Tools I use as a UI/UX Designer to stay productive

Here are 19 tools I use often for UI/UX or Product Design, from sketching, wireframing, project management, prototyping, analytics, heatmaps, surveys, user testing, remote collaboration and more!
P/S: I caught a real mic drop on camera...
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  • @rachelhow
    @rachelhow3 жыл бұрын

    Yup, that was a real mic drop... Share with us your favourite tools here in the comments!

  • @bean8663

    @bean8663

    2 жыл бұрын

    haha

  • @selfie-roth6952
    @selfie-roth69522 жыл бұрын

    Hey Rachel, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us! Your generosity has helped many aspiring UXUI designers, like myself, in achieving our career goals. Cheers!

  • @Graviora1
    @Graviora13 жыл бұрын

    I am learning a lot of things from your video! Thank you so much, Rachel!

  • @hellovernice5827
    @hellovernice58272 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rachel, Vernice here from 🇲🇾 too! I'm amazed by your great content! Your channel is my go to for UX UI as I am a beginner in transitioning my path UX UI design! Thank you! 💓

  • @vaishnaviv7676
    @vaishnaviv76762 жыл бұрын

    Maze turned out to be incredibly helpful! I'm so glad you added that in Rachel.

  • @sdid192
    @sdid1922 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rachel for creating such content on youtube ,as I am a begginer in ui/ux stream after watching your videos I got path to work upon and become a ux designer ..

  • @daudttravels-iare

    @daudttravels-iare

    2 жыл бұрын

    plz i need to start a carear in ux and ui design

  • @digileapmarketingservices
    @digileapmarketingservices2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this. It added a lot of value

  • @jeeyuuni
    @jeeyuuni2 жыл бұрын

    so informative!! thanks rachel

  • @taylorfitzgerald1641
    @taylorfitzgerald16412 жыл бұрын

    This is super helpful. Thank you!!

  • @fucker4sheeps
    @fucker4sheeps Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know this video existed! Thanks bro! Really grateful.

  • @HiZelia
    @HiZelia2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Rachel! I am planning to start my journey at UI/UX , what recommendations can you give? Should I join bootcamp or what is the best way to self taught myself? Thank you so much! There are just so many information online! Idk which is the best way to start 🥺🥺🥺🥺💭💭💭

  • @sanchitabavdekar4472
    @sanchitabavdekar44723 жыл бұрын

    This is really amazing !! Thank you so much ❤

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it! Hope you find it useful 😁

  • @samanthalouise5151
    @samanthalouise5151 Жыл бұрын

    As a beginner, I find this video super helpful! I love that Figma Mirror app that is so cool for seeing an idea come to life on your phone. Thank you!! :)

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad that this is helpful!

  • @Sam-vz7pf
    @Sam-vz7pf3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Very Much Rachel You Are the Life Saviour.

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching too 😁

  • @AkinsRealm
    @AkinsRealm2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for great content, I’m an X D user but there are still great tips that I can use!

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @ChristyZhu
    @ChristyZhu5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Rachel! These are wonderful tips and thanks a lot for sharing! Is there any secondary monitor you would recommend as extended screen for macbook? I find it difficult to stare to the 14 in screen all the time. Thanks!

  • @jeevasakiclassicalarts4352
    @jeevasakiclassicalarts43522 жыл бұрын

    Hey Rachel, your videos are very informative for me. Thank you. I want to know What video editing software you are using and how you edit and add graphics to your videos? Looking for the video editing complete guide in your style. Thanks in advance.

  • @bean8663
    @bean86632 жыл бұрын

    I used mostly Adobe xd it's amazing but Figma is far easy than xd .. thanks Rachel for sharing that stuff it really help me to grow fast.. :)

  • @kashnimago2096
    @kashnimago20962 жыл бұрын

    This is AMMAAZIINGG.

  • @AnitaAsani
    @AnitaAsani2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @johngomes4278
    @johngomes4278 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your. Channel & learn so much ! Thank you !!!

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome 🙏🏻

  • @LinhNguyen-vi5jo
    @LinhNguyen-vi5jo3 жыл бұрын

    Just saw your post on Instagram designing the thumbnails and then saw this video on KZread 🥰 Have a nice day!

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aww, thanks Linh! Have a great day

  • @davidowino4056
    @davidowino4056 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful!!!

  • @cookandconnect7170
    @cookandconnect71702 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video. Thank you!. Please explain how to present/explain our portfolio in interview. Its been 1 year I am applying job and giving interviews.. but no luck till now :(

  • @watch-me-fail
    @watch-me-fail2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for providing value with a well structured video that helps beginners. I think your encouraging words mixed in with your recommendations are very valuable.

  • @tteamzayou
    @tteamzayou3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, btw I like your laptop's wallpaper tho lmao 🤣

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Which one? The wallpaper on my laptop? :)

  • @tteamzayou

    @tteamzayou

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rachelhow Yes 😆

  • @harshakre4586
    @harshakre45862 жыл бұрын

    You Always Inspires me....Thank You So Much🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @ibrahemabdelnaby9374
    @ibrahemabdelnaby93742 жыл бұрын

    can you make a video on what's your process of working with a client on a website project step by step as a UI/UX designer?

  • @Athaleff
    @Athaleff3 жыл бұрын

    I loved this one!! So helpful!!! Thank you for making such a detailed video!

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @kampambakasolo2641
    @kampambakasolo26413 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel ❤️

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @jodierizky-
    @jodierizky-2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rachel, awesome vid. I’ve seen that you’re using an old gen Mac as so do I. Do you have lag and overheat esp. when doing gmeet and figma at the same time. Also how heavy is after effect? I’m interested on learning it

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jodie! I live in Malaysia, it's pretty hot here (26-32°C), so the laptop is always heating, I'm used to it. Sometimes the laptop throttles the speed to protect itself from overheating, hence the lag when using heavy apps. Fan blowing loudly on Gmeet / Zoom is normal to me. It's able to handle Figma + After Effects, no problem so far. Just make sure you have at least 16GB of RAM so the application doesn't crash.

  • @labibkhanofficialbd
    @labibkhanofficialbd2 жыл бұрын

    3:17 how you make it scollable in figma ?

  • @simbamadungwe
    @simbamadungwe Жыл бұрын

    Hi Rachel I'm also a UI UX design from Zimbabwe My tools I use MacBook Pro 2020 M1 Chip Figma for UI Adobe Illustrator for vector graphics After Effects for Animations Photoshop for photo manipulation I have a Sketchbook to jot down some ideas and sketches But i have a bad rercod on managing time 🙈🙈🙈

  • @eguchiyuuki
    @eguchiyuuki2 жыл бұрын

    great!

  • @humansoftech5905
    @humansoftech59052 жыл бұрын

    Notion is great, I wish it gets more adopted in larger companies

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree, thanks for watching 💕

  • @jaanyagardner1160
    @jaanyagardner1160 Жыл бұрын

    Can I start off on an iPad pro

  • @-saadelmaasrawy9828
    @-saadelmaasrawy98282 жыл бұрын

    hi , pls can u talk on colors and which color should i pick for my protfolio ; keep going

  • @julesm9081
    @julesm90812 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos!

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jules!!

  • @julesm9081

    @julesm9081

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rachelhow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jitgajjar
    @jitgajjar2 жыл бұрын

    I am also UI UX Designer, I like your contents.

  • @lazizaakramova8602
    @lazizaakramova86023 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Iaziza! Thanks for watching :)

  • @whimsical.me1
    @whimsical.me1 Жыл бұрын

    how do u find free images and illustrations , and fonts inspiration ?

  • @jasminefoong1054
    @jasminefoong10543 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video!

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Jasmine!

  • @rizwanakarizzy8771
    @rizwanakarizzy87712 жыл бұрын

    Do u have to know Adobe after effects to become a ux designer?

  • @jacob.olenick
    @jacob.olenick2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. My tools are Figma for personal. Sketch at work. Monday, Notion, Invision, Figjam, Zeplin, Webflow.

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, Jacob! I've never tried Monday before but it does seem like a great tool. 😁

  • @itsmanuelrc
    @itsmanuelrc2 жыл бұрын

    What do you think about Trello? Do you manage your projects using some kanban methodology? Great video!

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Manuel! I love Trello too, I use it sometimes for managing simple projects. Trello is a minimal tool if all you need is the Kanban feature :)

  • @KalyaniTalks
    @KalyaniTalks2 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are really helpful... can you share your portfolio with us 🙂

  • @rahultripathi4029
    @rahultripathi40292 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rachel. Greetings from India. How is crazy egg for tracking user behaviour?

  • @fernwehtwl
    @fernwehtwl2 жыл бұрын

    hi Rachel! I am wondering if using an older MacBook pro mid 2014 is sufficient to learn and use the tools like Sigma and Adobe XD.. maybe web flow to produce my work? I am starting my school in UX Design next month! Thanks:)

  • @sofiamunozm.4864

    @sofiamunozm.4864

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! My MacBook Pro is the Mid 2012, with 16GB of RAM and it does the work perfectly!

  • @aud2ice
    @aud2ice2 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching too!

  • @suleimansaid476
    @suleimansaid4762 жыл бұрын

    Did anyone notice the subtle "Rachel drop mic"

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Thank goodness the mic is still functioning well! :)

  • @Mahi-hj4en
    @Mahi-hj4en2 жыл бұрын

    your amazing

  • @gilangzaidan8454
    @gilangzaidan8454 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Rachel, would you say that Figma alone is enough if you want to become a product designer? What other softwares will i need to use?

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    Жыл бұрын

    If you've just started, Figma is the best tool (in my opinion) for product design. You can then learn Adobe After Effects if you want to create Lottie animations for digital interfaces (Lottiefiles.com). For user research, you will eventually pick up those skills at your full time job - eg. Maze, Hotjar or any tool your company uses.

  • @poonehmohajer9624
    @poonehmohajer96242 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Thank you very much again. I've learned a lot. Why you do not start being a teacher. I need someone like you to teach me some stuff.

  • @julesm9081
    @julesm90812 жыл бұрын

    WOW 😮 this is amazing thank you for this video ! Xx

  • @chp438
    @chp4382 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how did you study English? Can you open your tips?

  • @vaishnaviv7676
    @vaishnaviv76762 жыл бұрын

    What tools do you recommend for building personal websites? I have a wordpress one, but it's not the best fit for designers. Btw you're doing incredible work :)🌻

  • @julesathseo827

    @julesathseo827

    Жыл бұрын

    i see she uses webflow a very friendly one, perfect for designers

  • @DarioFKV
    @DarioFKV2 жыл бұрын

    Do you manually do all the animation work on the timeline in the after effects ?

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use Final Cut Pro for video editing :)

  • @DarioFKV

    @DarioFKV

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rachelhow I was referring to 4:06 :)

  • @syuhadaatyqah5613
    @syuhadaatyqah56132 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rachel! This is great sharing about UX designers at your yt channel. One question: do we really need to know HTML or code to be a UX designer? Where can we learn about it easily?

  • @Ufeli

    @Ufeli

    6 ай бұрын

    You dont need to learn coding or Html to be a uiux designer ❤

  • @damilareowoade8666
    @damilareowoade86662 жыл бұрын

    Rachel, please can you be my personal teacher? I want to learn directly from you 🙏

  • @idegraphicdesign6522
    @idegraphicdesign65222 жыл бұрын

    I just want to ask, as a UI UX designer, do you recommend that we should also learn CSS, HTML, JavaScript?

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! The short answer is no, you don't need to learn CSS/HTML/JS or any code. But you do need to know (roughly) what is technically possible and what is not. Long answer is here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gI6Oyaesmquaf7Q.html Hope this helps!

  • @idegraphicdesign6522

    @idegraphicdesign6522

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rachelhow , Thank you so much for enlightening us. You are a great inspiration and a help. 😊🤗🥰

  • @ohoanglong3544
    @ohoanglong35442 жыл бұрын

    Your videos is very helpful for me, where are you from ?

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!

  • @milanpaudel9624
    @milanpaudel96242 жыл бұрын

    Tools:-> 1. 💻 only Macs 2. Notebook, has to be trusty 3. Figma --> everything is figma 4. Lattie Animation (Lattie files, JSON) 5. Figjam (not free anymore) 6. Webflow (it's sucks but yea)

  • @subscribersbaggers1690
    @subscribersbaggers16902 жыл бұрын

    Can u please tell me where u stay(country) for ur work

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Malaysia :)

  • @SkoxLy
    @SkoxLy2 жыл бұрын

    Damn, seeing you with all the tools you are able to work with makes me feel like the worst ux designer in the world, because I use maybe a handful of tools😅

  • @aimeerivera7934
    @aimeerivera79342 жыл бұрын

    Hi😊

  • @rachelhow

    @rachelhow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi!