How to become a UI/UX Designer
Updated · LKOJobs
Designs how apps and websites look and how easy they are to use.
What does a UI/UX Designer do?
- Study what users need
- Draw screens and flows
- Build clickable prototypes
- Test designs with real users and improve them
What to study
- Any stream after 12th; design degrees (B.Des) or short UI/UX courses
- Entrance tests such as UCEED and NID DAT for top design institutes
- A portfolio matters more than the degree
Skills you need
- Figma
- Layout and typography
- User research
- Wireframing
- Empathy
- Explaining design choices
How to start
- Learn Figma with free tutorials
- Redesign three existing apps and explain your reasons
- Publish the case studies online and apply for junior designer roles
Jobs open now
See current UI/UX Designer jobs in Uttar Pradesh on LKOJobs, or make your free CV for this role.
Course rules, fees and demand change. Check the official website of the institute, council or regulator before you take admission.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know drawing or coding for UI/UX?
No. Basic sketching helps you think, and basic HTML/CSS helps you work with developers, but neither is compulsory.