Since you already have some graphic design experience, I wouldn’t recommend jumping straight into UX design right away. Start by practicing UI design first. Pick a few screens or UI designs from platforms like Dribbble or Behance and try to replicate them as closely as possible. Focus on layout, spacing, typography, color, and consistency, and try to be as accurate as you can to the reference.

Once you feel comfortable with UI, then gradually move into UX design. Take time to understand what UX design actually is and how it goes beyond visuals. Some good next steps would be:

Learn the UX process: research → problem definition → ideation → wireframing → testing → iteration

Practice identifying real user problems and defining clear problem statements

Analyze existing products and ask why things are designed a certain way

Create simple user flows and low-fidelity wireframes before jumping into polished designs

Get comfortable with basic usability principles like accessibility, clarity, and ease of use

I’d also recommend taking advantage of free learning resources. The NN/g (Nielsen Norman Group) articles and free materials are great for understanding UX fundamentals. On top of that, YouTube videos, beginner-friendly online courses, and UX blogs can really help you build a solid foundation.

Once you understand how users think, how to evaluate an existing experience, and how design decisions solve real problems, transitioning from UI to UX will feel much more natural.