How to be a self-taught UX/UI designer.

Here’s a comprehensive roadmap for self-taught UX/UI designers:
Phase 1: Foundations (1-3 months)

1.⁠ ⁠Learn design principles and fundamentals
2.⁠ ⁠Understand user-centered design (UCD)
3.⁠ ⁠Familiarize yourself with design tools (Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD)
4.⁠ ⁠Study human-computer interaction (HCI) and psychology

Resources:

•⁠ ⁠” Don’t Make Me Think” by Steve Krug
•⁠ ⁠” The Design of Everyday Things” by Don Norman
•⁠ ⁠UX Design Course by Joe Natoli (YouTube)
•⁠ ⁠Design Principles by Google Design (YouTube)

Phase 2: UX Skills (3-6 months)

1.⁠ ⁠User research and analysis
2.⁠ ⁠Wireframing and prototyping
3.⁠ ⁠Interaction design
4.⁠ ⁠Usability testing and feedback
5.⁠ ⁠Learn design systems and accessibility

Resources:

•⁠ ⁠UX Collective (articles and case studies)
•⁠ ⁠Nielsen Norman Group (articles and reports)
•⁠ ⁠Designspiration (UX tutorials and examples)
•⁠ ⁠Coursera - UX Design Specialization

Phase 3: UI Skills (3-6 months)

1.⁠ ⁠Visual design principles
2.⁠ ⁠Typography and color theory
3.⁠ ⁠Layout and composition
4.⁠ ⁠Icon and graphic design
5.⁠ ⁠Learn design trends and styles

Phase 4: Practice & Portfolio (6-12 months)

•⁠ ⁠Design challenges, real-world projects, case studies, portfolio building

Phase 5: Advanced Skills (optional)

•⁠ ⁠Voice UI, AR/VR, service design, front-end development

Phase 6: Job Readiness (1-3 months)

•⁠ ⁠Resume, interview prep, whiteboarding, design teams and workflows

Resources:

•⁠ ⁠UX Collective
•⁠ ⁠Designspiration
•⁠ ⁠Coursera
•⁠ ⁠Udemy
•⁠ ⁠LinkedIn Learning

Remember, this roadmap is flexible, and your learning journey may vary. Stay curious, persistent, and open to feedback, and you’ll become a successful self-taught UX/UI designer.