be a graphic designer, web designer/developer and Ux designer all at once. I guess we will have to go full stack.

[@evelic]

He is basically describing 99 of the jobs out there.

[@EnokMadrid]

Nailed it. It's the common challenges. I'd like to add another point to this list: it's common to get shot down, so you will need to earn the trust of your team and stakeholders. This is some that can take time to develop in any organization. And one last thing, sometimes you have to explain the benefits of UX when non technical or "business" folks join a project which goes back to the whole business/user balance. And the sad reality is that sometimes the business doesn't care about UX straight up.

[@cranialjukebox]

I really appreciate your pragmatism and honesty. I’m still in school for graphic design and my professor suggested I become a UX designer. I’m very confident about my decision and it’s good to know the pitfalls before I begin.

[@TheCuriousSammy]

Can we connect?

[@DivineAMV]

Your professor is right. I finally landed a graphic design job but only after I worked an internship for 3 months and then applied to another 150 jobs.

[@WelpBored]

I am scared asf, I am in high school. Please, I don't think I can actually survive. I plan on being a UX/UI designer but will I be able to do it? Can you review or help me? I am actually so scared right now. I need some guidance from someone who is proficient like you.@@DivineAMV

[@souleater0815]

Also been doing this 14 years. Have had more projects cancelled or put on hold than projects that went live.

[@Mizko]

I've definitely seen this happen as well.

[@klokke1541]

This, this is the death of all digital work positions I swear to god.

[@ConstantinoCoChua]

Another thing to consider is the Design Feedback from stakeholders and colleagues. Design is subjective, and it is easy for others to judge your work without understanding the context behind your design decisions. You will get shot from all directions. Be prepared for it.

[@santoskhalifa8027]

That’s what I’m currently living

[@ConstantinoCoChua]

@@santoskhalifa8027 Most of the designers are in the same boat. :(

[@prestonhalstead149]

That’s why it’s critical to become adept at articulating the context and process that lead to your design decisions before reviewing any screens/flows/components etc

[@marckobuendicho3883]

Yep for example this middle age client has this business of shoes and the branding is for younger audience. So one of the best way to capture the audience is to follow the design trends that works for them. The client doesnt like any of those.

[@sunflower88888]

thank you for making a video that explains the reality of ux design. I am so sick of the videos that people are putting saying " how to be a UX designer in 3 months!" or "how I landed a job right straight after UX Designer with zero experience!" we hear the glories of being a ux designer but the negative stuff its always hidden. You cannot be a full fledge designer in just 3 months.. its like saying I will spend 3 months learning medicine and I will be able to operate heart surgery on a patient.

[@flor_solimano]

and what do you think is the best option nowadays?

[@manishbhatt8532]

people are there from decades and they want something in 3 months wow thats not possible

[@badkawaiikitty]

Thank you for the encouragement! And gosh there are so many people saying the same thing about job scarcity for the entry level field...scary but I think I can do it. Just gotta put in the work and do something else in the mean time.

[@moonsun4656]

All UX videos, including this, lack the same thing - practical examples supporting their statements. They are overfilled with generic phases and words that bring zero information to the one who wants to imagine the industry they want to step in.

[@chineyeprecious1077]

So please tell me what phrase would bring total information to what we are going into

[@HonestPanda977]

I agree it’s weak content

[@UXtan]

What’s an example of a practical example you’d like to hear?

[@Taco-Belle]

I actually dropped out of community college(i took some core classes, but i wasn't into my past major, so i started taking a google university online program, currently doing it), but this is something that my parents tell me: "Nothing is hard/difficult if you are passionate about it" ; "The more you think something is difficult, the more likely that it actually will be". Keep these things in mind, and im sure you guys will do great :). Best of luck to you all!

[@keithbeef]

"lack of stakeholder confidence' has taken down so many guys where I worked. They just couldn't take not being listened to.

[@camharrison400]

This video is 100% spot on, I work in tech industry and I am a PM, QA and testing many things before the app update is being released. So much goes into it and many meetings just for one simple change within the app.

[@monicas3028]

what an insightful video! Just graduated from a UX course and currently job hunting. I really liked how you were honest, but also balanced in not discouraging people from pursuing, but really telling it like it is, and giving us things to consider/think about. I have a question though, when it comes to managing stakeholders with either pushing back or going with the flow, what are you tips for assessing the situation in discerning whether it's best to push back or go with the flow?

[@Snfchanchan]

how long did it take u to do ux? was it very hard?

[@abhisheklonkar3685]

You got job ?

[@dennisgicho]

Did you get the job?

[@vcdgamer]

I decided to jump in blindly to UI design with figma. It was incredibly fun. Did a couple of side projects, even remade LinkedIn's website from scratch. But I obviously want to get a job in this industry soon, so I felt it wasn't enough. I'm currently going through the google ux course at coursera, but after seeing this....... Well, I'm definitely not giving up. And I'm glad I found this video. At least I know what to expect when I make it into the industry. but boy oh boy..... things are gonna be tough.....

[@prachitasontakke3448]

Where r from I have just started uiux Pls can u help me

[@vcdgamer]

@@prachitasontakke3448 I'm from Nigeria, but not sure how I can be of any help, since I'm still new to it as well. 😅

[@prachitasontakke3448]

@@vcdgamer it's ok Google ux course is useful???

[@prachitasontakke3448]

Sweet of u Thanks for sharing I hope u will get job soon Let me no

[@GaneshPawar-qw4gp]

​​@@prachitasontakke3448 hey Prachita! So you started the course? I'm also starting to learn Ui ux. Would you give me any advice?

[@shivarajt9985]

I 100% agree with everything. There are so many realities which depress the enthusiasm.

[@andreakennedy7115]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge. I'm currently studying to become a UX Designer so this information is extremely useful. I'm not scared away yet;) lol, but even more committed to the work required to break in and thrive in this industry. I appreciate the book recommendation:) looking forward to checking out more of your videos!

[@nobumoyo3685]

I recently started studying to become one myself and looking into networking with other students since going on the journey alone is difficult. Would you be open to networking?

[@msxab7024]

@@nobumoyo3685 from where are you learning?

[@efficientapp]

Appreciate the realness of this video. I feel like if you want to just be a totally experimental UI/UX designer, try to target advertising firms, as they are the only site that seems to break all design principles to try and stand out as "super creative, much wow" 😂 Otherwise, yeah, a mostly standardized interface is what the end-user is expecting. Have a "more creative way of doing something?" Great, the end-user is probably going to be confused and hate it 😂 it's far less creative than I'd have initially thought. Although! You can still be creative here and there with some animations and Little Big Details, or "juiced" as Arc's product team calls it 😆 That said, there are still ways to make designs unique and functional though, it's just far more business outcome-focused than most designers would probably hope.

[@andrejones3930]

This is an amazing video. I'm experiencing this right now, you touched on everything I've gone through for the last 15 years. Thank you

[@vcdgamer]

As someone who got started a month ago...... wow....

[@adrianstefan6349]

“Just copy x competitor, it’s an mvp” - I honestly gave up on UX, it’s a business role not a creative one unfortunately.

[@ryanschmidt8468]

I have never felt this way at work. It sounds like you've worked at bad places.

[@antonchernyshev4746]

It's getting easier to develop regular digital products due to technological progress which is normal. It's got very competitive compared to 7-10 years ago, thanks to boot camps, youtube, and tools like figma/sketch. All these callouts to work harder to stand out more don't really pay off. In fact, you work harder to stand out more to get at least something.

[@xjaymie_j3ossx]

the laughing seagulls really discouraged me

[@burakkkk4]

finally somebody that doesn't just talking about their obnoxious romanticizing with ux designing. I appreciate the honesty and the pragmatic view of yours. Thank you !

[@toji11]

5:57 nice way of lying on the couch with your laptop

[@Thatnerdyfella]

I’ve applied well around 400 jobs in the last year even for internships related to web development whether it’s UX/UI designer, developer to front end, backend, and full stack development… I unfortunately got to the point with my current job that not only do I want to be in the tech industry but my current job is just isn’t it anymore and I’ll admit I got desperate for anything at one point and started applying for all sorts of IT support roles. With that said I even went outside the states looking for remote jobs in Canada for Pete sakes. But now I’ve gave up on applying and just deciding to dedicate all my spare time to making it a hobby and give myself fun projects to do in relation to what I wanna do with my CS degree. Stay positive out there. Note: Honestly anymore what I think works the best to landing a job is having inside connections anyways. Which kind of sucks nowadays but it seems that’s the reality of it.

[@MrB_Chamberlain]

As someone in the UX space for 8 years now…. This is 100% accurate

[@JamieFox-r9b]

Shoes on the sofa? I can't believe me eyes! Great video, you say what needs to be said, you're helping me make up my mind for sure.

[@paritejdan]

Yes!! Very true and informative! 100% agreed!

[@ねこ-p1b7o]

I'm a front end developer already. But working with inexperienced ui/ux designers is frustrating. also I need to grow my career. so I'm thinking about becoming front end developer + ui/ux designer. so that I alone can do everything that doesn't require backend heavily.

[@rahulkumarmaddheshiya9864]

It was really helpful and insightful. I am struggling in learning ux design but now I got all my answers. Thank You!

[@claytoncarl4926]

Sounds like all of the reasons I got burnt out on and left the graphic design industry.

[@SimonQuig]

May I ask…what did you do afterwards?

[@kermit8210]

What are you doing now??

[@claytoncarl4926]

@@kermit8210 After a long break and soul-searching I did an internship with the US Forest Service. Less pay than graphic design, especially if you get into it without a degree related to anything they need, but I find it better for me, personally, overall. Plus if you are a year-round employee (seasonals usually do six months on, six months off) you qualify for pension and you can collect after 20 years.

[@seencafe2602]

Yeah

[@ColonelSternlove]

Pretty sure all of these elements of consideration have always been there in the digital/creative space - it’s just the terminology has changed. Never known any creative industry that you have a say until senior level, have ridiculous deadlines, design ideas that get shut down… Grab your chance and just work hard - that’s the best advice. Listen, learn and venture.

[@mtc1516]

For UX begginer I really don't know where to start? I studied visual communication at Uni but didn't have luck landing a job in graphic design coz COVID :( Ended up working in retail for years! but I still dreaming on working in design field one day!! I'm based in Sydney too I was looking at some UI/UX bootcamps like Acadamy Xi/Monash University and they're super pricy! I wonder if there's any UI UX book you would recommend for begginer??

[@FACTSSPY]

Hii dude, I'm also a beginner, we can discuss about UX/UI, so if you have instagram then send me your ID, I will msg you there 😊

[@kiu8179]

seems like I'll have problems with the perfectionism part.

[@elle381]

Maybe I'll just make my own products and never have to deal with being bullied by these companies lol

[@dandybkyk]

Lol 😂 definitely

[@allencabo]

Amazing content as always Michael! And wow I didn’t know you were so swoll 💪🏼 haha. I wish this video was available to me when I transitioned from being a developer to UI/UX Designer

[@LanceLovesEverybody]

Thank you for this video, peeling away the glam and giving us the hard truths.

[@oliviademetriou8397]

Hello!! I'm a creative looking to get into UI design. I have artistic background but not in this area. I would love to hear some advice on breaking into the career and getting myself noticed so if anyone has any please do share no matter how small it may be!! or any advice about the actual work itself/portfolio. THANKS!

[@fernwehtwl]

thanks so much for sharing this video with us all!! Its good to talk about the hard truths of being a ux designer. There is so much videos made today " how to become a UX Designer in 3 months" .. (REALLY?) and it's not that easy.

[@SuperStevestan]

I work freelance, so if the stakeholder doesn’t like what I have to offer, then they can find another designer. 😂

[@midnightvision8848]

How much can you make per month from freelancing?😊

[@syedmuhammadhamza348]

Thanks, very practical advice!

[@asmahabib3504]

Setting a strong foundation is vital!

[@henrythomas7112]

It is a great video thanks for the great information and well delivered. This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@robertavr]

Great quality video that is full of truths without any BS 🔥

[@Mizko]

Thank you Robert!

[@guillermoayala9683]

Sounds like my design job; everything is due last week.

[@ThatLucifer]

Whats is difference between website designer & UI Ux designer

[@Mizko]

Got a video for that - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZndn55rd8mLgdE

[@davinderrehal9391]

Business needs > user needs.

[@Mizko]

Truth! Are you referencing the video or are you making a statement?

[@souleater0815]

I think they are speaking for the business. 😅

[@Mizko]

@@souleater0815 😂

[@wingng7304]

When this happens, it can lead to poorly designed products or services that do not effectively meet the needs of users. And when the users are not happy, the company blame on you

[@skyer1085]

Is it possible for a UI/UX Designer to get hired even if he/she is IMMENSLY good at the skill, but lacks commucational skills. Just wondering if it compensates what he/she lacks.

[@manishabairwa9340]

Yess, i want to know this too, as i am not a good communicator due to my introvertedness

[@manishabairwa9340]

@mizko plss tell

[@mostlywithmyself]

​@manishabairwa9340 Communication is key you gotta explain things

[@bc4749]

UX is like a project manager with a twist. it's just a term/title that tech companies call these days.

[@srirakshakrishnamurthy6720]

I feel we are doing the job of 5 people as one designer and it's just too much :(

[@Alanah-t3p]

What do you mean by this?

[@dandybkyk]

@@Alanah-t3p stakeholders and companies wants more that you can’t provide

[@FablesOutofSpace]

Amazing video and content, loved the points you decided to make, now as a jr ux/ui designer I beg you to make an optimistic video about this field:D Life is depressing enough, I need someone to show me the good side of becoming a ux/ui designer. I love this job, I just have to believe that I have made the right choice...

[@Mizko]

A 'Why you SHOULD consider UX/UI design' video is lined up :) If you watch the intro + ending, you would have heard why I love the industry, the field and everything that comes with it. However I will expand on it in a lot more detail in an upcoming video.

[@FablesOutofSpace]

@@Mizko oh and the video you made on making a responsive table in figma, you saved me on that, thank you!:D

[@rawux]

That’s an interesting ask. Optimistically speaking the upside is your paycheck. But make no mistake everyone without UX in their job title will have something UX to say or add that comes straight from their own cognitive or personal bias. Optimistically they want to help you do your job cuz they think(-----) fill in the blank about all what they could think. Oh yeah get used to defending against bias assumptions. The work is cool the process is madness and the managing of chaos. UX Designer: We need to plan for mobile first responsiveness. Business Stakeholders: No way that us a waste of time. UXD: But our own analytics data shows 53% mobile usage. Not to mention industry wide stats. BS: That means nothing. Our users will only use this tool on desktop. In fact they will dedicate a whole screen to our app. UXD: We have no evidence to prove that assumption. BS: Trust me I know I am an expert in this field and you should be a better team player and ask for help from your team. UXD: (Gaslighted and in Shock) I just wanna make Art 😢.

[@aqdas23]

What about UI designer

[@srishtioinam6816]

I was apprehensive. And the points you mentioned points that this doesn't sound interesting anymore. I need more aesthetics and creativity running up on my schedule.

[@seretstudios]

Informative and useful video

[@christophergarcia8400]

Weird question, what kind of shirt is that?

[@CausticSalsa]

Jow much would a business minor or MBA (I know the difference is quite large) boost your employability as someone in UX/UI?

[@Natilove1]

Designer: presents mock up Stakeholders: hmmm there’s something I don’t like. Designer: Ok, that’s fine let’s go over it what do we not feel good about/ need to change? Stakeholder: IDK how to describe what I don’t like but I can tell you what I do like when I see it. Designer: 🥴 True story 😂

[@marckobuendicho3883]

The age gap between designers and client plays a massive role on which junk yard a design will go.

[@MaxLib]

Every moment? Damn that must be nice.

[@danielafolabi2488]

Love this Mizko

[@ali20132]

My boss is telling me to read lean startup for so long.

[@tayirnull1567]

In regards to the lean UX process, is there a lot of emphasis on iterating and testing? Meaning you hypothesize and come up with some ideas/features for an existing product to increase conversions and/or user engagement, while creating wireframes and high-fidelity UI screens to be tested with users immediately for feedback. And, sometimes research isn't necessary in some cases, right?

[@Mizko]

Yes the lean process (and agile methodologies) do emphasise on iterating and testing and I truly believe this is one of and if not the most effective way to progress. However this is only effective if the product team have the appropriate knowledge of the industry and customers. With that said, markets are constantly changing and feedback loops with customers are increasingly becoming more and more important. I have also seen numerous companies that I'm an Advisor for, 'iterate and test' without direction or understanding of what the hell they are doing. They are building and testing blindly. There is a time to iterate and test. There is also a time to research and process.

[@tayirnull1567]

@@Mizko I can see your point. So, even if a product (like Uber, AirBnB, Amazon) is already successful, companies are always looking to add new features that make the product even more appealing to their users. If, however, a product has a stagnant conversion rate or low user engagement, this is probably where the lean process comes in handy. The target audience is already there, but what's missing is the potential list of features/solutions that can even drive up the user conversion rates and other metrics.

[@Mizko]

​@@tayirnull1567 Yep! Exactly Tayirnull. What you've outlined are 2 different objectives. 1. Optimising an existing product for better outcomes - A/B testing, Iterating, leverage quant. data and faster feedback loops. 2. Uncovering and learning about new markets and opportunities to capture - Research, strategy, analysis, leveraging qual data and customer feedback loops. Yes, 1 is powerful and helps you move quickly, but without 2 it can also drive companies into an endless spiral. Also another factor to consider is risk mitigation. Not all companies are treated equally. Sometimes iterating fast can be detrimental for some organisations. Especially in the finance, government, education and health sector - these are just a few examples. In the end, I think it's important to note that, I endorse Practical User Research and not long-winded, theoretical research processes that don't help move the needle :)

[@snowtwistnorm9325]

@@Mizko Hello, can you answer the question please? For several years now, I have not been able to decide where exactly to go in design. I worked in the polygraphy(books cover), designed logos, now I'm trying in UX|UI. But I always run into the problem of the fact that I am good at the initial stage with the generation of an idea, with a brainstorm, but the further execution seems boring. Have you experienced this and what advice can you give? Thank you

[@madarauchiha5433]

It sounds like my current workplace

[@StephLiew-c2u]

Excellent summary as always...I'm doing bits and pieces of the Figma masterclass in my downtime and the masonary grid is 👌

[@Mizko]

Thank you Steph :) Glad you're enjoying the course!

[@JosepWickram]

thank you so much!

[@fvthvn]

Insightful!

[@SandipKumar-og6xm]

Couldn't agree more. This is harsh truth of the ui ux world

[@SzabatDesign]

Hi Mizko! Have English subtitles been added to this research course yet? :) Thanks

[@Guyome.bly0]

i want to become a ui/ux designer but i want to know if it is still possible in the next few years maybe beacuse of saturation in designer industry

[@ProductParadise]

Hey, weird question but love your watch. What kind is it?

[@Mizko]

Ah! I think you'll love it when you see it in real life. Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph

[@shafiakamila6437]

is that possible to get a promising job if i take psychology for bachelor and continue to take master in Human-Computer Interaction? pls im very clueless, its gonna be my last year in high school

[@wilbertdune]

no discount for your figma masterclass course?

[@christianflores-zh7cq]

Couldn't you say this with any career? After watching this video and you second guess yourself. Find another field.

[@vishwa_tennyson]

Thank you for revealing the truth

[@jansleyreal]

Damn Mizko, you're yolked son 💪I think even with all the considerations you mention, I see those as challenges I WANT to face, and that's a good sign to me.

[@Mizko]

Haha! Yolkness keeps the mind going in this field! I'm with you on this, it makes the field challenging and more rewarding.

[@naveenmunasinghe]

May I know, what qualifications are required to become a UI/UX Designer and get ajob ?

[@biodunidowu72]

Thanks for sharing

[@maryannmoses7006]

Im doing my bachelor's and I want to do higher studies in ux UI design before getting a job. Which is the best country to do masters in ux UI design??

[@FACTSSPY]

USA as per my knowledge

[@NightlyHymns]

You do not need a masters in UX design just read ux design top books

[@EAGLE_FUNDA]

​@@NightlyHymnsAre you sure bro ,after bachelor will we get job

[@NightlyHymns]

@@EAGLE_FUNDA self education is the best Amazon has many UX design books then learn the design tools and you good

[@NightlyHymns]

@@EAGLE_FUNDA after bachelor ur not promise a job you're promised a degree

[@turge7445]

THANKS !!!!

[@funsun3277]

What is working hard?

[@DrewPalko]

accurate

[@rawux]

The truth I been living with and the this is the video I needed to see to know I am not crazy.

[@razielgtr]

14 years?! Did you start at 10 or something, kid?!

[@Mizko]

I’m 32, so I started at 18

[@krystelfreeze4906]

​@@Mizko u look 21 tbh

[@Mizko]

@@krystelfreeze4906 Don't all Asians?

[@Mohamed_O1]

@@Mizko how long did it take you to get good at it and started making money Because im 16 and I want to get started

[@shruti9319]

Bro suggest something which is quick to learn and earn

[@ckatess]

I'm junior UI/Ux designer, it's really hard to be one, competitions is really hard.

[@aster4793]

I'm junior too,and I think to learn some program or transfer to be a programmer,but it's more difficult

[@ckatess]

@@aster4793 To think to be on ahead, you need to learn more than you expect to do in UX, same as well in learning to do some frontend coding.

[@Notenemy.]

It's not just art. There need to be alot of research. Every choice you make must be backed up with research!!!!!!

[@SaifKhan-gx9lf]

Bro just need your suggestion I create my own portfolio I have my past work projects and also have a skill in Mobile App design and I apply each and every where I fail in freelancing so I apply for job but still I'm Jobless so can you help me where I can get job or client??

[@dandybkyk]

Fiverr and upwork

[@prabhakarstechniques574]

I'm thinking about to learn , now 😮??

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[@deybitventura6388]

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[@MrArtist1971]

Hmmm. Been in the design field 30+ years. You're only as busy as you are dependable. Highly skilled? Whatever. The guy that gets it done wins. Fact.

[@PaterErica]

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[@sebluketravis2438]

I have been a UX/Product Designer for 20 years and I seen this coming 5 years ago. I think you didn't go hard enough on AI here pal. This industry will be very very difficult by the end of this decade due to tools such as ChatGPT (and FigGPT), Dall-e, Galileo and UIzard - to name a few. It will be like being a coal miner in the 1980s - which became almost obselete, you have to trust me on that.

[@snowtwistnorm9325]

Do you really think that ChatGPT will make quality UX work in 10 years? It's smart I agree, but AI knows nothing about how to be a human.

[@sebluketravis2438]

@@snowtwistnorm9325 7 years Max - and we'll see.

[@snowtwistnorm9325]

@@sebluketravis2438 7 years what? Expectations are good, but you don't answer the question. How AI can feel like a human? Now it's can generate a lot of stuff but only from sources and patterns(created by humans). User is a Key to industry, not robots

[@sebluketravis2438]

@@snowtwistnorm9325 are you a bit thick pal? It's called sentient - research it

[@snowtwistnorm9325]

@@sebluketravis2438 hear me out. It's can't be trully sentient, unless it's not a human (alive organism). Can't feel emotions, can't imagine how people would use interface.

[@SaashahUX]

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[@AnneSong-d8u]

Thanks

[@Mizko]

🙏

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[@The-Ascetic-Knight]

Yours is just the opposite way to pull the Interested folks towards UI/ UX Designing.

[@nancykalonda8463]

I strongly believe that personality plays a crucial role in being a UX Designer. An outgoing and sociable personality works best in this field than an introvert or reserve person. So if you can’t face and engage with people, this might not work for you.

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[@pandastory-abookseriesabou8568]

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