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  • @kelvinlaurent2374
    @kelvinlaurent2374 6 років тому +34

    Why am I Interested in UX design? Because I am a creative person who is looking for an innovative career. One that pays well and is flexible allowing me to work from anywhere. Also I am very interested in what the latest technologies are and would like to contribute in some way providing value in the business. Also since it's a fairly new field and the demand is high, I figured to take advantage of the opportunity to learn it now.
    Thanks for the video man very insightful and encouraging
    New subscriber right here (y)

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Kelvin Laurent I love uX Design and I think it’s an amazing career to get into.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Kelvin Laurent thanks for your comment.

    • @kelvinlaurent2374
      @kelvinlaurent2374 6 років тому +2

      Did you have a mentor? And how long did it take you to land your first job? Because I read an article and it's left me a bit hesitant to get into this field. uxdesign.cc/3-reasons-new-ux-designers-cant-find-jobs-bb3b964f37bc heres the link to the article and I would love for you to share your opinion etc cheers

  • @StelynbO
    @StelynbO 5 років тому +8

    Your site and resources are AMAZING!!!! I especially love that when I signed u to get the 25 Point UX Design Checklist, it came with an additional 3 booklets; the Affirmation is my FAV! Thank you for being authentic to self and sharing your gifts with us across the world! Love from Bay Area California -Stephanie

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  5 років тому +1

      Stephanie Bowens wow. Thank you so much for your positive words.

  • @hahhahiaduw
    @hahhahiaduw 6 років тому +11

    I am always inclined to creative stuff and tech. I think UX design combines the two really well, and it seems like something that excites me to work for everyday. Hopefully, I can become a UX designer in the future.

  • @tremcknight1898
    @tremcknight1898 6 років тому +2

    Working as an electrician in NY. While I don love what I do, I eventually plan to move away from the city and when I do I know that the construction industry while still in full tilt will not be the same. This job seems like a good approach to staying active with people, but also a more diverse and travel-able trade

  • @Chickeneggsandwich
    @Chickeneggsandwich 6 років тому +6

    Great breakdown, thank you for making the vid! I'm investigating UX courses right now, probably going with General Assembly - I'm 31, bit of a career change but it seems like the community is friendly, you're researching and designing all day and obviously the money is great!

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому +2

      It's a great choice for you. What I would say is make sure you have an understanding of marketing and more spcifically Growth Marketing. Subscribe to the channel AJ & Smart. Thank you for your support. It's great to get new subscriber and connect with people like you.

    • @Chickeneggsandwich
      @Chickeneggsandwich 6 років тому

      Laith Wallace nice tip thanks, I'm sure you'll see me pop up in your feed as I binge your vids!

  • @Rüstik_Wüdworks
    @Rüstik_Wüdworks 3 роки тому +1

    I've always been creative, I like to solve problems, and I want to be happy.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  3 роки тому

      Being creative is the best in life

  • @thegreatestyoutubeuser
    @thegreatestyoutubeuser 3 роки тому +1

    Do you have certain hours. Like do u have to work 7-4:30? Or are they more flexible?

  • @juhichoubey4984
    @juhichoubey4984 6 років тому +1

    Becoz I am a passionate artist and love to travel and talk to people to resolve the issues

  • @tanjaolsen5093
    @tanjaolsen5093 2 роки тому +1

    During the pandemic i was asked to work more online and digital with my interior design projects, and found the interest of both working remote and to find smart solutions for our company on how to digitalize the projects. I have decided to do a career move as this career path give me more freedom to work anywhere, I resesrch solutions, i design and can be both creative and strategic. Is this the right mindset? Looking forward to start this new path anyway ☺️

  • @stuntacore
    @stuntacore 6 років тому +6

    Great content, thanks for running this channel!

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      stuntacore thanks for your support

  • @chefjeffkitchen
    @chefjeffkitchen 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video.. I have been brainstorming for months and I think this is what I want.. I love designs, I think I will take my designing skills by becoming a Ux designer.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  3 роки тому

      Great point. UX is a great career path

  • @Duncan4president
    @Duncan4president 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this video, mate. It really helped give me some motivation

  • @Fillup82
    @Fillup82 6 років тому +2

    Great info. Currently making the transition from print and robot like artworking jobs to UX. Definitely a way more exciting, future proof and better paid direction to take.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому +2

      Great point. I pray you have all the success. Keep me updated with your progress.

  • @kaverichockalingam8979
    @kaverichockalingam8979 5 років тому +2

    Would want to explore the creative self in me and keep challenging and going through multiple iterations till it satisfies the user with pros of travel and continuous new faces that teach one to grow. Would really be glad to know more about it and pursue it as my career. Thank you for Motivating!

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  5 років тому

      Kaveri Chockalingam you’re welcome. Wish you all the best.

  • @coconutmilch2351
    @coconutmilch2351 3 роки тому

    i like that you say you are interested in innovation for the sake of solving problems--i am the same way. i have a psych background and i'm looking to become a ux designer. thanks for this vid.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  3 роки тому

      Your welcome with your background you'll love UX design.

  • @hahhahiaduw
    @hahhahiaduw 6 років тому +19

    Just a personal advice, i think the music is a little too distracting sometimes. May be try some soft music so the viewer is not distracted.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому +4

      Great point. I think going forward. I may not use the music. Much appreciated!!

    • @louishenrich6306
      @louishenrich6306 6 років тому +6

      this was a User Test :)

    • @SachemSamuel
      @SachemSamuel 6 років тому +3

      I didn't hear, till I saw your comment :D :D :D

    • @gunelnovruzova2008
      @gunelnovruzova2008 4 роки тому

      But the music inspired me 😊

    • @cassandrasampson23
      @cassandrasampson23 4 роки тому

      I really want the content but I can't get past 5 minutes with that music!

  • @braedondavies9592
    @braedondavies9592 3 роки тому

    I never thought about non-profits, but that's a great point: UX designers don't necessarily need to work with for-profit companies.

  • @brunanoronha3506
    @brunanoronha3506 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this content!

  • @ifailu1
    @ifailu1 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Wallace, great video. I'm a budding web developer and am also interested in UX/UI design. I see the necessity for being able to identify the best way to provide a service to your potential clients and converting them. Any thoughts about web developers who want to also be designers? I've heard people grumble at the thought.

  • @enlightened759
    @enlightened759 6 років тому +1

    thank you so much Laith for this golden tips

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Ahmed Zakaria great having your support.

  • @keyanbagheri5049
    @keyanbagheri5049 6 років тому +3

    UX notes for this video. Make sure when you are reading the text on the screen you read it accurately. Shorten your descriptions at times. And tune down the music, it can get distracting.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому +1

      Keyan Bagheri thanks for the feedback

  • @damianhans5463
    @damianhans5463 3 роки тому +1

    I am graduating soon from Uni and the course I did is NationalDiploma in three-Dimensional Design which qualifies me to become a Product Designer. During my studies, however, I was joining a team once to do a"Design Thinking" or "Design Sprint" project which basically links towards Human-centered/Co-Design therefore for this career path, it makes me more curious and but i do not have the experience to the real world in order to pursue this partiticular choice into an endmeat Job.
    So I am asking "Why does it relate to UX/UI and does it really apply toward endmeat at the end of the day?

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  3 роки тому

      Hi Damian. What do you mean by endMeat?

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  3 роки тому

      In regards to Design thinking this will be part of what you do as a designer on a insistent basis. It’s truly important to look deeply into Design thinking and understand how it works. There are some great books on design thinking
      But study the work and get books from Don Norman and anything from Stanford Design School

    • @damianhans5463
      @damianhans5463 3 роки тому

      Sorry man. What I ment was"Ends meet". For me by doing Ui/UX for Money towards an internship/ Work experience.

    • @damianhans5463
      @damianhans5463 3 роки тому

      Big thanks man to your videos. By the way, for applying for internship, would it benefit for gaining work experience and skills?

  • @andrewillomitzer3711
    @andrewillomitzer3711 6 років тому

    Hey boss hope you get this comment. I am considering going back to school for a 3 year interaction design and development program here in Canada. I am 22 so the time commitment is not the worst thing in the world. Tons of people online are telling me to go the self taught route as I already have some web development knowledge under my belt. However, being self taught makes it incredibly hard to get internships as it is illegal to hire non students for unpaid jobs here.
    What are your thoughts on self taught vs. formal education? It feels like there is so much to know about UX and design that you would gain a more solid foundation through college.
    All the best.

  • @hashilalhatmi92
    @hashilalhatmi92 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing video Laith. Got a question, what advise would you to someone who studied Psychology as an undergraduate degree and is interested in Health and wellbeing and is considering becoming a UX Designer?

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  3 роки тому +1

      You’ll do very well in UX Design with your degree in Psychology and you could even specialise with working with companies in the Health and wellness space

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  3 роки тому

      UX Design using many psychological principles for successful UX

    • @hashilalhatmi92
      @hashilalhatmi92 3 роки тому +1

      @@LaithWallace Much appreciated 🙏

  • @MrConway007
    @MrConway007 7 років тому +1

    Hey Laith, great to see you back in my YT feed. Love your content. I wanted to ask how do you get through the initial phases of a brand new client project? I really want to become a great UX/UI designer but in the past I have struggled with trying to design a product/website/app with so many moving parts to consider at the same time, I find it very overwhelming and I keep vacillating between different details of looks vs functionality and back again, with so much details to consider, I get frustrated and lose the ability to come up with solid practical ideas, would love to see your workflow process on how you tackle new UX projects?

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Hi thanks for your questions. When you are in the initial phases of the project you want to make sure that you have some type of questionnaire or series of questions that you will ask to make sure you can define the problem in the best way possible.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Here is a great article for you to check out. uxdesign.cc/stakeholder-interviews-a-step-by-step-guide-for-a-successful-interview-439ee565e4a5?source=linkShare-fc06b96a4548-1523344215

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      To stop feeling overwhelmed with some projects try and define the features that will be in the app / website before you start designing and get sign off on the features + do some discovery on competitors and the audience the product is being designed for.
      Get sign off from the client on that initial work and then when you start designing you can Design according to the features and discovery work you have done that the client has signed off on. This is a better and more iterative way of working. If you want I can create a video on my process as a designer and how I work.

    • @MrConway007
      @MrConway007 6 років тому +1

      Hi Wallace, thanks for getting back to me about this, would you mind reviewing my questionaire template and letting me know if the questions I have prepared to ask future paid clients would be enough to draw valuable useful answers from the client?

    • @MrConway007
      @MrConway007 6 років тому

      Thanks will check that out

  • @maregienarefugio294
    @maregienarefugio294 6 років тому

    This means a lot, thank you.

  • @zianizami8671
    @zianizami8671 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for your great advice.
    If I could improve on passive income I'd prefer to go on freelance ux designer career. Is it possible as I already have a reasonable job?

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому +3

      Hi Zia
      I do think it depends on your goals and what you want to achieve. I went freelance because I wanted to control the time I work with clients, I can also earn more as I have some goals of getting into property investment and setting up a free digital skills online training school for young people. Freelancing is just the first stage of my goals as you can earn more and work with clients you want to work with.
      If you do choose to go freelance then you need to think about who you serve in the marketplace and the best way to market your skills. The best thing to do is give more value and market to people by educating them as to what they can do to solve their problems. You can see where I do this with my UA-cam channel. Give away 99% of your best content via video, podcasts or blogs and it will gain attention and bring business your way as long as you are good at what you do and have set up the right marketing funnels. I would use a webinar funnel to do this. Let me know if you want to know more about this!!
      If you are happy in your job then I wouldn’t suggest you leave it to freelance but if you do want to go freelance then you want to set things up financially before you leave your job. You also want to make sure you have a proven system to generate clients on a regular basis. Let me know if you want to know more about this!!
      I’ll create some videos about marketing for freelancers if you think this is a good idea. Thanks! Have a great day!

  • @SachemSamuel
    @SachemSamuel 6 років тому +1

    Hi man. This is answer for your last question. Now I work at the small IT company. We are developing softwere for social homes like retirement home etc. We dont have UX designer jet so Im looking for new informations and possibilities. It is normal to say that I hate our products? I thing in some situation yes, but it doesnt have to be like this. I can change it - we can change it. Our comapny now trying to find UXD and If it could by possible - I wana to be UXD. But do not have knowlage or any experiences. At least I want to try help make our products easyer to use.... thx for your advice

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Hi Samuel - It sounds like you would really have to start from scratch and redesign the software from scratch. You can make incremental changes but this may not have a big enough impact. I would suggest you bring your team together and really discuss how the product could be improved. You can use a process like Lightning decision Jam so you can make decisions quickly ua-cam.com/video/xNpVaNIUS4U/v-deo.html you can also work out what will take the most or least effort and give you the biggest impact. Hope that helps!

    • @SachemSamuel
      @SachemSamuel 6 років тому

      Yes we have to start from scratch. There are two versions. Fhirst verion is an old product. The second one is a new product based on cloud. We are literaly traying copy old good things from that first one - to second one. And there is the problem I thing. Why copy "just old" thigs and focusing on quick solution while try to focus on that "bad things" too. Find the best way to prevent same mistakes exchange for some extra time...... see Im braynstorming in your coments :) Its good time to start !
      thnx for that quick decision video !!!

  • @joetimothy2558
    @joetimothy2558 3 роки тому +1

    Do you need a art and design degree to get into a graphic design course? I can't find a clear answer anywhere.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  3 роки тому

      No, you don't need a degree - You just need to find people who need your service and sell what you do for them as a Designer. What type of designer are you? Plus check out the videos on @TheFutur and it will help you

  • @piers132
    @piers132 3 роки тому +1

    Subscribed ✅

  • @drewdrewson1384
    @drewdrewson1384 6 років тому

    Hey laith. Great video. Question for you. Do you think Bloc's program is worth spending almost 10 g's on? thank you!

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Andrew Hendricks 10 Gs is a lot. It’s really depends on what you want to do. I think General Assembly has a great UX Design course you can follow.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Andrew Hendricks Do you live in the 🇬🇧UK? If you do I can give you more detailed advice.

    • @drewdrewson1384
      @drewdrewson1384 6 років тому

      @@LaithWallace Thanks for the follow up. I live in the USA.

    • @drewdrewson1384
      @drewdrewson1384 6 років тому

      @@LaithWallace the main thing they claim is better is that they teach front-end code, which their sales person claims is important for most jobs going forward. But I also know her job is to sell me on it, and it's hard to know if they are telling me the truth.

  • @davidshershunov9579
    @davidshershunov9579 5 років тому +1

    Im 15 and I want to be a Ux designer but Im scared that automation will take over that job 10-15 years. I dont know if its the right career path if I want a safe high paying job in the future. Should I be worried about automation or not? Thank you!

    • @nycto16
      @nycto16 4 роки тому

      No! Automation only takes engineering jobs (mostly) not design jobs. Because in UX Design or any other design, there's creativity applied and automation can't replace creativity of human mind. Plus UX Design is based on psychology, automation can't replace psychologist plus the people related to it.

    • @8Erik9
      @8Erik9 4 роки тому

      Maybe some parts of the Coding can be automaticed. But like it’s Said in the other comment. Design and creative thinking can only come from humans. Robots etc only think logic.

  • @Zara_Luna
    @Zara_Luna 6 років тому +1

    Hi Mr. Wallace. I'm a female interested to learn more about UX design. I have a passion for psychology, research and data. I have a nursing background and transitioning to technology./social media. I am new subscriber and recently joined a UX meetup group to learn more about it. I would like to start my own Ecommerce as my ultimate goal. Do you think learning about ux will help? i look forward to hearing back from you

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому +1

      Venture Capitalist Definitely learning Ecommerce will help but you should also learn marketing and especially learn what marketing funnels are.

    • @Zara_Luna
      @Zara_Luna 6 років тому +1

      Wow, thank you Laith for the quick reply. :) so ux design and marketing are two different skills? i always have read that ux design and cro have high conversion than other marketing tools. I know that ux designs does a lot observation research / ethnography which is part of marketing right? i have two questions to ask. 1) what is the fundamental algorithm skill that i should learn first? 2) if you can put the skills in a sequence knowing that the goal is to start an ecommerce business, how would you put it in order? sorry for the many ques

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому +1

      Venture Capitalist I don’t really understand your first question. Can you expand on it?
      Also if you want to start an Ecommerce business check out the material of Ezra Firestone
      Also as you are starting your business the skills of UX Design will help you know how to solve business problems but it’s always essential to learn the basics of marketing and especially digital marketing.

    • @Zara_Luna
      @Zara_Luna 6 років тому +1

      HI Laith, you have been truly awesome replying back to me and I wanted to say I appreciate it. Thank you. I believe you have answered the first question since you emphasized to learn the basics of digital marketing. Although I am familiar with using Twitter for marketing purposes, I am new to all the other social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat). I will also look into Ezra Firestone. There are so many Ecommerce gurus that it can sometimes be a challenge to know which one will help the most. :) Thank you again

  • @kayola9144
    @kayola9144 3 роки тому

    I am a business degree holder, do you think planning to become a UX designer would boost my chance of getting a job in any organization since I am a business oriented person and I want to become a UX designer.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  3 роки тому

      It depends on what you want long term. Do you want to stay in your organisation or do you want to move on. Do you want career progression where you are or do you want to get a new challenge at another company. Ux Design is a great profession but long term make sure your career aligns with your personal goals

  • @mpilodigitalmarketing
    @mpilodigitalmarketing 6 років тому +3

    I love front end development and Visual Commerce. What is your email as I would like to talk ventures...??

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Mpilo Mabaso hey thanks for reaching out. Hello@laithwallace.com

  • @gabrielamoncayozerga2214
    @gabrielamoncayozerga2214 5 років тому +3

    Its not easy, in my country must have 2 years of experiencie and also bachelor degree in design 😞

  • @kleajo3965
    @kleajo3965 4 роки тому

    Music is too loud..

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  4 роки тому

      Kertage Joseph thanks for the feedback

  • @viktork.6640
    @viktork.6640 6 років тому +1

    31 y.o. is not too late for me for starting ux design career?

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому +2

      Hi Viktor, It's never too late to start your UX Design Career. I think you should get into it if you want to. What I would say is make sure you have an understanding of marketing and more specifically Growth Marketing as this would help you as a UX Designer.

    • @viktork.6640
      @viktork.6640 6 років тому +1

      I have 5 years experience as a Graphic Designer working in Advertising agencies and Graphic studios

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Viktor Kan Hey, that’s great you have the foundation to build on. UX Design will make you a much better Designer.

    • @LaithWallace
      @LaithWallace  6 років тому

      Viktor Kan if you want to learn more about marketing check out
      Neil Patel
      Eric Su
      Marketing School
      Gary Vaynerchuck