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…
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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…
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…
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…
Designing a long term career in UX with Melanie Polkosky
Melanie Polkosky has over 20 years experience in UX research and design. A cognitive psychologist (PhD), Melanie has worked as a UX consultant for…
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…
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…
Student Success Stories: Operations Manager to UX Designer
Two months after graduating, Cassandra landed her first UX job at a top digital agency. With a background in international development and a passion…
Why Graphic Designers Need to Learn UX
There are many similarities between graphic and UX design. Both disciplines aim to solve problems through design; both require communication with stakeholders; and both…
Student Success Stories: Graphic Design to UX/UI Designer
How Ketan grew his skills and confidence in UX. Before moving to UX, Ketan worked as a graphic designer between his company’s marketing and…