If I Started UX in 2024, I'd Do This.

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Free PDF UX guide: alienacai.gumroad.com/l/uxroa...
Fast Track UX Course: fasttrackux.com
Framer: shorturl.at/dszM5
If I started UX in 2024. I'd do the following:
Product Designer vs. UX Designer: (0:00)
Learn Figma ASAP: (0:23)
Consider Relocating: (1:56)
Learn Design Systems: (2:30)
Start a Personal Project: (3:20)
Find a Client Project: (4:47)
Navigate through Client Project: (7:20)
Apply to Tech Companies: (8:50)
But most importantly...: (9:30)
How to set career goals: (10:40)
Red Ocean, Blue Ocean: (11:38)

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@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

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 6 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 6 ай бұрын

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

@daph5193 6 ай бұрын

@@Desicook13 yea same

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

noted!@@Unknownbut16

@AlienaCai 6 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

@ellen.malone 6 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq, 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!

@joselynejh 3 ай бұрын

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

@HighlyProductive_ 9 күн бұрын

Same. Every interview wants u to know even more

@dan.carino 5 ай бұрын

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.

@speshurl 2 ай бұрын

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

@joemamajams 3 ай бұрын

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

@JWCat757 3 ай бұрын

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

@aichaelhali5601 6 ай бұрын

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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 ай бұрын

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

@hehenot 6 ай бұрын

same, friend. same

@user-ju6hp5cp2v 5 ай бұрын

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

@Tara-qp1cz 4 ай бұрын

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

@indolency 5 ай бұрын

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. 🥺

@jovanradovanovic2752 5 ай бұрын

Hi, I stumbled across your video thanks to the algorithm, and although I rarely comment on KZfaq 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!

@Box52222 5 ай бұрын

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

@badkawaiikitty 4 ай бұрын

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.

@dkang27 2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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! 🤩

@abiconnect 3 ай бұрын

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

@cristinaalvarezcastillo3056 3 ай бұрын

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

@teenylupini 5 ай бұрын

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

@CARMARCUSO 5 ай бұрын

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

@rochelledube5244 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing. All the best ✨✨

@ArshikaJ 4 ай бұрын

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

@rochelledube5244 4 ай бұрын

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

@rochelledube5244 4 ай бұрын

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

@slickr_392 3 ай бұрын

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

@wajahatkhan9455 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Aliena, That was fascinating.

@jesuswuvsyouuu 5 ай бұрын

thank you so much aliena! great tips! ⭐

@christianahfolakemi8507 2 ай бұрын

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

@veronica-uj9qw 5 ай бұрын

so much value in this video. thank you!

@user-oz4vt1uq6i 3 ай бұрын

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

@lygiap 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your very good insights, Ali.

@alikhalil2863 3 ай бұрын

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

@piccolaradge8333 5 ай бұрын

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

@user-jm8xe8hp5d 3 ай бұрын

i never knew i needed this. thank you so much

@aaplnr6288 3 ай бұрын

Amazing advice! Thank you!!!

@ivvvvvy4482 2 ай бұрын

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

@akinremiezekiel-fm3sr 5 ай бұрын

This was so profound, thank you!

@tippififestarr6519 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@luna8335623 4 ай бұрын

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

@vius0013 6 ай бұрын

This video is gold. Thank you so much

@Esteban__Nano 13 күн бұрын

I really like the way you did these videos. TYSM for the help, info and your time 👍

@vigneshvignesh9498 6 ай бұрын

Thank you aliena for this video

@tisanddd 5 ай бұрын

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

@giselymendes2875 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!!

@YakubuLevi 5 ай бұрын

Started UI Ux this year, thanks for the tips✌️

@Nicciolai 5 ай бұрын

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

@ashleybrenda___ 6 ай бұрын

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

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤❤❤

@Jeromeski77 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

@momochola 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@constancewanyanwu9131 3 ай бұрын

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

@lilyzhong7458 6 ай бұрын

You always have great and unique advice ❤❤

@marvinromerox 5 ай бұрын

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?

@catarojo6108 4 ай бұрын

Great info and tips!!

@fathimas.yoosuf 5 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@Miketheproducer 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your honesty

@Elrykkstorm 5 ай бұрын

You are a gem to the design industry!

@aishwaryajangam124 5 ай бұрын

very informative and on point.. keep going!!

@chinraymond311 4 ай бұрын

thanks for the content!

@AllenBrown-sq6tx Ай бұрын

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

@AlienaCai Ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@tobimedase9312 3 ай бұрын

You're amazing. Thank you.

@_ami95 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@StevanusDesign 6 ай бұрын

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

@shevanvfx 4 ай бұрын

AWESOMMMMMMMMME IDEAS !

@kelvinlee5472 Ай бұрын

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

@AlienaCai Ай бұрын

You are so welcome 🙏🏼

@Pemor_lab 5 ай бұрын

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 5 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 🚀

@abdul-UIUX Ай бұрын

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

@AlienaCai Ай бұрын

So nice of you

@reycej 22 күн бұрын

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!

@worksmart8166 6 ай бұрын

Valuable points and most realistic video. ❤

@sashasilberberg5832 4 ай бұрын

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

@AlienaCai 4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@AleksandraSavic21 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@QuangNguyenatZien 3 ай бұрын

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

@baraan7351 5 ай бұрын

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

@AlienaCai 5 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@toryrae6091 5 ай бұрын

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??

@Yps_fjfjgmlwls_urhe 6 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing!

@gjcardonam 3 ай бұрын

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

@AlienaCai 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@lekhachill7886 4 ай бұрын

thankful for this information

@shakeelbaloch960 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@apeachaa9847 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for letting me know 🙌

@finnedmuzzle 5 ай бұрын

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

@gmproduction4506 4 ай бұрын

I love you. Thank you!

@adevikthur 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! ❤️

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@oematthews7353 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

So happy to hear that from a fellow senior designer ✨

@kiffsimon-pm6ix 2 ай бұрын

That's a top tier advice you just gave

@SamarHayatOfficial 6 ай бұрын

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

@henrythomas7112 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

So nice of you

@dominikskurzok2600 4 ай бұрын

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!

@helgasonb 6 ай бұрын

Great video! thank you.

@NomadicDmitry 5 ай бұрын

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.

@ComfortShooting Ай бұрын

Amazing video, Really inspired

@AlienaCai Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@wittywit6219 5 ай бұрын

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

@AlienaCai 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@insanegrapher6718 5 ай бұрын

very informative video mam. Love the way you explained everything

@emberN 28 күн бұрын

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.

@TominiAmanda 3 ай бұрын

I love this video!

@masonrinehart 5 ай бұрын

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' :)))))

@rajtiwari6724 4 ай бұрын

such an honest and introspective video. respect+

@AlienaCai 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@dinovocadoo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video❤

@AlienaCai 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@christopherjenkins2431 5 ай бұрын

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

@AlienaCai 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@estherkamami6424 3 ай бұрын

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

@maiabobakr4011 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for ur video

@mald379 4 ай бұрын

I want to cry. i'm a graphic designer and last year my job (as many similar) became increasingly unstable, i had some basic background in UX/UI that i learned strictly through doing projects but nothing systematic, as when i first started my career ux/ui wasn't even a real job (in my country). I wanted to make a shift but felt like its too much too learn ,too big of a hill full of competition to tackle, but your advice was so realistic, so helpful and seems within my reach that i am just overflow with gratitude for making me feel less like ... well. Loser. Thank you for this.

@vadim_sharapov 2 ай бұрын

Hi :) You are not a loser, that's for sure! Please try not to refer to yourself with such harsh language. Even though it can feel overwhelming with all the things you need to know and how it feels like everybody is better than you, in reality, we are all humans and we all have strengths and weaknesses. You don't need to know as much as you think you do. All those things with 'components' and all that kind of stuff are not something very important. I haven't seen a huge trend in which companies are now doing design systems and following UI Kits. Yes, they say that they are, but in reality, it's not very important. So don't feel like you need to learn all those things because 80% are even not aware that those things exist. Good luck :)

@olisa8518 4 ай бұрын

Glad I came across this, danke 💛

@AlienaCai 4 ай бұрын

Bitte~

@maquindesign9158 3 ай бұрын

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

@ChrisAngela94 Ай бұрын

You might have unintentionally gave me a motivation, I'm I've been a graphic designer for the past 10 years now, currently working as a Junior Art Director I have interest in learning UI/UX but I felt nervous af on whether if it even possible for me to learn this, but at 10:19 you made it seem like I can do it haha, those "3mths" videos really did make me nervous

@AlienaCai Ай бұрын

Oh wow, so glad to hear this! You got this ✨