The UX landscape is evolving quickly. The UX world is full of opportunity. But it can be tricky to navigate – even for seasoned professionals. In the last few years the industry has grown massively, and the roles of product…
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UX leaders who are making a difference in the world
People get into UX for lots of reasons. It’s an in-demand career, it’s rewarding, and it can improve how the world works. We’re celebrating UX leaders who are making a difference. Who’s on your list? 1. Sasha Costanza-Chock Sasha Costanza-Chock…
Student Success Stories: Hotel Receptionist to UX Designer
A year after losing her receptionist job to Covid, Vesna is now working as a UX designer. Why did you want to get qualified in UX? Like most people in hospitality, I was laid off from my job as a…
How volunteering can help build your UX portfolio
Are you trying to build a standout portfolio, but unsure where to start? Volunteering is a great way to build your UX portfolio, and do some good in the process. In this piece, we answer the most common questions about…
Design for good: Tackling social issues with Sarah Fathallah
Sarah Fathallah is an independent social designer and researcher. She uses her passion for global development and design to tackle important social issues. In this interview, she discusses what social design is, how to be more critical and ethical as a designer,…
Student Success Stories: Business Analyst to UX Researcher
How upskilling and perseverance got Azeem his ideal UX role. What’s your career background? My educational background is in psychology and then I worked as a business analyst with an agency called FDM. I worked on projects with organisations like…
Irish UX design leaders you should be following
We’re celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day by bringing you a list of exciting UX leaders from the Emerald Isle. Ireland is one of the biggest tech hubs in Europe with companies like Google, Facebook and Apple all headquartered here. And…
On a mission: Launching a career in UX design at NASA
Krys Blackwood works for NASA designing the future of mission operations. She began her career in Silicon Valley working as both a researcher and designer before moving to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). She spoke to us about her upcoming…
Student Success Stories: Web Design to UX Design
Our Professional Diploma helped Carla to become a UX designer at her agency. She wanted to have the same deep knowledge of UX as her colleagues in hopes of making a bigger impact at work. Carla told us why her…
Student Success Stories: Upskilling in Visual Design
Doreen upskilled in visual design to validate her knowledge and become more confident in her role. In this piece, learn how she stayed motivated throughout the course and how the qualification has benefited her career so far. Describe your role.…