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Rachel How

1 month

quietly launched last month and got $0 so far. 100% of users are on the free plan. what can i do to improve the product, so that it pays the bills? roast/feedback are appreciated! 🔥

Buttery.so

Buttery smooth, minimal icons for interfaces.

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Today’s workspace 🌱

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A font preview on @figma would be a lifesaver :')

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In the past weeks, I applied for a remote position at a company I admire, even refreshed my portfolio just for that role. Got rejected today. So I told myself this: It’s tough, but please, keep going. Keep working on yourself. Keep improving. Your time will come. 🤞🏻

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I doubled my income in a year. I'm no smarter than anyone I'm not earning a US income Here's how it happened:

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This person stole my free resource, changed the language, and sold it for money. No proper credit was given. I don't know what to do.

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What I learned building 9 income streams in 2022:

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3 years

My YouTube channel grew from 0 to 8,000+ subscribers in 2.5 months. During that period, I published 12 videos on UI/UX design and productivity. Here are 9 lessons I learned on content creation. 🧵

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2 years

Although the person has removed it, she showed no signs of remorse. I'm just going to leave this here.

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1 year

Framer experts, how do you do this in @framer ? Spent hours trying to figure this out and still no idea how :') - Text and icons are inline with each other (inline css?) - Each sentence fades in as the user scrolls. cred:

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Surpassed income goal of $100,000 in 2022. It's not a lot to some, but it's 2X of my income in 2021. Will share more in a video soon :)

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After hours of tinkering & feeling overwhelmed... I'm finally able to do this on Framer. Thank you to the Framer experts who helped: Wobble & Confetti: @FramerOverrides Design inspired by:

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Framer experts, how do you do this in @framer ? Spent hours trying to figure this out and still no idea how :') - Text and icons are inline with each other (inline css?) - Each sentence fades in as the user scrolls. cred:

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10 months

I live in Kuala Lumpur. Most companies do not hire *remote* Product Designers unless I relocate. But I can’t relocate because I want to stay here and take care of my family. With every rejection, I think to myself that maybe I’m not good enough. I believe I’m not alone 🫂

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2 years

When you look for UI/UX design inspiration, don't hop on to Dribbble or Behance right away. Try this instead:

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2 years

Thank you to the kind soul who messaged me about this. Identity hidden for privacy.

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3 years

TL;DR 1. Know your audience 2. Give your audience what they want 3. Answer specific questions 4. Create content that's worthy of your audience's attention 5. The algorithm rewards great content 6. Be consistent 7. It's not about you 8. Give a clear CTA 9. Think less, create more

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@MelBaudon Hi. Please remove this resource immediately. You have no right to copy my FREE resource and sell it to others. This is wrong. To those who are wondering, my original resource is here: and .

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2 years

I want to equip myself with coding skills to build a SaaS product as soon as possible. I'm a designer with basic HTML/CSS knowledge. No need for the latest, fancy, complicated frameworks. Which coding language should I pick up? 🙏

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1 year

Today is a good day to work on your design portfolio.

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@GreciaO I'm shocked that she's been selling that resource since August 2022💔 Anyway, thank you for sharing valuable content on your YT channel! I love your video thumbnails!

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In the past 30 days, I: - filmed a new video (coming soon) - deep work on weekdays 6AM> - started a new client project - started a new side project✨ - recovered from burnout - 10x my coding skills 🪄 - hospitalised (i'm ok!) blessed to be able to do what i 🧡 happy new year!

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@hamzanouh197 yes! every. single. pixel! 🙈

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2 years

My goal isn't more subscribers or more revenue. I want to continue solving people's problems through design and building useful products. The rest will fall into place :)

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2 years

Reaching 80% to my USD100K/year income goal soon. Tracking all finances on a basic google sheet. p/s: not nett income

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2 years

One of my biggest struggle: Chronic migraine. I battle migraines almost daily. Today’s one of those days. Perhaps that’s why I became a solopreneur - To be able to rest on sick days and not having to feel bad for taking a day off. It’s tougher to do so when you’re employed.

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2 years

Officially unemployed 🥳 New job starts in July! This short break is the perfect time to dive into my creative side, create more YouTube videos and have fun!

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@rachelhxw

3 years

No money? Learn a valuable skill and get paid for it. No connections? Share what you know, give value to others and make meaningful relationships. No excuses - Make the most out of your situation.

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2 years

university dropout → call centre agent → customer service → sales promoter → real estate agent → digital marketing manager → ui/ux designer → community builder → freelance Webflow developer → content creator → solopreneur (jack of all trades) What's yours?

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Rachel How

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1 year

if you can't find a job, make one.

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Rachel How

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4 years

Writing my very first book! ✍️ Become a Self-Taught Product Designer: A Beginner’s Handbook💡 This is the book I wish I had when starting out with no experience, no support, no idea what I'm doing. What else do you wanna know about getting into UI/UX? Lemme know! 👇

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Rachel How

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a lot of information you need to know are freely available online. stop waiting for that perfect online course or guide. it’s faster if you just get up, do something, then learn from your mistakes. don’t sit and wait.

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2 years

Life update: I've been taking things really, really slow. Went to the doctors 5x this month for separate health issues. Probably stress/burnout. I'm learning to accept that it's okay to slow down, do things at our own pace. We shouldn't feel bad for taking breaks✨

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Mobbin at it again. Hands down one of my favourite products!!

Mobbin

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Introducing , a curated collection of A/B test results from best-in-class apps.

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Instead of complaining what didn’t go well for you today, put in the reps. Work on yourself. Ask yourself: What’s one action you can do today that would move the needle?

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1 year

Need ideas for a web design project? Here are 15 sites to find stunning designs and inspire you:

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4. Learned new skills I picked up @Webflow development. I enjoyed it despite it was hard. I built my website as a pet project, and doubled as a portfolio. I could now design AND build websites for my clients. Whatever skill we learn, it never goes to waste.

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I'm not the best at self-introductions 🤪 How does this sound? What's a better way to communicate what I do?

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3 years

No matter how busy you are, make self-improvement a priority. Make time to develop your knowledge/skills. Even if it's just 15 mins a day.🌱

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Rachel How

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7 months

us visa application got rejected today. wondering how else can i prove that i’m merely visiting the states for tourism and Figma config 😞

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1 year

Resume templates for UI/UX designers to save time 🍀 Competition is high and it’s getting tougher to land jobs nowadays. Hang in there 💪🏻

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Rachel How

@rachelhxw

3 years

Went down the rabbit hole of improving my website designs and updated some content. Designed on @figmadesign ✦ Built with @webflow ✦ Tinkering with stuff like these makes me feel alive.

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2 years

How to turn knowledge into action: Instead of buying yet another course, revisit courses you've enrolled in. Relearn the concepts that slipped off your mind. Then, put the course away. Apply at least one thing you've learned from that course. Repeat.

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subtle UI magic by

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so i share design knowledge on a youtube channel that accidentally grew to 101K subs but i still feel like i don't know anything at all

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2 years

No, we don't need to 'hop on a short call' to talk about something that could be done via text.

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Rachel How

@rachelhxw

2 years

Here are my 9 income streams The 'success' you see, is years of hard work invested into myself. No shortcuts. No fancy lifestyle. Just boring days and nights spent putting in the work.

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2 years

I've had creative burnout. Many times. The truth? The perfect work-life balance doesn't exist. And stress is inevitable. 4 signs of creative burnout & how to approach it:

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3 years

I made a thing: Find out how soon you can quit your job. Today marks my first PH launch. It's nothing big, but I hope this helps you in any way ❤️

Safety Net Planner - Product Information, Latest Updates, and Reviews 2024 | Product Hunt

Stress less, focus better. This planner has 2 core features: 1. Career Path Evaluation 2. Safety Net Calculator Full video walkthrough: https://youtu.be/Jr36RNuyGOE

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Making a video about how I manage my time⏰while juggling a full time job, youtube, freelancing & side hustles. I'm now self-employed but many have asked me how I balance all of it back then. What do you want to know?

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3 months

Met up with designers from Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka today 🥹 We’re all heading to @figma #ConfigAPAC tomorrow at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Say hi if you see us 🫶

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live updates from #ConfigAPAC coming your way ✨

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It's out! As promised, the video quality is so much better now 😁 A story of how I became a UX designer in 3 months with no degree, no experience!

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Don’t know what you’re passionate about? Follow your curiosity instead.

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3 years

Storyteller > Content Creator. Problem Solver > UI/UX Designer.

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2 years

If you prefer to watch the video version, it's 6 mins of straight-to-the-point, no BS strategies: Otherwise, keep reading :)

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2 years

6 popular pricing models for freelancers:

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Your hard work today may seem like it's getting you nowhere. Your imposter syndrome may kick in multiple times a day. You may feel lonely along your journey. But remember, it's just a ~phase~ 🧡

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2 years

6 ways to boost productivity & get more done using AI (ChatGPT):

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3 years

"Can you share a step-by-step guide to become a UI/UX Designer?" Since day one, I've been getting requests about this topic. It's finally, finally out after many iterations ☺️

Become a UI/UX designer in 2024 - A step by step guide

To start your 7-day trial today for just $1, go to https://trends.co/rachelhow.Here's the roadmap that I wish I had when I switched careers to become a Self-...

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Experiencing burnout and impostor syndrome. See, my daily life isn’t sunshine and rainbows. I don’t feel at my best all the time and that’s okay. It’s just a phase. Treat yourself to things you enjoy.

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design ✨ clean✨interfaces my portfolio:

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a reminder to live below your means 💛

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10 sites to generate fake design briefs for your UX design portfolio:

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Make your 9-5 a choice, not a necessity.

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tldr: Config 2024 in 50 secs Figma UI3, AI and tone dial is 😮‍💨👌💖

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2 years

You are not defined by your job title, your company, your achievements, your status. Don't tie your identity to your job or the company you work for. You are so much more than that.

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We’re not born to fit in.

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My favourite makers/solopreneurs of all time: @levelsio @dvassallo @jackbutcher @alyssaxuu @dr @ben_issen @thejustinwelsh @aaditsh They've inspired me, challenged my worldviews. Who are yours?

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3 years

One of my videos blew up on YouTube... thank you so much for the support 😭

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What's your favourite YouTube channel?

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Freelance Pricing 101 is on my channel 👀

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just launched on the world's best ui/ux inspo library: Community collections will visit for daily dose of inspiration 🪄 📍 @MobbinDesign p.s. reserve your profile handle before it's taken 🤐

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2 years

Screw it, I’m doing this!

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3 months

i miss the old twitter, where it used to be about authentic human conversations rather than engagement-farming posts

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2 years

Been on a 2 week vacation across eastern and central europe with my family. Today we’ll leave Budapest, head back to Kuala Lumpur, my home 🏡 Excited to be back soon with fresh ideas & new content for you!🥂

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Look how far you’ve come. If you’ve gotten yourself this far, you sure as hell can figure anything out. ‘Tough times don’t last, tough people do.’ — Robert Schuller

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1 year

When you share a 1 hour redesign challenge on youtube and (some) people in the comments expects it to be perfect but I'm not perfect 🥲

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Pretty designs are useless if they're not user-friendly. Pretty designs are useless if they're not user-friendly. Pretty designs are useless if they're not user-friendly.

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1 year

People will always have opinions, but not all opinions are equal. Embrace constructive criticism to improve. Ignore the naysayers. Holding back from doing something just because you've been told that you're 'not good enough' is a disservice to yourself. Now go do the thing!

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an app to find the cheapest flight tickets.

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9. Think less, create more. This is my motto—You've probably seen me repeating this. You don't need to make the perfect plan. There's no such thing. Just start. You learn when you put your thoughts into action.

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5 days until 2021 ends. Whether you choose to get plenty of rest, spend time with loved ones, work on your side project, or learn a new skill... Do something your future self will thank you for. 🙂

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2 years

A small group in the Malaysians Who Make ( @malaysiansmake ) community are getting together tonight in KL. It's the first time we're meeting up in-person... so here's to hoping everyone has a great conversation tonight! cheers 🇲🇾

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you are 1 google search away from learning a high value skill that could change your life. the best part? it's free

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What’s an appropriate way to connect with creators/thought leaders who’re on a similar journey? Join their courses? Cold DMs? Start a podcast and invite them as a guest? 🤔

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Use @MobbinDesign (I've been using it since 2019) I recommend investing in it for 3 reasons: 1. Save time on design research 2. Learn from the best-in-class apps/websites 3. Keep up with design trends ↓ there's more

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What are your favourite podcasts?

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3. Answer specific questions. If you don't know what they want, start searching for signals with analytics tools like @vidIQ or observe what people are asking on @Quora and @Reddit . Then, answer those questions. Keep it brief and straight to the point.

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1. Know your audience. Pick a target audience that you deeply care about. Then, personalize your content to them. Ask yourself, who are you creating content for? What are their pain points? Is there something you could share that would help them?

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8. Financial Minimalism When our income grows, our expenses may increase. This is known as Lifestyle Inflation. To manage my money carefully, I tracked my finances on Notion & Google Sheets. Kept my expenses low. Live below my means. Donated/sold the things I no longer use.

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Lesson 1: Multiple side projects yield creativity I get bored if I focus on one thing at a time. When you get creative block, take a break, work on something else and revisit the problem later. The result: Less overthinking, more thinking out of the box.

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2 years

@DannPetty Impostor syndrome.

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As cheesy as it may sound... If I can do this, you can do this too 💪🏻 If this is helpful, follow me @rachelhxw here or YouTube (130k subs). Every week, I drop useful content on Solopreneurship, UI/UX Design & Productivity for you ☕️

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5. The algorithm rewards great content. This quote by @mattdavella says it all. Full transparency: I took Matt's Master Youtube Course and published my first video a week later.

Matt D'Avella

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Be so good that you don't even have to think about algorithms.

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3 years

Here's how I'd improve preview page - @swSalim Steal my UI tricks below 👇

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5 years

I’ve got good news today! After improving myself in UI/UX thus far and putting myself out of my comfort zone, I got a role at a startup that I never thought I’d EVER have a chance to work for. I’ll share more when work starts. I’m so happy and stunned at the same time 😭😭😭😭

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I bought my dream car 2 months ago. But today, I decided to sell it in order to make room for more important things in life. Priorities shift. I’m sad to let go, but I believe I’ve made the right decision - and the right decision is often the most uncomfortable one. 🫂

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Love these scenes from my latest home office + desk setup tour: 🪴

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Been a while since I felt excited about an iPhone ✨Dynamic Island✨ is one of the smartest design decisions on the new iPhone 14 Pro It’s the perfect example of ‘Form Follows Function’, combining hardware + software to come up with useful solutions

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