Ask me Anything
Do I need to niche down or should I take any work I can get?
Early on, take whatever helps you learn and get better.
Over time, start paying attention to what you enjoy and what people come to you for.
You don’t need a niche right away, but eventually having one makes it way easier to get hired.
How do you deal with imposter syndrome as a beginner?
Everyone starts as a beginner. The trick is to keep moving.
Share your process, ask questions, stay curious.
Most people aren’t as confident as they seem.
Focus on learning one thing at a time, and your confidence will follow your reps.
What’s a good way to get feedback on my work?
Share your work in public and ask specific questions.
Don’t just say “thoughts?” — ask about spacing, layout, contrast, whatever you're unsure about.
Design communities on Discord or Twitter are great for this.
The earlier you share, the better the feedback.
How do I know when a design is finished?
When it does its job and you’re just tweaking pixels for fun.
If removing anything makes it worse, you're probably done.
You can always improve it later with real feedback.
Better to ship than overthink forever.
What should I include in my portfolio if I don’t have client work?
Make your own projects. Redesign tools you use, invent fake startups, fix broken UX flows.
Show your thinking, not just the visuals.
Real work is great, but good fake work still shows skill.
Process matters more than logos.
How do I find my own design style?
It comes from volume. Copy things you like. Remix them.
Pay attention to the stuff you keep repeating without trying.
Your style sneaks in naturally when you make a lot and stop overthinking it.
What’s the best way to learn design on my own?
Start copying great UIs. Not to post, but just to learn.
Recreate layouts, practice spacing and type.
Build small things daily. Ask why good designs work.
Don’t try to learn everything at once.
Keep it fun and focused.
How do I get real-world projects to build my portfolio?
You don’t need permission to start.
Fake the brief if you have to.
Redesign apps you use or make up a tool that solves a problem.
If you want real clients, offer help to a small brand or startup you like.
How do you come up with ideas for UI layouts?
I start with what the screen needs to do. Then I think about what should come first and what matters most.
If I’m stuck, I’ll go look at 3–5 examples and figure out what patterns work. It’s mostly remixing.
Should I learn Figma first or something else?
Learn Figma.
It’s the best tool for UI right now. Focus on frames, auto layout, and components.
The tool matters less than how you use it, but Figma is a great place to start.
What’s the best way to improve my visual design skills?
Practice layout.
Copy good UIs and rebuild them from scratch. Look at spacing, type scale, alignment.
Start in grayscale, then add colour.
You get sharper by doing, not just scrolling.
Make one clean card a day if you’re short on time.
How do I know if my design is “good”?
If it’s easy to use and nothing feels confusing or messy, you’re on the right track.
Good design often looks simple, but that’s the point.
Ask yourself if someone could use it without thinking too hard.
What’s a weird creative habit or ritual you swear by?
I screenshot random UIs, blur them out, and try to recreate the layout just by feel. Helps me stay sharp with spacing and structure. I also write little one-liners to describe a screen’s purpose before I design it—it clears the noise.
What’s one piece of UI advice you think most designers overlook?
I blur screenshots and try to recreate the layout by feel.
It helps with spacing and hierarchy.
I also write one short sentence about what the screen is supposed to do before I design anything.
Keeps me focused.