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This is the second installment of my interview series, "Break into UX." These interviews focus on the experiences new designers have as they transition from school to their first UX design job. This week I sat down with Ravi Morbia.…
This week I caught up with a former student from my "Intro to UX course" at Austin Community College (ACC). James Hyland was once a professional musician, and has since made the jump to UX. Currently, he is working at…
The leap from graduating and landing that first design job can be daunting. There are individuals who have figured out their game plan early for school, portfolio, and interviews. The most talented, focused, hardworking (and lucky) of that group will…
The number of people who enter into the field is rising. Enrolling in a user experience Masters program can help distinguish you from an ever growing field of designers. As the field grows, so does the number of programs. Before…
If you’re ready to shift your career and move into designing software, user experience bootcamps may be a viable alternative to investing the time and money for another degree. As it is in the development community, UX bootcamp programs are…
In interviews, we designers are often asked what are our weakest areas and how we are working to improve them. My colleagues and I are constantly trying to improve and better our craft. Many creatives will read blogs, books, and…
Are you curious about the User Experience (UX) industry? Are you interested in actually getting started in the field but don’t know where to start? There are a lot of ways to either dip your toes or do a full…
Designers have more access to clients and more tools than ever before. This is a great time to be a designer seeking work. Not only is it amazing for the quality of work you can churn out, but it’s also…