Common Mistakes UI/UX Designer Do
So we talked about steps to take to become a UI Designer, but also keeping in mind the “Mistakes” one should avoid is also important. Beginners in the field tend to make some mistakes that should be kept in mind to avoid, as to create better designs and expedite learning.
- Mixing the value of Usability and aesthetics: It has been observed that beginners in the design field tend to run for “Only Aesthetics” without any proper concept and goals around usability. This should be avoided. Usability is always more important than Aesthetics. Usable interfaces can be simple yet aesthetic but not every aesthetic interface is usable!
- Ignoring user feedback: While designing, users should be always kept at the front and center throughout the process.
- Hopping on all design trends: It is not necessary that one needs to incorporate all trending design styles in the interface. Go by the context of the problem statement.
How to Become a UI/UX Designer: A Complete Roadmap
Never been to a design school, but want to become a UI/UX designer? Worry not! It’s not that hard.
Many successful and amazing UI/UX designers are self-taught which means they also never went to a design school and don’t have a design degree. It is pretty common in the design field as it only requires one to have skills and passion to solve complex problems through designing digital experiences. On the other hand, some designers opt to enroll in a UI/UX design course or boot camp program and even have a design degree. Both ways lead to a successful design job.
There are many ways to learn UI/UX design, and there isn’t a right or wrong way to do so. It all boils down to understanding effective design principles and honing them through practice.
Here in this article, we’ll look at a complete roadmap for finding a job as a UI/UX designer.