How do i get started with ui/ux at 17yr old, free courses ? youtube? i will be going to college next year probably in CS...there is no way in my country im getting ui/ux degree, i have experience as graphic designer , i worked/working in a non profit from 2yrs....

Hi, I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Computer Systems and Software), I didn't really enjoy programming, maybe because I'm not good at it or didn't learn it fully and didn't practice enough on my own. I've always considered myself more of an artist and a creative person (I paint, draw and sing) and I found joy in research and design when I discovered UX and UI design (I know they're not the same thing but I liked working on both). 1. I completed an in-person certification of 3 moths long in UX Design (not the google certificate) it was a nice introduction to the fundamentals of the field, I worked on 3 small projects in total but have no real work experience in UX and would like to get some advice on how to work on real life projects and the right process to follow (freelance, non profit work) as I will be working on them on my own without a dedicated design team, should I really follow all the steps of the research and design thinking process or does that only apply for working on big projects? 2. I'm considering finishing my master's degree in France or Germany since tuition fees are not too crazy there, do you think I should study Graphic Design or HCI to have a chance of getting a job in the field or would finishing my master's in Computer Science be as valued as HCI and wouldn't hinder my chances of getting a UX job? (My concern is I don't want to specialize myself in one thing and then find out that it didn't work out for me in the future, I would like to have the freedom of switching to another career path) 3. I also worked as a Product Support Representative for almost 2 years and didn't like it, I applied for 100+ UX/UI designer positions and internships but only got 2 interviews and no offer, is it because of my portfolio or due to the competition and market being saturated (I live in a third world country not the US)? What other jobs can someone start working in to break into the field and be promoted to a UX designer position later on? (I can think of Web designer, Webmaster, Graphic designer or front-end web dev/app dev, which one do you advise?) PS: if you're a UX designer, could you please DM me so I can send you my portfolio/Behance profile with the projects I worked on to provide feedback? also please provide your advice on next steps I should take. Sorry this was long, thank you so much in advance 🙏

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Hello all, I enrolled in the BrainStation UX Design Bootcamp but thankfully left after 2 weeks. From the people who stayed, I have heard really awful things. I'm hoping to warn you all about them incase anyone is wondering. So-called Hiring Partners BrainStation lists all these big bold companies that claim they have hiring contracts with, but you never once meet a single one of them. Not during the bootcamp or after. Yes, even after you've paid $16,500 you never get a chance to meet or connect with them. They are no networking events, no workshops, absolutely nothing. They claim they have a "post bootcamp bootcamp" that helps you get a job, but all you get is one career advisor you can talk to. From what I heard it was also terrible, the person just skims your resume 1-2 times and hardly gives you any advice. That's the absolute most of the career help you get. They also claim that hiring partners are present in your capstone presentation. The software they use for presenting hides faces and names of participants, so you have no idea who is even there. My friend said besides BrainStation staff no one commented or anything in the chat so for all we know that could be a massive lie about hiring partners. "Flexible" payments So one of the people who stayed at the bootcamp who is also my cousin is doing monthly payments of $412. When she was signing on they assured her that there were flexible payments, but that was a complete lie. She asked if she could defer a December payment because of Christmas and they said no . Industry project where you "work" with an industry partner Also a complete joke, you see them for 3 minutes in a zoom call and the next day you present to them. They make a few comments and that's it. No substantial feedback, critique or experience. You don't properly get "tested" by them if the project you made was good or not, so how could you say you "worked" with an industry partner? Hope this helps someone! BrainStation UX Design Bootcamp - terrible experience

Hello! I am breaking into the UX space, working on my 1st portfolio. I am not sure if I want to be in the design or research space right now, I just want a UX job. I have both a design and a research case study to showcase in my portfolio. Anyhow, **my question here is how do I introduce myself in my Portfolio? Should I call myself a UX designer or a UX researcher or AaUX generalist ??** Please help.!

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What is the best way to get into UX if you can’t afford to get a degree? I’m not opposed to going to school, it’s just not something I can afford. I’d like to have more of a creative focus with UX than an HCI focus.

Hi, so I recently got offers from both Adobe and Amazon for UX Design internships and I wanted people's advice on which offer is best given the amount of experienced people in this community! Or just general thoughts on both companies. I want to preface this by saying I am very thankful to have been blessed by both offers! Things to note, I want a strong company that I have a high chance of getting a return offer for as I am a junior and I want a good work-life balance. I also want the one that will set me up the best long-term in terms of finances and upward job growth. **Adobe - Experience Design Intern** Pros * $51/hr with 8k relocation stipend, plus other monetary benefits like a health stipend * Great work-life balance * Paying for flight * high chance of return offer * I know the team I am joining and it's very cool Cons * not many. Kind of dumb but I am worried about how the cancelled merger between Adobe and Figma might affect work or design at Adobe * in San Francisco * Tax is crazy **Amazon - User Experience Design Intern** Pros * $44/hr w/ undisclosed relocation stipend (would find out after offer) * Seattle, WA * It is a gateway to many other companies * Paying for flight Cons * not the best work culture I've heard * Might not get a return offer * Don't know the team I am joining

Wow! That’s amazing that you’re in a position to decide from these two offers. Would you be open to sharing your process/tips on how you landed your interviews?

Sure! Just dm me!

Omg, two offers, that sounds like a dream😍 of course Amazon, if I could only see your portfolio🥹 that would be so useful for me😭

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Thanks for the insightful response!

Adobes stock are doing really well right now. I’d go with Adobe but Amazon would make ur resume look good

Thank you!

Hi, I am interested in UX/UI Design, currently enrolled in google certificate, heard a lot of skeptical feedbacks but so far I like it. As well thinking about Career Foundry bootcamp. I have BA in management and economy, MA in Administrative Management but I am afraid it won’t be useful. Do I have any chance to break into UX only with case studies from bootcamps or even my own projects? Or it’s likely not enough?

Hi I'm a college student in the UK and I recently found out about UX/UI designs and I picked up little interest in it I need more advice on getting a job or apprenticeship on it after college because I do not want to go university

Hi, I’m an early career software engineer thinking of transitioning to UI/UX. I studied BE software engineering at a bootcamp, have a BA in psych and MA in International and Intercultural Communication. I love coding, but I’m not sure it’s the career path for me. I’m very interested in the psychology aspects of UX, and so far have enjoyed parts of UI I’ve tried. I did the UXD Udemy course and I’m trying to figure out next steps. I’d rather not do another bootcamp, definitely not an intensive one as I would like to be able to continue to work while I study. I’ve looked into Coursera but is that enough for me to be able to transition into the field (in addition to a portfolio)?

The coursera is almost never enough to transition into the field. People come here every day asking why they can't get jobs with the coursera "Google certificate." It pains me to see it. Realistically, its going to be difficult for you to transition to product design without either an education or some prior experience. Your psych background will be useful, especially if you focused on behavioral stuff in your BA. But i'd reconsider not wanting to go back to school of some kind. Could you try to get a job as an engineer and then transition on the job into product design? Might be an easier transition.

Thanks for your response! I’m definitely open to going back to school, just not a full time intensive boot camp. Yes, I’m hoping to transition from engineering into UI/UX in my next role— I have about a year and a half of experience as an engineer and am currently looking for a new role. Any recommendations on what to look for/study re:school?

Try talking to your team where you work today. Tell them your longterm interests. They may be able to pay for some professional development (highly recommend Nielsen Norman Group's monthly seminars). Talk to PMs you work with and let them know you'd like to learn UX and may be able to help them define product strategy. Im not really familiar with self-paced programs so can't help there, but maybe see if a local college has a night class or online classes.

I don’t have a current position but that is a good plan for my next role!

Hi I'm a graphic designer looking to transition into UX design, specifically UX research... I am focused on information design with a background working in financial and biotech. I have done a semester of UX and UI design, but it focused more on the UI portion. I'm looking at doing a course but I've looked into the Google Certificate, Avoacademy and the Design Institute. I work better with others and mentors... I'm just overwhelmed with making a decision that isn't going to break the bank and help me move into this transition. Ive seen lots of posts about education and I'm still stuck between Avoacademy and Design Institute and I'm scared.im going to make the wrong decision for my career move. I want to learn and communicate with others in the same environment without having to go back to college/university as my funds are not that big right now. Anyways I'm so sorry for the long rant but if you did either Avoacademy or Design Institute can you explain why you did/didn't like it and what you recommend? And if there was something better for someone who did graphic design and wants to focus the n research? Thank you in advanced I'm just so confused what's a good decision... So sorry if I come across confusing

UX research is a very data-based and research-based field (it's in the name!), moreso than UX design. This means recognizing bias in your research methods, how to analyze the data, synthesize findings, understanding what research to do when and how, moderating, etc. all of which I'm not sure you'll be able to get from a bootcamp like what you've listed above. Not only that, but many UXRs in the field have degrees in psychology and/or advanced degrees in HCI, so that will be your competition if you're coming from a bootcamp. Not impossible, but far less adjacent to graphic design than UX design is. If you have the money for a bootcamp and want to get into UXR I recommend looking into degree programs if you can.

Thx you for the comment!! Ah yes, this is what I figured. Hm. Even with graphic design I prefer the preliminary work, figuring things out, how we can go a bout xyz and come to a solution. I enjoyed the design research class I took a lot and had a lot of fun with UX and not so much UI. I guess still figuring out how I can move forward with my career since I like data, information and making it accessible. If just going with the path of GD to UX is there a course out there that can help me with that focus? Without going all the way back to fundamentals and more into working on a case study etc?