Is UX Designer A Good Career For Me?

September 10, 2019

UX is a career that is new to the hear or understanding of a lot of people, and for others that have an idea of what UX is about, They spend a lot of money for a degree, invest their time and work hard to get that first position. UX Design has been a good career choice for me and I am still learning to know and understand more because we never stop learning. So, Yes UX design is one of the best careers.

 

Best steps to take to become a UX designer if you are starting from scratch.

  1. Read Up
  2. Find a Mentor
  3. Take a Class
  4. Do Some Actual Real-World UX Design Work
  5. Land a Job
  6. Never Stop Learning
  7. LinkedIn Learning will be the best way to start if you are looking at going into UX/UI Design career.

Because this career is so complex, a good education is a must to become a UX designer. At the very least, you will need a two-year degree, while some UX designers will have master’s degrees or higher. You‘ll also need professional experience or training developing software and technology to break into UX design.

Hello

I’m Mayowa

What I do:

I design product user interfaces and interactions, that provide meaningful and relevant experiences to users. My process involves User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, and Interaction and Visual Design, as well as Usability; all leading up to creating functional products and delighting users.

With 5 years of experience in UX and UI Design, my initial background spans over a decade in Multimedia and Graphics. Look through my website to learn more about me, and check out my Portfolio and Resume.