Two months after graduating, Cassandra landed her first UX job at a top digital agency. With a background in international development and a passion for helping people, UX was a natural career move for Cassandra. Before completing our Professional Diploma…
There are many similarities between graphic and UX design. Both disciplines aim to solve problems through design; both require communication with stakeholders; and both can benefit from applying principles like contrast, balance and visual hierarchy. That said, they are very…
Learning UX helped Jonny carve out a lasting, creative career. After building a carpentry school in a Ugandan slum community, Jonny knew he wanted to work in a role that would make things better for people. After researching in-demand jobs…
Affinity diagramming is a core UX skill. It helps UX professionals to sort ideas into logical groups by placing Post-its onto a board. Affinity diagramming is a great way to sort through dense research data and get to the root…
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 IT teams. While he enjoyed the work, he felt he could be having more impact. The…
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 needed to work in the industry. It’s a struggle felt from UX beginners trying to break…
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 for UX services in light of Covid-19 and the unique challenges now faced by professionals, both…
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…
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…
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…
