Career in UX Course

02:20

Welcome to the course

In this course you're about to learn how to start your career in UX.
08:01

Intro to UX

Let's try to define what good UX is and why do we need experts in this field.
09:31

The Design Process

Explore the basics of UX landscape as well as the design phases.
10:06

Labelling the job

How different companies understand UX roles and what to expect.
09:06

Agency-side UX

Check out the environments in which UX designers work.
10:05

In-house UX Teams

What it means to work for AirBnb or Facebook as a UX designer?
08:58

Problem discovery

Different tools and approaches that you'll find useful as a UX designer.
05:06

Analysis and Mapping

What are the different data you'll collect in the UX process
10:30

Architecture and Design

Differences between high-, mid- and lo-level design.
08:59

Usability principles

What is usability and why it matters so much in the UX world.
06:10

Research tools

Check out the tools that will help you in the initial UX phases.
05:14

Design Tools

Overview of different, modern tools that you'll use to craft UI.
08:08

Soft Skills in UX

As a beginner designer, there's a lot to learn to communicate effectively.
06:11

Worth a read

Some of the resources and books worth reading
05:06

Blogs and podcasts

Check out some of the best online resources for great reports and content.
04:00

Your first projects

Good places to explore the ideas and going through first projects.
08:43

Creating a Portfolio

How to design a portfolio that's interesting for recruiters.
06:05

Applying for a job

Where to look for a job and tips on creating successful submission.

Get practical insight on starting your career as a UX designer. As there are not many academic opportunities to learn about UX design and many of them focus on the theoretical design process, this course provides actionable knowledge for you to learn about working as a UX Designer, as well as tips on how to make your first steps in the industry.

The nature of work of a UX designer
Deciphering various job roles in UX
Core skills and methods designers use on a regular basis
Popular design and research tools for the job
Soft skills useful in design
Recommended learning resources
Practical tips on building your portfolio and searching for a job

Michal Mazur - "UX Design is my true passion and I am very fortunate to have found it so early in life. I enjoy working about projects case by case, investigating and then searching for solutions. Through my skills in user research, UX architecture and designing highly usable interfaces, I have helped many companies build real business value through good design. ‘Empathy’ and ‘user-centered design’ are the terms that make me tick above anything else! I also love sharing my knowledge with the industry through giving conference talks, conducting training sessions, creating online courses and mentoring."

Find me on Twitter and Medium: @mazi_mazur

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Why don’t you subscribe and get full access throughout the site?

If you are just starting out, this is a perfect resource to help you understand what UX is about and how to make your first steps. If you are already a UX designer or somebody working in a similar field, this course may give you a bit different perspective on the job. The content will also be a massive help to anybody working with UX Designers or recruiting them.

How UX Designers work

Learn about many different job roles and specialisations, as well as the context of work of a UX Designer. There are many influences in the daily design work, both in an in-house team and agency-side. Learn what those influences are and how different specialisations are involved within the whole length of a model design process.

The skills to master

UX Design is quite a complex job role, because in every project in every organisation you may need to tap into different skills. Because it is a job primarily based on collaborating with other people, I want to show you not only the methods of working or tools to use, but also soft skills that will help you work out various design problems.

Kick-start your career

When I started in the industry, I had to figure everything by myself - which books or blogs to read, how to build my first design portfolio. I’d like you to build on the knowledge I gathered myself and with the help of other designers, and get to know high-quality books, publications and podcasts that will help you grow and stay on top of the game. You will also be able to pick up some ideas for your first portfolio and practical tips on how to build it to impress recruiters.

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