Passive income: NO

Becoming a UX/UI designer can potentially lead to passive income, but it is not the most common scenario. While some designers may earn passive income through royalty payments for design assets or recurring revenue from design subscriptions, this is more of an exception than the norm. Setting up systems like automated sales funnels, outsourcing repetitive tasks, and creating passive income streams from design work can help make it more passive. However, most UX/UI designers rely on active client work to generate income. It's essential to manage expectations and understand that achieving true passive income in this field is challenging and may require diversification into other income streams.