After 20 years in the same company, our Professional Diploma gave Jenny the skills and confidence to land a new job in UX. She worked in a number of roles in her previous company including publisher, project manager and business…
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UX after Covid-19: What can we expect?
Every industry in the world has been affected by Covid-19. While some companies are thriving in the current climate, others are struggling to survive with forced remoteness. Industries like travel and tourism have been hit hard, their future largely dependent…
Student Success Stories: Brand Manager to UX Consultant
How Julia built a more creative and fulfilling career with our Professional Diploma in UX Design. She spoke to us about moving away from a senior role in marketing and brand management to pursue a career she could be truly…
UX tools: What to use and when
Deciding what UX tools to use can be overwhelming. When you’re starting out, it can feel like a major roadblock in progressing with your portfolio. So, to help you get up to speed, Aoife Shanahan (Head of Student Success at…
Upskilling in UX? Course advice from our alumni
Online learning can be challenging. Outside a classroom, it can be difficult to manage your time and stay motivated. That’s why it’s even more important to lean on the supports available to you; to stay connected to your mentors, course…
Student Success Stories: Digital Marketing to UX Consultant
How upskilling in UX design helped Angus launch his own consultancy. Before enrolling in our Professional Diploma in UX Design, Angus worked in content marketing and data analytics. Despite having strong digital experience, he felt there were gaps in his knowledge…
How to continue your UX work remotely
If we’ve learnt anything over the past few weeks it’s that remote UX isn’t going away. We reached out to our network (the UX Design Institute’s Industry Advisory Council and Ladies that UX Amsterdam) to see how they’re adjusting to these…
Student Success Stories: Digital Photography to UX
Just four months into his studies, Alessio Ferracuti got his first UX job. Before that, he had struggled to find a role that he loved and had worked in graphic design, digital photography, a gym and even a trampoline park. He…
What hiring managers are looking for in a UX designer
James O’Brien has over 10 years experience building and managing UX teams. As a consultant, he helps companies to hire the right UX candidates, improve diversity and build a positive working culture. His clients have spanned early stage startups to the world’s…
Student Success Stories: Graphic Design to UX
How Stephanie’s course portfolio landed her dream job. After working as a graphic and web designer for a number of years, Stephanie wanted to evolve her skills with our Professional Diploma in UX Design. She spoke to us about how…