Thankyou Sharon!!! You literally feel like sunshine in this video, almost 7 months done in the UX journey, done with my first case study! Would seriously love to meet you on ADP List! I hope you become a mentor there, it will be a blessing! Your vibe is absolutely optimistic!

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Hey!!! Aww that’s so SO sweet of you your comment made my day 🥲 congrats on finishing your first case study! And I’m not on ADP list at the moment but I am on mentorcruise.com/mentor/sharonkim/ where I can do regular calls or one time sessions. Nonetheless let me know if you have suggestions bc I keep it in my video queue for what to put next. Hope you have a great day! 😆

@shrutichavan21

6 ай бұрын

@@sharonyeunkim Suggestions: I think many students are freshers like me, entering new in the field…maybe you can cover about resume and things to include in resume as a fresher! As we have no prior job experience too (the ones who have just completed their bachelors) and also people with job experience but a fresher in UX field, both the categories!

@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453

2 ай бұрын

​@@sharonyeunkim don't ever feel like you are free of tech layoffs bcz it is a constant for various reasons, not just recessions.

I’m overwhelmed by the fact that I feel like I’m doing a lot but also feel like I’m not doing enough at the same time.

@juliakubiak8386

2 ай бұрын

I feel you, not getting any interviews while doing another project, voluntary work makes you feel lime you didn't do shit.

Look people, EVERYBODY'S job is probably at stake. EVERYBODY'S getting laid off in EVERY field. I've been in a constant state of anxiety because no matter what path I tried to take, it seemed like the career was going to plummet. Sure, a healthy dose of reality is important for any career seeker. But you know what else is saturated? The amount of people online discouraging everyone from going into any field. I'm so sick of it. Pick a path and move! Don't let people online discourage and dishearten you. I let that happen to me and I've been miserable every since.

@AugustDavinDeepson

13 күн бұрын

Speak for yourself😂

No filler content, just everything I needed to know! Thank you for the time you took to put this information together!

Informative video Sharon. Thanks for sharing.

just wanted to mention this video really benefited , short and very direct facts . Thank you so much .. your research did really pay off

Such a helpful and motivated video. Thank you for your sharing!

Thanks so much for the honest and thorough take on UX and getting into it! I'm contemplating a jump into UI (so not exactly UX) and really appreciate this perspective. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!

This video was so helpful! Thanks Sharon ❤

Thank you for the useful content! I really enjoy watching your videos and I use you recommendations in my portfolio preparation! All the best to you!

Thanks for giving us hope! Let's get that bag!!

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

🫡 let’s goooo

Great research and really have a full view of the career. Thank you, Sharon!

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Is there anything you’d like to see next?

Thanks for the encouragement 🙏

Thanks for the great content. I can see you put a lot of effort into researching before making this video. I resonate with many points you raised, especially the idea that determination and hard work, rather than a specific bootcamp or school, can land you a job, recession or not. Despite the UX market being quite saturated, I assumed that by now, many people know about UX or UX design. However, I was surprised to find out that there are still many people who don't know about UX or haven't heard of UX design. This was interesting and eye-opening for me, suggesting that this field still has some evolving to do.

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Yes, 10 hours!! Also agree- UX definitely rose a lot in popularity but can always have more reach = more growth 😉. It’ll always be an evolving story.

Thank you for sharing your journey and tips with us! Truly inspiring! 👏🏽☺️ Looking forward to the future of UI/UX 🤞🏼

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure :) Doing what I can to help! And me too 😆

@WinnerKenu

6 ай бұрын

I really love watching your videos! It really inspires me!😊

That continuous heavenly energy on your head from sky shows how determined you were and are.😄

I graduated school last year with a degree in psych and am finishing up my gap year. I struggle with chronic illness (lyme) and have been committing myself to getting better, and around halfway through the year I realized that I don't think pursuing a masters or job in psych was for me anymore... now I'm looking to UX/UI. I'm fascinated by the field and the remote working possibilities, it sounds ideal for my situation. I might take a bit longer to transition into this field given my very little experience with professional work and my health situation, but I'm determined to do it. This video contributed to solidifying my decision... wish me luck!

@victormanuelramirez2502

3 ай бұрын

Good luck!

I've been coming across your videos as I'm nearing the end of my UX course. I've never thought I'd be working in the tech industry and I'm nervous to jump from my unsatisfying stable career. I love that you base your views with thorough research and reliable sources. You also deliver the information with such empathy! Thank you

@Tschoii90

Ай бұрын

Yea don't do it bro. I also did the google course. I worked with like 10 clients and at an agency to get portfolio projects. I am quite knowledgable in the field of UX I would say, nobody can know everything of course. ...but it is im-fucking-possible to get into UX with a certificate regardless of your portfolio and work experience. There are next to no jobs for junior positions. Keep your mental health and maybe do it as a side-gig. Don't quite your job.

Thank you for this awesome video! I have an Associates in CS and Bachelors in Media, and I've really been looking for a profession that would intertwine the two. I'm starting to do tons of research on a career path for UI/UX and what could be the most professional way to pursue this, and upon watching your video I will definitely take Designlab into consideration! Best of luck on your journey as well!

thank you! very nice video that actually motivates and gives me hope.

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

✨💖

My best friend is one year ahead in a masters in IXD at Pratt Institute. She’s graduating this may and is struggling to find a job. Seeing her, i was really worried too considering I’m in the same trajectory as her, just one year behind. I’m feeling much better watch this (for her and for me). Thank you Sharon!

Thanks for the in depth information, i really trust your channel 👍🏼

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching- what would you like to see next?

@remekster

6 ай бұрын

maybe something about showing case studies or ux/ui work on resume and how to structure it, i know this probably wont be a whole video. Also something about non linear processes of ux. Thanks again

I am glad the tech recession is close to being over, this year has been very dry in terms of jobs available. Leading into the new year I am hoping to see a lot more roles like in 2022 and previously.

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Yes me too!!

omg this is so insightful since i'm about to make a career switch right after my graduation from a complete different major 😂 but for the first time in my life i'm so thrilled to start on something career-wise like this so even though i know it's hard given all the situations in the tech industry right now, i still want to pursue it. anw, tysm for this video 🎉🎉🎉

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

That’s literally so common- 3 of my friends are doing the exact same thing (say from fashion, PR, etc) so you’re not alone. Industry will readjust. And you’re welcome!! What else would you like to see next?

Amazing video thank you!

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

You got it 😆😆 what would you like to see next?

A lot of truth spoken in this video. You have to commit or else you'll never break through. Coming from someone who was on the other end of taking 2 years before I finally broke into UX Design. Along with everything else you mentioned, I would add that finding a mentor helped a lot in the beginning as well to really refine my thinking and approach in pursuit of this career post boot camp.

@Aliena92

5 ай бұрын

How to find a mentor?

@sharonyeunkim

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely!! Having a great mentor is such an easy way to improve your skills so much. It’s why I started mentoring on Mentorcruise recently.

Great video. I don't know how to connect and talk with people just randomly! I struggle with that.

Hi Sharon, I usually don't comment much on KZread, but your "Should you become a UX designer" video was so inspiring that I had to comment. I appreciated how you broke down the stereotypes of a slow death in the IT community with all the job layoffs. I am about to start my first UX/UI boot camp and wonder if it would be worth the cost, but you gave me a different perspective on the future of UX not going anywhere because of the AI movement. I am heading into my fourth career move, as I started in college (finished it), joined the military (completed it), and got hired by the federal government (doing it). I may be one of the older learners in the UX program, but I still consider myself young, so I was searching for a stable career field to excel in as I cruise into retirement age. Thanks again for the video!!😊

@sharonyeunkim

4 ай бұрын

🥹🥹 I’m glad you were able to find a path that you better resonate with. I’m more than happy to help. I wish you all the best of luck!

Awesome video as usual. I remember watching your videos earlier this year while I was on the hunt for a summer internship. Your videos totally played a part in helping me bag a UX Design internship at Amazon!. Now, with graduation on the horizon, the job hunt is getting real, and I won't lie, it's very overwhelming. This video, though, is like a calm in the storm. Seriously, thank you for that! By the way, how about connecting on LinkedIn? I'd love to follow your work and maybe have a chat sometime. Keep those awesome videos coming!

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

wow congratulations on the Amazon internship!! We’re twinning, haha. I understand- layoffs were rough this year but slowed down a lot. I think you’ll be fine. If you had a return offer on the table that would be great but if not, having amazon on your resume is a HUGE advantage. You deserve it, use your network and you will find a job no problem. Is there anything else you’d like a video on? And sure, send me a message on LinkedIn :)

This was such a well made video and I'm so glad you shared this. I've been struggling to transition from finance to UX for 2 years now. Right as I finished my cert, things started to get wonky with the market and I've been so discourage that I've almost given up multiple times. That being said, I'm just too stubborn and am obsessed with UX. I cannot imagine doing anything else in the future. So, i have persisted despite rather low morale ,but seeing this was a breath of fresh air.

@qwertyuiopasdfghj001

17 күн бұрын

what finance job did you have before?

I am just late by a month watching this video in December lol algorithm really needed some time to catch up I guess. This video along with some other ones has actually convinced me to go full-on to become a UX designer in 2024 starting right away! Thanks a lot for posting such an insightful video and boosting my confidence Sharon, I am really looking forward to connecting with you on LinkedIn and learning from you.

Oooo yessss spill all the tea

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Tea spilled 😮‍💨💅

I've been following you for a bit, since I began my UX/UI design journey. You are always incredibly informative, and I love you work you put into your videos. I will say that I am not convinced that UX/UI job openings will be secure in the future. AI is expanding rapidly and I think it will remove a lot of entry-level roles and make it more competitive overall. I forsee the importance of being an engineer alongside being a UX/UI designer if you want to secure a job. This is just me though haha

hi sharon, i'm currently enrolled in the UX Academy Designlabs Bootcamp! watching your videos was a huge influence to me starting the foundations course way back when :) this video just cleared all of the discouraging noise in my head. thank u for continuing to make good content, keep doing u! :')

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Hi!!! Omg thank you for the kind words 😭😭 I hope your bootcamp experience was good? Yess my pleasure I hope to stay in touch- lmk if there’s anything you’d like to see next :)

@Akirameowxp

6 ай бұрын

That’s exciting! Hope your bootcamp is going well. I’ll be starting one in mid December 💪🏽

@fjaced

6 ай бұрын

Working on my first project has been really exciting :) I'd love to hear about your experience with your mentors throughout your bootcamp! It's such an integral part of the program and I think can make a huge difference in your experience. @@sharonyeunkim

@fjaced

6 ай бұрын

Congratulations on making the decision to start! Big step in the right direction :) @@Akirameowxp

@psychogothkitty

5 ай бұрын

I just started UX Academy and although I did my research about the challenges, my mentor recently put the noise back in my head and now I'm kinda freaking out about it. I would love to chat on Discord sometime if you're open to it.

I loved designlab!!

thanku for this video ,, this was helpful. I am hunting for the UI/UX Internship also and currently did boot camp program

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

good luck 🫡

Such an informative video, Sharon! Keep up the great work :)

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Appreciate you :,)

I hope this will get better. Soon regretting doing a bachelor in computer science/design after my other two bachelor degrees (nursing and social science). Doing a master degree in business from a top B school while I wait for the market to get better

Thanks so much for this! I have two questions though: 1. Do professional certificates from Udemy etc and certs from courses by Industry Leads that include mentorship still count as 'simple certificates'? 2. How do you make sure a coffee chat does not seem like a 'bribe' or purely transactional? Apart from keeping it casual, what should you discuss... and in a case where maybe the person may get the wrong idea about your intentions...esp as a young female.

You should move that flashing light, it makes it look like the video script is being downloaded into your head in real time haha

I’m so excited to be a UX designer next year🎉

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

I’m excited for you!! 😆

I’m so conflicted. I’m on the opposite side of your journey. I’m in my mid 30’s with a family and a mortage and considering a career change into something new. That in its self is difficult but more so hearing what UX designers have to say about the industry. I see videos discouraging people from even trying to pursue UX, if people in the industry are having trouble, I can’t imagine it would be remotely possible for an inexperienced, career changing, 30+ year old, to find any success. Your video is no doubt encouraging and gives hope but I’m still rightfully hesitant especially with a bootcamp sponsoring.

@darkot7266

5 ай бұрын

You are right at it. I have 2.5 years of exp as a UI/UX, changed 3 jobs, and every one was easy to get with my skills and portfolio, but now I am searching for a job for around 3 months, and nothing, countless meetings and tests, but then they dont hire... Only the best stand chance now, as there were many lay offs, so i would not suggest to start ux now, as I am strugling with almost 3 years to just keep going...

@Garnishes

5 ай бұрын

what are u working as right now if i may ask?@@darkot7266

@frecklesnfrolics

2 ай бұрын

thank you for your honesty. i feel like people who weren't impacted by a layoff don't understand the struggles of trying to land a job in recent years@@darkot7266

Absolutely thrilled to catch up with your latest, Sharon! Since our last chat, I successfully wrapped up the Google UX Design Certificate and ventured into additional certifications, particularly delving into the realm of AI. Joining the ranks as the 30,001st graduate, quite the journey, right? 😄 Yet, on the job front, it's been a bit of a climb. If you foresee another surge coming our way, I'm crossing my fingers for the perfect opportunity! By the way, looping back to my previous question about feedback on my portfolio-I'd love to hear your thoughts whenever it fits into your schedule. Looking forward to your reply to my earlier email!

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Hi John :) yes, crossing my fingers too! Been busy with emails but yes got your email! Will reply asap ~~ thanks for your patience:)

@johncliffalvarez6513

6 ай бұрын

@@sharonyeunkim Hey, Sharon! I saw! Thank you so much! You're the best!

@destinyschild5768

4 ай бұрын

I’m not in UX field (I’m in marketing) and I personally wouldn’t put all my time and energy into taking certificates. It’s better to have a portfolio set up and if you can’t get a full-time role at least find freelance work to do. Work experience is king in this job market. Employers don’t care about certificates…

@myworldmytravels

3 ай бұрын

@@destinyschild5768 As someone in learning and development & marketing at a Fortune 100, I can say credentials and ongoing learning are important in a changing workplace. Like you said companies want to see what you can do and if certificates can help someone get there that's great leverage.

@chloe-ev3qk

3 күн бұрын

@@destinyschild5768 im a college student interested in marketing... what sort of things should we do for our portfolio? what type of marketing do you do?

Determination and work ethic.

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

🤝

Hi Sharon, Thanks for your video! It's definitely great to hear of the positive outlook on the field. I'm currently in the Google UX Design certificate program, and also simultaneously enrolled in a Masters program in Human Centered Design (2 courses down, 8 to go). I'm trying to decide whether to continue with the masters or not, and would love to get your opinion for someone brand new to the field? The masters has been great for slowly sitting with material whereas the Google UX Design cert has been more on the go, and very straight forward. From what you've discovered of the field, is the masters even worth it? Is the Google certificate enough along with working on the portfolio?

I take certifications just to learn and build out my own products and projects. You can only gain from what create or you eat from what you grow. Good luck out there to anyone waiting for miracle.

I really needed it right now, thank you so much! I got significantly discouraged by all the videos saying not to pursue this career bc of the downfall of the job market but I guess it has smth to do with some designers trying to gatekeep bc of the competition, I really hope this field will recover and I'll be able to land a job once I feel confident with my skills and have a good portfolio, thanks xx

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

I believe in you Nicole!!

@prathyushasharma9637

6 ай бұрын

Hi, even I am trying to learn and get into UI UX , would you like to connect and discuss about any sample projects and portfolios?

@Soupisgood883

5 ай бұрын

It’s not even about gatekeeping, it’s the reality. I genuinely think it’s silly to waste your time and energy and especially money on a bootcamp nowadays. My advice would be to go for something more stable (coming from a recent bootcamp grad without work, no need to gatekeep) you can be passionate about wanting to find a job and still not find one. It’s all luck at the end of the day. Right place right time and who you know

@PaoloSbaraglini

5 ай бұрын

​@@Soupisgood883and if someone wants to do the job? He just gives up because it's as hard to find as any other job?

@psychogothkitty

5 ай бұрын

​@Soupisgood883 what's a better alternative for study?

I gave up on UX and am now focusing on UI and learning code. Plus I'm feeling that it maybe better to go it along and try and push your own company. Ive had years of UX experience but I see UX design as now UX writing which I didn't and have never wanted to do I design, I don't write. Good luck to those who try and get into UX. Maybe the whole thing is a sham, and I think companies don't get it either.

Can you make a video on networking? Also your ideas on how AI and UX can be used

I was part of a company wide lay off last March and have yet to land my next opportunity. The market is roooooough. On Reddit people put it in this words "its a lottery" on who gets a job, and w/o a big tech name on your resume its really rough... Not saying its impossible but its by far not what it was prior to this. Staying realistic is definitely important.

Thank you Sharon. I am on the Google UX Course atm, and I have decided that I will take that into my switch to being an XR Designer - thank you in particular for your advice on managing expectations with timeframes. I feel much better about that now

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Yes glad I could be of help Aaron! Don’t rush, quality takes time :)

@nehalpradhan2229

6 ай бұрын

Is that the one from Coursera?? if it is would you recommend that course for starting out??

@AaronMilesHowell

6 ай бұрын

Hello - yes it is the one from Coursera. Maybe for starting out it's okay, but I would also check out others like DesignLab@@nehalpradhan2229

Thanks a lot for this video. I really appreciate the fact that a lot of research and consultations were done. But, what's the best option to get into the UX design field next year,after a boot camp? Should it be an internship,or a direct entry-level job?

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

I think anythjng to get your foot in the door is fine. Start up, contract role- it really doesn’t matter. Anything to get the ball moving!

thank you for taking the time to create this helpful & informative video. im looking forward to watching more of your videos in the future. wanted to give you some user feedback. the light behind you was distracting for me and took away from your incredible presentation. anyway thanks again and keep it up!!

There's a lot of valuable information on this video, Thank you Sharon! Also, I have a question. Last year I tried to do a bootcamp but it was full UX/UI, and the beginning of it it was full UI. Didn't like and quit. I'm currently a Tech Recruiter (I have seen a lot of techie roles) and now, I realized that like UX Research and I strongly believe I'll do well in that area. Any advice?

"It's garanteed to have the job now" it's a very confident statement. I hope it's true cuz I'm starting my studies rn

@sharonyeunkim

5 ай бұрын

Work hard!!! As they say, if there’s a will, there’s a way. Best of luck 🤝

@sshrekster

3 ай бұрын

Be careful what advice you take from someone sponsored by a bootcamp

In the middle of the video you said "AI going to take this job....no it's not happen" then i took a long breath 😊 By the way i subscribed you

This is kind of yearly video that many designer make. 😃

i subscribe because i had an epifany wathching your video, i left my art carrer because i wasnt able to do any money haha, so i studied html, css and javaScript, but now, i feel like i just found meaning... thanks!

I found this video quite insightful. I am currently in a similar position where I graduated from my UX boot camp as one of the youngest students by far. I am now completing my final year of university (economics) purely to finish what I started but intend on applying for UX jobs as soon as I am finished in a year's time. What would you recommend for someone like me to do during this year, to increase my chances of getting a UX job as soon as possible while I am still at university?

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Network ASAP!!! Offer to buy lunch, coffee, pay for people’s time. Meet as many people as possible.

@sugaudacity

5 ай бұрын

@@sharonyeunkimHi Sharon, could you please talk more about the networking process? Like how you approach cold messaging people from LinkedIn, how often you reached out, etc. Any advice on this would be extremely helpful, thanks so much

Spotify announced a third round of layoffs (~1500) employees. This is going to get ever darker up until the Fed starts cutting rates at the very least.

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, job market overall is difficult and I wouldn’t be surprised if there are more layoffs as companies try to adjust for profits, etc. at least based on the graph trends there will still be layoffs but it is def not as it was before and if I had to take an estimation I think another year or so could give market more time to recover or whatnot.

I’m currently in a graphic arts school program that works like a trade school during junior and senior year of highschool. We use Adobe software, mostly photoshop, indesign, etc. I find a lot of interest in this career and want to go to college for it, to get father in this. I don’t want to have a tough time getting in just with a certificate, I plan on going in college for my bachelors in User Experience for Ux Design. Will be getting my bachelors as well as having Highschool time in this kinda industry get me farther and solidify a job for me compared to just getting a certificate? Is getting a bachelors in User Experience perfect for this? Thank you for the video, it was super informative!

@roycemalonzo4798

5 ай бұрын

Consider the nature of the user experience (UX) design industry. While having a related degree can be advantageous, it's essential to note that not all UX positions explicitly require a four-year degree. Examining job requirements on platforms like Indeed often reveals that a basic qualification is any UX-related degree. In this field, the value of institutional education is undeniable. Structured lesson plans and continuous feedback are invaluable. However, it's crucial to recognize that, in UX design, experience often takes precedence. Opting for a bachelor's in UX design may require several years before you can add it to your resume. On the other hand, completing a certificate course can equip you with the basics in just three months, allowing you to start gaining real-world experience immediately and building your portfolio.

this video was so informative and relatable oh! Thank you so so much I feel motivated and learned a lot!

Hi Sharon! Thank you so much for your videos! Do most employers require a bachelors degree to be a UX Designer?

Also, I'm now offering private UX mentorship (regular calls or Portfolio Review Sessions) on Mentorcruise! Apply here: mentorcruise.com/mentor/sharonkim/

@buttercup9700

6 ай бұрын

Seeing this right after my graduation from Designlab :P

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Aww~ congratulations ☺️

@ItsMilica8

6 ай бұрын

Mentroships sound great, sign me up!🫡

I’m a new graduated from Thailand I need to be UXUI designer you are my inspiration to to better I a little bit understand in English

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Best of luck!!

Thank you so much Sharon for this video and i want to ask a question can i learn ux design only online and can i work only from home? its because i live in a 3rd world country. again thank you so much for this

Cool Video. Neilson Norman makes money off UX Education. So I don't know if it's a good source for data, as they are highly incentivized to bolster numbers to encourage course admissions and would bet a lot of my money that they absolutely do that. Otherwise really good stuff thanks for posting

Don't be naive. Tech layoffs are normal and constant for various reasons, not just a general recession. It doesn't matter what recessions come and go. The way to be resilient is use your skills in varying industries.

I am excited ui ux designer

Hi Sharron I recently heard about about Ux deisigner and I've considered doing so I want to be self taught due to financial reasons. So i want to know if there are possibilities to get a job ?....and how can I enhance my knowledge?

I would love to be a ux designer but you know AI can do almost everything nowadays. So, I'm afraid that if ux design field got dead by AI or the salary is lower than other tech field. I'm so confused that should I choose this field or not.

I think UX will always be necessary because I've seen some apps and sites and they are still not designed well even in 2024. So it's obvious that even if a lot of people want to do it, not everyone will be good at it. I think it still takes a certain level of skill to design well and I guess that "bust" kinda helped sift some not-so-good designers out. 😬😳

Hi Kim 👋 This is the second time I'm coming across your video. I am very much interested in UX design. However, people say one does not go into UX design by studying UX design alone. If so, what other courses should I take along with UX design to be fully competent?

@wisdomizozoima5541

6 ай бұрын

@@rodlawrence7532 thank you so much

Can u prepare a video regarding roadmap to UX/UI design for a complete beginner to advanced to proficient? That would be Helpful. ❤ Thanks in advance.

@dcarter_ux

6 ай бұрын

There’s lots of roadmaps already on YT

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea. I’ll do my best!

Just switch to UX... I will said... learn some javascript code... design something really cool~ then... you are hired... AI still got time to catch up for new creative product...

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

yess definitely learning code- even just basics is a major plus.

I’ve been waffling on joining the Dribble UI/UX design program. I’m a graphic designer and thinking of expanding my skill set. Has anyone tried their program? This video and the comments makes me second guess all of it

Hi! I was just accepted into an HCI Masters Program. I am much more interested in UX research and hope to focus on that. In your opinion, is a Masters Degree still worth it? Do you think it helps erase some of the barriers to entry, given I also put in the work to network, get internships, etc. Thanks!

As a Fresher i am very worried about my career should i continue learning and grow or should change my career, i am confused if i leave this field what should i choose? i think saturation is in everyfield now not just UI ux design

For the tech recession being over, does that apply to smaller companies too? like design agencies,etc?

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t be surprised if it applied to smaller companies too- I think if you have your eye on a position, try to message the recruiter directly (can find them on LinkedIn if you search “company name” + “recruiter”. That usually works.

what was your starting salary for your first ux role, i wanna get a reference, keep it a 1000

Sharon! I don't have LinkedIn premium so I couldn't include a note when attempting to connect via my phone. Thank you so much for this video! I'm only now comfortable with my UX experience and portfolio, after nearly 2 years post Springboard. Super anxious to begin job searching in this climate, but after watching this video, I feel hopeful! Hope we connect on LinkedIn, would love to follow your journey there, as well as here. ❤

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Connected ☺️

Am thinking of getting my BA in UX I have a associates in graphic design but the 2nd great depression and pandemic killed that path, ux is my last chace if not i have to start over

It's even hard for Senior designers to get a role. In most job sites, there are 100+ applicants for each role.

Do you need a bachelor degree in computer science or graphic design to be able to go to ux design? what are the chances of getting a job if you dont have a bachelor degree in those fields. Ive been a nurse for 6 years and I want to leave nursing....

I feel terrified to pick ux as my major with all information online 😢. Any advice from people who are in the industry?

Sharon: can you be transparent. are you currently employed as a full time ux designer with a company in November 2023? if no, why not?

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Yes I’ve been working full time since July! I got my offer back in May though. A few videos ago I posted a Vlog which you can see of me getting the offer😆

Of course AI will improve designers productivity in coming years, but saying that AI doesn’t have ‘design mindset’ or whatever you said on 6-7 min is… arrogant. All design principles are well written and clear. In a few months we will see multimodal models, that can understand UI flow recorded in a video. Looks pretty replaceable to me. (I am UX designer)

I signed up for the UX design Bootcamp Springboard , I don’t know if I should invest in it, I need help with guidance. I’m in a dead end job and want a new career 😩😩😩😩

This was a great video, I’m from the UK and have a Masters Degree in UX Design and I’m struggling to so much to get a job. It’s tough but I won’t give up!

@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour

6 ай бұрын

I'm in a similar situation. I've only got a bachelor's but have done an internship at a top tech company. Honestly, with that experience I thought it would be easy to find something... It's really not 🤪

@Simrankaur12.

6 ай бұрын

That’s insane well done! I can’t even get an internship the competition is super high, I wish I became one 2 years ago when it was in high demand but I guess we can only try our best now, I wish you all the luck!

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

Hello! That’s so cool- where did you get your masters? Yeah, the first job is always the hardest, literally😅….but every job after that is going to be much easier to secure. I think it’s like pushing a boulder up a hill, so much effort at first but once you get your first opportunity you gain momentum :) What else would you like to see from me?

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

things always takes more work/time than we expect 🫠

@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour

6 ай бұрын

@@sharonyeunkim I agree I think it will get a lot easier once you have your first year or two of experience. Definitely worth the effort of trying to break in.

I make $95k at my non tech job. If I start out at $80k, potentially I could break into the 6 figures right?

AI IS MAKING ME ANXIOUS

I'm trying to get into the UX world, taking a course, learning other stuff on my own... And your thumbnail gave me anxiety. Thank you for the video tho.

My goal is to be a freelancer. Any advise for that?

It's just another tool. The thing I came here to listen.😌

I thought, from my research, UX Design can be done in non-digital products too? No?

Some Misinformation here. In fact there are more layoffs. Avarage companies has 1-2 designers for 20 developer

Is UI UX design career is demand in future or not??

The reality is that companies want that who have high skill in UI. UX is good, but in the real world, day-to-day, in 90% of the jobs this skill doesn't help much, just big companies manage use UX skills, the small ones can't work following all steps. So, be careful if you want change your field, acquires a good design skills is need years, you can't attain this only doing bootcamps.

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

I agree that you should have good UI skills. It's not like your work can look like 💩. Having great UI skills is a benefit and you should still stand out by having that. Having a good impression via beautiful imagery will help you stand out and get your foot in the door- but if your design thinking is lacking there's no point in stressing so much over UI. Having both is ideal, but to "get a job" good UI is useless without good UX.

@Lilloo

6 ай бұрын

@@sharonyeunkim The ideal world is for you to know how to do both, of course, that will make you stand out as a professional above average, but small companies cannot work with large deadlines where you will have months to do a project, for 90% of the professionals in the field it's a week to deliver something, sometimes you work on more than one project at the same time, the research is just to know the objective of the product and the audience, maybe a benchmark of competitors, interviews and tests probably will not be done. That is why most of the market is now looking for professionals with strong UI skills, they want someone with good ideas and knows how to execute. The use of AI will greatly help professionals working under these conditions. And let's be honest, UX is not a seven-headed monster; with a few weeks of study and effort, anyone in the world can understand the processes and apply them. It was not for nothing that there was a boom of people entering this area when they realized this. However, to develop the ability to empathize and to have good ideas and execute them into a good UI, you need a few years to get there.

@sharonyeunkim

6 ай бұрын

@@Lilloo yup! Execution is most important and UI will def help drive it forward on top of thinking- although learning UI takes more time. Thanks for your comment :)

Right now, AI is just another tool. There is already some people working on turning Figma into UI code in multiple languages. The advantage with UX designers is the fact that even the clients do not know what they want. They can explain in vague terms what they need, but the "creativity" comes from the designer. However, that is set to change in the next couple of years. AI could learn what the client expects and deliver them designs within a fraction of the time and cost of traditional designers

I learn ux/ui design in one hour