Melanie Polkosky has over 20 years experience in UX research and design. A cognitive psychologist (PhD), Melanie has worked as a UX consultant for…
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Breaking into UX
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…
Breaking into UX
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…
Breaking into UX
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…
UX career
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…
How I got into UX
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…
Breaking into UX
4 common misconceptions about breaking into UX
Trying to navigate the UX landscape can be a minefield. There are lots of competing definitions of what a UX designer does and what’s…
UX insights
Why the demand for UX services will continue to rise
Giles Colborne is the founder of digital agency, cxpartners and a renowned UX author and speaker. He recently spoke to us about the increased demand…
How I got into UX
Student Success Stories: Publisher to UX Researcher
After 20 years in the same company, our Professional Diploma gave Jenny the skills and confidence to land a new job in UX. She…
How I got into UX
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…