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Hi guys! I’m currently a PM and looking to transition into UX Design (I need something more creative and I really like this field.)
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I’m working on an unmoderated usability study for the Google UX Design course & can’t find 5 participants!
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I'm 73 years old with a background in illustration and graphic design. Am I too old to get into the field of ui or ux design?

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I have been a creative for 10+ years. Currently I am an ACD. I have an opportunity to move to uiux... Should I move? I have always been curious and fascinated by uiux work...

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How did you break into UX/UI design? I just finished a bootcamp and I have a large experience as a graphic designer with some web design experience. However, it seems the market is oversaturated and t… more

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I’m hiring another mid-level UX Designer to join my team! Great culture of kindness and inclusivity, great work-life balance, and the opportunity to work with other skilled practitioners in the UX field. The pro… more

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What are some good conferences to attend for leaders in UX? Anyone have favorites?

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Hello,
I worked as an in-house graphic designer since the beginning of my career and now want to transition to a ui/ux designer. Unfortunately I couldn't find any opportunities yet. I believe I can… more

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How is work / life balance in the UX/UI Design industry? Be honest. How many hours do you work per week? Thinking of transitioning from advertising because the work life balance at agencies is bad for… more

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Sup UX bowl, I am about to go into salary negotiations for my new role as an Associate UX Producer in the Cincinnati area for a digital agency based in KY. Any one have any insight into what a proper … more

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Hey! To prep for an enterprise ux designer interview would you prepare a portfolio deck or would you review your portfolio site? The role I am interviewing for is the first and only ux designer on a t… more

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I had found my “calling” when I learned about UX Design. Still fairly fresh out of Uni. (Dec. 2020) w/ a B.S. in Digital Marketing, I entered the workforce right at the beg. of the pandemic where mktg… more

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I'm a conceptual ACD. Anyone make the transition from being a conceptual ACD that's worked mostly I'm tv/olv, and integrated campaigns? How did you make the transition? Where did you star… more

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I’m currently working on my first UX project for an online course and I like my topic but I don’t know if it’s too much or impractical. I don’t want to waste my time but I think it’s a solid idea🤷‍♀️… more

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I do not love Agile. It makes the work feel very boxed in and often leads to rushed design decisions. Is anyone experiencing this or even bothered by this? Have you found a respite from Agile somewher… more

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I’m a new hire and currently the only creative on a team of developers. I’ve requested Figma—but IT has pushed back, asking for “detailed business justification… explaining it is beneficial or will assist in day-to-day tasks… more

What’s the best place to hire someone to mock-up some iOS wireframes based on hand sketches and a brief?

I know abt Upwork but any other : better places you recommend?

Product manager with 6 years experience - what would you ask for freelance part time hourly rate? NYC.

Just accepted an offer to come to Meta as a content designer. Spent the last 7 years in digital agencies doing copywriting and UX writing, what do I need to know before I start?

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Hey everyone! New interesting (REMOTE) job opportunity! Potential candidates must have background knowledge on disability/accessibility services as it relates to technology. 5+ years of experience in UX/UI … more

Thoughts on Deloitte?

I am looking to get into UX/UI. I am a recent graduate (graphic design) but have just been exposed to UX so I am taking classes. Does anyone have any tips or advice for someone just starting out in UX

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Hi I’m looking to make a career change into UI/UX. Does anyone have advice on where to start or the most time effective path. I’m looking into bootcamps and would appreciate any advice.

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Do I need to bold a black 12px text on a white background to pass the accessibility contrast ratio?

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Heyhey.

Looking to hire a product UX/designer to freelance and help design + run ideation workshops for our Fortune 100 client looking to drive innovation and create/incubate b2c apps.

Would be great if you also knew how to set up… more

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For all you Figma users, do you share/present the Figma file with your clients? If so, how do you separate them from looking at you when you’re working on the file? It’s almost feels uncomfortable.

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Hi fishies 🐠 I’m an Art Director that’s trying to transition over to UX Design. I have experience building websites and some previous freelance work doing some UI/UX. What’s the best route to transit… more

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Hi, everyone. I’m copywriter looking to break into UX writing. I don’t have a lot of UX work in my portfolio. I’ve mostly worked on digital campaigns on social media and some website writing for brand… more

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What is your process like when mapping out content and layout for a website or app? Is it best practice to have the content up front before wire framing out the content?

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I’m helping a teacher take over her website that’s hosted by FlyWheel and suspect is a template. A designer charges maintenance, but it could really use a do-over. Advice on taking back control?

Recent career-switcher here. While I’m a veteran with the ad process, I am new to the UX agile process. Is it normal to not use briefs whatsoever? Is it normal for the UX research lead to have a stake… more

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Is there a UX design equivalent of a creative brief? Something for stakeholders to sign off, and for everyone to use as the master starting point.

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How did you start you career in UX/UI? For me, I didn’t even know it existed until 3 years after becoming a Graphic Designer.

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For ux designers.. when you work on a website redesign project where do you begin?

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How can a planner transition to UX? Are there classes/certifications o should consider? How can one break into the field without starting as an intern?

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I should have posted in this bowl... but Coronavirus is forcing me to freelance for the first time in 2 years. I have 5-6 years UX experience, is 40 hourly a reasonable rate? Should I negotiate...

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I’m designing for public-use interactive tablets.

But given the current health scares, we can only assume people won’t want to touch.

Thoughts on interactive UX in a non-interactive moment?

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I’m an Associate XD and I feel like whenever I give input on projects it’s mostly received with slight skepticism from the management supervisor. Is this the norm when you’re a junior on a project?

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