Look for your areas of interest
Hmm 😕 quite a lot it seems. UX is not just only about visuals or making screens in FIGMA or any other design tool that we think of, it is way more than that. Now is the time, to reflect on what is just discussed above, and analyze whether should I consider being a UI/UX designer or UX designer or maybe into something specific.
Well if you are confused and thinking about which area to select and proceed with, do not worry, I got you covered. Listed below are my two tips on how I started and managed to upskill myself with time.
#1. Personal interest – think of that one area you feel confident about. It could be about research, colors, or with design tools. Dive deeper into that area by reading books, taking courses, podcasts, etc.
#2. Your goals – Are you looking for a job or wanted to start as a freelance? If you are aim is to get a job, do some research and explore more on the areas you are confident about, go through job descriptions on some of the job sites like LinkedIn, Naukri, etc. and start applying. And if you want to explore freelancing, then look out for gigs around your specialty and keep learning.
Do not feel low, if rejected in your initial interviews. Learn from the mistakes you made, note down the questions, and keep trying. The only way you could fail is, if you stop trying and learning.
If you are in a job started as a UX designer or UI/UX designer in most cases you will be working on all phases of the design process, from discovery to hi-fi designs and prototyping. While it is a very common working culture in the UX design industry, you can also decide after a certain period of time depending on your interest which area you want to go with, and accordingly you can upskill yourself.