I have learned so much in this process. The most enjoyable part of this journey has been learning the design program, Figma. Manipulating text and images have held a strong interest for me and this program has helped me to do this with ease. I have also enjoyed learning about wireframes, prototyping and testing, affinity mapping, task and user flows, sketching, branding, and user-centered design.

I began this journey in January 2023 after a pivot from a 4-year career in the office-rental business. It was a scary leap from a relatively secure job with benefits into the unknown industry of web design. I cannot, yet, recommend such a leap for everyone who is unhappy with their job, but, for me, it was the right move.

Now, as an intermediate in Figma, Figjam, and Squarespace, and with a two-year journey in Designlab under my belt, I am anticipating this hard work will have positive results. Being part of a creative team that makes the user experience enjoyable will have made my career change truly worthwhile.

Lighthouse in the Storm

Acrylic painting by Tyra Brumfield. Inspired by photo by Tina Rolph on Unsplash.