More important part for me to perform better ui design is to learn structure my process, I realize I was naively running in circles, then I decided to follow to a process, and it made so much sense, everything came together.
Agreed, but important to note that UI design is far more than just visual design. An understanding of atomic design systems, building components properly, standardized spacing ramps etc will get your pretty far at the enterprise level. I’ve worked with plenty of great visual designers who don’t really understand production level UI design and what it takes to go from creative concepting to dev-ready assets. Great video nonetheless! Jake
I myself have a problem with that. I tend to stick to the rules, the brand identity, and data on users (User-Centered attitude) and lack hmmm "amazingness", you know, the "wow effect" or something. It's harder to sell something usable, neat, but standardized rather than flashy UI : / how to connect both worlds?
Do you think Jr UI Design positions will be available early 2021? I seen your other vid regarding the 2021 job surges, however what about for ppl like me transitioning from graphic design to ui ?
Yes, I believe multiple opportunities will be available in the coming year. Be careful not to promote yourself as a "Jr UI Designer" so much. Just consider yourself a Product Designer, or UI/UX Designer, let your portfolio and resume tell your story.
In my experience, you don’t want to work at a company that judges work based on if it’s pretty. An HR person doesn’t know and you will likely get an interview. A good hiring manager is going to look past that. I’d rather work at a company that wants to prioritize solving problems for customers and impacting the business. A good portfolio speaks to the impact you’ve made with data to back it up.
What’s up Mike, I was just wondering are you going to resume your Lakers talk conversation? I wanted to hear your opinion on LAL making it to the WCF. Thanks bro I appreciate all your work.
Appreciate man. I’m not feeling sports at all right now. Too much extra stuff going on. My hope is I’ll get back to enjoying sports next year. I’ll keep you posted. 👊🏽
He's right. But, most of the things you see on Dribbble or Behance can’t and will never make it to reality, because of their usability and lack of good user experience. You should strong body of work in multiple design areas.
*This comment doesn't exactly apply to designers.* ------- Beautiful UI is usually forgotten overtime as the product increases in value on daily usage. If you're not a designer, the UI design of apps do not exactly come to your mind, the only thing you want to do is get stuff done and as far as the process is not stressful, trust me, many users are good. In reality, the UI, the UX is a huge factor but wouldn't really mean anything if the business itself doesn't have any value. My bank's app design is shitty but I don't care, it does the work. This is the case with many applications. Value first, then whatever follows.
Yes, the reality is that recruiters and managers don’t understand yUX and they viscerally react to shiny interfaces. It’s also true that there is a huge disconnect between what they teach about UX and what the industry wants. Industry wants glorified graphic designers Who market themselves as “UX designers”. That’s all they are in a nutshell. You are right about the reality, about how people react and about what industry can and cannot afford and that the management looks at the final results. But your “rights” are wrong. People like you solidify the wrong image of the UX designer who is nothing more but a visual designer masquerading in a different clothing to sell your value to the business as “UX” designer to get paid more than you would have been paid had you just marketed yourself as what you are- a typical web designer. you would teach musicians the same way, - teaching them to be a disc jokey and calling this musicianship. People like you are the reason the industry is in this shape. And yet you’re right. I wish I would’ve known this 10 years ago. I wish somebody would’ve told me “UX , whatever. Don’t pay attention to those books or people who preach UX is not UI or that research is important. That’s smocking mirrors. This field is full of visual designers and that’s the skill you need. Most employers care about only that”
Spot on. Just had an interview today and one of the things they said that separated me was UI. It's a huge advantage.
More important part for me to perform better ui design is to learn structure my process, I realize I was naively running in circles, then I decided to follow to a process, and it made so much sense, everything came together.
over ten years of consistent content, thank you
Agreed, but important to note that UI design is far more than just visual design. An understanding of atomic design systems, building components properly, standardized spacing ramps etc will get your pretty far at the enterprise level. I’ve worked with plenty of great visual designers who don’t really understand production level UI design and what it takes to go from creative concepting to dev-ready assets.
Great video nonetheless!
Jake
Thinking is most important.
Similar to working out at the gym and working on your body and health. Designers should work out on on their visual design skills daily.
ur right
I myself have a problem with that. I tend to stick to the rules, the brand identity, and data on users (User-Centered attitude) and lack hmmm "amazingness", you know, the "wow effect" or something. It's harder to sell something usable, neat, but standardized rather than flashy UI : / how to connect both worlds?
i see some new terms like "VISUAL DESIGNER" job position. What is that exactly?
i assume it's basucally UI design with some animations and motions?
4:02 what are customers problebls that needs to be solved? i know its visual problems, but i would love to see some examples to get better insight
Do you think Jr UI Design positions will be available early 2021? I seen your other vid regarding the 2021 job surges, however what about for ppl like me transitioning from graphic design to ui ?
Yes, I believe multiple opportunities will be available in the coming year. Be careful not to promote yourself as a "Jr UI Designer" so much. Just consider yourself a Product Designer, or UI/UX Designer, let your portfolio and resume tell your story.
Mike Locke Yes Sir - thank you - I’ll soon be tweaking my resume ✊🏽
In my experience, you don’t want to work at a company that judges work based on if it’s pretty. An HR person doesn’t know and you will likely get an interview. A good hiring manager is going to look past that.
I’d rather work at a company that wants to prioritize solving problems for customers and impacting the business. A good portfolio speaks to the impact you’ve made with data to back it up.
I’d take any job when I’m unemployed and then pick and choose my direction once I have that steady paycheck ;)
Hey Mike, where can I sign up for the zoom call this Thursday? Cheers ✌🏻
Excellent video Mike! Would you say learning After Effects is essential for UI design? Or is this something that one can get by like coding in UX?
you are life saver
What’s up Mike, I was just wondering are you going to resume your Lakers talk conversation? I wanted to hear your opinion on LAL making it to the WCF. Thanks bro I appreciate all your work.
Appreciate man. I’m not feeling sports at all right now. Too much extra stuff going on. My hope is I’ll get back to enjoying sports next year. I’ll keep you posted. 👊🏽
He's right. But, most of the things you see on Dribbble or Behance can’t and will never make it to reality, because of their usability and lack of good user experience. You should strong body of work in multiple design areas.
Some segments in the video are stamped not adjacent to each other
*This comment doesn't exactly apply to designers.*
-------
Beautiful UI is usually forgotten overtime as the product increases in value on daily usage.
If you're not a designer, the UI design of apps do not exactly come to your mind, the only thing you want to do is get stuff done and as far as the process is not stressful, trust me, many users are good.
In reality, the UI, the UX is a huge factor but wouldn't really mean anything if the business itself doesn't have any value. My bank's app design is shitty but I don't care, it does the work.
This is the case with many applications.
Value first, then whatever follows.
Thanks
Typo in thumbnail btw
Thx will fix ;)
Yes, the reality is that recruiters and managers don’t understand yUX and they viscerally react to shiny interfaces. It’s also true that there is a huge disconnect between what they teach about UX and what the industry wants.
Industry wants glorified graphic designers Who market themselves as “UX designers”. That’s all they are in a nutshell. You are right about the reality, about how people react and about what industry can and cannot afford and that the management looks at the final results.
But your “rights” are wrong. People like you solidify the wrong image of the UX designer who is nothing more but a visual designer masquerading in a different clothing to sell your value to the business as “UX” designer to get paid more than you would have been paid had you just marketed yourself as what you are- a typical web designer.
you would teach musicians the same way, - teaching them to be a disc jokey and calling this musicianship.
People like you are the reason the industry is in this shape.
And yet you’re right.
I wish I would’ve known this 10 years ago. I wish somebody would’ve told me “UX , whatever. Don’t pay attention to those books or people who preach UX is not UI or that research is important. That’s smocking mirrors. This field is full of visual designers and that’s the skill you need. Most employers care about only that”