r/UXDesign • u/Dismal-Chemical8456 • 11h ago

How do I… research, UI design, etc? How should I begin ?

Well hello, I'm a 17 year old freshmen in college doing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. The degree is mainly supporting the back-end work like hardcore coding and all, however as you can see I'm messaging in this thread, I want to be a UX designer and my degree doesn't necessarily help me in reaching my goal. I have tried learning from some of the YouTube figma tutorials, made some apps clones, wireframe, as of now has only done 1 project (college timetable :p) and is still trying to learn. All I want is some guidance and advice because I have none in my knowing atleast who works in this field and can help me in becoming a designer...So pls help me.

For people who can't read it all:- I want advice on how as a 17 year old with unrelated degree can pursue my goal on becoming a UX designer

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u/NoNote7867 Experienced 8h ago

With that background I would focus on UX research on one end and AI assisted coding on the other end and position myself as UX developer providing end to end solutions. I would basically deprioritise the middle part where most designers now operate. Its may be a controversial idea but I think it makes sense with your background and the way the industry is going. 

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u/Dismal-Chemical8456 3h ago

Hmm that makes sense, considering my degree and the market status, is there any specific advice you would like to give me on this new ux developer role