👋 Opening Lines (Choose 1–2)

• “I’m excited to apply for the [Position Title] role at [Company], where I can combine my self-taught design skills with my technical background.”
• “As a designer with a foundation in computer science, I bridge the gap between user needs and development realities.”
• “Although I don’t have a traditional design degree, my portfolio showcases hands-on projects where I solved real user problems.”
• “I transitioned from front-end development into product design after realizing I cared more about how products feel than how they’re coded.”

🎨 Talking About Skills

• “My experience includes user research, wireframing, prototyping, and creating design systems in Figma.”
• “I specialize in turning user frustrations into clean, intuitive design solutions.”
• “Accessibility and inclusive design are at the core of my process — from contrast ratios to error handling.”
• “I’ve built complete case studies documenting the full design process: problem, research, solution, and reflection.”

📂 Talking About Projects

• “I redesigned a cluttered calendar app, simplifying task completion and improving usability by 30% in mock tests.”
• “I designed a grocery tracker app to solve the everyday problem of forgetting what’s at home, introducing a Quick Add feature that speeds up input.”
• “I improved the Instagram signup flow by adding progress indicators and clearer error states, reducing user friction.”
• “I’ve applied UX laws like Hick’s Law and Jakob’s Law in real projects, ensuring my designs feel intuitive to new users.”

💡 Why You’ll Be a Good Fit