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…
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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…
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: 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…
5 ways UX design can improve your digital marketing
Good UX benefits every function of a business. Simply, when customers enjoy using your product this has a knock-on positive effect on your brand. People feel good about your product so they feel good about you. When your customers have…
Student Success Stories: Recruitment to UX Researcher
From sales to recruitment to UX. We spoke to Christian Richards about how our Professional Diploma in UX Design helped land his role as UX researcher at a top digital agency. When did you first become interested in UX? When I was…
A helpful guide to successful online learning
Online learning is a flexible, affordable and enjoyable way to further your education or skillset. There are lots of advantages to learning online: courses tend to be less expensive than traditional education; students have more autonomy over the pace of…
How to record mobile usability tests
Now more than ever it’s important to embrace the power of mobile technology. Mobile is eating the world. But mobile usability testing has remained a challenge for many. Why? Methods used for recording mobile usability tests can be deeply frustrating…
Women in UX: An industry insight
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Each for Equal. It stems from the belief that our actions as individuals can collectively change the world for the better. If each of us challenge the stereotypes and outdated perceptions…