The best (free) resources for new UX/UI designers
Starting now? Here is a reading list for you to get started.
Since Google launched its User Experience Design certificate on Coursera, we at the UX Collective have seen an exciting influx of recently graduated students who are looking to learn more about our field. Most students are coming in through our group on Linkedin, and they are generally looking to network with other designers and get a bit more guidance when it comes to the next steps in their careers.
Digital product design continues to grow, year after year. From the number of practitioners, branches of specialization, and amount of knowledge shared online about the topic. We know it can be overwhelming — especially for someone who’s just getting started. That’s why we decided to put together this list, to help prioritize some of the best resources for you to continue to learn and grow in UX.
Early-career UXers: Your most impressive work is missing from your portfolio
What does simple design really mean?
What’s a digital product designer?
A comprehensive list of UX design methods & deliverables
Interaction design is more than just user flows and clicks
What it means to be a designer who’s creative
Is a UX bootcamp worth it? Honest feedback from a bootcamp survivor turned industry professional
10 directions to take your UX career
How to choose your first design gig: startup, corporate, or freelance?
The illusion of different design processes
10 UX/UI challenges for the uninspired (and the unemployed)
10 Figma tricks I wish I knew earlier
The UI & UX tips collection — volume one
Applying white space in UI design
Learning 3D as a product designer
A crash course in UX design research
Additional resources:
- UX Collective: An independent design publication built to elevate unheard design voices all over the world. Curated stories on user experience (UX), visual, and product design. You can also follow the UX Collective on Twitter and Linkedin.
- The UX Collective Newsletter: A weekly, ad-free newsletter that helps designers think more critically about their work.
- Bootcamp: A publication for designers who are starting now, with more tutorials, how-tos, case studies, and other resources; a place for designers to learn from one another in more organic ways.
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