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How to Start a Career in UI/UX Design
The skills to learn, the portfolio to build and how to land your first design role.
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UI/UX design is one of the most accessible ways into tech. You do not need a computer science degree, but you do need a strong process and a portfolio that shows how you think.
Learn the process, not just the tools
Figma matters, but hiring managers care more about how you approach problems: research, information architecture, interaction design and usability testing.
Build three strong case studies
- Pick real problems you understand
- Show research and decisions, not just final screens
- Explain trade-offs and outcomes
- Keep each case study skimmable
“Your portfolio is a design project in itself. Treat the hiring manager as your user.”
About the author
Priya Nair
Product Designer & Design Educator
Priya has led design for fintech and edtech products used by millions, and has mentored more than 300 designers into their first roles.
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