4 Foolproof Steps to Becoming a UX Designer

I gave this talk at UX Camp in Chicago (put on by http://chicagocamps.org/ ) in 2015.

For more, check out my series on Getting Into UX on Medium: https://medium.com/@linoleumtile/getting-into-ux-an-introduction-780512ce72bd

Transcript

1. FOOLPROOF STEPS 4 TO BECOMING A UX DESIGNER
2. HI, I’m BETH
3. software for good
4. Net Impact Career Bytes @ Carlson Thursday, April 9th, 2015 DRIVEN BY DESIGN. POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY. PARTNERED WITH THOSE WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
5. ACOPIO for FAIR TRADE USA
6. MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE
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9. HI, I’m BETH UX DESIGNER UX ARCHITECT UX ENGINEER
10. Interaction designER Information Architect CONTENT STRATEGIST UI DESIGNER COPYWRITER USABILITY TEST MODERATor USER RESEARCHER FRONT END DEVELOPer BUSINESS ANALYST
11. UX IS EXPANSIV seriously.
12. Business Context Analysis Content Publishing Information Architecture Interaction Design Visual & Information Design Computer Science Context Map Performance Measures Business Model Mission / Vision Business Intent Product / Service Definitions Navigation Information Organization IA Strategy IA Management Information Relationship Content Editing Research / Analytics Content Strategy Content Management Governance Research / Analytics Wireframe Interaction Research / Analytics Device Strategy Conventions Patterns Graphics Layout Research / Analytics Creative Strategy Art Direction Style Guide Front-end Code Database Design Research / Analytics System Architecture Infrastructure Server Code MSeg [563421] Linear CSeg - Extract 5 5 5 1 Usability Engineering Primary Research Testing Analytics Research Design Logistics Synthesis 1 [4,6] User Experience Planning UX Brief Personas Research UX Strategy UXD Management Engagement Definitions 2 3 User Experience Design © 2011-2013 Nathaniel Davis | DSIA Research Initiative
13. WHAT THE HELL? so,
20. User experience encompasses of the end-user’s interaction with the company, its services, and its products. nielsen, Norman all aspects
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25. Business Context Analysis Content Publishing Information Architecture Interaction Design Visual & Information Design Computer Science Context Map Performance Measures Business Model Mission / Vision Business Intent Product / Service Definitions Navigation Information Organization IA Strategy IA Management Information Relationship Content Editing Research / Analytics Content Strategy Content Management Governance Research / Analytics Wireframe Interaction Research / Analytics Device Strategy Conventions Patterns Graphics Layout Research / Analytics Creative Strategy Art Direction Style Guide Front-end Code Database Design Research / Analytics System Architecture Infrastructure Server Code MSeg [563421] Linear CSeg - Extract 5 5 5 1 Usability Engineering Primary Research Testing Analytics Research Design Logistics Synthesis 1 [4,6] User Experience Planning UX Brief Personas Research UX Strategy UXD Management Engagement Definitions 2 3 User Experience Design © 2011-2013 Nathaniel Davis | DSIA Research Initiative
28. FOOLPROOF STEPS 4 TO BECOMING A UX DESIGNER
31. BY INFOMASTERN
33. Fundamentals
34. GETTING SPECIFIC
35. BRANCHING OUT
36. BOXESandArrows.com SMASHINGMAGAZINE.com UXMAG.COM the-pastry-box-project.net uxmas.com www.lukew.com/ff bradfrost.com/blog
38. FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU LIKE TRY THE THINGS YOU LEARN
39. LIFE STANDUP COMEDY START THINKING ABOUT HOW UX APPLIES TO GROCERY SHOPPING VIDEO GAMES FINDING YOUR WAY ANIMATION LOVE? GOING TO THE BATHROOM FIRING AN INVERSE TACYHON PULSE COOKING
47. Hi, My name is ______________. I am currentl y studying Design/Interested in moving into a UX CAreer. I have done ______________, ______________, and ______________ and Learned ______________ So far. I Have been following your company/Your work and I Am reall y intrigued by how you ______________. I would Love to learn more about how your built your career, and what it’s like TO be in UX in Chicago. Can I buy you a cup of coffee or Lunch IN a few weeks and Ask you some questions about how you ______________? THank you So much for your time! -[Your Name Here] Sa y something about you, and what you care about. Prove that you did your research. Explain why it’s important you speak to THEM. Be clear about what you want, and Gracious about how you might get it.
51. RESEARCH COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION REFINEMENT
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55. by sirexkat DOCUMENT YOUR WORK
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64. LICEcap
71. by sirexkat DOCUMENT YOUR WORK
73. FOOLPROOF STEPS 4 TO BECOMING A UX DESIGNER