UX/UI Designer - Revealing 3 TIPS to get you started (even if you don’t have a design background)

UX is an increasingly popular, relatively new career path. But what does it really take to be qualified for a job in UX?  Meet Lane Burris, a UX/UI designer at Crescent Bank. In this episode, Lane takes us through his journey from software development to UX design, sharing the tools he relies on, why staying current with industry trends matters, and the unique challenges and rewards of life as a UX designer. If you’re thinking about a career shift or just want a peek into what goes into crafting smooth, engaging user experiences, this episode is packed with insights. Bonus tip: stay tuned as we discover why Lane views AI as an essential tool rather than a replacement for humans in the industry.  📱 CONNECT WITH LANE: LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/designwithlane/ FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 What does a UX/UI designer do? 06:29 How to keep up with UX trends and challenges 07:46 What people often underestimate in UX design 10:46 Revealing the biggest employers of UX designers 14:17 Hot take about having AI skills! 18:59 Degree or certifications required to become a UX designer 21:43 Topics UX designers think about consistently 23:38 How to set yourself apart from other UX design candidates 27:22 Lane’s advice to his younger self