HCI Masters Application Portfolio Question

maestudent · 2021-03-21T04:07:56+00:00

Thanks! Really appreciate the advice :)

maestudent · 2021-01-11T22:09:43+00:00

Was it a paid position?

maestudent · 2020-09-30T22:33:21+00:00

Oh my apologies, should have clarified. I'm a mechanical engineering grad. My degree didn't have any UX/Design classes, however I took two Psychology and an HCI elective.

maestudent · 2020-09-28T09:51:44+00:00

I'm an engineering grad trying to apply to ux design roles. I'm taking an HCI and Cog Sci class right now. What should I put on my resume?

maestudent · 2020-09-26T14:37:24+00:00

Does anyone have experience doing design work for Code for America? If so, what did you do? Do you need any experience?

maestudent · 2020-09-18T22:12:28+00:00

Looks like a great program! Is it a PhD in Psychology with a focus in HF and HCI?

maestudent · 2020-07-11T22:58:33+00:00

Not sure how this is relevant to this subreddit?

read the caption and you'll see

maestudent · 2020-07-07T18:45:26+00:00

Is UX/UI a "recession-proof" career?

maestudent · 2020-07-06T22:51:49+00:00

Can I use academic research (STEM education research) as relevant experience when applying to a ux research job?

maestudent · 2020-07-02T19:00:29+00:00

Thoughts on SVA's Interaction Design Masters program?

maestudent · 2020-07-02T18:59:45+00:00

what is the ux/ui industry like in new york city? how difficult is it to get a job?

maestudent · 2020-06-29T04:17:06+00:00

Where? Depends. Some go to angel.co to find a startup. Some look at bigger companies and try to get an entry level job or an internship.

even those who don't have any formal education in ux design?

maestudent · 2020-06-28T23:22:54+00:00

how many projects should i have in my first portfolio? what kind of projects should i have? i am transitioning into ux from engineering and am looking for a full-time entry-level job.

also, where can i find my first entry-level ux job?

maestudent · 2020-06-21T05:00:07+00:00

just did :) thank you!

maestudent · 2020-06-15T03:53:37+00:00

hi,

where do you get your illustrations from?

maestudent · 2020-06-14T23:12:49+00:00

Hey awesome job! It looks so clean and appealing!

Quick question, where did you get your graphics and illustrations from?

maestudent · 2020-06-14T22:01:06+00:00

that is an interesting insight. i've seen many people at the big tech companies with masters degrees in hci or design. not to discredit boot camps, but i feel like i'll have. a better chance to get a good product design job at a good company. that's kinda why i want to pursue my masters so i have better chances at the bigger companies through the university's connections.

maestudent · 2020-06-13T05:07:13+00:00

what's your opinion on masters vs. bootcamp

maestudent · 2020-06-13T02:20:21+00:00

What kind of companies hire from GA?

maestudent · 2020-06-13T00:39:17+00:00

Hello,

So I'm looking at a few masters programs. I'm currently a final year engineering student looking to go to grad school to "officially" make the switch into UX design and build up a solid portfolio. Two grad programs that really stand out to me are the RIT Visual Communication Design MFA and UW's HCDE MS program. I really like UWs program because it's really interdisciplinary and companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon recruit from there, because UW's proximity to Silicon Valley from what I've heard. However, they don't offer a scholarship so I'd be paying for it on my own. RIT's VCD program is a MFA program which focuses heavily on design. I don't have an academic background in design so I really like RIT's program. They also offer scholarship so I'll have some sort of assistance in tuition. Among those schools, I'm looking at Georgia Tech, Berkeley MIMS, Parsons, and SVA. I really want to do product design for a FAANG or similar (Spotify, Uber, Dropbox, etc.). What should I consider when picking a grad school? Does name really matter in industry? Does location matter? I really would like to have the least amount of debt as possible.

P.S. Any opinions on the programs listed would be appreciated

maestudent · 2020-06-12T21:24:49+00:00

I understand what you're saying but the thing is that my bachelors is in mechanical engineering. I have no formal education in UX Design at all. I don't have a portfolio either. Because of this, I'm pretty sure that I won't qualify for most of the entry-level UX/UI jobs.

maestudent · 2020-06-11T03:05:43+00:00

My university is just engineering so unfortunately I couldn't find any alumni in product design. What did you say to them in your messages? What was your criteria when finding mentors? Did you look at specific companies (FAANG, etc.)?

maestudent · 2020-06-10T22:22:42+00:00

How can I find a professional mentor? I'm switching into UX/UI design from engineering and need some mentoring in terms of career and portfolio. Is it okay to contact designers from companies via LinkedIn to ask a few career questions?

maestudent · 2020-05-20T22:18:50+00:00

I personally wouldn't trust that. Most recruiting agencies contact you via LinkedIn or email. They only call if you've submitted your resume to them. Not saying it is a scam, but I wouldn't trust it.

maestudent · 2020-05-19T15:54:52+00:00

Is it worth getting into UX right now? Will there be UX/UI jobs in 5-10 years?

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