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Become a UX / Product Designer

Design experiences people can't live without

Duration
10 months
Salary Range
$60k – $180k+
Difficulty
moderate
Job Demand
high
4
Phases
19
Skills to Learn
9
Projects
3
Certifications
Phase 1 · Months 1–3

Design Foundations

Master Figma and core design principles.

Recommended Projects

3 app redesigns with case studies
Full design system from scratch
Mobile app concept

Industry Certifications

Google UX Design Certificate
Interaction Design Foundation courses

Key Milestones (3)

Figma proficiency
3 case studies
Portfolio website live
Phase 2 · Months 4–6

UX Research & Strategy

User research, testing, and product thinking.

Junior Designer: $60k – $90k

Recommended Projects

Full research study with real users
Complete redesign with research insights
Design system extension

Industry Certifications

Nielsen Norman UX Certification (advanced)

Key Milestones (3)

Research portfolio piece
Testing methodology mastered
5 strong case studies
Phase 3 · Months 7–8

Advanced Craft

Motion design, advanced interactions, design ops.

Designer: $90k – $130k

Recommended Projects

High-fidelity animated prototype
Contributing to a design system
Design blog / dribbble presence

Key Milestones (3)

Motion design skills
Impressive portfolio (7+ pieces)
Design community presence
Phase 4 · Months 9–10

Land Your Design Role

Target design-forward companies.

Product Designer: $90k – $180k+

Key Milestones (3)

Portfolio reviewed by 5+ senior designers
10+ interviews
Design role secured

Job Ready — UX / Product Designer

Completing this pathway equips you with verified projects, assessment scores, and the exact skills required by current hiring managers.