Week 6 Notes: Freelancing for UX Warriors

This week's lecture delved into the exciting world of UX freelancing, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the freelance battlefield. Let's unpack the key takeaways:

Tenders and Proposals: Your UX War Cry:

• Pitching for work: Proposals and tenders are your battle cries,showcasing your skills and convincing clients to choose you.
• Standing out from the crowd: Highlight your unique strengths,experience, and approach to set yourself apart from the competition.
• When to deploy the arsenal: Freelance opportunities abound!Look for projects where your UX expertise can shine, like website redesigns, app development, or user research initiatives.

Building Your UX Castle: The Proposal Blueprint:

• Project Guide: Equip yourself with "A Project Guide to UX Design" (Chapter 3) for in-depth proposal crafting.
• Hill Street Challenge: Imagine freelancing for Hill Street Belfast. Your research guides your proposal!

Proposal Structure: The UX Fortress Walls:

• Cover Page: Make a strong first impression with a professional and visually appealing cover.
• Project Overview: Clearly define the project scope, objectives,and target audience.
• Project Approach: Outline your methodology, tools, and design process for tackling the project.
• Scope of Work: Specify your responsibilities, deliverables, and limitations.
• Assumptions: Clarify any potential uncertainties or dependencies you need addressed.
• Deliverables: List the tangible outcomes your work will produce.
• Ownership and Rights: Define intellectual property rights and work-for-hire agreements.
• Additional Costs and Fees: Be transparent about potential expenses beyond your base fee.
• Pricing and Payment Schedule: Propose your hourly rate or project cost and establish a clear payment schedule.
• Acknowledgement and Sign-Off: Secure client agreement to move forward.