UX Crash Course | Getting Started in User Experience Design

[@kristink184]

In my experience, I've found that large product companies will have people who specialize in one particular face of UX (like user research) and comprise them of teams. You'll have your product designers, visual designers, technical writers and user researches. With smaller companies or startups, I've found that you'll have a smaller UX team that will be putting on all the faces, so accounting for that user research, wire framing, low fidelity mockups to prototyping (including visual design) and the words that users will read. It's a cool industry and I'm entering as previously a graphic designer, so I still have lots to learn! Thanks for creating this video though, we need more people in UX especially as technology changes.

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks for watching and for the insights. I hope you crush it in the UX industry 👍🏼

[@kristink184]

Thanks, I look forward to watching more of your videos 🙌👏

[@Blessindisguise]

I'm in a similar boat. I live in NYC and I just graduated from College with a Computer Generated Graphics IMagery Degree and I took things like Cinema 4D, Adobe Creative Cloud Programs, and I also have some computer science background. I did rush through my CGI classes tho. I'm looking into doing a general assemble boot camp for it or just getting a certification for it. How is it going for you so far?

[@BowlofIndoMee]

@@kristink184 Hi Kristin, what is the basic requirement to enter this profession? I only dabble in Photoshop and illustrator with no knowledge of computer language

[@kristink184]

​@@BowlofIndoMee I initially pursued a diploma in graphic design which I'm about to graduate with this coming June, and I began incorporating a lot of user interface design and considering how my designs will impact the user experience into my studies. The Daily UI email subscription had helped me emerge myself into UX/UI design, though it's specifically UI design, you can go above and beyond to think about how a simple "user profile page" (one of the prompts by Daily UI) maps to other parts of a fictitious app and consider all your decisions in the name of the user , it helped me pivot my thinking to be more user-centered. Considering who you're designing for and doing research before making design decisions is a huge part of UX/UI design. I was lucky enough to have connections in the industry which landed me an internship and I've learned so much. I do not code, but I do have a basic knowledge of HTML/CSS which I've learned through a few books and 1 course I took during my diploma program. Coding isn't necessary to know, but it will help you communicate better with your developers who are programming your designs. As for tools, my toolbelt consisted of illustrator and Adobe XD in the beginning. I never used illustrator for web design, I used that for iconography and illustrating. I got into Adobe XD (prototyping and design tool) when I started doing the Daily UI prompts. When I landed my internship I began using a standard design tool in the industry, Sketch - very powerful design tool. We also use Inivision for prototyping because it allows you to share and collaborate with your team. Beyond that, I'm using FramerX on my own time which is another design and prototyping tool. With all that being said, If you're looking to enter into the field - read, read, read! There are so many resources right now that are online and courses that are relatively cheap. UX is more than just UI, and there are a lot of processes that contribute to finding a solution. My favorite UX/UI analogy: "As you enter the restaurant, you see the tables, chairs, plates, glasses, and utensils. Whatever you see my friend, that’s UI. UX is everything from the food, to the service, background music, parking lights and so on. If you leave the restaurant with a smile on your face, that means you just experienced a good UX."

[@MuhammadAli-bp6iq]

Your 9 minutes saved me hundreds of $$$s. That I was going to spend on UX/UI books. Just to get basic idea what these things are. And I was fully entertained. So bundle of thanks 🙏🏽

[@JesseShowalter]

You are so very welcome

[@markus_is_ill]

Thank you for taking the time to craft this video. I'm certain it took tons of effort to compress this knowledge into 9min and in such a useful manner. Subscribed.

[@deepensachdeva8363]

This 9 minute video is a masterpiece.

[@JesseShowalter]

Wow thanks!!!

[@ArmandTRobotson]

You're full of bugs.... this video is piece of junk ..

[@shreyanshsingh999]

@@ArmandTRobotson that means you are too dumb to understand anything. So stfu and don’t come back here cuz people like you suck !!

[@family_guy375]

I've been watching uiux stuff for soo long but i think i found what is best for me it's soo nice and responsible of you to give us homework which I'm definitely gonna do thank you soo much!!

[@devmrin]

Why can I not like this video more than once? Fire Jesse - absolute 🔥

[@MM-Iconoclast]

Just do one of these: 'X100!'

[@vinays1234]

Create 2 accounts and like it twice

[@bensmith807]

All of your videos are so well made and very informational! You deserve more subscribers!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much. I’m just super pumped to be able to talk about my passions 🤘🏻

[@stephaniewoods6339]

Thank you for this. I’ve been interested in transitioning from architectural CAD drafting and graphic design into UX for some time and all the information is so overwhelming. This by far has been the most straightforward and useful. Cheers.

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks! Good luck in your transition

[@MrKyle260]

This Is the first video I've seen out of a couple which actually provides clarity on what it is , what is required , and most importantly how to go about getting started. Omg thank you jesse

[@JesseShowalter]

You are so welcome 👍🏼

[@Dekn33s]

Ngl I didn’t expect this video to be helpful (most of them are just giving out free publicity to expensive boot camps or people who were adjacent to the field already so they didn’t need the basics. This was a great video though and the homework portion is great because FINALLY SOMEONE GIVING ME A TASK TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THIS EVEN IS! It’s starting to make since. This gave me the confidence I needed to get back on the horse. cheers!

[@JesseShowalter]

Oh man, thank you so so much for the kind words and support! I am over the moon that you found value in this video and that you’re inspired and challenged! Go get em!

[@lindsaymanuel6566]

you are amazing! simple to understand, concise and well articulated. To the point with enough points to actually make sense of it all! brilliant

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks a ton

[@toonv4023]

I logged in to upvote this video. Proof you're good in what you do!

[@JesseShowalter]

I really appreciate it Toon

[@ecukidral]

I used to teach several different curriculum and i can tell you to command the stage and keep people interested while allowing them to absorb what you say is a gift. I hope your career stretches out into some professional teaching in your field. You're good at it. And I don't say that lightly.

[@mdjahin99]

rewatched it after knowing the technical terms used and still, it proved to be sooooooooooo helpful. Thanks mahn!

[@JesseShowalter]

great to hear

[@tracifields2093]

I listen to you when I go to sleep - seriously. It helps me to commit the info to my subconscious … thank you so much!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thank you so much for all the support, Traci! Get out there and do amazing things!! 🤘

[@Zara-gl8pm]

Ok now this is the most helpful video I've watched on UX! Finally! Thank you!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Have a great day!

[@1989maihan]

I love your videos. Your channel has given me inspiration to make a career change and be more creative. Im going to start studying everyday until i learn Ux Ui and IxD

[@JesseShowalter]

amazing

[@CodeByRachelle]

Holy Smoke! This video is EVERYTHING! Love it! Thank you Jesse...

[@annazaplatsina5899]

The best video about UX so far!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much, Anna!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@itsnibbles]

This is awesome, thanks for this! I am finishing up my degree in Computer Science this May and will be starting as a full-time software engineer this summer. I specialize in front end software engineering, however, I feel like that I might like UX or UI design more. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what I want to do, I really enjoy creating designs and graphics, I also like creating prototypes. At the same time, I worked on a UX research project one summer and really enjoyed getting input from the client about how to improve their experience. I also still enjoy the software engineering aspect where I love to write my own code. So I'm kind of all over the place honestly. But I'll definitely be watching all of your videos!! So helpful!!!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks for checking out the video Emily, let me know what topics you would like me to cover

[@Eikon_FF]

I love it Jesse! Just made up my mind to try UX design since I was inspired from all of your video uploads! Keep it up. I'll stick into your video posts.

[@JesseShowalter]

I’m so glad it helped. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@bayrongutierrez3831]

This is super helpful bro! Thanks, actually the homework encouraged me to absolutely start to pursuit a UX career! Love from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@JesseShowalter]

Isn’t weird how much fun homework can be? Thanks for watching!!!

[@pradhumnapancholi4350]

I am trying really hard to become this nice combination of developer and decent designer and your videos are really helping out. Hope I can touch my small goal by end of this year and successfully complete my laid out gigantic plan by April 2019Thank you very much

[@reichan8363]

Thanks for the homework! I've been trying to figure out how to get started on UX design and now I have something to start with. :)

[@JesseShowalter]

Yes! Go make rad things!

[@priyankadhiman1758]

Hi how r u doing?m also trying to jump into ux designing..

[@DesignLead]

Thanks for sharing. I went to school for Graphic Design and I'm working as a UI/UX Designer. I agree wireframes, research, copywriting, user personas and testing assumptions is all I do at work. I'm learning every day... In 2017 I learned HTML, CSS and now I'm learning best practices when designing apps. In addition, I'm learning Javascript but you don't need to know how to code to be a UI/UX Designer (but It helps).

[@JesseShowalter]

Every skill learned helps every other skill you already have.

[@aaronlampman5008]

Designer I was wondering if you can give me any tips? Any free programs I could use. I’m a high school student(senior) next fall I’m going to school for graphic design but the main goal is to become a Ux designer. Do you have any tips? If so thank you

[@DesignLead]

@@aaronlampman5008 Yes go study UX/UX Design, not graphic design. Build your UI/UX portafolio. If you have an app or website idea create a list of what things you will need to have in your app/website then create quick wireframes in your notebook, download to your computer Sketch app or Adobe XD then design it, you can learn online about best UI/UX practices for Android at Google Materials or for iOs at Human interface Resources by apple.

[@aaronlampman5008]

Designer for university there isn’t any UX Design programs where I live

[@DesignLead]

@@aaronlampman5008 I will create a online course.

[@wishmaherath404]

Seems like a MINI SKIRT(short enough to retain the interest, long enough to cover the subject) thanks a lot

[@JesseShowalter]

Thank YOU! Have a good day!

[@IsSeraProbleme]

Thank you for simplifying this video so anyone can understand.

[@hunterhughes4290]

You're a stud bro! Keep doin you! So stoked to randomly find this vid and see you doing your thing!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks Hunter, love watching all the awesome stuff your doing to 🤙🏼

[@brookebkk]

These videos are So helpful, Jesse!! You're a goldmine!!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks Brooke 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@marthaortega4540]

Thank you very much!! You are amazing!!! I am learning a lot about UX and also English with you. Good vibes from Colombia :)

[@JesseShowalter]

Yaaaa!!! I’m so glad to hear that. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@cryingsobbing]

this was super informative since ux falls under the product design umbrella! i feel like they can get confused, even by people in the field, so it's helpful to break aspects of these things down like you have!

[@JesseShowalter]

Much appreciated

[@nt1231]

Best crash course ever 😉☺️

[@AbhishekBhatti]

Your information is very useful thank you very much

[@JesseShowalter]

Thank you, Abhishek! Have a good day!

[@SirDiogyProductions]

Thank you! You may not know but you're my Sensei for this new skillset that i'm learning and enjoying. Been using Figma for over a month now and have applied and used it on my work few times already and received recognitions. Though i think i still lack on speed.

[@JesseShowalter]

Thank you so much for your kind words. So stoked to be a part of your journey! Go make rad things, speed comes with practice.

[@msbrithorton]

Great video on the topic. I especially like the 'homework' assignments you've outlined at the end of the video~ Super helpful! Thank you!

[@JesseShowalter]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Brittany! I love a good challenge!

[@chinjewel1]

- make a user persona - what would they do confronted with the launch screen - what time would they use our product - what goal would the user be trying to accomplish in this page

[@justthatpm]

I attended a user testing session at a local company for a software they were planning to release. and it was a really interesting experience - helped me a learn a lot at what UX researchers look for and ask for when doing user testing sessions.

[@chinjewel1]

- does ux copy motivate the user to accomplish their goal; is their goal our goal - does copy assume knowledge of the user - is the biggest font the most important, why or why not

[@neha1299]

Thank you... i have understood some good details about the UX field 👌

[@JesseShowalter]

That’s awesome

[@ipkeez]

Cool dude! liked ur video, really what i was looking for. i am an experienced software developer/data engineer, with +20y on the market. i was looking for a simple and direct video about UX, to give me a direction, yours was right on spot! 👍👍 Exploring this area as part of a new project at Work cheers

[@MyNewEra2012]

I cannot watch you when you talk 😁 but I absolutely loved the video, it was very informative and so so clear! You should be teaching UX in uni, no kidding! So huuuuuuge thanks!! Btw I find your beatboxing excellent 😍

[@JesseShowalter]

Glad you enjoyed the video!! Thanks for the support!

[@edwinshul3793]

Love how understandable this was!

[@melkeith9]

Yea he's amazing at that!

[@omersaittuna8489]

i am industrial designer living in turkey. İ interested to UI/UX design i just discovered your channel and subscribed. You are awesome. Keep make helpful videos for us.

[@hashaama]

can you please make a video on how to select font for a website and also using the font-size and font-weight

[@JesseShowalter]

I’m doing a whole series on typography soon👍🏼

[@hashaama]

Eagerly waiting for it

[@drJcomputersdotcom]

DAMN JESSE .... IM A FRONT END WEB DEV AND THAT VIDEO WAS DOPE MY MAN .... NOW THAT IS WHAT I CALL, "VALUABLE CONTENT" ..... YOU ARE THE MAN JESSE ... KEEP MAKING HOT VIDEOS !!!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks Doc, more videos coming each week👍🏼

[@itchyego]

Jesse, I'm double your age, but you're double my Cool! ha! Really a great overview of UX and I've subscribed and will look at your other videos. You're got great command of getting to the heart of UX and I imagine you're also in great demand. Thanks!! - Ken in Hawaii

[@JesseShowalter]

😂😂 Many Mahalos, Ken!! Thank you so much for your support and welcome aboard! 🤙

[@kickbuttowsk2i]

Quality all over over

[@fangbifxx]

Need more of these.

[@JesseShowalter]

Stay tuned, Tom! So much more to come!! 🤘

[@zLiina]

Thanks!!!!! I would like this video more like 70k times than only once :D

[@JesseShowalter]

So kind, thank you so much!!!

[@Maryam-uu2wl]

this video so well thank you Jesse

[@JesseShowalter]

Thank YOU, Maryam! 🤘

[@brisguzman9216]

Crossing into more formal UX... Going to school very soon! Great video 😄

[@JesseShowalter]

Awesome! have a great time is cool. Make rad stuff!

[@Theepineappleking]

Great video! I'm dabbling in UX Design and am finding your content very informational and helpful. THANK YOU

[@JesseShowalter]

Awesome Neal. Dabbling turns into doing and doing turns into success 👍🏼

[@chinjewel1]

- is this leading the user where we want - do the colors distract or help navigation - do clickable things look different than non clickable things

[@Pacificatorrr]

Thank You So Much Jesse!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thank you for the support!!

[@Jakalaonu]

Super helpful. Thanks for an easy and informational overview!!

[@annashkurko1685]

thank you! you are so great in giving information!

[@JesseShowalter]

happy to help

[@simonemril7425]

Thanks and god bless... Keep up the good work!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much, Simon!! God bless you, bro! 🤘

[@hassamali8581]

Dayumm !!!! you should upload a video of your beat boxing, Thanks a lot for providing such useful information.

[@JesseShowalter]

Haha, it would go viral because of how bad it is. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@yotaymusic4572]

This video was beautiful, thanks

[@radacinamelania]

Hi, very well described and usefull for a step by step ux design guide. Thanks!

[@JesseShowalter]

Hey Melania!! Thank you so so much for the awesome feedback! 🤘

[@subhadracreativestudio1877]

Awesome! Thanks for the details bro! Truly appreciated. Just subscribed today!

[@JesseShowalter]

Amazing

[@missbehavior87]

Probably the most helpful video I've seen while looking into this career! Coming from a research heavy career Ive been told 100 times that my shortcomings in graphic design would be problematic. Any recommendations on a video (or website) that shows the actual look a wire frame so I can compare my idea of one to a real one?

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks Nicole, hope this helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2OyqqGnYtKCgs0

[@bhavikakapadia2462]

I will look forward to UX design video

[@metotme9761]

Lovely, this was really usefull

[@JesseShowalter]

I’m so glad

[@mathewbrown37]

Absolutely just helped me level up, thank you

[@JesseShowalter]

That's awesome to hear 👍🏼

[@AlbertoRivas13]

Really cool video man

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much, Dude!

[@fifimacp3]

Great video (& channel) Jesse. Great to see someone with a bit of flair and personality delivering useful bitesize chunks of information to help educate and inform peeps on UX/UI and related content. Although, not really convinced about the UX rap at the end (*kidding*) ;-)

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much!! I'm so happy that you enjoy my teaching style. and the rap is the best part!!!

[@bhausahebtodkar3925]

Hello Friend, thanks for details about UX I like the way you explain UX design I am HMI designer working in the Same field around 10 years.

[@JesseShowalter]

You're so welcome

[@martinwettig8212]

4:00 I'm all good with the video, don't get me wrong, but always put Research first, THEN you might turn to wireframing.

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks for the input, Martin! Have a good one!

[@martinwettig8212]

@@JesseShowalter Nah, thank YOU, great video.

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks, man!

[@ruiantunes2193]

very good. thanks

[@JesseShowalter]

Your so welcome

[@scruffyhomo]

Thank you for the advice, and crash course. Very informative, and it truly just reassures me that this is what I want to do.

[@JesseShowalter]

Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ilasilas3261]

Ah yes. UX Design. Complements my degree in Bio Science perfectly... This is why you need to know what to do in life from early on!!

[@JesseShowalter]

It’s never too late to start or to try new things, we are our only limitation 🤘

[@JesseShowalter]

We don’t know until we try! So stoked about your journey!! 🤘

[@givingyougrace9923]

Same! I am about to graduate with an English degree but tech is calling my name

[@1999liner]

Same im in psychology im stressed i don't know if i shoulf start it all over again or not

[@melkeith9]

@@1999liner Me too! Feeling the same. Did u do it? I think I'm going to. The stress of knowing I'm not doing what i truly love is slowly killing me. I wanna have passion again.

[@mattmiller3846]

Excellent video, information and screen presence! These videos have become my go-to resource as I try to turn my career towards UX (away from healthcare) and I actually look forward to watching them because they offer so much good information. Do you do any mentoring?

[@JesseShowalter]

I am opening up mentorship packages this year, for more details sign up for my newsletter

[@richarddoci]

I was like, 'UX crash course in 9min or so? hm...' - I'm now like 'these 9min were to better use than most classes I had in college' Great job!

[@JesseShowalter]

Wow thanks!

[@Mike604]

@@JesseShowalter So true

[@mae2309]

great feedback.. loved it

[@JesseShowalter]

thanks man.

[@guilhermefernandesgarcia3588]

Hi folks! This might be a random question...i’m getting interested in UX lately. I see a lot of information about websites and apps. But the concepts and tools also be applied for softwares? The softwares we daily use in PCs and...maybe some electronics like consoles and digital touch panels for ex.

[@jessk4510]

can u make a video on how to use sketch+invision+zeplin?

[@JesseShowalter]

I’ll add it to the list 🤘🏻

[@rociofuhr1640]

this was amazing! Super usefull

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks, Rocio!!

[@khasanshadiyarov9134]

Love so energetic videos

[@JesseShowalter]

life is too short not have energy.

[@faissalabsml4393]

Thank you very much, very helpful content.

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks!

[@prakharmathur619]

great job man. keep it up!

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much, Prakhar!!!

[@learnthenew3119]

Thanks to providing a detail in UX/UI design

[@po0rguy87]

Thank you.

[@JesseShowalter]

Thank YOU!

[@noone-nothing989]

Best video

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks

[@Kenan99_]

i’ve read that studying psychology and UX design/research can go hand to hand. i would like to know what do you think of that as i’m someone who’s studying psychology but also is interested in UX design

[@JesseShowalter]

It can be very connected. UX is all about how people use things and making that experience better. Ya gotta know people and their tendencies and be willing to research those as well.

[@Kenan99_]

Jesse Showalter thanks man i was a bit overwhelmed at first because of uncertainty

[@CanaanIuli]

Your channel is dope dude

[@gemi9i1]

What’s the best computer to start UX design?

[@JesseShowalter]

anything you can afford. The gear doesn't matter, it's your ability to "work hard"

[@zindex5]

Love your expression! Just like a usable and desirable app! sweet

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks

[@Cascadia2011]

Hey Jesse - Springboard or CareerFoundry? Your 💭 thoughts...

[@JesseShowalter]

neither

[@Cascadia2011]

Jesse Showalter - 😂 (thank you). Maybe Design Lab, and if it’s a no - any suggestions for UI courses.

[@sinisterministertv3622]

How to prepare for your first IT job. Please make a video Edit : I realised I just commented on a video which is exactly 1 year old today. Today is this video's birthday

[@JesseShowalter]

Oh man that's awesome!! I have never interviewed for an IT job but i do have a video on creative interviews here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4acqYd_jdR6gZo

[@sinisterministertv3622]

@@JesseShowalter Thanks a lot mann. Great thing about you is that you reply to everyone and very few youtubers do that. Keep Up the good work.

[@code8180]

Awesome video Jesse! Thank you so much for sharing this information, it inspired me to learn more about UX :)

[@himariana_2755]

This was awesome!! Even gave us a way to start a portfolio 🙌🏽

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks so much for the support! 🤘🤘

[@ComfortA-e2k]

This is very good!!

[@noirlyche6024]

Quick question, did you need drawing skill ( by hand) for take UX designer career path?

[@JesseShowalter]

It would help but isn’t do or die.

[@mahmoudsamy5082]

great explanation, thank you

[@JesseShowalter]

your welcome

[@AKS47M1]

Very detailed and informative, thanks :)

[@JesseShowalter]

You are so welcome

[@richardottley4611]

Good tips 👍 thanks Jessie

[@gabs9256]

Thanks Jesse! it was really useful

[@JesseShowalter]

awesome to hear

[@meghala1]

Awesome Video....

[@JesseShowalter]

Thanks

[@reshanjayamanne516]

This was awesome! Thank you. Anyone know a good place to look at for Accommodation UX design?