Switching to a Career in UX Design: Practical advice on becoming a UX Designer in India

by Mohana Das

Want to become a designer, but don't know how? Stuck in a mundane job where your creative skills are wasting away? Want a sneak peek into corporate life, and tips to navigate the insane web of politics? Professional designer, and former software engineer, Mohana Das talks about her journey into the world of User Experience (UX) Design in India - without any formal training or design education. This short, succinct eBook describes in detail how to crack a completely new career track, and the preparation required to dive into it head first. If you are already a designer, are a design student, or are aspiring to be a designer - this is the book for you. The book also describes the dynamics involved between different stakeholders in a corporate setting, and the diplomacy and politics it sometimes involves. It gives you a preview of life as an entry-level designer in corporate India - including the pros and the cons. It also offers a brief look at the infamous Impostor Syndrome plaguing young (mostly female) designers in the industry. Mohana is currently a Designer and Writer herself, and is fairly active in the Bangalore design community. She has worked as a UX Designer at Adobe India and GoIbibo - and comes with a corporate experience of more than 6 years. This is her first book.

37 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 23, 2021

Reviews

[Sajjan Kumar]

A dash of realism make this book a standout where every other book just wants to portray the ideal world.

I would recommend anyone thinking of getting into UX design to read this. It is really a very good read.