My First UX Design Portfolio - that landed me my first job! Advice for Beginners

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In this video I share my first UX design portfolio website. This website helped me to land my first professional UX design job. I'll show you my portfolio website - unedited - and walk you through the case studies I used to launch my UX design professional career. I'll also give you my best advice for new designer and beginners to help you break through the obstacle of crafting your own portfolio website!
In this video, I'll share advice on what sections to include in both your website and case studies, tips on how to structure your case studies, and also how to brand yourself as a new designer to be competitive in the current UX design job field.
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@Christian-ql4vw Жыл бұрын

I fell like I'll look back on this video and say "this was the one that got me the job, where things changed." Thank you times a million.

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

That is amazing to hear!

@Lyleluiza 10 ай бұрын

SO!!! You got the job??

@chimbekee 3 ай бұрын

Update?

@railpressureflip 11 ай бұрын

This is crazy helpful, thank you so much for this!

@imerinkate 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@loomonda18 3 ай бұрын

Super helpful thanks!!!

@sparxidigi 8 ай бұрын

portfolio is pertinent and for a newb your video helped me so much

@imerinkate 8 ай бұрын

Woohoo! I’m glad to hear that!

@natasyazuelda1954 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for the tips, this is very insightful!

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@justinebeaulieu3968 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video! It's helping me a lot oxox

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@onahsam8564 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great job, I would adopt your tip. I am looking at starting a career in UX/UI.

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Best of luck, Onah!

@user-qf4cw8dt2k Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sweet advices! :) Loved your work and suscribed

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that! I’ll be making a video on creating a portfolio soon

@user-qf4cw8dt2k Жыл бұрын

@@imerinkate please also make the portfolio content for who doesn’t have any experiences in ux ui field 🥹🥹 thank youuuu

@artificialmermaid9884 Жыл бұрын

this is very insightful thank you! :)

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful :)

@jisselamurillo5969 8 ай бұрын

I am glad I came across your channel. I’m taking the google certification in class and almost done, but am trying to figure out how to best go about making a portfolio for the ux/ui world.

@imerinkate 8 ай бұрын

Best of luck! What are some of the biggest obstacles you feel you’re encountering in this journey?

@jisselamurillo5969 8 ай бұрын

@@imerinkate I think it's the mechanics of it all. Learning all the new software, being in a new field and starting from scratch, but I am aiming for positivity. Even though it's all new and a challenge I have to remember to take it step by step. I may have to book you since I am looking for a mentor on this new journey as well.

@theecatmajor Жыл бұрын

Just started my UX/UI bootcamp, saving this for future use! Thanks sis❤

@thearjunwalia Жыл бұрын

which bootcamp ? i also wanted join

@imerinkate 9 ай бұрын

So happy you found my channel- good luck!

@lastchild Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gabrielacarvalho379 9 ай бұрын

omg you speak SO WELL that I could listen for hours

@imerinkate 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, such a compliment! I hope you're finding my videos helpful :)

@chiamakavictoria7668 Ай бұрын

Hi thank you for the video. I need the resources of the portfoio

@dhruvin-dave Жыл бұрын

Hello, im not necessarily looking to update my portfolio as of now or something, but i do like know how people think and learn based on thier experiences and learn from that. Subbed 🙌

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. I like to learn about other peoples' though processes, as well.

@atlas_427 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, Erin! I actually just finished CareerFoundry's bootcamp and making my portfolio website on Squarespace too! My job search is about to begin and I look forward to what the future holds.

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

That’s an exciting time in your career! Best of luck and I hope these videos have helped :)

@eternalincantation Жыл бұрын

so did you find a job? :)

@atlas_427 Жыл бұрын

@@eternalincantation not yet, still working on it 👍🏻

@eternalincantation Жыл бұрын

@@atlas_427 good luck!!!

@WoahItsDanny 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m currently taking Google’s UX certification program on Coursera! Were you able to find a job in UX? If so, how long did it take you to find one?

@unplugged301 10 ай бұрын

Such an amazing portfolio! I’m curious as to where you find custom iphone mock-ups like your Cleo cover image?

@imerinkate 10 ай бұрын

Hey there! I made that (custom) a long time ago. I did recently create this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMmDjZWWmsm-f3U.htmlsi=MfDR6uvHraabB0v7 that I think would be a GREAT resource to help you create iPhone mockups for your case studies and portfolios. Let me know if that helps!

@shubhasarkar3632 11 ай бұрын

You are gorgeous😍

@daisey138 Жыл бұрын

Please make a video all about creating UX case studies for beginners!!

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Posting a short about that today!

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Hi! I just created a detailed case study video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLmHed2ruZink4E.html hope it helps :)

@sedjroaza1439 Жыл бұрын

Your video is so useful ✨ please can you talk about case study in another video 🙃

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Hi Sedjro :) I’m happy you found it helpful! Yes, I do plan to create a case study video next

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Hi! I just created a detailed case study video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLmHed2ruZink4E.html hope it helps :)

@adhamkhalil8761 Жыл бұрын

Hi Erin! it would be a pleasure if you take me deeper into your case studies, that would be highly appreciated :))

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Hey! I just created a video for this- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLmHed2ruZink4E.html hope it helps!

@pawanrangile960 9 ай бұрын

Please make a video on how to do excellent user testing..

@imerinkate 9 ай бұрын

I will work on this!

@nayanaksh4104 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video ,It's very helpful !Can you please let me know that is it required to have presentation(ppt) for each case study ?

@imerinkate 9 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm glad to hear you're finding my content helpful. As for having a ppt for each case study, it is not necessary. When I have found a need for my case study to be a ppt is 1. When I'm outreached by a recruiter and they specifically want a pdf or ppt case study to send to the company they're recruiting for and 2. when I want to create a case study for a company that has asked that I do not publicly share the work I've done for them. Otherwise, creating case studies on your website is the way to go.

@Tassanee-C Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very useful video. May I kindly ask you about your previous work experience before you decide to become UX designer ? Do you have design background or something similar ?

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Hi there, happy to answer. I had a background in digital marketing and branding (all self taught). I moved into UX because I wanted a more steady income and structured work.

@AshleyEshon Жыл бұрын

Drop a case study vid!!!!

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Coming soon!! 😀

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Hey! Just posted a case study vid- here ya go! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLmHed2ruZink4E.html hope it helps!

@AshleyEshon Жыл бұрын

@@imerinkate awesome, thank you!!

@duniabahati 9 ай бұрын

How much were you paid yo work on that CLEO app?

@oyinadeademodi1532 Жыл бұрын

Hi Erin how did you apply the affinity mapping to the website. Did you use Miro. THANKS

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Hey there! Yes, I used Miro. Nowadays, I’d recommend just using Figma or Figjam.

@nirjachaudhary1131 7 ай бұрын

Hey, does any of the fellow Uxers know how to show that visuals of high fidelity mockup I’m having trouble knowing how to bring it into action Help me with it if anybody if familiar with it

@imerinkate 7 ай бұрын

Hey! This may help kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMmDjZWWmsm-f3U.htmlsi=iJTUZEpLxNSrBUbU

@yuliyamatsko3400 3 ай бұрын

Where is the best find templates for mockups?

@imerinkate 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Figma community is a great place to find mock-ups and templates.

@hautewire 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing I thought the word is Enneagram You have a typo on your first landing page

@imerinkate 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@Euphrodyne 11 ай бұрын

What font are you using for this portfolio? It's so pretty

@imerinkate 11 ай бұрын

It is called Orpheus Pro :)

@Euphrodyne 11 ай бұрын

@@imerinkate thank you! I admire your videos and how transparent and detailed you explain them! ❤wishing you success, Erin!

@imerinkate 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much @francisleoni I wish the same to you 🤗

@gauravmishra1935 8 ай бұрын

Can you please guide how a fresher can create a portfolio

@imerinkate 7 ай бұрын

Hello, I am working on a few videos for this :)

@user-zx6zs6nv5t 8 ай бұрын

what kinda portfolio should I create for university?

@imerinkate 8 ай бұрын

Hello! I honestly cannot answer this as I am not familiar with university requirements

@valeriiab5699 10 ай бұрын

Hi Erin, what bootcamp did you go?

@imerinkate 10 ай бұрын

Hi Valeriia, I attended CareerFoundry's bootcamp. I actually filmed a video review- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e7yVqdOfqsuwk2Q.htmlsi=epKO7qMQo7VUm9aY (there's a discount code in the description of that video, too, if you decide CareerFoundry is for you!) Let me know if that helps :)

@vanessarosedetomal1517 Жыл бұрын

can you please teach us how to use figma

@imerinkate 10 ай бұрын

superpeer.com/erinkate I have new mentoring sessions, including Figma tutoring, available on Superpeer - check it out if you want! superpeer.com/erinkate

@olamideogundele7243 Жыл бұрын

which boot camp did you go through. when is their next session

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

I did CareerFoundry’s bootcamp. Here is a link for a discount if you end up signing up! careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=REmeePEW Also, my main advice for any bootcamp- focus on using Figma as your design tool if you are looking to land a job in the American market.. It’s free and there’s no need to invest in other tools to start (Sketch, Adobe XD).

@imerinkate 10 ай бұрын

Hey there! I ended up filming a video review for CareerFoundry, if you're interested- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e7yVqdOfqsuwk2Q.htmlsi=epKO7qMQo7VUm9aY (there's a discount code in the description of that video, too, if you decide CareerFoundry is for you!) Let me know if that helps :)

@olamideogundele7243 Жыл бұрын

Where is the link to this portfolio

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

www.erinkateuxui.com

@Xavierkim. Жыл бұрын

Hey it looks like your website is down or something for its saying website expired

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Hey there! Yes, I am working on building out a new website. I let that one expire just this month as I got a new job and decided to take some time and update my portfolio.

@user-jd2rs8iw1g 2 ай бұрын

anyone ever told u that u looks like jennifer morrison?

@imerinkate 18 күн бұрын

Hadn’t gotten that before!

@user-hk2oj9kz2q Жыл бұрын

Hey Erin! I really benefitted from your suggestions regarding UX design. I'm currently enrolled in a boot camp and it is going super well! Can I follow you on Linkedin, if possible?

@imerinkate Жыл бұрын

Hey! I’m so glad to hear that! Yes, you can- www.linkedin.com/in/erin-kate-spellman-ba3225198 :)