Kickstart Your UX/UI Design Career Today
Design Your Future:
The Ultimate Guide to Starting or Pivoting into a UX/UI Design Career in South Africa
Ready to make a career change or start fresh in the exciting world of UX/UI Design? My comprehensive, digital guide is here to give you everything you need to successfully pivot or launch your career in UX/UI design—from mastering essential skills to landing your first job.
What’s inside the guide?
UX/UI Design Fundamentals
Learn the key principles, best practices, and the difference between UX and UI design.
How to Build an Impressive Portfolio
Proven strategies for creating a standout portfolio that gets noticed by employers.
Job Search & Interview Tips
A practical approach to landing your first job, including resume tips, job hunting strategies, and acing your interviews.
Essential Tools & Resources
Discover the must-have software and tools every UX/UI designer should know, plus free and paid resources to kickstart your learning.
Why the “Design your Future” Guide is perfect for you:
01. Proven, Actionable Steps
No fluff, just clear and practical advice that gets results. This is the process I followed to grow a successful career and landed me a job as a UX/Gamification Manager at one of the big 4 banks,and what I look for when I’m hiring for my design team
02. Designed for Beginners & Career Changers
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to pivot into design, this guide takes you through the process step by step.
03. Lifetime Access
Download the guide once and refer to it anytime as you progress in your career.
guide modules
1.
What is UX/UI Design
Before diving into learning the tools and techniques, it’s important to understand what UX/UI design actually is—and why it’s such an exciting career to pursue!
2.
Look at Your Current
Skills & Experience
If you’re coming from another career, you likely already have some valuable skills that can help you pivot into UX/UI design. Take a moment to think about what skills you’ve picked up in your current (or past) jobs.
3.
How to create a Portfolio
that stands out
Creating a strong UI/UX portfolio is essential for showcasing your skills, experience, and design process to potential clients or employers.
4.
Courses and certifications
You don’t need a degree to become a UX/UI designer, but structured learning can really help you get up to speed quickly. There are a few ways you can build your skills, and if you’ve already got your Degree or Certification then you can start working on building your portfolio.
5.
How to start looking
for a job
Starting a search for UX/UI jobs can feel overwhelming, but with a strategic approach, you can make the process smoother and more focused.
So how much is it?
Only R169 for lifetime access
MEET YOUR TEACHER
hey, friend!
I’m Nkhensani, I’m a UX/ Gamification manager at one of the BIG 4 banks. I have a deep passion for growing the digital footprint of South Africa.
Seeing people succeed while doing what they love makes my heart overflow. We only get one life; let’s make it count. So, I got to work, put together my over 12 years of experience in the digital and tech space and created this digital guide that I know works. And now it’s yours.