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An Ugly Design Career
The uncommon guide to becoming an always in demand designer for Apps, Websites, and UI
Have opportunities come to you
Build an unbreakable network through providing incredible value
Learn what to focus on to become invaluable and irreplaceable
An Ugly Design Career masterfully nails its topic in a creatively composed, enjoyable, page turner, obviously written inside the author’s zone of genius, laying out a clear recipe for success to use in your website, app and UI Design career.
~ Dee
I cannot help but strongly recommend this book to all the designers out there, whether you're a senior or starting your career. The content in this book is so well put and brutally honest for your career endeavour. It is one of those books that you want to keep next to your desk so that you can revisit it now and then. It is almost like a dictionary but for the design career aspect.
~ Van
~ Giselle
A solid read for those looking to get into design as a career or who are already working as a designer and looking for new perspectives on their craft. Unlike more "hard skill" focused books that speak on design principals, the author focuses on an aspect of the job that is often overlooked; The professional relationship.
~ Gavin
I’m just getting into the industry and a fellow designer recommended this book to me… a great read with amazing insight. I’m mid-way through and loving it!
~ Ron
An Ugly Design Career masterfully nails its topic in a creatively composed, enjoyable, page turner, obviously written inside the author’s zone of genius, laying out a clear recipe for success to use in your website, app and UI Design career.
~ Dee
I cannot help but strongly recommend this book to all the designers out there, whether you're a senior or starting your career. The content in this book is so well put and brutally honest for your career endeavour. It is one of those books that you want to keep next to your desk so that you can revisit it now and then. It is almost like a dictionary but for the design career aspect.
~ Van
What You Will Learn
- How to get opportunities without a portfolio or resume
- How to grow your design career
- What employers and contracts really value
- How to maximize every opportunity
- How to get more work, provide more value, and charge more
- The elements outside of design that create an unbreakable design career
Who Should Read It
UI Designers, UX Designers, Product Designers, and Design Managers who want to:
- Get more opportunities
- Have more influence
- Grow their career
- Increase their pay / responsibilities
- Produce meaningful work
An Ugly Design Career is a very insightful book and I’m glad I got the opportunity to read. It’s packed with lessons and insights on how we can make the most of our careers as designers. Thought to highlight some lessons that I’ll be making conscious efforts to apply in my career as a designer.
~ Iremide
~ Stephanie
~ Omowunmi
Damn! This book is goldddddd. I'm at the beginning of my design career and it feels like having a mentor hold your hand, teaching you THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN. There are tons of books that teach you design principles and almost none that teach you how to sell your skill as a designer. I felt really giddy while I read the book. It felt like I had found the missing piece in my career.
~ SheDesigns
This is a practical book about building a successful design career. It's neither a UX manual nor a UI guidebook. It explores the less documented day-to-day interactions that designers will undoubtedly experience. As I read the book, I felt like I was receiving career counselling from a mentor.
~ Tony
An Ugly Design Career is a very insightful book and I’m glad I got the opportunity to read. It’s packed with lessons and insights on how we can make the most of our careers as designers. Thought to highlight some lessons that I’ll be making conscious efforts to apply in my career as a designer.
~ Iremide
~ Stephanie
AVAILABLE NOW
An Ugly Design Career
The uncommon guide to becoming an always in demand designer for Apps, Websites, and UI
Have opportunities come to you
Build an unbreakable network through providing incredible value
Learn what to focus on to become invaluable and irreplaceable