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How to become a UX/UI Designer
without a degree or coding experience

Design products that are easy and pleasant to use.. This guide covers what the role actually involves, what you need to learn, salary expectations, and the fastest path to your first job.

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At a glance
Entry salary
$70,000 – $115,000
Senior salary
$130,000 – $190,000
Open jobs
120,000+ on LinkedIn
Time to hire
3–5 months
Job titles to search
UX DesignerUI DesignerProduct DesignerInteraction Designer

What does a UX/UI Designer actually do?

# UX/UI Designer — Syllabus **Who this is for:** People who are visually minded, empathetic, and enjoy solving puzzles about how things should work — from creative fields, marketing, architecture, teaching, or anyone who notices when an app is confusing and thinks "I could make this better." No coding required. **What you'll be able to do by the end:** Explain what UX and UI design are, run a basic design process from research to testing, create wireframes and clickable prototypes in Figma, ap

What you will learn

What is UX/UI design?
UX vs. UI vs. Product Designer
The design process and design thinking
User research basics
Information architecture and user flows
Wireframing and prototyping
Usability and testing
Visual design fundamentals
+ 2 more topics in the full track

Ready to start?

The UX/UI Designer track has 10 topics. The first 2 are completely free.

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Common questions

Do I need to know how to draw to be a UX designer?

This is covered in the UX/UI Designer track on NewRoleKit. The track is structured specifically for people with no prior tech experience.

What software do UX designers use?

This is covered in the UX/UI Designer track on NewRoleKit. The track is structured specifically for people with no prior tech experience.

Is UX design hard to learn without a design degree?

This is covered in the UX/UI Designer track on NewRoleKit. The track is structured specifically for people with no prior tech experience.

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