#66 Getting started in UX design in 2023

<p><strong>Episode's Sponsor:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.figura.digital/" target="_blank">figura.digital</a> - freelancing platform for designers developed by designers with the aim to create the most UX-friendly network in the world, provide their members with a meaningful community, curated resources, and personalised support.</p> <p><strong>Discussed in this episode:</strong></p> <p>- Is this the right moment in the current economic context to transition into UX design career?</p> <p>- Is career in UX for me?</p> <p>- What are the initial steps for transitioning into UX?</p> <p>- How to choose the right course for you? Should I be a self-taught designer or do i need to take a course or a Bootcamp?</p> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://anfisign.ck.page/ds-ws-early" target="_blank">Sign up</a> to the next Design Thinking workshop list by Anfisa</p> <p>FREE webinar: <a href="https://superpeer.com/anfisign/event/transition-to-ux-or-qa-session" target="_blank">Smooth transition into UX</a> by Anfisa</p> <p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p>- <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3noVqEN3HIhuRv3IkGz25G" target="_blank">'Applying to hundreds of jobs w/Sarah Doody'</a> episode</p> <p>- <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WqsrZhBga5nfM8delHya6" target="_blank">'UX&amp;Product design tools'</a> episode</p> <p>❓Next topic ideas:</p> <p>Submit your questions or feedback anonymously <a href="https://airtable.com/shrTLW47baYRGAo2r" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p>Links:</p> <p>🎓&nbsp;<a href="https://www.intoux.design/" target="_blank">Into UX design</a> online course by Anfisa</p> <p>🎓 Domestika course <a href="https://bit.ly/uxgoodiesdomestika" target="_blank">Create a Learning Strategy</a> by Ioana</p> <p>🧡 Want to support us?</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/honestuxtalks/subscribe" target="_blank">Sign up here</a> to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/mo</p> <p>Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.</p> <p>🗂 <a href="https://www