UX is an exciting field to explore, even if the idea of starting a career in the field can be a bit daunting, especially if you don’t have any UX design experience<\/a>. In the world of UX design,<\/a> there\u2019s so much to learn and take in! The idea of going from complete novice to professional seems impossible. Surely you need some kind of design background? Or at least a vaguely relevant design qualification<\/a>?<\/p>\n Actually, you don\u2019t.<\/strong> Anyone can become a UX designer\u2014<\/em>regardless of previous experience or current career. And you don’t need a university degree<\/a> to succeed in this field!<\/p>\n In fact, it seems that no two UX designers have the same background: just look at Claire<\/a>, a former nurse, or Kaya<\/a>, who retrained at thirty after traveling the globe.<\/p>\n The biggest challenge is knowing where to start. The internet is a wealth of resources, but it\u2019s important to structure your journey logically. Before you get lost down a UX rabbit hole, take a look at our 7-step guide to getting started:<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Read and research all things UX<\/a> Before we dive in, here\u2019s a brief introduction from CareerFoundry\u2019s Head of Career Services (and an experienced career coach), Mike McCulloch\u2014<\/em>he\u2019ll give you an overview of what UX design is all about, what employers look for in a UX designer, and how to break into the field:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n2.\u00a0Understand what UX designers actually do<\/a>
\n3. Learn UX design tools<\/a>
\n4. Structure and formalize your learning with a UX design course or bootcamp<\/a>
\n5.\u00a0Get inspired by the best designers<\/a>
\n6. Build your UX portfolio<\/a>
\n7.\u00a0Start networking with other UX designers<\/a><\/p>\n