12 Tips To Become A Better UX Designer

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[1] Set Better Goals

Goal-setting is huge for UX designers, from knowing what to strive for in your profession to taking on creative projects to expand your skills. By choosing obtainable goals, setting a timeline, and sticking to your schedule, you'll find even larger projects you didn't think you had time for are easy to finish.

[2] Stop Using Jargon

Don't fill your communication with others or your work with jargon. Find a way to stick to the point no matter what.

[3] Tell a Story In All of Your Work

It doesn't matter what specific industry you design. In fact, all industries benefit from better UX design when the creative knows how to tell a story. Immerse yourself in the work and company, and even create storyboards to plan out design functionality. These extra steps go a long way.

[4] Perfection Isn't Realistic, So Stop Trying For It

Is a project ever going to be perfect? Don't pretend the answer is yes. Instead of striving for perfection, go back to that goal-setting strategy of being realistic and seeking strategic steps to achieve what you're attempting to accomplish.

[5] REALLY Listen to Your Clients

Sure, you listen to your client's needs. There's likely room to improve how you listen, however. You should always strive to let your client talk more than you and only answer questions with answers, not additional ones. Likewise, allow your clients room to speak without interrupting or finishing their sentences.

[6] Keep the Ideas Flowing

Even when you land on a great idea, don't stop there. Keep finding ways to come up with new ideas even when the solution might already be achieved.

[7] Tips for Better Note Taking

When you meet with a client, it's tempting to have a conversation simply and not write things down. Make sure you snap yourself out of this bad habit and write down a lot of information during meetings.

These notes serve you much better than trying to recall something from an informal conversation. The work you do within UX design will be better for it.

[8] Reuse Good Ideas

If you have a project where one idea really makes a splash, don't be afraid to use it again. In fact, recycling old ideas for new projects and UX designs can make your work more unique and impactful.

[9] Talk With Peers and Collaborators

You might think you know best, and maybe you do. Still, you can always get a spark for new ideas and interests in your work from talking with collaborators. It's a beneficial practice, even if it's only a once-a-month meet-up.

[10] Keep Up Your Inspiration

Engage often with the work of other UX designers. This sort of immersion into the work will help keep up your inspiration and help you focus on better, more impactful designs.

[11] Invite Criticism from Others

UX designers are protective of their work, and it's understandable. That said, don't be afraid to invite constructive criticism from others who know about design or might have valuable advice for improvement.

[12] Keep Wanting Better

Last but not least, keep wanting better for yourself and your work. As long as you know, there's room to become a better UX designer. You'll be able to easily find those areas of improvement easily and make a big splash in the industry!