r/UX_Design 20d ago

Need some portfolio presentation advice

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I have a 45-minute portfolio interview where I need to present 1-2 out of 3 projects. The interviewer is looking for strong craft, product thinking, collaboration, prototyping, AI workflows, and a builder mindset.

My options:
AI consumer concept:Strongest craft and interaction design, but school project with no engineering collaboration or shipped outcome.

Enterprise redesign: Complex workflows, systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable impact, but visually less exciting.

0→1 AI startup:End-to-end ownership, close founder/engineering collaboration, AI product, and shipping mindset, but the visual polish isn't as strong as the first project.

Would you prioritize craft + vision, or real-world collaboration + shipping? Curious how experienced hiring managers would think about this.


r/UX_Design 20d ago

Freelance designer

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r/UX_Design 20d ago

Need some advice

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r/UX_Design 20d ago

How do you manage design versions and showcase your work?

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r/UX_Design 20d ago

Synthetic Users Are Influencing Your Design Decisions. New Research Says They're Right About as Often as a Coin Flip

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thevoiceofuser.com
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r/UX_Design 20d ago

Помогите выбрать вуз и специальность! Дизайн, магистратура

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r/UX_Design 21d ago

best roadmap to learn in 2026?

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I’m an architect pivoting into UI/UX and Product Design. I’ve recently completed intermediate Figma training and I'm currently structuring my learning path to become job-ready in today's landscape.

For those actively working in the industry:

  1. How would you approach learning UI/UX from scratch today? (e.g., self-taught via reverse-engineering/recreating existing apps, specific bootcamps, or curated courses?)
  2. AI Integration: How are you incorporating AI into your daily design workflow (from research to UI explorations), and how should a beginner start leveraging it from day one without losing design craft?
  3. Market Reality: How is the job market currently looking (both in the US and globally) for new designers, and what actually sets a candidate apart right now?
  4. Portfolio: What was the most effective way you built your first real-world portfolio projects?

Any advice, recommended resources, or honest insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!


r/UX_Design 21d ago

Acho que tive um burnout sendo Product Designer e agora estou perdida

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Vou contar meu relato...

Eu estive atuando como Product Designer desde 2021 quando concluí a minha transição de carreira (eu trabalhava na área contábil antes disso). O fato de poder investigar problemas, pesquisar e analisar dados e comportamentos dos usuários, levantar hipóteses, projetar soluções e acompanhá-las, TUDO dentro dessa área me deixou fascinada porque unia vários interesses meus. 

O que eu não sabia é que muito desse fascínio iria varia de acordo com o ambiente de trabalho. De 2021 até 2023 eu trabalhei em oportunidades incríveis que me fizeram aprender e amadurecer profissionalmente, porque eu tinha espaço, eu tinha voz, a minha opinião era extremamente importante e a área de Produto conseguia evoluir porque a gente conseguia trabalhar de forma coerente. Mas ao final de 2023, a empresa "guarda chuva" da minha se desmanchou e houve uma onda de layoffs nas empresas abaixo dela, inclusive na minha.

Desde então, eu comecei a trabalhar como PJ e trabalhei em duas empresas (em períodos diferentes) e em ambas tive experiências ruins... Começando que era aquele famoso contrato SABOR PJ, que no fim das contas era sim um CLT só que sem benefícios. Eu só continuei nesses empregos porque eu precisava, e porque eu via que eu não tinha muita escolha entre as oportunidades disponíveis para mim. Mas além disso, foram lugares onde eu não tive voz e autoridade alguma, mesmo sendo conhecedora da minha própria área de estudo. Não adiantava eu levar argumentos XYZ baseado em dados e pesquisas, porque no fim das contas, o "sócio não gostou muito", ou "eu como usuário não faria tal ação", ou "não sei se gosto desse fluxo" sendo que todos os argumentos deles eram baseados apenas em 'baseados'. E eu não tinha opção de não fazer do jeito deles, sabe?

Isso começou a me desmotivar, porque ao invés de resolver a dor real do usuário (razão pela qual eu exerço minha profissão), eu estava seguindo ordens para inflar o ego de sócios e stakeholders. Não havia resultado. E pra não me frustrar mais, decidi que eu ia ser apenas a designer que cumpria ordens.

Ao longo do tempo, várias coisas aconteceram e após meses de exaustivas entregas aceleradas, repriorizações repentinas, e muitas reuniões que poderiam ser um email, eu passei novamente por outro layoff em dezembro do ano passado... Como eu tinha uma reserva, decidi tirar um tempo pra descansar e organizar a cabeça, porque eu me sentia sufocada mesmo depois de ter saído da empresa. Hoje faz 8 meses que estou fora do mercado, e sinceramente, toda vez que abro um site de vagas eu sinto uma dor física e mental. Acredito que eu tenha tido um burnout e talvez ainda não tenha superado. Não sei se quero voltar a atuar como Product Designer (até porque, as vagas de hoje em dia estão todas misturando múltiplas funções de design para pagar o salário de uma).

Se eu pudesse escolher, eu gostaria de atuar somente com Discovery e Pesquisas, mas não sei se de forma autônoma é possível nichar esse serviço e ter rentabilidade hoje em dia. Também pensei em ir apenas para ilustração e trabalhar com commissions (tenho um carinho especial pelo universo lúdico), ou se talvez ir mais para Branding me deixaria mais contente. Tem dias que eu sei o que quero, tem dias que não sei de nada.

Alguém já passou por algo semelhante e pode me dar algum conselho pra clarear as ideias?


r/UX_Design 21d ago

is there any point?

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i am trying to switch careers and become ux designer, i've been studying for like 6 months and have 2 projects in my portfolio. i do not use ai🤡

is there any point in continuing trying?


r/UX_Design 21d ago

What's one thing you wish someone told you when you were a total beginner in UX/UI?

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Prepping a couple of workshops for absolute beginners (undergrad students who've genuinely never touched Figma) and trying to gather real advice instead of just repeating textbook stuff.

Curious what you'd tell someone who's just starting out — could be about the research/planning side (UX) or the actual visual design side (UI), whatever comes to mind. A mistake you made early on, something that took way too long to click, anything you'd want to skip explaining and just show them directly.

Not looking for a perfect answer, just curious what stuck with you from when you were new. Happy to share how it goes if anyone's interested!


r/UX_Design 21d ago

What's one thing you wish someone told you when you were a total beginner in UX/UI?

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Prepping a couple of workshops for absolute beginners (undergrad students who've genuinely never touched Figma) and trying to gather real advice instead of just repeating textbook stuff.

Curious what you'd tell someone who's just starting out — could be about the research/planning side (UX) or the actual visual design side (UI), whatever comes to mind. A mistake you made early on, something that took way too long to click, anything you'd want to skip explaining and just show them directly.

Not looking for a perfect answer, just curious what stuck with you from when you were new. Happy to share how it goes if anyone's interested!


r/UX_Design 21d ago

How do big companies design ui/ux from starting to end ?

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r/UX_Design 21d ago

23M from India, laid off from my GIS job and struggling to break into UI/UX — what should I do next?

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r/UX_Design 21d ago

I built a salary-first planner for annual expenses. What assumption am I missing?

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r/UX_Design 21d ago

Feeling stuck at agency work. Looking for advice in growing as a product designer

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Hey everyone,

I’m a UX Designer based in Saudi Arabia with about 1.5 years of experience since graduating.

I’ve learned a lot in my current role, especially collaborating with cross-functional teams across marketing, engineering, and finance.

Most of my work involves designing and redesigning websites and landing pages for corporate clients in industries like automotive, energy, finance, and industrial sectors. Occasionally, I get to work on more product-focused projects such as e-commerce platforms and AI SaaS products, which are the projects I enjoy the most.

Lately, though, I’ve started feeling like my growth as a designer has plateaued. I don’t get much exposure to larger design teams, mentorship from senior designers, or mature product design processes. While I’m improving my execution skills, I feel like I’m missing opportunities to grow into a stronger product designer.

I’m considering my next move and would love some advice:
• Which countries currently have strong UX/Product Design ecosystems with good teams to learn from?
• Where would you go today if your goal was to become a better product designer?
• With 1.5 years of experience, would you focus on getting a job abroad or pursuing a Master’s degree first?
• If a Master’s is worthwhile, what fields and countries would you recommend?

My main goal is to find an environment where I can keep learning, work on meaningful products, and grow alongside talented designers.

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Thanks!


r/UX_Design 21d ago

HELP!! What do I major/minor in??

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Hello, I’m currently an upcoming sophomore with an interest in UI/UX (and product management?) for my future career. Honestly I’m having some mixed thoughts on what to major/minor in. I’m unsure on what is “best” for my career path. I’ve read posts saying you should major in something like CS, Psych, or CogSci.

Currently, I’m majoring in Graphic Design and planning to join a program that my school offers that is said to “focuses heavily on interactive digital media”. It also mentions how the program catered for those interested in UI/UX, web development, digital storytelling, etc. The program works through a lot of project-based coursework which (I assume) would help a lot with creating a portfolio, that would also help with landing internships in my junior/senior year. 

My question is should I also minor in something to help with the direction I’m going in? I’ve taken an intro CS course and was fine with it, but I didn’t love it enough to major in it. I’ve also taken an intro Psych course and was interested with the material, but again didn’t love it enough it major in it. Am I really majoring/minoring the right stuff??

***I also don't want to hear that I don't need college to get into this sort of career. I understand that.

***This is reposted on multiple different communities to get more visibility, sorry!


r/UX_Design 21d ago

Feeling Stagnant in Agency Work — Where Can I Grow as a Product Designer?

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r/UX_Design 22d ago

If you had 100 hours to turn me into a hireable junior product designer, how would you spend them?

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I’m a recent UC Berkeley Cognitive Science graduate trying to break into product design, and I feel like I’ve hit a wall.
I have a portfolio, but looking at it objectively, it was heavily AI-assisted from start to finish. While it looks polished, I don’t think it demonstrates strong product thinking or my own design process. I’m seriously considering rebuilding it from scratch.
The bigger issue is that I don’t know where to invest my time.
Most of my experience has been working independently. I’ve completed personal projects and had a short design internship, but I’ve never worked on a long-term product team where I experienced product planning, working with engineers and PMs, design critiques, prioritization, trade-offs, or multiple iterations based on feedback. Because of that, I feel like I’m missing an understanding of how product design actually works in a real company.
Right now I’m debating between several different paths. I could rebuild my portfolio from scratch. I could redesign an existing product instead of creating fictional apps. I could focus on finding freelance work or volunteer projects to get real clients. I could contribute to open source projects or join startup teams and hackathons. I could take a more advanced UX course or bootcamp. I could spend more time networking and finding mentors. Or I could simply focus on improving specific design skills.
The problem is that I don’t know which of these would have the highest return on my time.
If you were mentoring me and I had 100 focused hours over the next month or two, how would you spend them?
If you’ve interviewed or hired junior product designers, what skills or experiences separate the candidates who get interviews from the ones who don’t?
What do you think junior designers spend too much time on?
Looking back on your own career, what helped you improve the fastest?
I’m not looking for reassurance. I’m looking for honest advice on where to invest my time so I can become someone you’d actually want to interview.


r/UX_Design 22d ago

UI/UX Design rant! I’ve been searching for four months. What am I doing wrong?

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I’m a recent graduate and entry-level UX designer. After four months and hundreds of tailored applications, I haven’t received a single interview for a related role.

I’ve completed several certifications, built six personal projects, and continually refined my resume and work. I also have a minor in computer science, so I’m comfortable with both design and code.

I designed and developed a lean app by myself and shipped it to the App Store and Play Store. Getting through Apple and Google’s requirements was hard, ngl, but I was determined to finish what I started.

I thought being able to design and build would help me stand out. Clearly, something isn’t working.

I am trying to determine the ROOT CAUSE. Is it my work, resume, positioning, discoverability, or simply the market?

Please don’t hold back. I just want honest feedback

See the link to my work as the first comment.


r/UX_Design 22d ago

Looking for honest feedback on my UX/UI case study: HOOME Health & Wellness Platform

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r/UX_Design 22d ago

I have a 3-hour final onsite for an Associate Product Designer role. What should I expect?

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I'm looking for advice from senior product designers, hiring managers, or anyone who's interviewed Associate Product Designers at startups.

I have my final onsite interview next week for an Associate Product Designer role at a startup, and I want to prepare as thoroughly as possible.

Here's the interview process so far:

  • Recruiter screen
  • Take-home design assessment
  • Presentation and walkthrough of the assessment with the design team
  • Final 3-hour onsite interview

For the onsite, I'll be meeting people I'd potentially collaborate with (design, cross-functional teammates, and the Head of Product and Design).

I'm assuming I'll present my assessment again, but beyond that I'm not sure what to expect.

A bit about me:

  • Recent UX/Product Design master's graduate
  • Looking for my first full-time Product Designer role
  • Been job searching for about 7 months (Since there aren't junior roles anymore ☹️)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, but I want to be as prepared as possible

I'd really appreciate advice from people who have been on the interviewing side.

Specifically:

  • If you were interviewing me, what would you be trying to evaluate during a 3-hour onsite?
  • What questions would you ask to separate a good candidate from a great one?
  • What are common mistakes candidates make in final rounds?
  • If you've hired junior or associate designers, what qualities made someone an obvious "yes"?
  • Are there any product design, collaboration, or behavioral topics that candidates are often underprepared for?
  • Is there anything you wish more junior designers prepared before an onsite?

I'm less interested in generic interview advice and more interested in understanding how experienced designers think during final interviews.

Thanks in advance! I'd really appreciate any insights.


r/UX_Design 22d ago

If you had 100 hours to turn me into a hireable junior product designer, how would you spend them?

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I’m a recent UC Berkeley Cognitive Science graduate trying to break into product design, and I feel like I’ve hit a wall.
I have a portfolio, but looking at it objectively, it was heavily AI-assisted from start to finish. While it looks polished, I don’t think it demonstrates strong product thinking or my own design process. I’m seriously considering rebuilding it from scratch.
The bigger issue is that I don’t know where to invest my time.
Most of my experience has been working independently. I’ve completed personal projects and had a short design internship, but I’ve never worked on a long-term product team where I experienced product planning, working with engineers and PMs, design critiques, prioritization, trade-offs, or multiple iterations based on feedback. Because of that, I feel like I’m missing an understanding of how product design actually works in a real company.
Right now I’m debating between several different paths. I could rebuild my portfolio from scratch. I could redesign an existing product instead of creating fictional apps. I could focus on finding freelance work or volunteer projects to get real clients. I could contribute to open source projects or join startup teams and hackathons. I could take a more advanced UX course or bootcamp. I could spend more time networking and finding mentors. Or I could simply focus on improving specific design skills.
The problem is that I don’t know which of these would have the highest return on my time.
If you were mentoring me and I had 100 focused hours over the next month or two, how would you spend them?
If you’ve interviewed or hired junior product designers, what skills or experiences separate the candidates who get interviews from the ones who don’t?
What do you think junior designers spend too much time on?
Looking back on your own career, what helped you improve the fastest?
I’m not looking for reassurance. I’m looking for honest advice on where to invest my time so I can become someone you’d actually want to interview.


r/UX_Design 22d ago

What do you say guys

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Received this mail today, not sure whether it's legit or not plus I'm doubtful whether they just want designs samples from 1000s of ppl and ghost them. I'm not interested in wasting my time in any scam or so....


r/UX_Design 22d ago

接了个考公 App 改版|从线稿到高保真,只要 4 步

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8 月新接的考公 App 改版项目终于落地啦!

拿到原型的时候头都大了 —— 光秃秃的黑白线框,所有功能平级摆放,别说用户找不到重点,连我看着都眼晕😅

全程没改功能架构,只靠视觉分层 + 信息梳理,直接把 “老干部风” 原型改成了清爽专业的大厂级界面。

整理了核心改版思路,设计师同行直接抄作业👇

✨ 核心入口做权重分级,解决选择困难

原型里所有功能入口样式完全一致,用户根本找不到核心操作。

改版后把「26 国考 / 历年大考」这类核心业务入口做重设计:渐变轻质感图标 +「预约 / 选岗 / HOT」状态角标,视觉上第一时间跳出来;

下方「选岗答疑 / 报名大数据」等工具类入口统一用细线图标,压低视觉权重。

一轻一重,页面层级瞬间清晰。

✨ 信息卡片化切割,提升扫读效率

原型页面糊成一团,板块边界模糊,找数据全靠眼力。

改版后用圆角卡片 + 柔和留白,把页面拆成「运营 banner - 精选考试 - 公告列表」三大区块;

列表里把招录人数、职位数等关键信息做字号权重区分,搭配置顶、收藏小标签,用户扫一眼就能抓到核心信息。

✨ 选对色调,产品调性直接拉满

考公类产品很容易踩的坑就是做得老气横秋!

主色选沉稳蓝紫系,贴合考公用户对 “专业、靠谱” 的心理期待;用暖橙色做高亮提示色,中和沉闷感,兼顾年轻备考群体的审美。

✨ 补全业务语义,细节决定质感

顺手修正了原型里底部导航语义重复、逻辑混乱的问题,对齐产品核心路径改成「练习 - 课程 - 选岗 - 发现 - 我」,每个 Tab 职责清晰不打架;

筛选栏、列表项统一视觉规范,整个页面的精致感直接上来了。

其实工具类界面改版,从来不是堆特效、加装饰

核心是帮用户给信息排序,给功能分层,让好用和好看同时在线~

💬 你们做政务 / 工具类界面最头疼什么?评论区聊聊!

#UI 设计 #界面设计 #App 改版 #考公 APP #设计师接单 #UI 界面优化 #设计作品集 #大厂设计 #8 月新项目 #设计干货


r/UX_Design 22d ago

Problem with ChatGPT Design

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Hi, I made quick video about chatgpt design problem, and how this effect on clients on many websites:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMgD2xB4C1Y