As an artist and fashion designer, I had spent years honing my craft, but I felt unfulfilled. I decided to take the leap and transition to UX Design (UXUI). Here, I share my personal reasons and reflections on the transition.

Objections to Switching from Artistic to Digital

As an artist and fashion designer, I initially faced several strong objections:
Time, Money, and Effort. My initial investment in time, money, and effort was too high to consider starting over from scratch. I had spent years studying fine arts and fashion, and it had cost me a significant amount of money.

Successful Career Journey

I had built a successful career in fashion, working with renowned designers and earning a reputation for my creativity. However, I felt stifled by the limitations of the industry.

Fear of Failure due to Age; I was worried about my age not being in my 20s anymore. I feared that taking a leap of faith into UX Design would be too challenging for me, given my less energy and considerable more to lose.

Why Fine Arts and Fashion Were Not Fulfilling My Soul

Despite my success, I was unhappy with certain aspects of my career:
Argentine Fashion Industry Crisis The fashion industry in Argentina was facing a crisis, with many designers struggling to make a living. As a freelancer, I often had to take on low-paying projects just to survive.
Badly Paid as a Freelancer As a freelancer fashion designer and owner of my own brand, I worked mostly by myself with little feedback from customers. I often had to sacrifice my time and energy for little financial reward.

Working for a Brazilian Brand I worked for a Brazilian brand, which required me to learn a lot about the country and culture to design for their consumers. This was a challenging but rewarding experience.
Difficulty Finding Feedback as an Artist As an artist, it was hard to find feedback after finishing university. The fine arts market is a niche for people with a lot of contacts, making it difficult for new artists to break into the industry.

Lack of Recognition and Compensation

As an artist, I often felt undervalued and undercompensated for my work. This lack of recognition and compensation made it difficult for me to continue pursuing my passion.

Limited Opportunities for Growth

I felt that my creative growth was limited as an artist and fashion designer. I wanted to explore new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Conclusion

Transitioning careers can be scary and intimidating. However, if we’re unhappy, we must act and be true to ourselves. I hope my story can inspire others considering a similar switch.

In the next article, I will share my personal journey as a UX Designer and how I’ve found fulfillment in this new field.