A day in the life of a UX Designer in San Francisco (but forreal)

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2019
  • About a year ago I made a video about the day in the life as a UX Designer and looking back on it… I just don't think it was that useful. So, I made a new one. Hope you enjoy it!
    ABOUT VIDEO 👇
    1. Flexible schedules: Sometimes I get into work a bit later because I take morning meetings from home.
    2. Mornings: The mornings are often reserved for clearing emails, providing answers to questions from the day before about projects (my company is international so when I'm asleep some of my colleagues are working), as well as working on different types of design documentation.
    3. Meetings: The more you grow into leadership, the more meetings you may start to have. This is great though because you want to make sure the design team is represented in important product decisions.
    No meeting-type days are common in tech. I get a lot more heads down design work done during these days. My design team sometimes runs design jams on these days too.
    4. Collaboration: I work very closely with Product Managers and Engineers. We all have important and different perspectives on the projects we work on together. Feedback is often, both in scheduled meetings and in casual conversation.
    5. Variety: Product Designers are very customer focused, so we are often working with researchers to get our designs in front of customers. Part of my job is facilitating those sessions, creating documentation on what we learned, communicating it, and using the research to inform design decisions. This creates a lot of variety to my days since we are often in different stages of the design process across different projects.
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    FAQ ✨
    Name: Alexa
    Where I’m from: Wisconsin → San Francisco → San Diego
    About: I’m a designer! I live, breath, and value design. My background is in Graphic Design and digital Product Design and I’ve worked at a number of tech startups as a Product Designer as well as for larger industry leading tech companies such as Yelp and Zendesk. I’m currently a Senior Product Designer at Zendesk on the growth and monetization team.
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Комментарии • 767

  • @Nostro_Babybeleater
    @Nostro_Babybeleater 2 года назад +18

    Damn! You make want to work in IT, lately I've been really depressed about finding something that I enjoy doing as a career. I was interested in UX and UI Design but never really got into it because I'm quite shy and intreoverted, and although I've always been creative & empathetic (both of these seem important in product design) I didn't want to step out of my comfort zone... Well to be honest you put a smile on my face, the working environment seems sweet and I feel like I could just fit in. Thank you for that, now I have to watch all of your videos ;)

  • @sophiekwong5954
    @sophiekwong5954 5 лет назад +84

    I’m a night owl, I feel the same calmness during the night and that’s when my productivity is at peak. I guess we all have our moments.

    • @nothingleft08
      @nothingleft08 4 года назад +9

      Something about knowing the wrold is asleep and it brings a whole another level of relaxed. So I guess the same for morning people, but when the moons up.

    • @sivaramakrishnan2788
      @sivaramakrishnan2788 3 года назад +1

      Hi dear

  • @noahwoodward907
    @noahwoodward907 5 лет назад +141

    I got to say that this is definitely my favorite day in the life video I have seen. I really liked the amount of effort and insight that you put into this video! Also appreciate the positive vibes and charisma. Hello from a fellow SFer!!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +1

      Ahhh thanks Noah! I spent WAY too much time on it so I appreciate it :)

    • @trishankhansrajani9745
      @trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад +1

      Hi Noah, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ruclips.net/video/WVluIrGa5Mc/видео.html. Hope you find this helpful.

  • @SiddharthaGhoshSid
    @SiddharthaGhoshSid 5 лет назад +177

    I am a software engineer and I too get to work and coordinate with the product or UX designers as we call them in our team. So I could totally relate to this video. Very refreshing!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +5

      Hey Siddhartha, that is so cool and amazing to hear. Thanks so much :)

    • @pash.d1
      @pash.d1 4 года назад

      Hello, I'm Alexa hello, I was wondering how much on an average you earn annually... it would be really helpful and I hope you don’t mind answering!?

    • @rousselrojas3352
      @rousselrojas3352 4 года назад +1

      Im a web developer/web designer I want to have an idea on how to have a stress free environment of a workplace.?

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад +1

      @@pash.d1 I have plans to make finance related videos this year as well! Stay tuned :)

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад

      @@rousselrojas3352 Hmm that sounds like a complicated question because there are a LOT of factors. WHat's going on for you that's making your work environment stressful?

  • @valeriegarza1439
    @valeriegarza1439 4 года назад

    Thank you for creating this video. It was a great look at your day and schedule as a Product/UX Designer. You are appreciated!

  • @MohaiminulIslamra
    @MohaiminulIslamra 5 лет назад +4

    This is totally awesome of you for making this video with plethora of info. I also work as a Software Engineer and started taking courses on UI/UX and Design Principles.

  • @notisrhcp
    @notisrhcp 3 года назад +4

    That's the most valuable "A day in the life of a .." I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing your work experience!

  • @danegonzales5651
    @danegonzales5651 5 лет назад +4

    I remember I used to bingewatch a lot of A Day in the Lifes of tech people just because, as a student, I really have NO IDEA what happens at "real life" work. Until I had my internship as a graphic designer in a marketing services company. I could say we have similar days. A few days we'd just have meetings, and yes sometimes ALL DAY LONG. But now I got a job as a software engineer, and it's cool to understand both sides of the project. Thanks for the amazing content! Gonna subscribe so I could watch more :)

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Ohhh thanks Danah!! Yeah it's pretty wild how much it all makes sense once you start working but before that you can really feel out of the know. I'm so glad you're a new subscriber, I appreciate it so much 🤗

  • @NW-III
    @NW-III 5 лет назад +12

    Thank you sharing! I'll be finish with my ux classes in 5 months.
    So excited to get into the field.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +3

      You're welcome!! Good luck with your studies :)

  • @DhanrajNilkanth
    @DhanrajNilkanth 5 лет назад +46

    This was the most detailed video among day in my life videos.
    Loved it!

  • @thenation2093
    @thenation2093 4 года назад +1

    I loved your video. I’m a Technical Writer getting into UX Writing, so in the field of what you’re doing.

  • @mattmadden2274
    @mattmadden2274 4 года назад +12

    This is actually the best day in the life video I've seen. Every other video just has people eating and then 30 seconds of footage of them typing.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад +2

      Thank you!! :)

    • @trishankhansrajani9745
      @trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад +1

      Hi Matt, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ruclips.net/video/WVluIrGa5Mc/видео.html. Hope you find this helpful.

  • @cynarnia
    @cynarnia 5 лет назад +10

    Can totally relate as a UX/UI design intern at a tech startup company :)

  • @SaintOrCinema
    @SaintOrCinema 4 года назад

    Loved this so much. Thank you. So fun and watchable but really informative at the same time X

  • @marissameredith9241
    @marissameredith9241 5 лет назад +9

    Loved the video. I keep going back and forth between earning my software engineering degree and my graphic design degree, and this was very insightful on the designers perspective. Thank you!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Oh so glad this video was helpful for you :D

    • @danegonzales5651
      @danegonzales5651 5 лет назад

      I'm kind of in the same path! I'm a fresh IT graduate and I'm a software engineer now, but I've always loved graphic design and I was fortunate enough to have my internship as a graphic designer. Thinking of getting my masters in both fields! Reading this inspired me a whole lot! :)

    • @kevincoudureszenz5357
      @kevincoudureszenz5357 5 лет назад

      I have been struggling for several years with the decision of which career is the best for me. I am a software engineer now but I' am passionate about design. Do you think that UX could be a good job for me with that background? Thank you!

  • @kevingriffith3856
    @kevingriffith3856 3 года назад +1

    Loved the upbeat energy in your video. I can tell you love your job.

  • @soni_aaa
    @soni_aaa 4 года назад +1

    This was an amazing day in my life video. I’m just starting out as a ux designer and I really hope my day goes something similar to this.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Sonia!! Wishing you the best of luck on your journey :)

  • @MelisJoy
    @MelisJoy 4 года назад

    You have the best personality, super creative & are such a joy to watch. Also, like others have said...definitely the best day in the life video I've ever seen. Thanks for doing this:)

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад

      AWE wow thank you so much! So glad to hear you enjoyed it :)

  • @mama2rylee2
    @mama2rylee2 4 года назад

    Wow!!! I love your video... This was my first one! It was soooo exciting your day! I didn't realize jobs could be like this! It was soooo eye opening!!! 🥰🥰🥰 thank you..

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад

      Thanks so much Hannah :) YES, I really do love my day to day at work too. So glad it meant something to yoU!

  • @ornelacreative9171
    @ornelacreative9171 5 лет назад

    I really enjoy your videos! They are very chill and give a lot of information. Awesome job :)

  • @xiaochenconsulting
    @xiaochenconsulting 5 лет назад +3

    Cool! Good to know Zendesk offers great snacks and drinks lol, thanks for sharing! I am actually inspired by your morning schedule. I tried to get up early but didn’t keep this habit. Guess I need to work on it again

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +1

      Oh yes we've got great snacks! New ones every quarter actually hahah. Yes! Keep up the morning routine, it's life changing. Good luck :)

  • @rotienoxoxo
    @rotienoxoxo 4 года назад

    Thank you for making a second one. I personally enjoyed both!! This was fantastic and insightful.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад

      Yayyy thank you so much

    • @trishankhansrajani9745
      @trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

      Hi Rosa, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ruclips.net/video/WVluIrGa5Mc/видео.html. Hope you find this helpful.

  • @kerningandleading
    @kerningandleading 3 года назад +13

    As a UX designer in the bay area, I can confirm all this stuff.

  • @cedrickroque755
    @cedrickroque755 5 лет назад +2

    WOW! I love designing UI or UX! I just graduated college and I can say THAT is one of my dream job! Very cool video! God Bless!

  • @anjumayoub9077
    @anjumayoub9077 3 года назад

    Just love your smile 💕
    keep smiling, shining 🌟😍

  • @a.2461
    @a.2461 5 лет назад +8

    oh my god THANK YOU for making this video, i'm in college currently and sometimes i feel so discouraged in my major because i can rarely find info online for people actually wanting to go into UX (rather than doing it as a career shift)

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +2

      Wooaa, I'm sorry to hear that Avni! I'm right here with yah girl. I promise, there are still tons of people getting into the design field after they studied in university. Keep pushing through and do what you love! -A

  • @dealsnatchers555
    @dealsnatchers555 4 года назад +1

    Good video! Truly made me realize I would forsure rather major in UX design rather than software engineering. Would forsure enjoy coming up with a solution to a problem and designing it much more than straight up only coding like an SE.

  • @AlexFlores-cl9fo
    @AlexFlores-cl9fo 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for sharing Alexa! Really informative and helpful 😃

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Yayyy! So great to hear, thanks Alex :)

  • @abbinmathew2732
    @abbinmathew2732 5 лет назад +3

    Great video! I really wanted this (for real) 😀😀😀 Thank you so much for sharing

  • @christiantbfh
    @christiantbfh 5 лет назад +2

    I am an Engineer and I am switching to UI/UX Design and have found this video has been awesome. Thank you! Looking forward to see more videos like this.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Yayyy so great to hear, thanks Christian :)

    • @denniszenanywhere
      @denniszenanywhere 5 лет назад +3

      Christian, I am curious to know why you are transitioning to design. I attended a coding bootcamp and in the months of the bootcamp, I also designed for our team. Most of them said I should do design instead of coding. But I know how hard it is to get a job as a UX designer. In one company I worked at, there was only one designer working with a dozen software engineers. What do you think of the current job marketplace for designers?

  • @realSimoneCherie
    @realSimoneCherie 5 лет назад +33

    Wow! A day in the life video that wasn’t all fluff, morning routines and dog pics 🙏🏽👌🏽

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +4

      Thank you!!

    • @samuelmuldoon4839
      @samuelmuldoon4839 3 года назад

      Are you kidding me? Minus the dog pics this video was all fluff and morning routines. The first several minutes were of the UX designer getting out of bed, eating breakfast, and reading a book. The only relevant part of the morning routine is what time you have to wake up to get to work on time. The whole point of a "day in the life of [JOB TITLE HERE]" is to see what the job is like; Nobody cares if you drink Matcha tea.

  • @AzeemKhan01
    @AzeemKhan01 5 лет назад +8

    Great Video Alexa! One of the best "day in the life of.." video :)
    I am a fellow Product/UX Designer.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Sweeeeet, that's so great to hear. Thanks Azeem :)

  • @sshirlyvang
    @sshirlyvang 2 года назад

    This was so helpful! FOR REAL! lol I keep wanting to know what a day in the life is like work wise, and work flow. This was it!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  2 года назад

      ahhhh love to hear it :) LMK if you have any follow up questions!

  • @maiafitness282
    @maiafitness282 2 года назад

    Recently decided to try UX design I have always found it fascinating but was scared to make the jump and go for it. I loved watching your video and am excited to continue to learn and grow!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  2 года назад

      Hiiii! So glad to hear :) Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and good luck getting started 🔥💪

  • @DJDELLANNIE
    @DJDELLANNIE 5 лет назад +5

    I can honestly say this video is probably the best day in the life I’ve seen so far.

  • @nicolascapetillo4086
    @nicolascapetillo4086 5 лет назад +33

    Finally someone who showers😂❤️
    You’ve earned a subscriber😄

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +2

      lmaoo thank you 👍

    • @trishankhansrajani9745
      @trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

      Hi Nicolas, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ruclips.net/video/WVluIrGa5Mc/видео.html. Hope you find this helpful.

  • @shevb
    @shevb 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome video. You're really good at vlogs! Also i'm super jealous of all the free, yummy food that you guys get at work! Keep up the great work

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Awe, wow -- thanks Shevb!! I appreciate it :)

  • @koderkashif8674
    @koderkashif8674 5 лет назад +2

    Interesting... I loved watching your day.

  • @J1hunnitL4E
    @J1hunnitL4E 4 года назад

    Yo thank you i know all about the great food you guys have i used to work at a catering company were we set the food up and i always wondered what you guys doing...now that i want to develop my own product the process has lead me to ux design front end design etc stil alot to learn but this video helped me get a glimpse of what its like thanks again. And shout out the bay tho im from the city.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад +1

      Hey great to hear this was helpful for you! Excited for you if you're getting started in ux design 🔥💪

  • @millennialsmoneychats3639
    @millennialsmoneychats3639 5 лет назад

    Loved it!! Thank you!

  • @weareanotherwayfortech
    @weareanotherwayfortech 5 лет назад

    Hi Alexa,
    This was ace, l love early mornings too and I particularly loved the fact you showed that you run usability testing sessions and are involved in the research, I personally think it’s a super important part of the design process for a product designer! Happy to see this is the case in Silicon Valley! Thanks for sharing! :)

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +1

      Hi there!! Thanks so much :) Glad you enjoyed the video. P.S. Just subbed to your channel!

    • @weareanotherwayfortech
      @weareanotherwayfortech 5 лет назад

      Awww thank you! We truly appreciate the support Alexa! Keep the great work up! Best Si ;)

  • @maimohamed3590
    @maimohamed3590 5 лет назад

    Love it, thank you so much for sharing n inspiring✨

  • @shinigami_597
    @shinigami_597 5 лет назад +1

    Great video and explanation on UX. This gave me some good insight on what a day in UX can look like. I am currently working as a Instructional Designer (ID) but really interested in maybe moving to UX.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Heyyy M! Thanks so much :) I actually have a friend who's transitioning from ID to UX right now too. Best of luck to you!

  • @f123006
    @f123006 2 года назад

    Good Night !
    The day has to come to an end in order for the greatness of tomorrow to begin. Love this

  • @ShafterPlay
    @ShafterPlay 5 лет назад +6

    These videos are so related and so far from my reality at the same time! I work in a small company (we don't have all these fancy stuff and food) but we face essentially the same problems and got the same tasks to do. That's really nice to watch. If I had any public, I would love to share how my routine as a 16 years old software engineer "intern" and point all these differences and similarities. Anyway, your videos are amazing.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +2

      ohhh thanks Lucas :) You totally should share your experience, I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't find your experience interesting!

  • @TheRiyazAhamad
    @TheRiyazAhamad 3 года назад

    Loved watching!

  • @cassandrasampson23
    @cassandrasampson23 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for this video! I'm currently studying backend through a course in NZ and teaching myself frontend. I recently learnt about UX and now am trying to decide if I want to go into development or UX. I'm still not sure but this video has inspired me and I so want to work in a creative team such as yours!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад +1

      Awe yay!! So glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @fullyshannon
    @fullyshannon 5 лет назад +3

    One of the best day in the life videos ever ! I'm looking to break into this field so finding your channel has been awesome.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +1

      Ahh THANK YOU! I'm pumped you're trying to break into the industry. I've got a bunch of new videos coming so stay tuned :)

  • @Ja-vr7go
    @Ja-vr7go 4 года назад +1

    Hello Alexa. I find your video very refreshing beause I am in the middle of a job change. After spending 5 years in retail and three years as a janitor it is high time for a career goal. For the past two months, I have been learning to do Front-end development (HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript). Since I have an associate degree in general studies, I am just self-learning the UX online and again HTML5, etc on free code academy. I am praying that next year I will get a job in its field. Anyway, thank you for sharing.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад

      Hey Jen! Wow how exciting :) Keep up all the hard work and learning and I know great things will happen. Make sure to try and create connections with designers / people who have jobs you want to have in real life too, those relationships can make a big difference!

  • @AnaisStAmant
    @AnaisStAmant 4 года назад

    Thank you for such an awesome video! Really inspiring :D

  • @JustAGrl007
    @JustAGrl007 Год назад

    Im watching this video 3 years later but this seems unreal LOL ...like what you see in movies. Ive been watching tech videos because Im considering a career change and my corporate life is nothing like this at all LOL. I didn't even know ppl lived like this. The tech industry has been ahead of its time for quite some time I see. Im remote now but we were always required to come into the office for meetings and them offering any snacks for free is unheard of. And even though they want us to collaborate the open office space is cube city. Just subbed!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  Год назад

      Glad to hear your enjoyed the video!! Tech has definitely provided me an incredible career and better work/life balance. Love to hear when people are considering a switch in - lmk if you need any other insight on how to get started

  • @geraldmamengko1825
    @geraldmamengko1825 4 года назад

    I dunno why but this video very fun to see and give us many insight as product designer

  • @veenibik336
    @veenibik336 4 года назад +15

    I just heard UI design from my friends in instagram where im looking for right now, so we have to start from becoming a product designer? My worst drawing is when i need to design a lunch box 😬 i love the music background, its soo relaxing, thanks for showing me your daily live to c:

    • @trishankhansrajani9745
      @trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

      Hi, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ruclips.net/video/WVluIrGa5Mc/видео.html. Hope you find this helpful.

  • @tafseerkhan142
    @tafseerkhan142 5 лет назад +1

    i like your video, energy, positiveness...and All the best for the next DAY` and I m too UX/UI Designer. :)

  • @objectiveshe
    @objectiveshe 3 года назад

    Wow, so cool. We love your life!

  • @PR4Neshia
    @PR4Neshia 4 года назад +16

    This seems very helpful. I’m a PD student.

    • @gmb6050
      @gmb6050 4 года назад +1

      Where do you attend school for PD? My daughter got accepted to SVA and is on the waitlist for RISD for graphic design but is now thinking of taking her true passion of product design instead.

  • @nycto16
    @nycto16 5 лет назад

    Amazing A Day In The Life video! This is the first video which really shows working instead of just eating eating & eating... & also you told about how engineers & designers can work together.. Zendesk looks really creative & awesome to work there! 😍♥️

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +1

      Thank youuuu 🤗 I'm so glad you feel that way. Zendesk is an amazing place to work, especially as a designer! Glad to hear that's shined through to you.

    • @nycto16
      @nycto16 5 лет назад

      @@HelloImAlexa Thanks for replying Alexa 😊 yes Zendesk looks so amazing to me & i think to all Designers.. remember me? I'm that guy who asked you on insta about industrial design & product design difference & study.. 😃

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +1

      @@nycto16 yesss your name did sound familiar when I was responding!

    • @nycto16
      @nycto16 5 лет назад

      @@HelloImAlexa yeah 😃

  • @keshiachristelle5112
    @keshiachristelle5112 5 лет назад

    subscribing because of this video! wow! this was so intelligently made. kudos to you! 👏🏻⭐️

  • @VidVoyeur612
    @VidVoyeur612 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing. I've been looking into a career change and this seemed like a good fit at first. So far, all the videos I've watched paint UX Design as a career for extroverts and that worries me.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  2 года назад

      You’re welcome for sharing! I disagree that this career path is one only well suited for extroverts although since I am one, I could see how my videos could come across this way.
      I work with a lot of designers who are introverts and they have wildly successful careers as well. Hope that’s helpful!

  • @coming_out_97
    @coming_out_97 2 года назад

    Great video for someone wants to start out

  • @fahadibnsayeed
    @fahadibnsayeed 5 лет назад +3

    Really it was an amazing blog, i'm a product designer too from Bangladesh but I'm a huge interest to work on SF someday. Superb inspired. Thanks Alexa :)

  • @salami99
    @salami99 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for the best insight video on youtube!
    - a USF kid

  • @GavinKyleGreen_
    @GavinKyleGreen_ 4 года назад

    Great video! I am an Information Systems & Marketing Double Major with 1 year left of school! I am trying to decide what career path is best for me. Product or UX design is for sure near the top of the list. Thank you for such a “real” video!

  • @DEAFHUSTLE
    @DEAFHUSTLE 5 лет назад +2

    I just finished my 8th week of school at Lambda School studying UX design. I’m so excited to join this space. Have you ever heard of a deaf UX designer in your area? Someone uses sign language as primary mode? I love that you eat right, balance with work, play sports and including making this video!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +1

      Woooa so exciting!! I personally don't know deaf UX Designers but I'm sure there's someone out there who is. I actually know quite a few color blind designers but yeah, no one who's deaf.
      I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed this video! I'm pumped for you :) Congrats on your 8th week!

  • @unicornwang9202
    @unicornwang9202 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video! I am prepare to apply Zendesk.!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад

      Yay!! I love working here 😭🤗

  • @GopherDistance
    @GopherDistance 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome video ! My friend has an internship at Zendesk it is awesome ! Keep up the good work .

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Ohhh hell yeah! That's cool to hear. And thanks so much :)

  • @pam2764
    @pam2764 5 лет назад +7

    Hi Alexa, love from India🇮🇳. Nice video, keep it up.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Heyyy Parvindra, thank you so much :)

  • @umuwi
    @umuwi 5 лет назад +5

    this was rly enjoyable and informative!! :-)

  • @charlimarieTV
    @charlimarieTV 5 лет назад +22

    fantastic video!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Charli!! We actually run in the same sorts of circles out here in SF. Would love to catch you next time you’re in town if you have the time. Let me know 🤗

    • @aroundfunny8802
      @aroundfunny8802 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/gxiuukfa-fc/видео.html

  • @picklepirate
    @picklepirate 4 года назад +2

    You are so sunny and refreshing

  • @PsychicZya
    @PsychicZya 5 лет назад +7

    This video is great! I’m looking to move into field from working in marketing and being a psychic medium.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +2

      Wooa so cool! Good luck with the transition :)

  • @breaayanna7234
    @breaayanna7234 5 лет назад +5

    So glad I stumbled upon this video. I am definitely interested in this field and this video was totally inspiring! Will you be doing anymore work vlogs?

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      ohhh thank you!! :) I'd LOVE to. Anything in particular you'd be looking for? Or just general work life?

    • @breaayanna7234
      @breaayanna7234 5 лет назад

      Hello, I'm Alexa just general work life. I can’t think of any specifics atm but if I do I’ll definitely comment!

  • @thearaav6670
    @thearaav6670 5 лет назад

    I like your video, please keep posting new videos! I always support...

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Thank you!! Don't worry more videos are coming :)

  • @oTiSm786
    @oTiSm786 5 лет назад +2

    Duuude! Wassup?!? I just stumbled upon this and had no idea I’d find you on RUclips !! The video was an easy 10/10. Hope all is going well :)

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Duuuuude hey! This video is doing super well atm hahah 😅 So cool that you found it. Thanks and hope you're doin well too!

  • @shr1reddy
    @shr1reddy 5 лет назад

    Loved the every moment of the video😍

  • @Mattheus94
    @Mattheus94 4 года назад

    Meetings half the day is SO ACCURATE ahahah! Great video Alexa.

  • @YoArnold
    @YoArnold 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @Laureng99
    @Laureng99 5 лет назад

    Very inspiring! Excited to go to school for it this fall!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +1

      Yay!!! You're gonna have so much fun, good luck :)

    • @Laureng99
      @Laureng99 5 лет назад

      Hello, I'm Alexa thank you!!!!! 😊💕

  • @leeuh7927
    @leeuh7927 3 года назад

    This video is really inspiring!

  • @riyagogoi3846
    @riyagogoi3846 4 года назад +1

    Alexa is the most tech savvy name currently! And the fact that you work in this industry is pretty cool XD

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад +1

      LOL I guess that's a good way to put it. Thank you 💁‍♀️

  • @marianamantovanilopes5127
    @marianamantovanilopes5127 5 лет назад

    I am a graphic design student, living in another country. And all these insecurities are always in my hand, about if I know enough to get a proper job If my English is good enough and so it goes on. Thanks for sharing this video with your routine, it somehow makes me way more excited about finishing uni and finding my place in the design business and it doesn't feel that scary anymore! Wish you all the success!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Oh my gosh Mariana, thanks for sharing your story! Just know, you're not alone in your insecurities, so don't let them hold you back :) I'm glad my video is inspiring you to finish up university and follow your dreams to become a designer.
      I'm not sure if you follow linguamarina on RUclips or Instagram already, but she's a good friend of mine and makes videos about learning languages and living in the Silicon Valley -- lots of good stuff.
      Good luck! And remember, you have all the power in the world to make this all this happen for you.

    • @marianamantovanilopes5127
      @marianamantovanilopes5127 5 лет назад

      You are just the sweetest! Thanks for this, it means a lot to me, wish you all the best

  • @jillianrae3205
    @jillianrae3205 4 года назад

    this is AMAZING!

  • @foolsmate
    @foolsmate 5 лет назад +11

    Hi Alexa!
    I love your video! For a while I’ve been hoping someone would do one for UX Design/Product Design.
    I’m currently trying to transition into the field. I’m based out of SF Bay Area and was wondering if you would be down for a coffee meet?

  • @dextrin69
    @dextrin69 5 лет назад +1

    Hello from a UX product designer in Stockholm, Sweden! Nice video.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Ohhhh hello 👋 Thank you so much!

  • @akshaywaghmaregraphics
    @akshaywaghmaregraphics 4 года назад

    This is really cool! Great video! I

  • @cherryness14
    @cherryness14 4 года назад

    I just started getting into UX and website designing for a dropshipping store and a blog. I had a client ask if I can create a website for her, so I kind of just dove headfirst into web design by doing a bunch of research. She is my first client, and since then I’ve only experimented with my own website.
    I love finding videos like this because I’ve been working from home on my websites for 6 months now. My previous job was in the military (only 3 years-I was injured). It helps me to understand what home projects I can work on as a freelancer, how to work a job like yours from home, or finding out about jobs like yours to see what else I can start doing for income. And most importantly - since I’m still a newbie in web designing - those “how to” videos.

    • @trishankhansrajani9745
      @trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

      Hi Cherry, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ruclips.net/video/WVluIrGa5Mc/видео.html. Hope you find this helpful.

  • @Loudtechie
    @Loudtechie 4 года назад

    Great efforts on this video.

  • @shuangtao5763
    @shuangtao5763 5 лет назад +10

    I talked to Sara last week on our college career expo! Hope I can get an internship at zendesk.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад +7

      Hey Shuang, so glad you stopped by our booth. Sara is amazing :) Make sure to send in your application online through our careers site!

  • @raghavsaurav788
    @raghavsaurav788 5 лет назад +1

    Oooh. You are Alexa ! Nice to meet you

  • @fatoub5954
    @fatoub5954 4 года назад

    Amazing video

  • @xixi7893
    @xixi7893 2 года назад

    This job is so good

  • @BevvyIsTheBest
    @BevvyIsTheBest 4 года назад +1

    Looks like such a cool place to work 😯

  • @oshoabigail8814
    @oshoabigail8814 4 года назад

    I just started a training last week in UX. I hope to excel in this new career path. Wish me luck guys 🍀😀

  • @nandininic
    @nandininic 2 года назад

    hey alexa! thaankyouuuu sm for this! i am choosing ux as a career and this video has answered Alot of my ques as to get an idea for wht wrk i'd b expected to do.❤️
    thnks again. luv from india♥️♥️♥️

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  2 года назад

      Oh yay!! So glad to hear. You're so welcome!

    • @nandininic
      @nandininic 2 года назад

      @@HelloImAlexa hey! quick que. do u HAVE to learn computer language in order to b a ui/ux designer??

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  2 года назад

      @@nandininic Hi there, from my experience, no you don't need to learn a coding or a computer language to be a UI/UX Designer

    • @nandininic
      @nandininic 2 года назад

      @@HelloImAlexa Thanks alot!😊

  • @rabeehta222
    @rabeehta222 5 лет назад +3

    good video 👍, do more like this vlogging.

  • @Amit-sp4qm
    @Amit-sp4qm 5 лет назад +17

    ALEXA ! Explain life of a life of a UX Designer in location San Francisco!
    (Additional tag: forreals)
    PS: sorry had to do that 😁

  • @GabiBorja
    @GabiBorja 4 года назад +2

    Love this! I work as a product manager :) excited to connect with people in the same industry. We never had a product designer in the company I used to work for. I'm so curious as to how itll be in my new company. Starting next week :) I am new to the bay area.

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  4 года назад

      Thanks so much Gabi! And OMG welcome to the Bay. Good luck on Monday 🔥

  • @SumanThoker
    @SumanThoker 5 лет назад

    Nice video and really awesome workspace. I would love to join this team. Thanks for sharing!

    • @HelloImAlexa
      @HelloImAlexa  5 лет назад

      Ohh awesome -- I'm biased of course but working at Zendesk is the best!! Thanks for checking it out :)

  • @kecleonboi
    @kecleonboi 4 года назад +16

    "It's pretty late in the day!"
    "Well I still have things to do." LMAO. Anyway, very informative video!!!

  • @centygo
    @centygo 4 года назад

    I'm a brand designer, but I'm studying UI / UX, thanks for the video, it helped me a lot

    • @trishankhansrajani9745
      @trishankhansrajani9745 3 года назад

      Hi Kaere, I recently came across a podcast with Simon Coxon, discussing the journey of a UX Designer. Simon is from London and was the formed UI/UX head at Financial Times. You can learn about his journey and experience at - ruclips.net/video/WVluIrGa5Mc/видео.html. Hope you find this helpful.