# Become a UX Designer - 6 Months Roadmap

## Become a UX Designer - 6 Months Roadmap

- [Welcome!](https://outdraw-academy.gitbook.io/become-a-ux-designer/welcome.md): Kickstart your UX Design career and change your professional life in the next 6 months. This guide provides a full journey, resources, and the support you need.
- [Month 1: Learn Tools & Process](https://outdraw-academy.gitbook.io/become-a-ux-designer/roadmap/month-1-learn-tools-and-process.md): During the first month of your UX Design journey, you need to learn the essential tools and processes used in the industry.
- [🍜 Month 2: Learn UX Patterns](https://outdraw-academy.gitbook.io/become-a-ux-designer/roadmap/month-2-learn-ux-patterns.md): Month two is about learning UX patterns - recurring design solutions that solve common design problems.
- [🍿 Month 3: Design features](https://outdraw-academy.gitbook.io/become-a-ux-designer/roadmap/month-3-design-features.md): Once you have a solid understanding of the UX design process and patterns, it's time to start designing features for digital products.
- [🚀 Month 4: Design products](https://outdraw-academy.gitbook.io/become-a-ux-designer/roadmap/month-4-design-products.md): It's time to start designing full digital products. You will be using the same tools and processes as you did in month 3.
- [👩‍💻 Month 5: Build your portfolio](https://outdraw-academy.gitbook.io/become-a-ux-designer/roadmap/month-5-build-your-portfolio.md): Once you have designed features and products, it's time to start building your portfolio. It is a collection of your best work and is essential for getting hired as a UX Designer.
- [🔍 Month 6: Jobs search](https://outdraw-academy.gitbook.io/become-a-ux-designer/roadmap/month-6-jobs-search.md): Finally, it's time to start networking and applying for jobs. You can attend design events and join online communities and LinkedIn groups.