My First UX Design Portfolio - that landed me my first job! Advice for Beginners

[@Christian-ql4vw]

I fell like I'll look back on this video and say "this was the one that got me the job, where things changed." Thank you times a million.

[@imerinkate]

That is amazing to hear!

[@Lyleluiza]

SO!!! You got the job??

[@chimbekee]

Update?

[@gabrielacarvalho379]

omg you speak SO WELL that I could listen for hours

[@imerinkate]

Thank you, such a compliment! I hope you're finding my videos helpful :)

[@jisselamurillo5969]

I am glad I came across your channel. I’m taking the google certification in class and almost done, but am trying to figure out how to best go about making a portfolio for the ux/ui world.

[@imerinkate]

Best of luck! What are some of the biggest obstacles you feel you’re encountering in this journey?

[@jisselamurillo5969]

@@imerinkate I think it's the mechanics of it all. Learning all the new software, being in a new field and starting from scratch, but I am aiming for positivity. Even though it's all new and a challenge I have to remember to take it step by step. I may have to book you since I am looking for a mentor on this new journey as well.

[@loomonda18]

Super helpful thanks!!!

[@sparxidigi]

portfolio is pertinent and for a newb your video helped me so much

[@imerinkate]

Woohoo! I’m glad to hear that!

[@daisey138]

Please make a video all about creating UX case studies for beginners!!

[@imerinkate]

Posting a short about that today!

[@imerinkate]

Hi! I just created a detailed case study video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIS6d62wiZd2ma8 hope it helps :)

[@theecatmajor]

Just started my UX/UI bootcamp, saving this for future use! Thanks sis❤

[@thearjunwalia]

which bootcamp ? i also wanted join

[@imerinkate]

So happy you found my channel- good luck!

[@atlas_427]

Thank you for the video, Erin! I actually just finished CareerFoundry's bootcamp and making my portfolio website on Squarespace too! My job search is about to begin and I look forward to what the future holds.

[@imerinkate]

That’s an exciting time in your career! Best of luck and I hope these videos have helped :)

[@eternalincantation]

so did you find a job? :)

[@atlas_427]

@@eternalincantation not yet, still working on it 👍🏻

[@eternalincantation]

@@atlas_427 good luck!!!

[@WoahItsDanny]

Hi, I’m currently taking Google’s UX certification program on Coursera! Were you able to find a job in UX? If so, how long did it take you to find one?

[@onahsam8564]

Wow. Great job, I would adopt your tip. I am looking at starting a career in UX/UI.

[@imerinkate]

Best of luck, Onah!

[@railpressureflip]

This is crazy helpful, thank you so much for this!

[@imerinkate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justinebeaulieu3968]

Thank you so much for your video! It's helping me a lot oxox

[@imerinkate]

I'm so glad!

[@lastchild]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@imerinkate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@팡팡퐁]

Thank you for your sweet advices! :) Loved your work and suscribed

[@imerinkate]

So happy to hear that! I’ll be making a video on creating a portfolio soon

[@팡팡퐁]

@@imerinkate please also make the portfolio content for who doesn’t have any experiences in ux ui field 🥹🥹 thank youuuu

[@unplugged301]

Such an amazing portfolio! I’m curious as to where you find custom iphone mock-ups like your Cleo cover image?

[@imerinkate]

Hey there! I made that (custom) a long time ago. I did recently create this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJS2i2WbasiNhaMsi=MfDR6uvHraabB0v7 that I think would be a GREAT resource to help you create iPhone mockups for your case studies and portfolios. Let me know if that helps!

[@natasyazuelda1954]

Hi, thank you for the tips, this is very insightful!

[@imerinkate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@artificialmermaid9884]

this is very insightful thank you! :)

[@imerinkate]

I'm glad you found it helpful :)

[@chiamakavictoria7668]

Hi thank you for the video. I need the resources of the portfoio

[@pawanrangile960]

Please make a video on how to do excellent user testing..

[@imerinkate]

I will work on this!

[@adhamkhalil8761]

Hi Erin! it would be a pleasure if you take me deeper into your case studies, that would be highly appreciated :))

[@imerinkate]

Hey! I just created a video for this- kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIS6d62wiZd2ma8 hope it helps!

[@Euphrodyne]

What font are you using for this portfolio? It's so pretty

[@imerinkate]

It is called Orpheus Pro :)

[@Euphrodyne]

@@imerinkate thank you! I admire your videos and how transparent and detailed you explain them! ❤wishing you success, Erin!

[@imerinkate]

Thank you so much @francisleoni I wish the same to you 🤗

[@AshleyEshon]

Drop a case study vid!!!!

[@imerinkate]

Coming soon!! 😀

[@imerinkate]

Hey! Just posted a case study vid- here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIS6d62wiZd2ma8 hope it helps!

[@AshleyEshon]

@@imerinkate awesome, thank you!!

[@dhruvin-dave]

Hello, im not necessarily looking to update my portfolio as of now or something, but i do like know how people think and learn based on thier experiences and learn from that. Subbed 🙌

[@imerinkate]

I appreciate that. I like to learn about other peoples' though processes, as well.

[@hautewire]

Thanks for sharing I thought the word is Enneagram You have a typo on your first landing page

[@imerinkate]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gauravmishra1935]

Can you please guide how a fresher can create a portfolio

[@imerinkate]

Hello, I am working on a few videos for this :)

[@yuliyamatsko3400]

Where is the best find templates for mockups?

[@imerinkate]

Hey! Figma community is a great place to find mock-ups and templates.

[@Tassanee-C]

Thank you for a very useful video. May I kindly ask you about your previous work experience before you decide to become UX designer ? Do you have design background or something similar ?

[@imerinkate]

Hi there, happy to answer. I had a background in digital marketing and branding (all self taught). I moved into UX because I wanted a more steady income and structured work.

[@nayanaksh4104]

Thanks for the video ,It's very helpful !Can you please let me know that is it required to have presentation(ppt) for each case study ?

[@imerinkate]

Hi, I'm glad to hear you're finding my content helpful. As for having a ppt for each case study, it is not necessary. When I have found a need for my case study to be a ppt is 1. When I'm outreached by a recruiter and they specifically want a pdf or ppt case study to send to the company they're recruiting for and 2. when I want to create a case study for a company that has asked that I do not publicly share the work I've done for them. Otherwise, creating case studies on your website is the way to go.

[@oyinadeademodi1532]

Hi Erin how did you apply the affinity mapping to the website. Did you use Miro. THANKS

[@imerinkate]

Hey there! Yes, I used Miro. Nowadays, I’d recommend just using Figma or Figjam.

[@sedjroaza1439]

Your video is so useful ✨ please can you talk about case study in another video 🙃

[@imerinkate]

Hi Sedjro :) I’m happy you found it helpful! Yes, I do plan to create a case study video next

[@imerinkate]

Hi! I just created a detailed case study video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIS6d62wiZd2ma8 hope it helps :)

[@valeriiab5699]

Hi Erin, what bootcamp did you go?

[@imerinkate]

Hi Valeriia, I attended CareerFoundry's bootcamp. I actually filmed a video review- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fIp6Okesp_mZIsi=epKO7qMQo7VUm9aY (there's a discount code in the description of that video, too, if you decide CareerFoundry is for you!) Let me know if that helps :)

[@shubhasarkar3632]

You are gorgeous😍

[@nirjachaudhary1131]

Hey, does any of the fellow Uxers know how to show that visuals of high fidelity mockup I’m having trouble knowing how to bring it into action Help me with it if anybody if familiar with it

[@imerinkate]

Hey! This may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJS2i2WbasiNhaMsi=iJTUZEpLxNSrBUbU

[@beyzanurnar]

Hey Erin! I really benefitted from your suggestions regarding UX design. I'm currently enrolled in a boot camp and it is going super well! Can I follow you on Linkedin, if possible?

[@imerinkate]

Hey! I’m so glad to hear that! Yes, you can- www.linkedin.com/in/erin-kate-spellman-ba3225198 :)

[@nahhh-c5s]

what kinda portfolio should I create for university?

[@imerinkate]

Hello! I honestly cannot answer this as I am not familiar with university requirements

[@duniabahati]

How much were you paid yo work on that CLEO app?

[@vanessarosedetomal1517]

can you please teach us how to use figma

[@imerinkate]

superpeer.com/erinkate I have new mentoring sessions, including Figma tutoring, available on Superpeer - check it out if you want! superpeer.com/erinkate

[@olamideogundele7243]

which boot camp did you go through. when is their next session

[@imerinkate]

I did CareerFoundry’s bootcamp. Here is a link for a discount if you end up signing up! careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=REmeePEW Also, my main advice for any bootcamp- focus on using Figma as your design tool if you are looking to land a job in the American market.. It’s free and there’s no need to invest in other tools to start (Sketch, Adobe XD).

[@imerinkate]

Hey there! I ended up filming a video review for CareerFoundry, if you're interested- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fIp6Okesp_mZIsi=epKO7qMQo7VUm9aY (there's a discount code in the description of that video, too, if you decide CareerFoundry is for you!) Let me know if that helps :)

[@olamideogundele7243]

Where is the link to this portfolio

[@imerinkate]

www.erinkateuxui.com

[@Xavierkim.]

Hey it looks like your website is down or something for its saying website expired

[@imerinkate]

Hey there! Yes, I am working on building out a new website. I let that one expire just this month as I got a new job and decided to take some time and update my portfolio.

[@ReynardNathaniel]

anyone ever told u that u looks like jennifer morrison?

[@imerinkate]

Hadn’t gotten that before!

[@Ninjajitsu562]

im visual, are you on instagram?

[@imerinkate]

No, I’m not