UX Mentoring for Designers Ready to Think Bigger
I mentor designers who want to move beyond surface-level UI decisions and start thinking like strategic product designers.
Whether you're transitioning into UX, growing from UI into product design, or looking to strengthen your portfolio and confidence, I help you develop the skills that actually make designers valuable — structured thinking, clear problem framing, and decision-making that connects user needs with business goals.
My mentoring combines real industry experience across UX, UI, product strategy, and Shopify design, giving you practical guidance you can apply immediately to your work, portfolio, and career direction.
This isn't theory — it's applied thinking that helps you design with purpose.
Confidence in design doesn’t come from tools — it comes from understanding why something works. That’s the skill I help you build.
10+
years working across UX, UI, brand and product design
100+
design challenges solved across ecommerce, apps, and platforms
20+
designers supported through portfolio and career progression
3
core areas covered: UX thinking, UI craft, product strategy
1:1
tailored mentoring focused on your goals, not generic frameworks
100%
Clear actionable guidance every session
Qian Jiang
AI Designer for Copilot at Microsoft
Working with Qian since February 2023
“
Steve is a fantastic lead and designer. I admire his design skills since he can always create brilliant work and have a dedicate eye for details. Steve is also good at mentoring junior designers. I reported directly to Steve in the Design Yard, where he gave me insightful feedback and patiently showed me how to do better work all the time. I would love to have a chance to learn from and work with Steve in the future.
I mentored Qian in 2023 when she was developing her UI design expertise, and her progression since then has been remarkable. Qian is now a Lead Product Designer and AI Designer at Microsoft, contributing to the design of Copilot
I’ve mentored designers across UI, UX, and product disciplines — helping them strengthen their thinking, refine their craft, and progress into more strategic roles.
Expanding Opportunities in User Experience
with XOUX
If you're new to UX, the journey can feel overwhelming. But with the right foundation, you can turn confusion into clarity. From understanding core concepts like design thinking and user research to mastering wireframing and prototyping, there’s a lot to learn!One key skill to focus on: Analyzing and applying user data to inform designs. This ensures your designs aren’t just creative, they’re also functional and rooted in real user needs.
www.xoux.co.uk
Courses Available Soon
Let’s make your product easier to use
Contact me, on the following links.
UX Mentoring for Designers Ready to Think Bigger
I mentor designers who want to move beyond surface-level UI decisions and start thinking like strategic product designers.
Whether you're transitioning into UX, growing from UI into product design, or looking to strengthen your portfolio and confidence, I help you develop the skills that actually make designers valuable — structured thinking, clear problem framing, and decision-making that connects user needs with business goals.
My mentoring combines real industry experience across UX, UI, product strategy, and Shopify design, giving you practical guidance you can apply immediately to your work, portfolio, and career direction.
This isn't theory — it's applied thinking that helps you design with purpose.
10+
years working across UX, UI, brand and product design
100+
design challenges solved across ecommerce, apps, and platforms
20+
designers supported through portfolio and career progression
3
core areas covered: UX thinking, UI craft, product strategy
1:1
tailored mentoring focused on your goals, not generic frameworks
100%
Clear actionable guidance every session
Confidence in design doesn’t come from tools — it comes from understanding why something works. That’s the skill I help you build.
Qian Jiang
AI Designer for Copilot at Microsoft
Working with Qian since February 2023
“
Steve is a fantastic lead and designer. I admire his design skills since he can always create brilliant work and have a dedicate eye for details. Steve is also good at mentoring junior designers. I reported directly to Steve in the Design Yard, where he gave me insightful feedback and patiently showed me how to do better work all the time. I would love to have a chance to learn from and work with Steve in the future.
I mentored Qian in 2023 when she was developing her UI design expertise, and her progression since then has been remarkable. Qian is now a Lead Product Designer and AI Designer at Microsoft, contributing to the design of Copilot
I’ve mentored designers across UI, UX, and product disciplines — helping them strengthen their thinking, refine their craft, and progress into more strategic roles.
Expanding Opportunities in User Experience
with XOUX
If you're new to UX, the journey can feel overwhelming. But with the right foundation, you can turn confusion into clarity. From understanding core concepts like design thinking and user research to mastering wireframing and prototyping, there’s a lot to learn!One key skill to focus on: Analyzing and applying user data to inform designs. This ensures your designs aren’t just creative, they’re also functional and rooted in real user needs.
www.xoux.co.uk
Courses Available Soon
Let’s make something happen
Send me an Enquiry, Book a Discovery Call
Contact me, on the following links.
ABOUT
Blog
UX
UX Research
UI & graphics
Software
Portfolio
Book
UX Mentoring for Designers Ready to Think Bigger
I mentor designers who want to move beyond surface-level UI decisions and start thinking like strategic product designers.
Whether you're transitioning into UX, growing from UI into product design, or looking to strengthen your portfolio and confidence, I help you develop the skills that actually make designers valuable — structured thinking, clear problem framing, and decision-making that connects user needs with business goals.
My mentoring combines real industry experience across UX, UI, product strategy, and Shopify design, giving you practical guidance you can apply immediately to your work, portfolio, and career direction.
This isn't theory — it's applied thinking that helps you design with purpose.
Confidence in design doesn’t come from tools — it comes from understanding why something works. That’s the skill I help you build.
10+
years working across UX, UI, brand and product design
100+
design challenges solved across ecommerce, apps, and platforms
20+
designers supported through portfolio and career progression
3
core areas covered: UX thinking, UI craft, product strategy
1:1
tailored mentoring focused on your goals, not generic frameworks
100%
Clear actionable guidance every session
Qian Jiang
AI Designer for Copilot at Microsoft
Working with Qian since February 2023
“
Steve is a fantastic lead and designer. I admire his design skills since he can always create brilliant work and have a dedicate eye for details. Steve is also good at mentoring junior designers. I reported directly to Steve in the Design Yard, where he gave me insightful feedback and patiently showed me how to do better work all the time. I would love to have a chance to learn from and work with Steve in the future.
I mentored Qian in 2023 when she was developing her UI design expertise, and her progression since then has been remarkable. Qian is now a Lead Product Designer and AI Designer at Microsoft, contributing to the design of Copilot
I’ve mentored designers across UI, UX, and product disciplines — helping them strengthen their thinking, refine their craft, and progress into more strategic roles.
Expanding Opportunities in User Experience
with XOUX
If you're new to UX, the journey can feel overwhelming. But with the right foundation, you can turn confusion into clarity. From understanding core concepts like design thinking and user research to mastering wireframing and prototyping, there’s a lot to learn!One key skill to focus on: Analyzing and applying user data to inform designs. This ensures your designs aren’t just creative, they’re also functional and rooted in real user needs.
www.xoux.co.uk
Courses Available Soon
Let’s make something happen
Send me an Enquiry, Book a Discovery Call
ABOUT
UX
UX Research
UI & graphics
Software
Portfolio
Book
Blog
