How to Break into UX Design and Product Design: A Career Change Guide

1-Hour Master Class with Morgane Peng, Head of Product Design & AI Transformation at Societe Generale

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In this Master Class, you will:

Get excited about your career switch to UX design! Are you worried that it’s too late or that you don’t have the right background? You’ll hear real stories of people who successfully transitioned into UX and product design, proving that it’s possible—no matter where you’re starting from.
Make yourself invaluable in the design industry and see why your past experience—whether in marketing, engineering, psychology, or any other field—sets you apart. It can also make you a stronger, more unique candidate in the UX design job market. Degrees don’t guarantee jobs; skills and strategy do. You’ll learn what hiring managers actually look for, what influences your chances of landing a job, and how to position yourself as a strong candidate, even without a formal design education.
Gain confidence and credibility as you get expert advice on how to present yourself as a trustworthy and capable designer—even if you're transitioning from a different field—so you can confidently approach hiring managers and networking opportunities. You’ll learn how to stand out as a career switcher, what makes a strong portfolio, and how to showcase your transferable skills so you can approach your job search with clarity and confidence.

You'll learn from the best:

In this Master Class, you’ll learn from one of the world’s leading experts:

Morgane Peng: Designer, speaker, mentor, and writer who serves as Director and Head of Design at Societe Generale CIB.

Your Speaker and Industry Expert

Morgane Peng started her career in consulting and finance, where she explained structured investment solutions to diverse clients ranging from agricultural cooperatives in Paris to regional banks in Hong Kong. She saw a design opportunity in the badly-designed, esoteric software used in financial systems and on the trading floor. In her quest to make enterprise financial management tools more user-friendly, she found a path to becoming a UX designer.

Today, Morgane is responsible for the design vision and strategy of Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking. Working out of the 150-year old banking group's offices in London and Paris, she delivers united and meaningful experiences with her team across Societe Generale products—ranging across start-ups, corporates and financial institutions.

Previously, Morgane ventured into various fields such as consulting, financial markets and tech. In her spare time, she’s a gamer at heart and works on an indie video game which was successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter.

You can connect with Morgane on her website and LinkedIn, or follow her on Twitter.

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Questions? We've Got Answers

Why are design skills so important right now?

Design skills are valuable for both you personally and for your company.

For you personally, design skills are important because:

Design roles are growing faster than average. The World Economic Forum ranks human-centered design among the fastest-growing skill areas through 2030.
Employers increasingly expect design skills across roles, not just from designers. Knowing design thinking, user research, or UX principles makes you more competitive in any field.
Designers who combine human-centered skills with AI expertise are in especially high demand.

For your company, design skills are important because:

Design skills help your team increase sales, retain customers, and improve customer satisfaction. Better customer experiences lead directly to better business results.
Companies that invest in design outperform the S&P 500 Index by 228% (Design Management Institute, Design Value Index).
Design is more than aesthetics. It's how teams make products easier to use, services more efficient, and technology more human. These skills create value across every department.

I’m not a designer. Why should I learn design and AI?

Design and tech skills can open up career opportunities.

For example, if you’re in a field such as:

Marketing, communication, HR, software development, customer service, business management, healthcare, teaching, and many more.

Why can design skills make you valuable in these jobs and industries?

That's because:

Design skills help your team increase sales, retain customers, and improve customer satisfaction. Better customer experiences lead directly to better business results.
Companies that invest in design outperform the S&P 500 Index by 228% (Design Management Institute, Design Value Index).
Design is more than aesthetics. It's how teams make products easier to use, services more efficient, and technology more human. These skills create value across every department.

Do I need any prior experience in design or tech?

No.

Our courses, master classes, and career programs cover everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics.

Whether you're completely new to design or an experienced professional, you'll find courses, master classes and career programs at your level.

Will I receive a Certificate?

Yes.

After you finish, you’ll receive an industry-recognized IxDF Certificate to prove you've completed an evidence-based curriculum taught by industry leaders.

Add IxDF Certificates to your LinkedIn profile, resumé and job application in a few easy steps.

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How do I add the IxDF Certificate to my LinkedIn profile?

That's easy.

Add your IxDF Certificates to your LinkedIn profile, resumé and job application in a few easy steps:

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Enter your IxDF Certificate details
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You can download your IxDF Certificates as .jpg files, so they are easy to share. IxDF Certificates are always valid.

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How can the global and local IxDF community help me?

We can help you in several ways.

Join meet-ups in your city: Join the regular meet-ups in your city in a nearby cafe or office building to have fun and learn with people just like you. You get full access to IxDF Local Groups where you can build your network, find new opportunities, or simply enjoy yourself in the company of people who are passionate about design. The meetings are completely optional and are spread across app. 500 cities worldwide.

You can also get instant help and career advice in the IxDF online members-only forums. Here, you can build your global network through our supportive community.

I just signed up for a live Master Class. What's next?

Wonderful! When you sign up for a Master Class, you’ll receive an email from Zoom with a link to join the live Master Class.

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If you can’t find the email, please reach out to [email protected], and we’re super happy to help you!

Great news! You’ll also get an on-demand version of your Master Class a few hours after the live event ends.

A few days later, the on-demand Master Class will show up on your private profile page.

That way, you can view the Master Class on-demand at any time. As many times as you wish.

Will the live Master Class be recorded and become available on-demand?

Absolutely!

When you sign up for a live Master Class, you’ll automatically receive the link to the recording a few hours after the live event ends.

A few days later, the on-demand Master Class will show up on your private profile page if you’re an IxDF member. If you’re not a member, you’ll receive your recording by email.

You can enjoy your Master Class on-demand at any time, anywhere. Watch it as many times as you want.

What if I can’t attend a live Master Class?

Great news! We’ve got you covered.

When you sign up for the live Master Class, you’ll automatically receive the link to the recording a few hours after the live event ends.

A few days later, the on-demand Master Class will show up on your private profile page if you’re an IxDF member. If you’re not a member, you’ll receive your recording by email.

You can enjoy your Master Class on-demand at any time, anywhere. Watch it as many times as you want.

What if I have more questions?

We’d love to hear from you and help you!

Reach out to us at [email protected] or use the online contact form.

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