Day 26 - Changing Careers from Graphic Design to UX Design

The old graphic design world is based in static or print design. Today's design requires motion, depth, and interaction.  If you want to make the transition into a user experience design career, it's going to take work.

1. Pick an area to focus on whether it's interaction design, visual design, content strategy, etc.
2. Learn UX.  Even if someone can't afford to go to school for UX there's endless information on the web to help you hone your user experience skills from YouTube videos, to sites about UX, to free online courses.  Pick an area you'd like to focus on and allocate a specific time each day to learning and studying materials related to your field.
3. Network and find mentors.  We live in a connected world now. Be proactive and reach out to people.
4. Practice UX.  Create a project for yourself. Create a portfolio that tells stories and solves problems.

Design challenge: Pick a project or create your own user experience curriculum.  Tell us about it in the comments.