Think architecture and interior design. Let’s say we’re building a new five star hotel. The most important designer on that project would be the architect. They’ll answer the big questions like: What are we building? Why are we building…
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2-3 years experience required? How to break into UX [webinar]
You’re looking for your first job in UX. But entry-level jobs require 2-3 years experience. What can you do? This webinar will tell you how to break through this barrier. This invaluable session from will leave you with the actionable…
Alumni Success Stories: Daniel Guy
This article is part of the UX Design Institute’s “Alumni Success Stories” series, where we get in touch with our recent graduates to find out about their experiences on our courses and to hear about how their careers are progressing…
Moving from graphic design to UX: a practical guide
If you’ve made your way to this blog, there’s a good chance you’re a graphic/UI designer looking to take on UX design work, or indeed, to make the move into an entirely UX design focused role. And it makes sense.…
Want a career in UX? Why now is the time to make the move
If you’ve been thinking about a career in UX, now is definitely the time to get started. Demand for UX professionals has risen massively in many territories including Europe, the US and Australia. And as demand far outstrips supply, UX…
8 top UX influencers you should be following
Following on from our 8 must-read books for anyone interested in UX design, here’s a small selection of some of the top UX influencers currently killing it in their industries. Follow these thought-leaders to stay in the loop on all…
8 must-read books for anyone interested in UX design
Are you looking for the best books to help you take a deep dive into the world of UX design? Look no further! In this article, Colman Walsh, the CEO of the UX Design Institute and Dejan Karin, one of…
What does a UX designer do?
If you’ve found your way to this blog, you might be asking yourself what a UX designer actually does on a day-to-day basis? If you’re a UX newbie, don’t worry, you’re not alone! Because of the relative newness of the…
What’s the difference between UI and UX design?
For the uninitiated, you’d be forgiven for confusing UX and UI. The complementing roles work very closely with each other – sometimes merging to the point that it can be difficult to distinguish where one role ends and the other…
How much money can you earn in UX?
Researching for a career in UX design? We’re guessing one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is what kind of starting salary and experience-based rate of progression you can expect if you decide to take the leap. The…