Λ J I G S
143 posts
Λ J I G S
@awesomeajigs
Product Designer | Framer Developer | PharmD Student
Federal Capital Territory, Nig Katılım Şubat 2022
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@Tegadesigns Hey Tega
Can you help with resources on prototyping with Figma Make
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Figma designers when they refuse to use Figma Make to prototype.
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A few months ago, I had the opportunity to speak on a podcast about my story and I was so shy 😭😂 Not many people know this part of me.
I went through major losses in my life that could have completely derailed my path. But one thing I’ve come to realize through it all is this: we might not always be the most qualified, but God qualifies us.
You can watch the full video here:
youtu.be/Eztu1BNutb4?si…
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Crownz UxUi (Design & AI)@Crownzdesigns
Give yourself room to grow ✨
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It seems like 90% of designers are struggling to get gigs, while the other 10% are doing just fine. Which group are you in?😒
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@TassyOmah_ How are you balancing school and your design work?
Nice outfit btw 💯🥂
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@ellythedesigner I’m 5 years old, nice to meet you Elly
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Hi, I'm Elly
I'm a 18 y/o product, brand and framer designer
Looking to connect with like minds.
Tosin Olugbenga@TosinOlugbenga
If you are a teenager (below 20 in age and mind), and you are in tech..... Quote this post with an introduction of yourself... Hi, I'm [name] I'm a [age] y/o [what you do] and attach a good picture of yourself 😊
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Hi, I'm Stephanie
I'm a 19y/o product designer
Nice to meet y'all 😌
Tosin Olugbenga@TosinOlugbenga
If you are a teenager (below 20 in age and mind), and you are in tech..... Quote this post with an introduction of yourself... Hi, I'm [name] I'm a [age] y/o [what you do] and attach a good picture of yourself 😊
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Money makes me so happy, I can't even pretend. My worst moments are when I'm broke
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From March 2021, when I first started learning UI/UX design, till December 2022, I didn’t make a single naira from it.
To be honest, at the beginning I wasn’t taking it seriously. I was in uni, juggling school and design, so between March 2021 and around February 2022, my focus wasn’t really there. It was during the 2022 strike in February that I finally locked in and started taking design seriously.
But even then, from February 2022 till the end of that year, I still made nothing. No gigs, no payments, nothing. It wasn’t until just before the year ended that I got my first two gigs, and together they paid about 250k. That moment was the only reason I didn’t quit UI/UX, because I was already thinking of leaving.
After that, from December till around August 2023, again nothing. I applied for internships, worked for free, joined teams, did everything I could, and still didn’t earn anything from design during that stretch.
So here’s what I always tell designers: the journey is not easy, especially in your first months or first year. Don’t expect a miracle.
Your first year is for learning.
You can’t become a great tailor after three months. You can’t become a strong fashion designer after six months. It takes time, repetition, and practice. That gap between finishing a course or watching tutorials and actually becoming good is a real phase, and you have to respect it.
Give yourself 8 months to 1 year to truly focus on improving. Refine your skills. Practice consistently. Share your work consistently. That first year is growth season. Once you accept that, the pressure you put on yourself reduces, and the journey becomes easier to navigate.
The hard part is that not everyone has that luxury of time. Some people have graduated and need income immediately, so when jobs don’t come fast, discouragement sets in.
But trust me, if you persevere and stay consistent, something will click. It may take time, but it will click.
It’s easier to stand out when you’re good than when you’re average. When you’re just like everyone else, it’s harder to be noticed. But when your skill level is higher, you gain more attention.
So if you’re still in school or still early in your journey, lock in. Give yourself that 8–12 month window of serious, consistent practice.
BeingAmarachi 🧩@IwuezeAmarachi
Just had a call with a friend of mine, he said he is leaving UI/UX design for something else😂😂 He said una too many and he can count the number of times he got gig. Apparently he has been jobless for 3 months now 😭😭😭 Baba say na "Amarachi, there's no money in tech, una dey lie for us"😂😂 I have received “Unfortunately…” “We regret to”... i don tire, make i go do another thing before hunger finish me😂😂
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