How to transition from print/web design to UX?

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sturnz

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sturnz
Mar 22 5 Comments

I’m looking for help in trying to transition from a 20+ year background in print and web design to UX. Any help on where to start would be awesome. I’ve found tons of stuff on YouTube and other places but I just don’t know what or where is the best place to start. design #ui/ux

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  • There are a ton of UX Bootcamps. I have a handful of designers on my team who entered the industry through that path. There are definitely Hiring Managers who avoid designers from bootcamps, but I don't really care as long as their portfolio is strong.

    I'd recommend spending a bulk of your energy on building an undeniably strong portfolio. That's the first and most important thing most HMs will be judging you on.

    The tough thing for you will be leveling. You have 20+ years professional experience, but you will probably need to prepare for a significant title (and potentially salary) cut since you're transitioning to a different field, and in most HM's eyes, starting from scratch in terms of experience.
    Mar 22 1
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      sturnz

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      sturnz
      OP
      All good info to know, much appreciated. And maybe I just need to be able to add UX to my skill set rather than totally switch.
      Mar 22
  • Dell
    AkuH44

    Go to company page Dell

    AkuH44
    You should have a ton of transferable skills but also a solid 3-4 years of re-skilling for product/digital. I’ve seen some great results from General Assembly, Career Foundry, and Springboard in that order.

    Expect to take a big hit in seniority and then, based on transferrable skills, a rapid level progression over the next 5 years.
    Mar 22 1
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      qhu83!

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      qhu83!
      Thanks for the advice. I’m not too worried about seniority, as long as I am in a good place working I’ll be happy.
      Mar 23
  • Equinix
    jsh127

    Go to company page Equinix

    jsh127
    In the same boat. Been in brand design for over 15 years (much of it includes the company websites and building ui kits); am also at a lost on how others transition. I see a lot of my friends did it very early on in their careers. Just applied to a lot of pd roles and was given a chance.
    Mar 28 0