My Journey from Hospitality to UI Designer (with Kylie Weber)
Thinking about a future career in UI design?
Fantastic—you’re in the right place!
Why not join us for this recording of a LIVE alumni event with CareerFoundry UI design graduate, Kylie Weber.
Kylie walked us through her switch from the hospitality industry in Kenya to the exciting field of UI design!
Learn exactly what inspired her to pursue an entirely new career, and how she landed a job as a UI designer at Syndic4you.
In this hour-long event you’ll discover how CareerFoundry’s dual mentorship model helped Kylie successfully complete the program and excel at her job search—you’ll even catch a glimpse of the portfolio that wowed her future employer.
This event is packed full of expert tips and personalized advice from a true CareerFoundry success story!
Featured presenters
Kylie Weber
Product Designer at farmbetter
Kylie Weber is a passionate UI Designer with a background in Hospitality and Tourism. She believes that design needs to be empathic and impactful in a way that leaves users feeling ' I can't live without this product'.
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