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Career Switch: From Graphic Designer → UX/UI Designer in Just 3 Months

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HORM HY

Aug 16, 2025

What is UX/UI Design? UX (User Experience): Designing products that provide a smooth, enjoyable, and effective experience for users. UI (User Interface): Crafting visually appealing and easy-to-use interfaces for mobile apps, websites, and other digital products. A UX/UI Designer does more than make things look good—they research and analyze user needs, identify pain points, and create solutions that meet users’ goals effectively.

Blog Details

Career Switch: From Graphic Designer → UX/UI Designer in Just 3 Months

By

HORM HY

Aug 16, 2025

What is UX/UI Design? UX (User Experience): Designing products that provide a smooth, enjoyable, and effective experience for users. UI (User Interface): Crafting visually appealing and easy-to-use interfaces for mobile apps, websites, and other digital products. A UX/UI Designer does more than make things look good—they research and analyze user needs, identify pain points, and create solutions that meet users’ goals effectively.

Blog Details

Career Switch: From Graphic Designer → UX/UI Designer in Just 3 Months

By

HORM HY

Aug 16, 2025

What is UX/UI Design? UX (User Experience): Designing products that provide a smooth, enjoyable, and effective experience for users. UI (User Interface): Crafting visually appealing and easy-to-use interfaces for mobile apps, websites, and other digital products. A UX/UI Designer does more than make things look good—they research and analyze user needs, identify pain points, and create solutions that meet users’ goals effectively.

The Job Market in Cambodia (2024)

With the rapid growth of mobile apps and websites, UX/UI Designers are in high demand as companies embrace digital solutions.

Average Salary for UX/UI Designers in Cambodia (KHR/year)

  • 0–2 years: 15,960,700

  • 2–5 years: 21,361,700

  • 5–10 years: 27,721,300

  • 10–15 years: 33,599,200

  • 15–20 years: 36,718,100

  • 20+ years: 38,641,600
    Source: World Salaries

Career Transitions to UX/UI Design

  • Graphic Design: 10%

  • Web Design: 5%

  • Frontend Development: 5%

  • Architecture: 3%

Who should learn UX/UI Design?
Graphic Designers, Mobile App Developers, Backend & Frontend Developers, Motion Designers


Benefits of Switching from Graphic Design to UX/UI Design

  • Stronger design foundation: Graphic designers already have an eye for aesthetics.

  • Deep understanding of UX/UI processes: You quickly grasp the full design workflow.

  • Ability to create user-centered digital products: Build mobile apps, websites, and other digital tools that are both attractive and easy to use.

From my experience, transitioning from Graphic Design to UX/UI was eye-opening. In Graphic Design, I focused on making posters or banners visually appealing to grab attention. In UX/UI Design, I learned to design intuitive and user-friendly experiences, ensuring users can easily accomplish their goals without frustration.


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