YouTube is a massive platform that serves billions of users every day. There are many features, user bases, and ongoing projects you need to be familiar with. It’s also just as important to keep up with what competitors are doing.

I just recently started this role, so I still have a lot to learn, but it’s been really fun to lift the hood and see how YouTube operates behind the scenes.

Figma is my main design tool, but I leverage other tools for exploration and prototyping.

Say yes to as many opportunities as you can. Understand that starting is the hardest part, and find what kind of work motivates you best. Lean on your peers for feedback and get inspired by their work.

When I first started, it was easy to focus on visuals and perfect layouts over impactful design decisions. Focus on the user and all else will follow!

I stay connected with my network of friends and designers. I love to see what other people are working on, and chances are their work will inspire me to try something new myself. I also love websites that curate design work. Remember to not only consume inspiration, but also give yourself time to create something based on it!