You hear influencers talk about “leadership” all the time. You might say “Hey I just want to do great work!” Given low UX maturity today, you can’t do great work without the skills that make a great leader.
When you hear someone say “UX/UI” do your eyes roll into the back of your head? When I hear people say this it tells me one thing: They don’t understand the real value a UX Designer can bring to a team.
UX design can be an incredibly rewarding career, but it’s not for everyone. This career is often challenging, especially if you’re in an organization with low UX maturity. It’s not always sunshine here in UX land.
How many resumes have you sent out without receiving any responses? Does it feel like you’re sending your resume into an HR black hole? It’s time to change your strategy. It’s time to stop applying and start connecting.
Are you a recent design grad? On the hunt for the latest design trends, best practices, or tips on whatever the tool du jour is. I don’t have those things, but I do have something that will be just as valuable in your UX journey.
We believe you’re more than a designer, because there’s more to UX than design. Beyond UX Design will fill in all gaps from school and teach you the soft skills you need to be a successful and effective UX designer.