How to Create a UX Portfolio With No Experience | Sarah Doody, UX Designer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video, I'm going to show you how to create a UX portfolio without any experience. by following my tips, you'll be able to create a portfolio that demonstrates your skills as a user experience designer, product designer, UX research, UX writer, or anything else in between.
If you're new to the world of user experience design, or you just want to update your existing portfolio, then this video is for you! by following my tips, you'll be able to create a user experience portfolio that showcases your skills and shows you're a talented UX designer.
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00:29 Learn More About User Experience
00:40 Gut Truth
1:30 Why Learning UX from Bootcamps & ShortTerm Programs is Broken
2:35 How to Start Creating a UX Portfolio Without Experience
3:30 Defining Problems from a Given Role
4:08 Example Breakdown of a Large Scale Problem
4:38 Don't Design Solely Out of Intuition
5:00 Advice #1 Focus On the Thinking Process
5:25 Advice #2 Document & Tell the Story of the Thinking Process
5:50 Pay Attention to Problems, Document, Apply Design Thinking
6:35 UX Starts With Spotting Problems
Thanks for putting this together :)
Thank You!!!
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TRUTH! When I was first starting my UX journey, I had troubles finding a job or internship to give myself some projects to talk about. Then I thought, WTF why am I WAITING for people to give me something to do when there are literally MILLIONS of problems out there to talk about? So I just crafted my own studies.
I get similar questions from folks so I tell them the same thing - GET OUT THERE AND DO IT YOURSELF!! hahah
Thanks, Sarah!
Sarah, I am so glad I came across your videos. I could not figure why I was not getting any calls for interviews, I have now realized everything I'm doing wrong. Thank you so much for your help and the guidance you have given me, many blessings to you🙏
Thankful for such people who are here on TH-cam to help us out
Thank you for the tips. Spot the problem, focus on the process and solve the problem.
Exactly!!!! Be a problem spotter!
Thank you very much for this video. I really wanted to become a UI/UX designer and I'm kind of having a hard time at the moment. But what you said about taking a notebook and jot down problems we met in everyday life and then try to propose solutions to them reminds me of the starting point of my UI/UX dream where I realised that being a person who is sensitive to problems, incompleteness and imperfectness does not mean that this person is picky and somehow abnormal but on the contrary means this person has a unique perspective of seeing things and this is a gift. Even for me days have been tough recently, I need to remind myself of not giving up habits that are beneficial and necessary for a UI/UX designer.
I'm glad to hear this was helpful for you! It's all about being a problem spotter -- not just in apps or websites. The best UX designers are always curious, in all parts of life!
That's a really good tip. UX is problem spotting not just problem solving.
Hello Sarah,
Thank you very much for doing this video. I am always a big fan and follower of your content.
This is the same guy who asked you this question. I remember you answering this question in one of your webinar attended and you gave me advice to start "spotting problems" in day to day activities and "solve problems" at the end of the week.
I have started the same process and yes my thinking and way of looking towards things have changed a lot. Of course in a good way!
Thanks so much for checking it out :) Yes, as UX designers we must be problem SPOTTERS and problem SOLVERS :) That's the key to developing a critical and curious mind, which are important qualities of a UX designer!
I love how you emphasized on how UX is about spotting problems and just not solving problems. It would be great if you can consider a problem and then suggest the approach or thought process listed down. That would serve really well for a beginner.
Great video! This career is so much fun and I also love to spot problems. Here in Argentina you dont stop because there are too many!! 😂 thanks for sharing!!
Good luck! I'm glad you found these videos. I'm recording 5 more this week so look for them to be published next week :)
I like your videos. I've been involved with graphic design for many years primarily for tshirt graphics. I've also done some multi page layouts for cd's which I enjoyed very much. I'm now excited to gain knowledge of the uiux industry as I feel it's a good fit for my skill set. My issue is I don't have the real world work experience so I'm trusting my work will speak for itself.
Hi Richard. Yes, design is design. Though the thing you're designing may change, the process is still the same. Sounds like you just need to level-up your skills when it comes to user experience and interaction design. Good luck and thanks for checking out my UX videos :)
Thanks a lot, really useful video! I found, that I'm a great problem spotter ( cause in Russia, for the most part, we have a negative thinking ) and now I see that I need to concentrate on solving those problems and cultivate positive thinking in me. :)
Great - glad to hear it was helpful!
Really helpful, THANK YOU! "Be the problem SPOTTER"
Yes!! PROBLEM SPOTTERS unite 👀🔎👀🔎👀🔎👀🔎
Wow your videos inspire me a lot. This really helps me to get to the point I should begin. Thank you
So your advice is either quite or figure it out yourself. Fascinating.
One of the best video about UX. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.
Wow -- thanks for the feedback! Do you work in UX right now or have a portfolio?
Love it! Very helpful real world advice, especially the
Tip of the Day! Like the length as well. Looking forward to more!
Thanks Mary! Glad you like the videos. They seem to be getting a good response, so I think I'm going to keep it up. Stay tuned for more.
Great...what I liked was the intro (which you should include on each video) and really helpful tip...make it visual too...also keeping the length under 8 min is good.
Thank for the tips. Yes, I am trying to keep them short -- people don't have time to listen to 30 mins! I want these to be bite-sized videos that are very focused, so that people can get some knowledge or inspiration during the little breaks throughout their day!
Hi Sarah -- really thrilled to have found your content (I think it may have been through Skillcrush). Picking up this habit immediately to spot the problems and work through the processes. I'm aspiring to be a UX Designer and/or Researcher and this tip is a valuable one. Thank you, and looking forward to more :)
Hi @Jake Spurka -- thanks for watching!!! Let me know if you have questions you'd like me to ask you! You can ask me a question ... submit it here: www.sarahdoody.com/contact
Aside note, you could give courses in public speaking, you are very articulate and confident, which also helps people understand the concepts better.
I chose my major (CIS), but I enjoy the more creative side of it. I was also a bit discouraged since I'm one of the few women in my major so I was really down and I wanted to know if this was the right major. I feel a bit behind in my college life, but no need to rush, right? I'm glad I found this video. Thank you! 😀
Hi Sarah, thank you for your videos! I've just joined your channel and I'm loving every content you've published so long. If I can give you a little feedback I'd go a bit more straight to the point of the video because is when the attention (grabbed by the title) is at its top; if you put too much time between the start of the video and the actual content promised by the title the attention goes drastically down and feels a bit like a bite to deliver your book, that is great, but is not the reason why usually users click on the video. First deliver what pronised in the title and than the user will reward you listening activelly to your advertise ;)
I'm sorry, I'm not skilled like you but this makes sense for me and, in the end, is what I've felt whatching your video.
Straight to the content, than sell (you're great, so I'll be still there at the end ;) )
Hope you may answer me. Thank you. Bye ;D
subscribed! I feel so much better reading this. I have a great idea, one of which I've done considerable work on but I get so bogged down with the UI stuff that I get frustrated and overwhelmed. I'm a researcher at heart and that's what I want to but at times don't know where to begin because I feel I must do it all.
"Don't just be a problem solver be a problem spotter"........whole video summed up in this quote
Ha, that's one of the things I say all the time. It's the best way to 'get started in UX' if you ask me!
I have the option of getting a UX certificate online or going back to school to get my master's in UX. Which do you recommend? I am currently working as a web and graphic designer.
this was incredibly usefull! ❤️
Thanks Sarah for the video and sharing your knowledge.
Hi Yash, I'm so thrilled to hear that you find these videos helpful! Cheers.
I loved this. Thanks Sarah
Great! I also have a whole course about UX portfolios ... www.uxportfolioschool.com
When you were talking about creating a sample project out of an issue you spot, such as the TSA and airport issue..How do you go about interviewing/questioning people for an unofficial project without being intrusive? I see problems like this every day, but I'm not sure how I would be able to do the research without it being a real project.
I know you mentioned using twitter to ask you questions, but I do not use twitter and I think it's easier for people to be able to comment on the specific video they have questions about here on youtube :)
Good point -- I think it would be tricky to actually go and try and research one of those big problems such as the TSA or the userflow of an emergency room! In that case, I would recommend that you perhaps show how you would go about doing that research -- come up with the research plan. Observation sessions? One on one interviews with TSA agents? Travelers? Others? As well, you could also storyboard out the existing user-flow of the TSA from your perspective and offer process improvements. If this is for a portfolio, it's all about showing your thought process :) Hope that helps Kayla!
Very good presentation and is right on!
SUBSCRIBED, this info really i wanted, i still not able to create my portfolio 😥
keep uploading 😇
When u say spot problems n try to find solutions do u mean digital media problems or anything..like a small doorway that causes conjestion...in an office..can we put in these problems and our solutions to these in the portfolio
Very helpful for biggner , nice tutorial
What a great video. Sound advice.
Great video thanks, and good line about spotting problems and solving them. How would I document the thought process? Put a few drafts together kind of thing? whats the best way to go about that?
thank you Sarah for this good video!
You're welcome, glad you found it helping. Thanks for letting me know :)
So helpful and motivating, thank you!!
Hi Carlos, glad to hear it, thanks for writing.
Great lesson for a UX beginner .......................... Thank you so much :)
Great advice. Thanks for posting!
+Rachel thanks for listening :)
Thanks for this, it was very insightful!
+capo3rdfret thank you for your comment!! I'm glad you found it helpful!
I made my first app with adobe XD for a curbside pickup project. It was assigned to me and I made it all myself. Would that be a good portfolio project?
Is UX a good career path? I'm thinking of transferring into the Cog Sci program at UTD and HCI/Psychology is one of the concentrations and it peaked my interest. Do I need a masters or can you get a job in this field with just a bachelor's.
Thank you very much for this video,🙂
Awesome video... Thank u so much
After this video, I'm sure now that I prefer gonna be just a UI designer and make the end look beautiful. Mainly in Brazil, companies don't care to people's problems unless those problems affect their wallets. Brazil definitely does not have space for UX. I wish I could have a chance to get a damn h1b sponsorship and move away from this freaking country, but for now, being behind a Mac with Photoshop is great.
Hi João -- you should follow these publications medium.com/@fabriciot and brasil.uxdesign.cc/ because from what they are doing, I am under the impression that there is UX related activity happening in Brasil. But I do understand that ultimately it's depending on how open your boss is to doing UX. Good luck, I hope things work out for you!
João G. Hi! Brasil is a great place in south america when talking about UX. It is difficult everywhere and we need to teach our customers a little bit but in Brasil there are a lot problems = a lot of opportunities to grow as at UX designer! In fact Brasil has really cool events and the Service Design field, which is a new field related to UX is growing there before than any other south american country. Dont be sad, you are in a great country. Greetings from Argentina 😀 🇦🇷
Awesome points here!!
Hi Sarah. I’m a total novice and I’m interested in UI design. Do you think a school or program is the best way to getting a career in the field? If so which ones would you recommend? I have heard people say a lot of the programs are outdated and only give the most basic info you could get yourself online.
You should read this series of articles that I wrote on Medium:
1) The UX of Learning UX is Broken
medium.com/@danmaccarone/the-ux-of-learning-ux-is-broken-f972b27d3273
2) The UX of Hiring for UX Positions
medium.com/@danmaccarone/the-ux-of-hiring-for-ux-positions-255b6149066e#.uihg52cz6
3) The UX of Getting Started In UX
medium.com/@danmaccarone/the-ux-of-getting-started-in-ux-db0ef541b346
Hope that helps :)
Hi Sarah, thank you for your video and taking the time to answer all the questions here. I'm thinking of changing careers and becoming a UX designer. However, I already have a finance degree and I don't want to add any additional debt from school loans. Do you think it''s possible for me to break into the field by educating myself and building a portfolio? I'm 40 years old and I have work experience primarily in real estate. I'm wondering if I'll be able to compete against others with a related degree.
Thank you so much. 🙏
Great advice, thank you.
You can't start a UX career suddenly, you should have designing background or something but you can't rely on your problem spotting ability regardless how good you are in spotting problem
(you can't start on base of one skill or gift )
IS THIS WRITE ?
Thanks Sarah
thanks Sarah
how do I apply UX in Enterprise companies
If I dont have background in design how can I be UX? In Peru you must have 1 or two years of experience before to aply a Job 😞
If you train yourself to spot problems, will it drive you nuts seeing them everywhere? I'm already like this; that's why I'm watching this video -- but I worry that making a career of it could make life kind of annoying, even more so...
Hey @Antares Diekow -- short answer, YES it will drive you crazy :) But, think of all the impact you can have fixing a lot of these horrible experiences. For example, I've been spending a lot of time on a few government sites and the UX is horrifyingly horrible :) As in I literally cannot upload files to their system because I'm on a Mac -- so I had to print out over 100 pages and walk them over to a government office in town. So frustrating. But, this is why I do what I do. I truly want to help more people think like a designer so that we have LESS experiences such as this :)
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thanks
with uxfolio.com you can both have an online portfolio and choose which projects you wanna show who!
can I connect to you linkedIn,facebook or others way?
Off topic...beautiful curls :)
Thanks :)
00:45-01:10 hollycrap that was some answer.
My God your hair is beautiful.
I was your 44.444th 😂
Lame, projects around us are no better than group projects from bootcamps.
Take a drink of water. Wow