Just getting started in UX Design can be overwhelming exercise and I have put together helpful detailed articles that get you moving in the right direction
Updated for 2025 Have you ever looked for free UX design tools online only to find that the software has a trial version for 30 days or asks you to start a trial with your credit card? Definitely not helpful. So I decided to compile 5 UX Design tools that are actually free wireframing tools […]
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Today we evaluate a UX portfolio from a designer who transitioned from being an Educator to Product design. Before Hana Nakano found her passion for product design, she spent the majority of her 20s as a classroom teacher but I realized that life’s too short to stay in her comfort zone. This is not a […]
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1. Get honest feedback Don’t be afraid to put your work in front of people and get honest feedback—even if it’s painful. It can sting at first, but ultimately it’s humbling and enlightening, and it’ll transform your work from decorative to purposeful. One more thing: if you don’t have any great student or professional projects […]
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Today we evaluate a UX portfolio from a designer who transitioned from Graphic Design to UX design. Aniela Carolina, a product/UX and visual designer building experiences Oracle. She has experience working on projects of various shapes and sizes, from creating a bakery brand to more long-term projects like content management projects, building websites with data […]
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The objective of today’s practice project is to redesign the Airbnb website to streamline and accelerate the onboarding process for new hosts. The focus will be on simplifying the user journey, providing clear guidance, and reducing the time required to become an active host. This is the 11th design portfolio project for UI and UX […]
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This series aims at quickly summarizing UX books you know of and some you may not have read. We will outline 5 main takeaways from each book, how long it takes to read the book and share balanced reviews on the book. Today’s UX book is one of my favourite foundational book Yvonne Rogers’ Interaction […]
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Being the only UX designer in a design team can be a daunting prospect and induce Imposter Syndrome. There is a constant questioning of whether you are doing the right things, testing the right metrics, involving the right people and or even using the right tools. I found myself in such a position at my […]
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This series aims at quickly summarizing UX books you know of and some you may not have read. We will outline 5 main takeaways from each book, how long it takes to read the book and share balanced reviews on the book. Today’s UX book is Tom Greever’s Articulating Design Decisions,Communicate with Stakeholders, Keep Your […]
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Today’s design brief is to redesign the Uber app to boost ride bookings during holiday seasons. This redesign will focus on enhancing user experience, providing holiday-specific features, and optimizing the app’s functionality to handle increased demand. This is the tenth design brief or practice project for UI and UX designers looking to build a portfolio […]
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Good designers are highly sought out and can be immediately hired or promoted on the spot. Whether you still applying for UX design roles or are a UX designer looking to move up to a more senior role, understanding what makes a good designer can be crucial to achieving your goals. Personally, I initially struggled […]
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