Ask HN: How can I transition from a developer to a product designer?
I have a degree in Computer Science and have been a developer for 4 years now. I am thinking about switching to a more product designer role where I can spend time learning about user experiences and build products that solve problems. Going back to school is not really an option. How should I learn about design and eventually become a product designer?
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At Bloc (http://www.bloc.io/design), we teach and mentor apprentices in UX/UI design, in addition to full stack, front-end and mobile development.
We believe in learning by doing. Working with a one-on-one mentor, you can learn the fundamentals of design as well as build out a variety of projects that will help you craft the skills you need and want as a designer.
All of our mentors are full-time designers at startups, corporations, and some are freelancers, with many years of experience and a ton of expertise under their belts. All share a passion for teaching and sharing their knowledge.
If you're passionate about bettering yourself and learning UX/UI design, I'd highly recommend you check us out. We've worked with several developers and other people wanting to transition in product design roles.
There's also a ton of other online resources you should explore, just as the others have mentioned. Here's a few more:
Joel Marsh's UX Crash Course (http://thehipperelement.com/post/75476711614/ux-crash-course...)
Udemy (http://www.udemy.com): Some free, some paid.
Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/courses?orderby=upcoming&search=des...): Depending on the time of year, there may be more or less.
If you ever have questions, just let me know and shoot me an email at [email protected].
We believe in learning by doing. Working with a one-on-one mentor, you can learn the fundamentals of design as well as build out a variety of projects that will help you craft the skills you need and want as a designer.
All of our mentors are full-time designers at startups, corporations, and some are freelancers, with many years of experience and a ton of expertise under their belts. All share a passion for teaching and sharing their knowledge.
If you're passionate about bettering yourself and learning UX/UI design, I'd highly recommend you check us out. We've worked with several developers and other people wanting to transition in product design roles.
There's also a ton of other online resources you should explore, just as the others have mentioned. Here's a few more:
Joel Marsh's UX Crash Course (http://thehipperelement.com/post/75476711614/ux-crash-course...)
Udemy (http://www.udemy.com): Some free, some paid.
Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/courses?orderby=upcoming&search=des...): Depending on the time of year, there may be more or less.
If you ever have questions, just let me know and shoot me an email at [email protected].
Here is a good link to start from http://somerandomdude.com/2012/01/10/transition-from-develop...
thanks!