If I started UX in 2026, I’d do this

📄 2026 UX Career Roadmap (Free): https://alienacai.gumroad.com/l/uxroadmap
📖 My UX Bootcamp (Official Figma Partner): https://fasttrackux.com
🪄 Lovable for Vibe Coding: https://lovable.dev/#via=8e0a84
💻 Framer for Portfolio: https://shorturl.at/cZxju and use code ALIENA to get 25% off basic and mini sites
🎬 My Beginner Figma Course (Free): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4NyQ5iOMF0&list=PLKId0A0XCIbUYx3c_NYn13W9Z_kkIiA2m
📒 Google UX Design Career Certificate: https://coursera.pxf.io/Vyv5m3
☕️ My Email List (Free): https://trillionscafe.substack.com/

With the rise of AI and all the tech layoffs, is it still worth getting into UX? This is a question I get asked almost every day. If I were you, my answer would still be yes. But the way you get into UX today looks very different from a few years ago. In this video, I walk you through everything I would do step by step if I were starting a UX design career in tech today. This roadmap is based on my own transition, all the mistakes I made, and what I see in the industry now. You may not follow every step exactly the way I describe it, and that is totally fine. My goal is to give you more clarity on what a realistic UX career path can look like in the current market, so you can plan your learning, projects, and next moves with confidence 🌿

Chapters:
0:00 - Own Your Product Designer Identity
2:08 - Master UI Basics — Start with Figma Wireframes
2:58 - Build Your Accountability System (Don’t Go Solo)
3:42 - Trace Great Products Daily in High Fidelity
4:58 - Learn Advanced Figma Features
6:12 - Dive into UX Fundamentals
7:38 - Understand the Business Behind Design
9:34 - Launch a Mini Agency or AI-Powered Business
12:35 - Create a Product with the help of AI
14:17 - Craft a Pitch Deck That Sells (with AI’s Help)
15:56 - Land Your First Paid Client Project
16:47 - Deliver your First Paid Client Project
17:21 - Build a Portfolio That Sells
17:52 - Network, Relocate, and Expand Your Circle
18:13 - Apply Smart — Use Referrals to Target Mid-Senior Roles
19:12 - Land Your Dream Job (or Create It Yourself)