What You Need to Know Before Breaking into Product Design
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Do you have what it takes to be a successful product designer?
There’s no single path to product design. Whether your background is in graphic design, marketing, writing, or engineering, if you’re a problem solver, you might find this career appealing. The ability to identify problems...
Do you have what it takes to be a successful product designer?
There’s no single path to product design. Whether your background is in graphic design, marketing, writing, or engineering, if you’re a problem solver, you might find this career appealing. The ability to identify problems and propose solutions is highly valued in the product design industry.
Join Amy Luo, Senior Product Designer at Lattice, as she shares her personal experience in the industry as well as advice for successfully entering into a career in product design.
In this chat, you’ll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of the product design process
- What you need to know before entering into product design
- Tips to prepare for your first job in design
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How much and how long does cost?
By: Eliseo, Quality Assurance Quality ControlPosted on 2021-07-29 -
What is the difference between product design and UI design?
By: Grace, Visual Front- End Digital DesignerPosted on 2021-07-29 -
No particular question at this time. Just want to learn more about being a product designer and how to get into it.
By: Barbara, ManagementPosted on 2021-07-29 -
I don't have a question. Thanks!
By: MichellePosted on 2021-07-29 -
Best way to get product design skills on your own?
By: RamsayPosted on 2021-07-28 -
What would help bridge the gap between being graphic designer and a product designer?
By: Zyon, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-07-28 -
Do you have any pros/cons for working with big companies vs. small companies?
By: Kaitlyn, UX UIPosted on 2021-07-27 -
How to apply for this job without direct experience? What sort of side projects help in interviews/
By: Vandhana, Financial Planning ConsultantPosted on 2021-07-27 -
I'm having difficulties tailoring my CV and skills to start applying for jobs like this
By: Jennifer, GTSC ProfessionalPosted on 2021-07-27 -
I don’t have a degree yet, I’m halfway through a computer science degree, will I still be able to get hired in a position like this?
By: Nyla, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2021-07-27 -
What are the experiences you need to have that will translate into the product design world?
By: Nilam, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2021-07-27 -
I’m an architecture graduate, how easy is to to go into product design and what do i need to do?
By: NaimahPosted on 2021-07-27 -
What is the #1 thing that stands out the most in a job application for a UX/product designer?
By: Alexa, UX DesignerPosted on 2021-07-27 -
How can I transition from UX Research to Product Design?
By: Angela, Web DesignerPosted on 2021-07-26 -
what are the top skills required to enter the field and how to break into this field.
By: LekhaPosted on 2021-07-26 -
How long did it take for you to transition to a product design role?
By: Jessica, Frontend DeveloperPosted on 2021-07-26 -
Can a person be Product Manager and Product Designer?
By: Antra, Business ConsultantPosted on 2021-07-26 -
Can I make a shift from Art Director to Product Designer?
By: Jennifer, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-07-26 -
How do you transition from being a Product Manager to a Product Design career?
By: Catherine, Product ManagerPosted on 2021-07-26 -
Is there a difference between product designer and product strategist?
By: Adeolu, Extension AgentPosted on 2021-07-26 -
Is Product Design similar to User experience design? Also, is now a good time to break into one of these fields? Thanks :)
By: Aliya, Customer SuccessPosted on 2021-07-26 -
There is any charge for this
By: SaurabhPosted on 2021-07-26 -
Why did you want to do product design?
By: Lani Riana, Design EditorPosted on 2021-07-25 -
What are some tools that help you get your job done more efficiently?
By: SanskritiPosted on 2021-07-25 -
Looking forward to this!!
By: Jenna, DesignerPosted on 2021-07-25 -
It feels like I am seeing a lot of Product jobs are asking for a UI/UX certificate or degree, how can you convince the screeners that sitting on feature enhancement committees at several companies...
By: LeePosted on 2021-07-25 -
How can my resume make it through if I have mostly not-directly related work experience?
By: Sandy, Project managerPosted on 2021-07-25 -
If you don’t have that much experience in product, what soft skills translate the best?
By: Frances, Project managerPosted on 2021-07-25 -
What is an unexpected transferrable skill you have brought into product design from your marketing roles?
By: Anna, Data EngineerPosted on 2021-07-25 -
What tips for storytelling your concept while making a case study and when you present it in the interview?
By: Mounir, UX UI DesignerPosted on 2021-07-25 -
How to have an impact?
By: Mon DexterPosted on 2021-07-25 -
Has marketing ever been challenging to you or easy?
By: Isaiah, Customer ServicePosted on 2021-07-25 -
What are some transferrable skills from other roles to product design?
By: Fraida, Account CoordinatorPosted on 2021-07-24 -
As a Black woman, I'm interested in hearing more about how you've navigated this space as a person of colour, but I'm also curious about your favourite part of the job.
By: Jonelle, Product ManagerPosted on 2021-07-23 -
learn ways how best to transition from one role to another
By: Olga, UX researcherPosted on 2021-07-22 -
What does a typical work day look like for you?
By: Alison, PROGRAMMERPosted on 2021-07-22 -
how can I find a job for my experience
By: Camelia, AccountantPosted on 2021-07-22 -
Can you explain how to enter the field without a background in graphic design, marketing, writing, or engineering, etc? Thank you...
By: ConniePosted on 2021-07-22 -
How to crack a UX design interview ?
By: Soumya, Web developerPosted on 2021-07-22 -
I’m studying web development (html, css, js, feontend) would those skills transfer to product design?
By: Casey, Web DesignerPosted on 2021-07-22 -
What is the focus of a writer in product design?
By: Marta, Technical Support ManagerPosted on 2021-07-22 -
What is the most sought after quality/skill/trait in a junior product designer?
By: Alyssa, UX DesignPosted on 2021-07-22 -
What job boards or networking techniques are your favorite?
By: Virginia, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-07-22 -
What is the best way to keep up with the latest trends in product design?
By: Lisa, MarketerPosted on 2021-07-22 -
What's the main difference between a Product Manager and a Product Designer?
By: Amber, Operations ManagementPosted on 2021-07-22 -
How can I build out my portfolio to get jobs? Where do I start when it comes to getting inspiration or creating to grow my portfolio? Should this be a website?
By: Thandi (Thandiwe-Kesi), FellowPosted on 2021-07-22 -
What is the difference of Product Design and UX?
By: Chiara, Product designerPosted on 2021-07-22 -
What was the most difficult part of moving from visual design into product design?
By: JeremyPosted on 2021-07-14 -
what are some organizations to connect with to learn more about the industry and to learn of upcoming opportunities.
By: Natasha, Assistant Media PlannerPosted on 2021-07-09 -
not off the top of my head
By: Ashley, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-07-06 -
What do you wish you had known when you were transitioning to product design?
By: Visnu, UX DesignerPosted on 2021-06-30
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