Day in My Life as a Product Designer in London 🇬🇧 | Realistic 9-5 Routine & Work Insights
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Interaction & UXProduct Design
👋 Hey, I’m Jen – a product designer in London working in fintech.
If you’re curious about what a UX/product designer actually does all day, this video is for you.
I’m walking you through a real Friday in my work life:
🧠 Daily standups
🗣️ Customer interviews
📈 Stakeholder alignment
🎨 Design critique
🛠️ Focus time for design work
Timestamp
0:00 Intro
1:00 The day
6:02 Advice
Whether you're an aspiring designer, curious about UX roles, or thinking of switching careers, I hope this video gives you a realistic picture of the job — beyond aesthetics and into the actual work.
✨ I also share tips on soft productivity, mindset, and the key skills I use daily as a designer in a fast-paced tech environment.
🔗 Watch next:
→ How I switched careers to become a product designer: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pLd7a6qbLw)
📚 Book
Solving product design exercise (https://amzn.to/4mdm4Fx)
💬 Drop your questions below — I’d love to help you on your design journey.
And if you want more content on UX, intentional living, and designing your career with clarity — hit subscribe!
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A little about me //
Hi, I’m Jen 🌸
Your cozy internet friend who’s figuring out life one moment at a time.
I film my slow mornings, London days, creative projects, and the tiny things that make life feel warm again.
Here, you’ll find:
✨ gentle vlogs
✨ honest chats
✨ soft productivity
✨ building a life & community in London
✨ intentional living (without the pressure)
If you like a cozy corner of the internet to unwind, you’re in the right place.
Grab a tea and stay a while. ☕️💛
Buy me a coffee (if you’d like to support the channel):
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dearjenn
With love,
Jen
If you’re curious about what a UX/product designer actually does all day, this video is for you.
I’m walking you through a real Friday in my work life:
🧠 Daily standups
🗣️ Customer interviews
📈 Stakeholder alignment
🎨 Design critique
🛠️ Focus time for design work
Timestamp
0:00 Intro
1:00 The day
6:02 Advice
Whether you're an aspiring designer, curious about UX roles, or thinking of switching careers, I hope this video gives you a realistic picture of the job — beyond aesthetics and into the actual work.
✨ I also share tips on soft productivity, mindset, and the key skills I use daily as a designer in a fast-paced tech environment.
🔗 Watch next:
→ How I switched careers to become a product designer: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pLd7a6qbLw)
📚 Book
Solving product design exercise (https://amzn.to/4mdm4Fx)
💬 Drop your questions below — I’d love to help you on your design journey.
And if you want more content on UX, intentional living, and designing your career with clarity — hit subscribe!
---------------------------------------------------------------------
A little about me //
Hi, I’m Jen 🌸
Your cozy internet friend who’s figuring out life one moment at a time.
I film my slow mornings, London days, creative projects, and the tiny things that make life feel warm again.
Here, you’ll find:
✨ gentle vlogs
✨ honest chats
✨ soft productivity
✨ building a life & community in London
✨ intentional living (without the pressure)
If you like a cozy corner of the internet to unwind, you’re in the right place.
Grab a tea and stay a while. ☕️💛
Buy me a coffee (if you’d like to support the channel):
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dearjenn
With love,
Jen