Here's the PDF guide that I put together: alienacai.gumroad.com/l/uxroadmap I recorded part of this video while traveling in Costa Rica and got sick 😅. That's why my voice might sound a bit like a duck. Hope you find this video helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.

@Unknownbut16

5 ай бұрын

Yes it will definitely help me to make good in my UX career 🙏 And I request you to do more about portfolios

@Desicook13

5 ай бұрын

Hey miss i try to buy the guide but it's not working. Is there any other way to get it.

@daph5193

5 ай бұрын

@@Desicook13 yea same

@AlienaCai

5 ай бұрын

noted!@@Unknownbut16

@AlienaCai

5 ай бұрын

Sorry about the inconvenience. This link should work now: alienacai.gumroad.com/l/uxroadmap Fun fact: Turns out my account was blocked for a while because I tried to download my own product, and Gumroad thought I was doing money laundry even though there was 0 dollar involved 😅 @@Desicook13

All of this work just to get a good job. I’m so tired.

I really loved this video. I am a UX Designer in Ireland, I've been working professionally for 4 years, I have a degree in Interaction & Product Design and it's hard to find high quality UX videos on KZread, there is so much noise and short-cut advice on here that I feel is a bit of a scam and misleading. Thank you for creating non-clickbate, high value, non fear-driven content in this space. Subscribed!

Can’t tell you how much I appreciate a KZread video about design that gets straight to the point and is actually helpful. Thank you!

i feel like i've been so lost trying to find a goal to reach for or figuring out what i want to do in general. i really needed to hear those words too. not to be too dramatic, but i teared up hearing you talk about being patient with yourself and your own process. it's just so refreshing hearing that it takes time rather than making it seem so fast and easy. thank you for sharing these words alongside some great advice for starting in ux. 🥺

Thank you Aliena .You share your real-time experiences which are so genuine and really helpful. THanks much!

Your point about changing goals to be within your own control was a lightbulb. Thanks.

Hi, I stumbled across your video thanks to the algorithm, and although I rarely comment on KZread videos, I have to say I love how honest you are! Your points are real and precise. I am still learning UX/UI, and for the first time, I feel like a 'real' person is sharing their knowledge without sugarcoating. I'm excited to see more videos from you!

This has been super, super helpful! I'm just starting out in UX Design and between my mini binge of you & @chunbuns videos I have learned a lot! (Notes, books to buy, courses to take). I'm looking forward to this career change despite the challenges.

Excellent post, Aliena. Thank you for sharing your experience.

THANK YOU! I can't wait to start, you made me feel so confident/informed!

stumbled upon this video as I started learning Figma just a few days ago. thank you so much for putting this together!

The timing of this is impeccable! I'm completing your FastTrack UX Course this month and finally resigned from my teaching job to focus o UX for the next 3 months. Thank you so much, always, Aliena - for never gatekeeping and always sharing the wealth of knowledge with us all! xxx

Definitely the most helpful and down-to-earth video I've come across recently! Thank you so much Aliena (and thank you KZread algorithm)

Thanks so much I been overwhelmed about the process but you experience give me hope to keep in track of my path 🎉

Aliena, thank you for such an informative and valuable video! Your words are what I extremely needed to hear right now

thank you for your honesty. I wish you the best!

Thank you so much for the video. I want to start my career as a product designer, and this video is all I want to get started. May God bless you more Ms

This video was everything I was looking for! I watched the whole video taking notes just to find out that you had already made a guide for us! Thank you for the awesome PDF! 🤩

Started UI Ux this year, thanks for the tips✌️

Thank you very much, also for your honesty!! 🙏🏾

Such a value packed video! The top 3 I want to further highlight: 1) Replicating screens: When I transitioned from a less visually focused company to one where design was key, using this method accelerated my skills. 2) Offering value when reaching out to potential clients is spot on. It's a philosophy that has helped me immensely in fostering valuable relationships within companies so you can influence what gets done. 3) Building a personal brand: It's like a secret weapon. It opened doors for me that I never expected, from landing speaking engagements at conferences to educational opportunities.

i never knew i needed this. thank you so much

The last bit was so sweet and handy. Thank you!

I really love this video. It’s so soothing and calming. Thank you so much for this🙏

Thank you for this. Like many others here, I am trying to get into this career. This video has helped a lot.

thank you so much aliena! great tips! ⭐

Thank you, Aliena. It was such a warm and valuable video for me.🤟🤟

I loved this video!! Great tips for the ones scary to begin! I'm excited

hey alienacai . I just wanted to say that you are a great mentor and keep posting video like this . love from India🇮🇳

Super helpful video. Pretty much everything that was running through my mind, you clearly put it into words. I have arrived at building a personal project. The way you have broken down the steps. I’m going to check out your courses. If it’s organized as what broke it down here, I’m definitely buying ❤

You are a gem to the design industry!

so much value in this video. thank you!

After watching this video, I redesigned my favorite note taking app and it came out really nice. Thank you Aliena

Thank you Aliena, That was fascinating.

Thank you for this video. I'm 19 and i felt little bit overwhelmed today because i wanted to be a designer and i'm currently working on my portfolio and doing the UX course from google...so much to digest.

@samueljlarson

5 ай бұрын

I just completed a year long UX/UI program through CareerFoundry. No luck even landing an interview after 3 months searching. It a tough market to get into right now. I don't believe the companies selling these training courses are being honest at all about how hard it will be to become a ux designer.

@Rain-qw1ue

5 ай бұрын

Hi, we're on the same boat. The amount of competition seems a lot for someone who just decided to start learning UX, but hey we're still young. One step at a time :)) maybe we can get connected 😉

@Rain-qw1ue

5 ай бұрын

It's definitely a tough competition this year considering a large influx of people started bootcamps. Connection, location, and experience are few of the highest hurdles we have to achieve. I'm not one to talk, but that's what I have deduced from all searching I have done. Regardless, I'm still eager to learn. Wish us luck!

@dcarter_ux

5 ай бұрын

We’re all feeling it. Just try to stay calm throughout the process

@hehenot

5 ай бұрын

same, friend. same

Valuable points and most realistic video. ❤

This video is gold. Thank you so much

This was so profound, thank you!

You always have great and unique advice ❤❤

Thank you for your honesty

Aliena.. you have no idea how many lives you are changing with this video. You are giving us newbies a seasoned perspective of the UX Design field that we can’t possibly have on our own. I will follow your precious advice. When I land my first job, I will let you know!! I am so so so grateful for your content! 🥹 Also, I saw that PS5 in the back (; what games you play?

Wow your videos are uplifting! thank you for create this videos.

Thank you so much for producing this video. This was very informative and informational. I needed to hear to be more patient and dont give up. I am inspired by your passions, and its very motivating to see other women navigating in this sector. My favorite educational ux video so farrrr!

Thank you for your very good insights, Ali.

very informative and on point.. keep going!!

Thank you Aliena for your tactical tips! I always am encouraged and get value from your videos. Your hard work is seen and appreciated!

@AlienaCai

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

Thank for sharing! Currently I'm looking for a job right. This video helps a lot!

Thanks. That helps me a lot in understanding what UI/UX designers do even though I'm not a UI/UX designer.

I like that you saved the best for the end, now I've set a goal to watch a few more of your videos. Thank you, subscribed!

@AlienaCai

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

I just started ui uc design and i am really loving it

Amazing advice! Thank you!!!

This is one of your best videos! Know that you are motivating people out there including me. Thank you Aliena

@AlienaCai

5 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤❤❤

Thank you aliena for this video

That was in my reminder list from 4 days❤ and I'm little busy today so here i am

That's a top tier advice you just gave

Thank you so much for this video!!

thankful for this information

Thanks for the video Aliena, I need this...

Hi Aliena, want to say I really appreciate your content! As someone still searching for a role in UXUI design today, I appreciate the encouragement and reassurance about being patient. Thank you so much for all the effort and the tips you've shared! Much appreciated!

@AlienaCai

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for letting me know! So glad my content can help

Nice video! I work in QA, but that was interesting to watch as well since UX is an area that I need to take into an account when testing.

You're amazing. Thank you.

thanks for the content!

I have been doing data analysis for more than 15 years, and now I am dealing with apps and tools to collect data. This video helps me a lot, specially to have a better interaction with the IT teams in charge of the front end development. I learn SQL and Python by myself to apply it in my work, so I think i will get into Figma, just to have a more holistic understanding of the data cyclles, from collection to insights.

very informative video mam. Love the way you explained everything

You all need to watch this video 3 times and take notes.... Lots of info in one video. Thank you.

I am currently studying UI/UX design from google like you did and an additional UI design course to really upscale my UI skills. I am so grateful you made this video especially about the point on finding a client project while you work on your case studies/portfolio. Not gonna lie networking is difficult for me but I know I will get better at it. You really inspire me to create my own personal brand next year 2024 as I see there is so much potential and mental freedom to be had as apposed to the traditional applying to job boards!!

@AlienaCai

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing. All the best ✨✨

@ArshikaJ

3 ай бұрын

Hi ! Can you tell from where you joined that ui course?

@rochelledube5244

3 ай бұрын

@@ArshikaJ Hi, Sure thing it's a course done by Jesse Showalter. He is on KZread on his most recent posts and it's called the 30 Day UI design Course.

@rochelledube5244

3 ай бұрын

@@ArshikaJ it's on the community page where you can enroll. Hope this helps!

ui designer here. 2mins in and im hooked. more information here than in the class i was in hands down. share this video to beginners.

Hey there, this was actually really helpful! Watched the whole thing through. Keep up the good work

@AlienaCai

3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

i just wanted to say thank u for ur video

thanks for sharing!

This is one of my favorite video has some really good advice to start the 2024, I was working on some client's projects and got few done but haven't done my portfolio as i didn't documented my project progress but I'll start doing that and try framer to build my portfolio and you're one of my inspiration

@AlienaCai

5 ай бұрын

So glad the video was helpful! Give you all the best wishes ✨✨✨

Thank you for the info, but I hate that UX/UI changed to Product Design. As an Industrial designer aka Product Designer who designs physical products, makes looking for a job very difficult while having to sort through UX/UI posts. I think making it Digital Product Designer would be more appropriate.

@vadim_sharapov

2 ай бұрын

Or make it 'Physical Product Designer' :)))))

AWESOMMMMMMMMME IDEAS !

Omg I love this woman. You're so right in so many levels. Just want to say Thank You.

@AlienaCai

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I really appreciate your wrap-up and word of encouragement. We need more of this positive and authentic content. Thank you

@AlienaCai

28 күн бұрын

You are so welcome 🙏🏼

I love you. Thank you!

BRO THANKYOU SOO MUCH

Thank you Aliena, I was so hoping that someone makes a video like this and I came to a conclusion that it is impossible to find one untill I came across yours, this one that is. It is really different to many others - very concrete* and action oriented. Thanks so much. I think anyone who wants to start ui/ux can watch just this for the guide and rest should be tutorials

@AlienaCai

3 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

This video gave me goosebumps yhoo and i have to watch it twice daily until i fully digest all the tips. This actually a very helpful video you made. The truth is, getting into a new career path can be daunting and sometimes we feel overwhelmed. But I'm determined to be a top designer in the next few years

@AlienaCai

4 ай бұрын

I LOVED that you said "But I'm determined to be a top designer in the next few years" - That's the spirit!! We only overestimate how much we can achieve in 1 year but underestimate how much we can do in 3 or 5. Can't wait to see what you can create 🚀

What an honest and sweet person you are. I highly appreciate the way you delivered the awesome suggestions.

@AlienaCai

23 күн бұрын

So nice of you

ur amazing thank you!

Thank you for this video. You are excelent person to making videos like this - you know what to say, you have experience and last but not least your voice! Long time ago I had a teacher and during his lessons i couldn't make a notes, because I just listened :D

@AlienaCai

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

this is so good, i'm starting a ux bootcamp in the new year and i wanted to figure out how to get good with figma beforehand, so that tip of remaking a website in figma was genius! thanks so much!!

@AlienaCai

4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Love YOU ❤

You have been an absolute God send since I decided to learn Product Design! I honestly cannot thank you enough! Any time I get stuck or have any questions while working through my Google UX course, I immediately think "I wonder if Aliena has a video on this?", and I am NEVER disappointed! Thank you again for all that you do✨

@ajeshvshari3445

2 ай бұрын

Hey I just got into the world of ui ux designing. I have no idea what to do,where to start or literally anything. Please guide me. Should I take a course?? From where should I start learning??

As a student who is going to study UX/UI in 2024, your advice was so helpful and gave me a motivation!! Thank you so much, I really like your advice☺☺

@AlienaCai

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for letting me know 🙌

Great info and tips!!

I am learning so much from watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing source of information. This one is quite helpful.

@AlienaCai

3 ай бұрын

So nice of you

S tier content and production and tons of value. Thankyou for your efforts.

@AlienaCai

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Thanks so much! I’m back in the UX design google course and SheCodes for Frontend basic learning of HTMl, CSS, JavaScript from the cyber Monday sale that was only $60 something. I’ve been making connections with companies to move up in UX after done learning. This really helps me map out my study/learning process and my portfolio. Love your content!!! I definitely need to learn how to network for Designer events!

@AlienaCai

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! All the best ✨I recommend reading the book "Never Eat Alone," it helped me a lot with networking.

@LaydyDivine

5 ай бұрын

Will do! Thanks for your response! @@AlienaCai

Thank you for ur video

One of the honest people on KZread.

Aliena, you are a great person. Thank you a lot.

@AlienaCai

4 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

wow I love your video! The way you explain it is so direct & realistic

@AlienaCai

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

learnt so much from this compared to multiple courses

@AlienaCai

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much for this! ❤️

@AlienaCai

5 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Wow really great video! I'm a UX/Product Designer with 3 years of experience and I found your advice so valuable. I love that it's very specific with tangible examples of how to exercise these skills and what success looks like to have mastered them. I can tell you're a great designer based on how clearly & concisely you communicated all of this!

@AlienaCai

28 күн бұрын

So happy to hear that from a fellow senior designer ✨

such an honest and introspective video. respect+

@AlienaCai

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

First time seeing someone speaking from her heart. Awesome advise....pls keep up the good work. Cheers

@AlienaCai

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!