UX Careers – Episode 023
Should you focus on your portfolio or your experience? Early in your UX career, your portfolio demonstrates your thinking. As your career grows, experience proves your impact. The strongest designers invest in both.
Every Shoe Has a UX Story
The best UX lessons aren't limited to apps and websites. Every shoe is designed to solve a different user problem, reminding us that great design is about understanding context, reducing friction, and creating meaningful experiences.
Build in Public
Week 5 of building UX Crumbs brought more completed features, better AI models, and a growing community of 91 designers waiting for launch. Every small improvement brings us one step closer to our vision of helping designers build real UX thinking through practice.
The Skills Replacing UI-Only Designers
The future of design isn’t about replacing UI designers—it’s about expanding their skill set. Designers who combine UX thinking, research, product knowledge, communication, and AI collaboration will create the biggest impact.
Everyone wants to know one thing.
UX salaries differ around the world, but geography is only one factor. Experience, product thinking, communication, and growth opportunities often have a greater long-term impact on your career than salary alone
Ux Interview don't fail because of Wrong Answers
UX interviews aren’t about remembering the perfect framework. They’re about demonstrating curiosity, structured thinking, and the ability to solve real problems. Stop memorizing answers. Start practicing how you think.
You got Hired
Strong design skills can help you land your first UX role, but communication, collaboration, and influence are what shape long-term career growth. The best designers don’t just create great interfaces—they help teams make better decisions.
Dont Quit
Learning UX can feel overwhelming, especially when progress seems invisible. But many designers quit just before their skills begin to connect. Consistency—not perfection—is what leads to lasting growth.
Portfolio Reviews are Mandatory
Before applying for your next UX role, get one honest portfolio review. Small improvements in storytelling, clarity, and presentation can make the difference between another rejection and your next interview.
Responsive Design - Cheat Sheet
Responsive design is more than breakpoints and media queries. Learn the six fundamentals—from flexible layouts to mobile-first thinking—that help create seamless experiences across every screen.
Meet Crumbie
Meet Crumbie—your tiny companion for the UX journey. From the excitement of becoming a designer to practicing real challenges, preparing for interviews, and building a portfolio, every small step brings you closer to your first UX role. Tiny Crumbie.pdf
You don’t need to work at Big Tech to become a great designer.
Working at a great company can expose you to incredible opportunities, but it doesn’t automatically make you a great designer. Curiosity, product thinking, consistent practice, and solving meaningful problems are what truly shape a successful design career.