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Re-entering the field after 4 years – what did I miss

almost 5 years ago from Gabriella C, UX/UI Designer

  • Antonio Carusone, almost 5 years ago

    Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it too much, especially about the tools. Learn Sketch, which won't take much time, pick a prototyping tool, and you're good to go.

    The biggest change in terms of skillset that a Product Designer needs to possess is business sense and strategy. Focus on developing this area.

    4 points
    • Taylor LingTaylor Ling, almost 5 years ago

      I agree with you - most designers are still pretty disconnected from the business side of things, and making design that might solve the visible problem but doesn't make any business sense.

      4 points
      • Antonio Carusone, almost 5 years ago

        Totally. The job of a Product Designer is changing. Design is becoming more and more vital to business success, and designers need to understand how their designs affect the business.

        1 point