How to become a UI/UX Designer as a Student with 0 Experience (Ft. Nisha Kumari)

Start UI/UX from Zero in 2026: Portfolio, Internships, Networking & Interview Tips (Podcast) In this podcast, the host interviews a self-taught product designer who began through painting in college and a senior’s DM suggesting UI/UX, then learned through basic online courses and on-the-job experience, eventually working at Kotak Securities. They discuss how beginners in 2026 can start from zero by building foundational knowledge (e.g., Coursera, Ansh Mehra playlists, Interaction Design Foundation), then applying concepts through two simple real-life problem-solving projects instead of common redesigns like Gmail or Calendar. The guest emphasizes meeting people at events and in communities as a key learning resource, keeping resumes concise (one page), using LinkedIn for opportunities, and showing honesty, curiosity, and intent to learn in interviews. They also advise respectfully requesting referrals, attaching job descriptions, and always asking for interview feedback. 00:00 Kickoff and Context 00:47 Host Intro and Masters 01:28 Guest Journey Self Taught 02:44 How She Started Design 05:19 Starting From Zero 2026 07:59 Turn Courses Into Projects 08:51 Find Real Problems 11:32 Best Resources People 15:44 Internship Portfolio Resume 18:44 Interview Stories Mindset 21:55 Six Month Roadmap 28:37 AI Hype vs Fundamentals 30:16 Jobs via LinkedIn 32:34 Final Advice and Wrap Connect with her ‪@nishakumari.design‬ ⬇ If you would like to watch more Figma Tutorials, please let us know in the comments ⬇ ✅ Mentorship:- https://topmate.io/shruti_rajput ♥️ Instagram:-   / shrutirajput.in   📒 My 1st Book:- Cash in with Canva :- https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0CK5SBCPT #figma #uiux #figmawithshruti