From Blank Canvas to Wireframe: A Designer’s Tale

Everyone starts somewhere. My journey into UI/UX design didn’t begin in a fancy office or a design school. It started with curiosity—wondering why some websites felt easy to use and others made me frustrated. I never really thought about “design” back then, but I noticed how certain apps made everyday life smoother, and I wanted to understand how. That small spark of interest turned into a full journey—one that completely changed how I look at screens, users, and creativity. Step 1: Understanding What UI/UX Really Means At first, I thought UI/UX was just about making things look nice. But the more I explored, the more I realized it’s deeper than that. UI (User Interface) is about how things look—colors, buttons, icons, layout. UX (User Experience) is about how things feel—how easy it is to navigate, how smooth the flow is, and how users interact with the product. Both work together. Good UI catches the eye, but good UX keeps the user coming back. Step 2: Learning t...