Free Career Roadmap
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
1
Phase 1 · Months 1–3
Design Foundations
Master Figma and core design principles.
Core Skills to Master
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
2
Phase 2 · Months 4–6
UX Research & Strategy
User research, testing, and product thinking.
Core Skills to Master
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
3
Phase 3 · Months 7–8
Advanced Craft
Motion design, advanced interactions, design ops.
Core Skills to Master
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
4
Phase 4 · Months 9–10
Land Your Design Role
Target design-forward companies.
Core Skills to Master
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.