How to Become a Product Designer: Advice From Someone Who Just Did It — ilovecreatives
Elissa Martial landed internships at Apple and Figma before graduating -- without a product design degree. Here's how she built her portfolio, what she actually learned, and what she'd do differently.
How to Become a Product Designer (From Someone Who Just Did It) INTERVIEW How to Become a Product Designer (From Someone Who Just Did It) From Illustrator to Product Designer: An interview with Elissa Martial Elissa Martial spent six years as a freelance illustrator before pivoting to product design. She landed internships at Garmin, Apple, and Figma -- and a full-time job offer -- before finishing her degree. Here's what she actually learned. If you've been wondering whether you can break into product design without a traditional tech background, meet Elissa Martial. She spent six years build
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