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These are 14 UI/UX and product design career secrets I wish I knew when I started out. They are also common career mistakes and misconceptions I often see my subscribers make. I hope this helps in your ux design career.
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0:00 Brand yourself as a product designer.
1:07 Trace existing product first before designing anything on your own.
1:56 Don’t delete your old design, archive it.
3:00 Annotate your iteration before you close your laptop.
3:05 Most design challenges can be resolved through a creative break or a meeting.
4:57 Learn business, talk business.
5:54 Network early.
6:46 You don’t have to learn everything about design to start working.
7:56 Your dream job ≠ your dream life.
9:51 Celebrate the success of others.
11:46 Sometimes you don’t get what you want immediately because you're meant for better things.
13:26 Understand and use your strength.
14:35 If your body hurts, rest immediately.
15:50 When life keeps hitting you with failure, keep making stuff.