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It feels like I'm expected to gain the experience while working, but I can't get into PD without the experience and I'm a sole designer at my current job

I was in a UI focused company, and like you, recognized I needed to gain experience in more than just UI. if your team isn't testing, researching, using analytics, be the voice of reason on why you should be. Small steps at a time, what makes sense for your team to start with? When it becomes part of the process, then you can start gaining experience. These insights you will learn will be used to impact the roadmap (strategy). Check out ADPlist if you think a mentor can help you with this.

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