Nobody expects junior designers to have all of the answers. That said, you will be expected to actively contribute to the team and to bring a certain level of knowledge and skill to the table. To help you understand what’s required…
Daniel Guy was one of the very first graduates from our Professional Diploma in UX Design. In his 2019 interview, he discussed building his UX portfolio. In this piece, he describes how much his career has advanced since graduating. Learn…
Looking for your next UX read? Whether you’re a student or senior practitioner, these helpful books can deepen your UX knowledge. From design theory classics to industry guides, we’ve compiled a list of our top eight reading recommendations. 1. The…
How the Professional Diploma in UX Design helped Daniel take ownership of his company’s UX. When web designer Daniel found himself filling a senior design position, his confidence lacked without UX training. He told us how our Professional Diploma in…
If you’ve made your way to this blog, there’s a good chance you’re a graphic/UI designer looking to take on UX design work, or indeed, to make the move into an entirely UX design focused role. And it makes sense.…
This article is part of the UXDI’s “How I Got into UX” series where we interview seasoned UX professionals to find out to how they got to where they are today. Stories of how people end up working in UX…
From an unfulfilling project management role to a meaningful career in UX, we spoke to Jenny Björkman about how graduating from the UX Design Institute helped her regain passion for her job. When did you decide that you wanted to…
Career interest in User Experience Design (or UX design for short) has skyrocketed in recent years. But what’s the best way to learn the skills you need to break into the industry? In this article, we take a look at…
Unlike fields such as medicine or law, there isn’t usually one clearly defined career path into UX design. The stories of how people end up working in UX are as varied as the career backgrounds that they come from. Becca…
People often ask us how they can start a career in UX. If they don’t have opportunities to practise UX in their current role, making the switch can seem difficult. Just where do you start? Des Traynor, co-founder of Intercom,…
