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5 Reasons Why I HATE Being A UX Designer!

10.4K views· 411 likes· 18:05· Mar 15, 2022

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So I wanted to share more of the realistic side of UX design, where not everything is "rainbows and butterflies." By sharing some of the reasons why I "dislike" being a UX designer, I hope it helps you guys understand the obstacles and challenges that I go through on a daily basis. Here's the opposite side of the spectrum (Reasons Why I LOVE UX Design): https://youtu.be/JzJLp_ejJ5o ---------------- CONNECT WITH ME ON... Instagram : @whhong92 BOOK A 1-ON-1 WITH ME... https://superpeer.com/whhong92 BUSINESS ENQUIRIES... whhong92@gmail.com ---------------- VIDEO EQUIPMENT... Primary Camera - Sony ZV-1 (https://amzn.to/3i6osOM) Secondary Camera - Samsung Galaxy S10 Primary Mic - PoP voice Condenser Mic (https://amzn.to/3dngQ9f) Secondary Mic - Blue Yeti Mic (https://amzn.to/3jZiXRX) Tripod - Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod (https://amzn.to/3k3pgnB) Video-Editing Software - Final Cut Pro ---------------- (0:00) Intro (1:08) No One Knows What UX Design Is (4:10) It’s Difficult To Get Into UX Design (8:25) You Have To Work With Others Frequently (10:56) Be Prepared To Defend Your Work & Designs (13:50) You Have To Win Over Your Stakeholders, Every Time (17:19) Outro ---------------- MUSIC : Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/8gavuh/) ---------------- FTC: This video is not sponsored. Some of the links are affiliate links which means that I earn a small commission if you purchase through them. Your support is much appreciated =) ---------------- Sub Count: 3,132 ---------------- #uxdesign #uxdesigner #design

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In this video, I’m sharing the realistic side of UX design—because it’s not always “rainbows and butterflies.” I’m not saying I literally hate the job (hate is a strong word), but I do want to be honest about the parts of being a UX designer that can be annoying, stressful, and just straight-up challenging. If you’re considering UX as a career, this is the kind of stuff you should know before you commit. I break it down into five reasons. First, no one truly knows what UX design is—sometimes not even companies hiring for it—so you end up explaining your role constantly and dodging job postings that are secretly graphic design or even coding-heavy roles. Second, it’s extremely hard to break in right now, especially for beginners and bootcamp grads, because companies often hire experienced designers first and “entry-level” roles still ask for 3–4 years. Third, UX is super collaborative, which means lots of meetings, workshops, and sometimes working with people who aren’t open-minded about design thinking. Fourth, you have to defend your work all the time—so soft skills, storytelling, and research-backed decisions matter. And fifth, you have to win over stakeholders every time by balancing user needs with business needs and bringing real user data to the table.

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