8 free ways to get started in UX & Product Design | Self-taught, no degree

[@rachelhow]

Hey friend, hope this video helped you! What other content would you like me to share about? Let me know :)

[@hashimhussain5658]

Hey ux needs any coding knowledge

[@ilasharma806]

Could you also share tips or tricks for design iterations. How to not get stuck at one design idea. I tend to get stuck on a particular design I have made but I would like to practice iterations

[@songsofhues]

Hi Rachel! I strongly resonate with your story and admire your focus and determination in everything you do (l literally binged 4 videos back to back). For me, I would like to learn about prepping a presentation and sharing your project with your stakeholder or with your VP of design. What do you include in the presentation that makes the most impact? Do you have tips on delivering your process and results in a succinct and coherent way? Much thanks in advance!

[@OlumideJIBO]

Yes it did

[@zzh-xn9hx]

Your contribution is sincerely so helpful It’s really uplifting also with positivity 🤘🙏🐳

[@ramyabala1492]

this video just cleared my fears of getting lost and feel overwhelmed while starting out fot ux design. thank u so much !!

[@rachelhow]

You're so welcome!

[@seraphim294]

Your comment has become 3yrs old but i am experiencing now 😅😅 But now i read this comment I'm little relief 😮‍💨😂

[@annemarrie3895]

Hey Rachel, I'm a beginner UXD self taught learner and I just want to let you know that I truly am grateful for you. I was so overwhelmed didn't know where to start because I'm the kind of person who's mind works well with information being organized into it's different compartments for me to know how to take it on a step at a time. There are so many resources all over the internet, but just like you, I also didn't have the qualifications but truly believe that I can commit myself to learning and getting myself in the job market. So not only did your story help me seeing how possible it is, but also your road map helped me come up, together with the resources I got from all over a curriculum of my own that I can now work on. Thank you for taking your time to create that. Thank you for being honest and transparent with your journey and thank you for your video content, and also for believing in yourself, because your journey has truly been a light for me. As I start mine, I just wanted to let you know that I'm now a full on subscriber and will be watching your material. I look forward to updating you on how it goes, and my first successful job.

[@toobashahid1205]

hey i also want to start this ux learning..plz suggest me tips too

[@gabra13]

hi anne, and how are you doing? i am in the same position as you were 6 months ago rn! looking for some useful tips and insight :)

[@andrewredding8638]

👍cool.

[@badsanta7356]

Did you find a job?

[@aingosay]

i feel the same way! she's exactly what i was looking for as someone to listen to start my journey. the tips were as practical as i expect them to and it didn't feel like she was holding back/gatekeeping what could actually be helpful.

[@AbigaelJacob]

more vids like this pls!!! 🥺 u really inspire me! 💖

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@andreac980]

I'm a school teacher who decided to switch to ux and product design. I was so overwhelmed! Now i know how to start. Thank you 👏🏽

[@rachelhow]

welcome abroad to the world of ux design!

[@chloeg9652]

This is hands down the BEST video . I'm transitioning to technology and I have been ALL over the place. I still want to be fluent in my coding and go into Front End first, but I also am interested in UX/ UI Design. TY!!

[@stellaonggg]

Loved the flow of this video, super seamless and easy to follow and understand. Very helpful even for non-UX designers as well, thanks for sharing how we can improve as designers, Rachel! Great video 💯

[@rachelhow]

Thanks Stella, I'm glad to hear that it's easy to follow through :)

[@amorning0]

Hi, Rach. This is my second time watching this video and I would like to express my thanks to you for your effort to prepare for this video. I have browsed a lot of other UX designers who shared their experience on KZbin but then only few of them gave very practical advice. This video is the best!! Thank you for empowering more UX designers-to-be and support you 100% for creating more videos in future! I will kickstart my learning and share with you about it later!!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you so much!!!

[@PrathmeshJagtap]

I am in the process from being an illustrator to UI/UX Designer. The knowledge/content you have shared is the hard work and years of research. Thank you for sharing really gives a direction. I am so happy to subscribe your channel.

[@rachelhow]

Hi Prathmesh, I'm really happy (and touched) to hear that, thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@gseifers1]

This is such great information! I have been working as a freelance graphic designer for several years now and UI/UX is the next career I want to pursue. I work now at a company doing graphic design, but love how you taught yourself and applied to jobs regardless of the posted qualifications! Every design job that I have had is because I didn't care what the qualifications were and I just did good work and made a solid portfolio, so this is awesome information

[@davitsimonyan2774]

Your videos are 🔥 . I haven't enough budget to start study, and i was searching how i can start. And i find your KZbin channel , there is a lot of inspiration for me 💜

[@dreamerlizjy]

Hi Rachel, as a viewer, I would like to say huge thank you to you for providing such easy and clear videos! I've recently been trying to understand more about how to switch into UX design and i couldn't find any info in Malaysia until i found your channel. I'm really really really glad to know there's someone who is giving out real, specific information and not just general ones. I hope you continue to do what you love and we'll be here together with you through this journey. 💖

[@catherinej6542]

I personally want to focus on doing ui design instead of ux but all these resources are super helpful! I have been studying ux just to have knowledge about it but I know what I really want to do is design interface elements. This video has been the most clear and inspiring out of all videos of this type! I did feel a little nervous about starting a daily ui challenge but now I think I might be able to tackle it

[@joyorr1419]

OMG! You have no idea how helpful this video was! I have a degree in Instructional Design and because I had no previous experience could not secure a job and now I am anxious about trying to go freelance. This really laid out a wonderful roadmap to getting started and brushing up on my skills. Thank you thank you for sharing this!

[@SteAndRach]

Ahh we just came from Matt's slack community and wanted to support you on your first video! You did an awesome job- honestly really impressed with the quality and value in this video. It seems like you have been doing this for a while already 🙌 Keep up the great work 💛

[@rachelhow]

Thanks Ste & Rach! (Hey, Rach here too!) I’m really happy to hear this from you. Love your channel. Let’s keep going!

[@crystal_young]

I can’t believe this was your fist video! Amazing 👏🏽👏🏽, great tips, I’m starting Ux/Ui design from scratch, technically speaking, however I know I have all the soft skills to be amazing in this role. I’ve been watching your channel a lot. Thank you & keep up this great work, it’s really appreciated!!!

[@relievedplant7149]

I love her mentality thoughout the whole process but especially at 4:32 just going after all the jobs. she knows her worth!

[@htan1900]

Wow such rich goodness packed into one video. So good! Keep it up Rachel! You did amazing for your first video!!

[@rachelhow]

Thanks Hannah! :) I love your channel too

[@umma901]

I have to say is one of the best videos on uxui design. I wished i had seen your videos earlier. You really made not my day but my entire self. Thankyou soooo much❤

[@mikeepascual4950]

Thank you rachel!!! Ever since i wanted to change my career path i've been overwhelmed and lost on what i should do but this video is saving me!! I hope and pray that i will be able to land a job soon! i heart you so much!

[@narongritwaree8367]

Hi Rachel. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's really helpful and inspiring. Now I'm considering changing my career path from a policy analyst to a UX designer. I'm totally new to UX and the world of design but your video helps me a lot to become more determined on my next move. Thank you.

[@rachelhow]

Thank you, narongrit! Glad to hear this video helped you in some way. Just keep going, it will take a while but if you like what you do you’ll be fine!

[@irskavila]

Thank you so much! One of the best vids by far of how to start in UX/UI

[@OghenevwegbaGordon]

This video is still so relevant to anyone starting out in UX & Product Design. Thank you for sharing your brilliant mind with us.

[@adelinebaah7214]

Thank you Rachel. I have been following you for some time now( about 3 months or so), and I can say that you're very good at teaching

[@rachelhow]

Ah thank you! 🙏🏻

[@kerwinellis]

I'm in the process of making the transition from Graphic Design to UX-thanks for sharing.

[@rachelhow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arpansrivastava9260]

hey rachel i just loved the video one thing i liked the most was that you gave the tips like a roadmap with actionable steps that anyone can follow easily

[@rachelhow]

I'm so glad to hear that, Arpan :)

[@aidaarayesh]

dear Rachel, I am so grateful for all the things you are sharing with us. I just want to start UX design from scratch and all the hints you gave are amazing enough to learn me everything I need. there are thousands of sources and websites but I guess this is the best way we can follow for becoming a UX designer thank you so much for this great information

[@d8nya1]

I have been looking for a KZbin channel like yours for so long. THis is such a great video!! Everything I have been trying to find. I never subscribed to someone so fast! Please keep blessing us with videos. Also, would love to see if you ever have time, your steps from beginning to end on how to make a case study if you have no experience and how to go about it.

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for watching, Danya! I'm glad to hear my videos have helped you in some way. Noted on your video suggestions!

[@mywalletsecrets3734]

Seriously, best video ever on how to start your UX/UI journey!

[@emmanuelolubodun6475]

You just gave me more insights. Was really scared of the 4years experience required by the industry understanding that I'm just starting out but you took my fears away. I'm your favorite subscriber now and I'll be in your channel often. I love you ❤️

[@bysdym]

This is all what i need !!! thank you so so much for creating this informative video and your channel so concise and useful! I am in my junior year in advertising. Have no background in IT indrustry before. I decided to kick start to be an UX designer. It's quite hard tho cause i don't know where to start. so overwhelmed with the information. Ok,now I start from your recommendation. Thank you Rachel !

[@mireyavarela4557]

Hey Rachel! I just watched 3 of your videos back to back and WOW. You are truly an inspiration. Becoming a self-taught designer is possible, and you're helping me believe that with every video I watch. Thank you for your video content and can't wait to start working through your roadmap!

[@rachelhow]

Wow, thank you!

[@L.S.G194]

Thanks a lot for your clarity and the subtitle made it so easy to follow the video.Just gained a subscriber ❤️

[@csy897]

Amazing number of tips in just one video. Straightforward and easy to understand. I like that you have design touches on your video as well. I'd completed my first project a month ago and this is very useful for me to look at how to improve it and get additional advice.

[@nehaagrawal7744]

Thanks Rachel for sharing your journey. I am about to start mine after a gap of 3 years. really needed this.

[@rachelhow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RenataQuintino-y1h]

Hey Rachel, as a person just diving into this field, I truly appreciate your video! Super informative and with actionable content

[@andregahan7093]

by far this is the most helpful and honest course I have ever seen on the web so far thank you

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching :)

[@weijiachen3916]

Wow this should be the go to video for any first time designers!!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you WJ! 😁

[@Kozette007]

I appreciate that you suggest choosing a tool (Figma) and learning it. I’ve recently enrolled in a self paced UX/UI course after I became familiar with Figma.

[@priyaromal5081]

Thanks Rachel for this great video. I am in the process of a career switch and I am always overwhelmed and confused about how to go about with this but this video gave so much clarity. I rarely comment but this was amazing. Thanks again

[@gaurprashant0001]

This is by far the best video giving out really great information. Haven't seen any other KZbinr's video with resources and info similar to what you have shared. Thanks, It's gonna help a lot!

[@wanchun5194]

Thank you for sharing! I really want to become a UX designer but with no experience, no degree, I just don’t know what to do! It’s soooo helpful and inspiring 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PeggyKay93]

woah, this video actually got UX design element too. I am looking to learn more about UX design and saw your video, I'm from Malaysia too! haha. I'm so glad I stumble upon your video, I am very thankful for your sharing :)

[@littlechilling]

This is amazing. I'm starting my UI/UX design from scratch with no experience or degree. I got lost sometimes and started questioning myself whether am I in the right track or not. Your videos helped me a lot in supporting and inspiration. Thanks a lot Rachel!

[@aijayshirley]

Exactly how I feel right now.

[@gabrielsarmento2181]

What a great video! Now is so much clear for me what path I should get during this UX journey. Thanks a lot, Rachel! Really appreciate it ;)

[@zhieen1580]

Starting my position as an UX UI intern soon! Those resources are really useful, thank you very much!! :D

[@rachelhow]

Good luck Zhi Een, and thanks for watching :)

[@liridonabulovic6090]

Wow! So much information ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge on how to start out in UX Design. This has motivated me and has cleared some doubts I had about starting in UX with no experience. Love your videos!

[@avi.creatives]

She is sharing the problems and solutions which a learner worries about i.e. the basic things because she had also gone through all of these so she knows it pretty well.😍😍

[@chawisak6734]

I find your video helpful and clearly instructs how to begin in UX and product design. Several useful tools are provided here. Thank you.

[@harshalnath4853]

best content ever on YT of ui/ux cleared all conclusions

[@rachelhow]

Thank you so much!!

[@johngomes4278]

Thank you Rachel ! I m learning so much from your awesome channel !!

[@yinkaakinwumi1119]

Thanks a Mil Rachel. This is a whole lot of Arsenal on UX/UI released in just one video. You got my sub gal!😊

[@thinkpositive3667]

Thank you so much for being alive. I'm already 28 years old but I'm still looking for the best career path for me. I love psychology, doing research, split testing and doing trial and error, so I think I should also consider being a Product Designer. But I'm still not sure...

[@vernielariosa]

Rachel, you are my new favorite youtuber. Thank you for the well explained video.

[@asmitjoy9452]

that's awesome...please don't stop creating this type of ui/ux related videos.. u really inspire me!!!

[@rachelhow]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching :)

[@sabinasabina4440]

Thank you Rachel)) So many useful links and info in just 8 minutes!

[@rachelhow]

You're most welcome! Happy to help.

[@jasminbernardino9935]

This is really helpful especially for a beginner like me. It gave me a sense of direction on where to start and what to focus on in diving to UX design. I love how you included the websites you used, so that we can use it as well to further enhance our skillset. Thank you Rachel!

[@rachelhow]

Thanks Jasmin! I wish you all the best in your journey!

[@nanaa2017]

OMG! Thank you so much Rachel for sharing all these sources. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you

[@orabelemaanene2840]

You are amazing!! You inspire me when I have little or no focus.

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching :)

[@The_Mauteen]

Thank you for this video. Today marks the day I decide to start my UI/UX design journey.

[@anetalandova6135]

This short video is so packed of useful information! Briliant! Thanks a lot!

[@julianations6193]

Rachel, I absolutely love how you pack your videos with quality jnfo! Many, many thanks. -A New Subscriber

[@kashifryo]

Thanks for introducing UX/UI world to us in a more convenient way than the others. Keep guiding us ! God Bless You !

[@drishtisunil2610]

Hey Rachel, thank you for taking out the time to share such amazing resources, this is a total game changer for beginners like myself willing to get started in UI/UX! Thank you once again! ✨️

[@OletheOutfitRepeater]

This is the KZbinr I looking for to inspired me to pursue ux/ui design job 💗

[@rachelhow]

Thank you 𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗹𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗻𝗴! Keep going :)

[@mm6075]

Great video thanks! I am trying to enter the ux industry without the qualifications so this video has been very useful!

[@rachelhow]

Glad it's helpful! Thanks for the sub, Marco!

[@jmshaw28]

Girl! Thank you for this video. Truly motivating.

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@julesm9081]

YOU ARE AMAZING AND SO INSPIRATIONAL!

[@e.t1031]

Hi Rachel! I was wondering what were you doing before becoming an UI UX designer? Your progression in this field is amazing

[@mayuripawar6454]

This video has helped me a lot to get clear about the things a beginner should do.Thanks a lot for sharing this video. Looking forward for more videos.

[@mirisetc]

This is a great roadmap, thank you for sharing. I was a little lost. Now I will plan this path, I am relieved :)

[@kinxlagt7076]

Your videos make me want to be ux design for real. Right now I'm currently in a job position that I don't like but I have to do. This inspired me to learn ux design 😊

[@rupaliandhale4524]

This is such great information! God Bless You, Rachel❤

[@yudistirapratama6816]

really detail video and explanation! I love this, thank you for sharing several reference, its really help!

[@rachelhow]

You're so welcome!

[@lernselbst7434]

So much valuable and condensed content! Just WOW!!!!!

[@rachelhow]

💯😭

[@_saunti_4366]

Thank you so much!!! I really needed this, I plan on watching it as many times as possible :)

[@rachelhow]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@SweetHeart-rq5hd]

Thankyou for sharing Rachel! Anyway , if you don't mind can you make another video and talking about how you reach client and manage them??

[@snehajain3100]

I can't believe how much valuable info and resources she packed into this video! Thank You So Much!

[@rachelhow]

You're so welcome!

[@dsgnchloe]

Hey Rachel, Thank you so much for your videos. This video was very helpful for me to gain some ideas for my study!

[@fatimahazzahra8853]

Omg thank you for the tips! I really want to learning about UX Design role.

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for watching! :) Hope my videos help!

[@DariaChan]

thank you so much for this video! you are amazing and make a lot of people not to be afraid to start something new

[@rachelhow]

thank you so much!

[@DariaChan]

@@rachelhow oh, I think tutorials are very useful ☺️✨

[@figinpotato]

Soo grateful that I stumbled upon your video, you gave us absolute genuine resources to start with🥺😊

[@rachelhow]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@beryl.pretorius]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this! It's so nice to see a fellow self-taught designer share some actual insight and guidance

[@srushtishetty8529]

Rachel, you put it in such a concise and clear manner. You truly impress me. Thank you ❤️

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for watching again, Srushti!

[@ngocquan7201]

You are just...AMAZING Rachel. Thanks a lot ! : D

[@vallieha5714]

This is a very helpful and inspiration video. Thank you for sharing, I would love to watch more. Moreover, I’m so amazed by this 1st video of your chanel. Please keep doing content about this UX/UI industry.

[@jakayon]

Thank you so much, very clear to the resource introductions.

[@rachelhow]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching, Ali!

[@mangmun001]

Thanks, I really appreciate what you share. I'm an app developer but I really suck at designing UI/UX but I try to improve it.

[@_mindhuman]

I love your channel! Thank you so much for all the help you provide. Your videos inspire me and help me when I'm feeling stuck on my journey to becoming a ux designer.

[@rachelhow]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@keithin8a]

Great video! Would love to see you working through some UX problems and the process you go through.

[@rachelhow]

Thanks Keith, point taken! I'll try to go deeper into detail in my future vids!

[@mitchojwang5106]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching :)

[@koiz2765]

Best ux help vid I’ve watched this is so helpful thank you for sharing these amazing sources!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rachelhow]

You're welcome, Koi! :)

[@philingupspace]

Your videos are so helpful and the progress bar of each chapter is a great idea :D! Thank you very much and all the best from Germany! :)

[@user-hz5mk8iu5j]

Wow this is what I've been searching for quite a while now, and I'd also like to understand if UI /UX is part of a web designer role / requirement

[@EneAboje]

Thanks for sharing Rachael. Really helpful tips

[@SH-cp6ug]

Thanks for sharing your tips and experiences! OMG! this video helps a lot! Hopefully I can share with my portfolio with you soon!

[@Seethesmall]

hi Rachel ! your video is very great!! let me learn a lot!! thanks !! your story and your brave is very inspire!!

[@Aspendreamer]

Thank you for your sharing, this is really helpful. I’m learning to transitioning into UX design.

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for watching Stacy! Good luck in your transition

[@udayaiworld7102]

Thank you so much mam, this is one of the best pre-sice video I ever seen on KZbin regarding UX/UI design. It’s really pin point information. Make more videos on live real time designing by using Figma. Really useful. Thank you.

[@rachelhow]

Thanks a lot for watching, Uday 😊 Noted on the video suggestion!

[@dmiriacollins]

This video was so insightful and thorough! I've been in the design space for a while now and I've never heard of a lot of these resources. Thank you so much for the time and attention you put into these videos. Excellent video. Thank you!