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I used the last strength in me to write this post. Before the holidays I promised I was going to do a lot of upskilling, reading, learning, and writing but none of that is happening and I really feel guilty for doing nothing productive; however, I realize it's the holidays and I am doing what I should be doing - REST. As much as we would want to be productive at any given opportunity we find ourselves, it is important to note that there is no pride in suffering from burnout and stress. So, if you find yourself feeling bad for not doing anything during this festive season, forgive yourself and give your body what it really needs - to rest.  2021 has been a lot of things to a lot of people, for me it was scary and crazy, I had lots of self-doubts and I felt unaccomplished but things took a beautiful turn for me and I am so thankful for that. January:  It was raining rejection mails, at some point, I stopped keeping count because some of these companies never got back to me but I was

So you want to be a UI/UX Designer but do not know how to go about it? then this post is for you.  Before we delve into steps to becoming a UI/UX designer in 2021, let's talk about what a user interface design is, who a UI/UX designer is, and their roles in the industry. User Interface design  refers to the interface design of mobile and web applications. User Interface Designer (UI Designer)  works on the visual part of websites and mobile applications, they select the right elements like fonts, colors, text fields, icons, etc. They are also responsible for creating wireframes, mood boards, and mockups.  User Experience Designer (UX Designer)  is responsible for user satisfaction and experiences. UX designers identify and point out user problems, conducts intensive user research, creates user personas, usability testing, and prototyping to know which designs will most effectively help users meet their goals. You can also check detailed differences between a UI/UX Designer from Des

“ Begin today, Declare out loud to the universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and eager to learn through joy”          - Sarah Ban Breathnach It’s a new year and once again we don't know what it has in store for us. Last year really tried our strength and patience I can’t lie, we cried, we laughed, we gained, we lost, we learned new things, skills, etc and I am glad it has come to an end.  This new year is an opportunity for us to start over and rewrite history. And speaking of starting over, what have you planned for yourself for the new year? I plan to work on my financial and career goals especially this year. I would also love to read a lot of books.  As we step into the new year, I want us to cultivate a positive mindset, I want us to milk every opportunity presented to us, I want us to never forget that we deserve better for ourselves. So what are you waiting for? write down your financial goals, write down those career goals, personal developments, plans, etc. S