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UI/UX Design
Design user interfaces and experiences for websites and applications.
techIntermediate$2,000 - $12,000/mo
Overview
UI/UX designers are in high demand as companies prioritize user experience. This role combines visual design skills with user research and psychology to create intuitive, beautiful digital products.
How to Get Started
- 1Learn UX design fundamentals through Google UX Design Certificate
- 2Master Figma, the industry-standard design tool
- 3Complete design challenges on Daily UI for portfolio pieces
- 4Study user research methods and usability testing
- 5Build case studies showing your design process
Pros
- High demand
- Excellent pay
- Creative and analytical
- Remote-friendly
Cons
- Requires understanding of user psychology
- Need to stay current with trends
- Stakeholder management can be challenging
Recommended Tools & Platforms
FigmaMaze (user testing)HotjarNotionMiro
Pro Tip
Build detailed case studies that show your design thinking process, not just final designs. Employers and clients want to see how you solve problems.
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