(C1W4): Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design - Weekly challenge 4: Build a professional presence

What is a personal statement?

A one- to two-sentence phrase describing what a designer does and what they stand for.

Personal branding is essential to demonstrating a designer's values, unique skills, and personality. What are the benefits of creating a personal brand? Select all that apply.

A personal brand helps you stand out from the crowd. A personal brand allows recruiters and potential employers to understand who you are, and learn about your passions and your strengths. A personal brand can help you match with companies that share your values.

Which websites help designers enhance and showcase their portfolios? Select all that apply.

Behance Dribbble Medium

As a new UX designer, which of the following strategies can help you learn how to present yourself effectively in online UX communities?

Check out designers with the most followers to get ideas on how to frame your online presence

Consider the following scenario: A UX designer wants to create an updated portfolio to showcase their unique skills and values as a designer. They start by purchasing a custom domain name. To make a great first impression on website visitors, they add projects that highlight the type of work they do well. Then, they add a concise description of their personal design philosophy to help them stand out from the crowd. This designer is applying what best practice to convey the value of their work?

Establish a personal brand

Fill in the blank: Website builders feature _____ to help designers build a personalized online portfolio easily.

WYSIWYG editors

When including case studies in a design portfolio, which of the following questions should they answer?

What process did the designer follow?

What should designers include in the About Me page on their website?

Work, passions, and credentials

Should designers prepare for potential employers to check their social media accounts during the application process?

Yes, potential employers typically check social media accounts to learn about a designer's outside interests.

A designer is deciding how to describe their work in their online portfolio. Should they include technical language and buzzwords, since the target audience includes people from the UX design industry?

NOT Yes. They should write content that appeals to industry professionals, recruiters, and hiring managers.

Identify why it's important for UX designers to create and keep up-to-date social media profiles.

Social media provides opportunities to connect with recruiters and potential employers

How can a portfolio be used to help further a designer's career?

To showcase examples of their work to hiring managers