Melanie Polkosky has over 20 years experience in UX research and design. A cognitive psychologist (PhD), Melanie has worked as a UX consultant for a number of Fortune 500 companies around the world. She is a renowned advocate for greater…
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How to break into UX without 2-3 years experience
Hesitant about applying for UX roles that require two or three years experience? In this article, recruitment experts Dara Boland and Ronan McConville gave four reasons why you should apply anyway. 1. The UX industry is maturing The UX industry…
Want a career in UX? Here’s why it’s a smart move
There’s never been a better time to pursue a career in UX. The demand for UX professionals is high, those working within UX enjoy varied and interesting work, and the pathway to UX is relatively direct (with the right attitude…
How to land your first UX role
Emma struggled to move from graphic design to UX. After a year of trying, she decided to formally upskill in UX to help her move into the career she wanted. A few months later, she got her first UX job,…
8 must-read books for anyone interested in UX design
Looking for your next UX read? Whether you’re a student or senior practitioner, these helpful books can deepen your UX knowledge. From design theory classics to industry guides, we’ve compiled a list of our top eight reading recommendations. 1. The…
Student Success Stories: Industrial Design to UX Design
Ana landed her first UX design role two weeks after posting her diploma on LinkedIn. Her post attracted a lot of attention from interested recruiters. However, one prestigious job opportunity stood out above the rest. She told us how our…
Career advice: Can I switch to UX in my 40s?
There are many reasons to switch career. You might feel unfulfilled in your current role, you might crave a more creative challenge or you might even worry that increased technology will soon make your role obsolete. There are also many…
Student Success Stories: Wine Production to UX Design
How learning UX secured Victoria an exciting promotion. What was your background before working in UX? I grew up in the Bay Area and went to college in Napa Valley. I worked in the wine industry for a really long…
5 tips for starting your career in UX design
You don’t have to start your career from scratch to break into UX design. UX is a great conversion career because it welcomes skills from different disciplines and backgrounds. Whether you’ve worked in marketing, graphic design or hospitality there will…
Student Success Stories: Marketing Operations to UX Design
Before learning UX design, Simon felt unfulfilled in his marketing career. He wanted a more creative role where he could help solve problems for people and UX seemed like a natural fit. He told us how our Professional Diploma in…