Figma

Figma is the go-to industry tool that’s preferred by most UX designers around the globe.

It’s fast, free, and easy to work with.

You are required to log into the same Figma account that you use on your setup or laptop.

Figma mobile app dashboard with recent files

This is especially useful if you primarily design mockups for smartphone apps.

Download:Figma(Free)

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It has the added benefit of working seamlessly with otherapps in the Adobe ecosystem.

Figma project with page selection menu

However, most of the features seem to be working fine with the newer builds of the app.

Windows users can still mirror their designs on the mobile app, albeit with noticeable sync times between changes.

Download:Adobe XD(Free)

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Prototype of a design on the Figma mobile app

As a UX designer, it is immensely important to always be up-to-date with design trends and guidelines.

Download:Behance(Free)

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It has a wide range of free and paid courses that boost your learning experience.

Adobe XD mobile app sign in options

ProApp then lists bite-sized courses that you could consume at your leisure.

Download:ProApp(Free, in-app purchases available)

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MaterialX

MaterialX is an absolute lifesaver for designers working withGoogle’s Material UIguidelines.

Adobe XD dashboard with recent files

MaterialX also has a few apps that are fully designed.

Download:MaterialX(Free)

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Download:Fiverr(Free)

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Project opened on Adobe XD mobile

Upwork

Upwork is another popular freelancing service you could use to get your first batch of clients in.

Upwork is also a great option for those looking for slightly longer-term projects.

There are several job listings with appropriate pay scales for part-time work hours.

Behance onboarding screen with interests

Freelancing services like Fiverr and Upwork might also help you tremendously in landing your first few gigs.

In fact, using just a smartphone, you might kickstart your journey as a freelance UX designer.

Behance dashboard with posts and stories

Behance project with options to follow, save, like, and share

ProApp onboarding screen with selected information

ProApp home tab with a carousel of courses

ProApp explore tab with various resources

List of design elements in Material X

An example of a card design in MaterialX

MaterialX dummy apps list

Fiverr dashboard with a list of services

UX Design work listings by other freelancers

Fiverr account informaton

UX design job listings on Upwork with a pay scale and project duration

Detailed UX design job posting on Upwork