It’s Not Too Late to Get into Design
I'm 29 and just started freelancing as a designer after 6 years in software engineering. If you think you're too old to switch careers or that your non-traditional background is holding you back, this video is for you 💕
In this video, I'm sharing:
🌱 My unconventional path
🌱 Why clients choose me BECAUSE of my engineering background
🌱 The 5 hidden advantages of coming to design "late"
🌱 How I overcame imposter syndrome and fear of being "behind"
🌱 The financial and emotional reality of career switching at 29
🌱 10 practical steps to start your design journey (at any age)
🌱 Why AI tools are your secret weapon for catching up fast
❤️ Mobbin (my design tool, 20% off):
https://mobbin.com/cecilia
❤️ Anything.com (prototyping tool, 20% off):
https://anything.link/cecilia-kim
❤️ Framer (no-code website building tool, 30% off annual Framer Pro Plan): https://framer.link/cecilia1
code: CECILIA2
✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceciliakimdesign/
✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliakimdesign
✨Twitter/X: https://x.com/ceciliakdesign
✨Portfolio: https://www.ceciliakimdesign.com
📣 My husband and I are working on some projects. Check out our apps!
📱 https://www.amyfoodjournal.com/
📱 https://ellieplanner.com/
📱 https://lunabudgeting.com/
00:00 is it too late?
00:44 starting over at 29
01:27 my messy career path
03:34 your hidden advantages
05:45 the scary parts
08:03 what it's really like
10:28 how to actually start
12:41 changing how you think
13:47 let's be honest about privilege
14:54 you're not too late
#CareerChange #ProductDesign #UIUXDesign #FreelanceDesigner #DesignCareer #CareerTransition #DesignForBeginners #NonTraditionalPath #ImposterSyndrome #DesignAt30 #EngineerToDesigner #LearnDesign #DesignJourney #CareerPivot #TechToDesign
In this video, I'm sharing:
🌱 My unconventional path
🌱 Why clients choose me BECAUSE of my engineering background
🌱 The 5 hidden advantages of coming to design "late"
🌱 How I overcame imposter syndrome and fear of being "behind"
🌱 The financial and emotional reality of career switching at 29
🌱 10 practical steps to start your design journey (at any age)
🌱 Why AI tools are your secret weapon for catching up fast
❤️ Mobbin (my design tool, 20% off):
https://mobbin.com/cecilia
❤️ Anything.com (prototyping tool, 20% off):
https://anything.link/cecilia-kim
❤️ Framer (no-code website building tool, 30% off annual Framer Pro Plan): https://framer.link/cecilia1
code: CECILIA2
✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceciliakimdesign/
✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliakimdesign
✨Twitter/X: https://x.com/ceciliakdesign
✨Portfolio: https://www.ceciliakimdesign.com
📣 My husband and I are working on some projects. Check out our apps!
📱 https://www.amyfoodjournal.com/
📱 https://ellieplanner.com/
📱 https://lunabudgeting.com/
00:00 is it too late?
00:44 starting over at 29
01:27 my messy career path
03:34 your hidden advantages
05:45 the scary parts
08:03 what it's really like
10:28 how to actually start
12:41 changing how you think
13:47 let's be honest about privilege
14:54 you're not too late
#CareerChange #ProductDesign #UIUXDesign #FreelanceDesigner #DesignCareer #CareerTransition #DesignForBeginners #NonTraditionalPath #ImposterSyndrome #DesignAt30 #EngineerToDesigner #LearnDesign #DesignJourney #CareerPivot #TechToDesign