{"id":7071,"date":"2025-02-14T14:27:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T14:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/?p=7071"},"modified":"2025-07-10T09:45:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:45:19","slug":"what-is-ux-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-is-ux-design\/","title":{"rendered":"What is UX design?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cUX\u201d stands for \u201cuser experience.\u201d It describes the quality of the experience an end user has with a specific product, service, company or brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it\u2019s often talked about in relation to digital products, like apps and websites, UX can relate to anything that an end user can interact with or encounter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the example of going into your local bank to open a new account. If the process is quick and simple with clear instructions, easy-to-find information and friendly customer service, you\u2019d come away feeling like you had a good user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same goes for ordering something online or using an app on your phone. If you\u2019re able to accomplish your desired tasks with minimal effort, you\u2019ll find the user experience to be a pleasant one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX doesn\u2019t relate to one specific thing. It\u2019s the sum of all the smaller parts that determines whether the overall encounter between the product\/service and the user is a positive one. You can think of it as the impression the user leaves with and whether or not they\u2019d be keen to repeat the experience. To learn more, keep reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-yt ratio ratio-16x9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is UX Design? (and what do UX Designers do?)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Akv90teKr9Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>That\u2019s UX in a nutshell but there\u2019s a lot more to it. Keep reading to learn:<\/p>\n\n<section id=\"promotion\" class=\"promotion-content-raw inlinepromo inlinepromo_professional-diploma-in-ux-designp-1 my-4\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"w-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 promotion-info\">\n                <a class=\"link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/courses\/ux-design?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog_panel_pdux&utm_campaign=blog_promo\" style=\"\">\n                    <p>[GET CERTIFIED IN UX]<\/p>\n                    <span>Take our Professional Diploma in UX Design course<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<h3 id=\"What-does-UX-stand-for-and-what-does-it-mean\">What is user experience (UX) design?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If UX describes the quality of a user\u2019s encounter with a particular product or service, UX design is the process of creating and shaping these experiences, with the goal of making them positive, pleasant and valuable for the end user.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX design isn\u2019t about how a product looks; that\u2019s just one aspect of the overall user experience. It\u2019s about ensuring that the product is logical, functional, easy to navigate and generally user-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/5-elements-of-ux-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 elements of UX design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategy: Deciding which objectives the product should meet, including both end user goals and client\/business stakeholder objectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scope: Fleshing out the details of the product, determining which features and functionality it should offer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structure: Mapping out the structure of the product, considering how users will navigate from one point to the next and what information they\u2019ll need to move around the product and accomplish their goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skeleton: Drilling down to the finer details of how each page should be structured and which elements (buttons, menus and other content) will go where.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface: Considering the user\u2019s sensory experience of the product, defining how the product will look in terms of colours, imagery, spacing, typography and so on. This is where UI design comes in.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Where does the term \u201cUX\u201d come from?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u201cUX\u201d was invented by Donald Norman, a cognitive psychologist who started working at Apple in the early 1990s. He took on the role of User Experience Architect, making him the first (known) person in history to have UX in their job title.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining the origins of UX, Donald Norman said:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI invented the term because I thought human interface and usability were too narrow. I wanted to cover all aspects of the person\u2019s experience with a system, including industrial design, graphics, the interface, the physical interaction and the manual.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nngroup.com\/videos\/don-norman-term-ux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Donald Norman explains in more detail what he meant when he came up with the term \u2014 and how it tends to be misused today. Most importantly, he emphasises that UX doesn\u2019t just encompass the design of a product or the product itself; it covers everything surrounding the product that impacts how the user experiences it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"What-is-the-difference-between-UX-and-UI\">What is the difference between UX and UI?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve heard of UX, you\u2019ve probably also heard of UI. The terms are often used together but it\u2019s important to be clear on the difference between them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX is a much broader term, covering everything that influences how a user feels when they use a product or service. It\u2019s a comprehensive discipline that involves research, analysis, and understanding user needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UI stands for \u201cuser interface\u201d, which is the point of interaction between an end user and a digital product. It\u2019s a more narrow discipline that involves the visual design of the screens, buttons and other touchpoints you might use to navigate an app or a website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way the user interface (UI) is designed has an impact on the overall user experience, so UI is an important part of UX. <\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UX<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>UI<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stands for \u201cuser experience\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stands for \u201cuser interface\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A broad discipline<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A narrow discipline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involves the quality of the experience as a whole<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involves the design of the user interface<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerned with research, analysis, and understanding user needs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerned with visual design<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can learn more about the difference between the two, as well as how they go hand-in-hand, in this guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-vs-ui-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX vs. UI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Why-is-UX-important\">Why is UX important?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX is important for two reasons: business value and human value. Let\u2019s look at both.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The business value of UX design<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a positive experience with a product or service, you\u2019re more likely to use it again and become a loyal customer. You might even recommend it to friends and family. That\u2019s great for the brand reputation, which ultimately determines whether or not the product or service is successful and profitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the flip side, a negative user experience leaves a bad impression of the product, service or brand. If it\u2019s less than satisfactory, you\u2019ll be inclined to go elsewhere, like a competitor with better UX.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wherever there are two similar products or services offering the same functionality, the one with the best UX will always win out. UX is therefore crucial for winning and keeping customers, developing a positive brand reputation and, ultimately, for driving profit and business growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In sum, the business value of UX design includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A competitive edge in the market<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased sales and revenue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher conversion rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better word-of-mouth marketing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong brand reputation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved customer loyalty and retention<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We compiled some interesting statistics about the business value of UX, like the fact that 66% of customers are willing to pay more for a great user experience, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/the-value-of-ux-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in this post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The human value of UX design<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to being valuable to businesses, end users also value good UX even if they don\u2019t know it. UX influences whether we enjoy an experience or not and whether products and services are efficient and easy or frustrating and difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, UX determines whether products are accessible and inclusive for as many users as possible. Whether they are disabled, come from a different place with different needs, or have different requirements, good UX make products and services accessible for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"promotion\" class=\"promotion-content-raw inlinepromo inlinepromo_professional-certificate-in-ui-designp-1 my-4\" style=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"w-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 promotion-info\">\n                <a class=\"link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/courses\/ui-design?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog_panel_text&amp;utm_campaign=blog_promo\" style=\"\">\n                    <p>[GET CERTIFIED IN UI DESIGN]<\/p>\n                    <span>Take our Professional Certificate in UI Design course<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-UX-design\">What defines good UX? The fundamental principles of UX design<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining good UX can be tricky. It\u2019s not down to one specific thing. There are seven principles of UX design that all designers should follow. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-centricity \u2014 Design products and services in a way that centres the user\u2019s needs and helps to solve their problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency \u2014 This can mean keeping your designs consistent across all pages, screens, and products within the same product family. It can also mean meeting the user\u2019s expectations for the kind of product you\u2019re designing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hierarchy \u2014 This includes putting more important elements in more prominent positions in both a site\u2019s information architecture and in the visual hierarchy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Context \u2014 Consider the circumstances in which your products of services will be used and how that will effect the user experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User control \u2014 Give the user the right amount of control over their interactions with a product, such as being able to reverse or undo errors to a text message without throwing the whole user experience into disarray.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessibility \u2014 Ensure your product or service is accessible to as many users as possible, including people with disabilities or in other environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usability \u2014 Usability relates to how easy a given product is to use and it\u2019s influenced by things like:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learnability \u2013 how easy it is for a user to learn how to use the product for the first time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficiency \u2013 how quickly and seamlessly the user is able to complete their goals and tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memorability \u2013 how easy it is for the user to jump back into the product after not using it for a while.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Errors \u2013 how many errors does a user typically make when using the product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satisfaction \u2013 how pleasant or enjoyable is the product to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can discover more about the seven fundamental principles of UX design <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-design-principles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in this guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"What-is-the-UX-design-process\">What is the UX design process?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-process\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX design process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on identifying and solving a problem for a specific target audience. It includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-is-user-research\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">user research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to understand who you\u2019re designing the experience for and what problems they need solving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narrowing it down to one problem and coming up with potential solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing the chosen solution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making prototypes to test and validate the design, i.e. to make sure it will actually solve the user\u2019s problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing the prototypes into a fully-fledged product or service which people can use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuously improving the product\/service (and thus the user experience) based on continuous testing and feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to learn more about what UX design is, Colman Walsh, CEO of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX Design Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, provides a more detailed explanation in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JeQemoIJZVc&amp;t=4s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JeQemoIJZVc?t=4s\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"What-is-a-UX-designer\">What is a UX designer and what does a UX designer do? (plus other UX job titles)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The people who are responsible for following the UX process and creating good (or bad) UX are UX designers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the term \u201cUX\u201d doesn\u2019t relate exclusively to digital products, UX designers typically work in the tech industry, collaborating closely with software developers, product managers\/product owners and other business stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the product\u2019s UX are on point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of their day-to-day work, UX designers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct user research.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-are-ux-personas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">user personas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 fictional characters which represent the target user, allowing UX designers to summarise, and better understand, the end user\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define the information architecture of the product, i.e. how the content will be laid out and organised.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create wireframes and prototypes to map out the structure of the product and the journey the user will take to complete certain tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run user and usability tests to identify where and how the product\u2019s UX can be improved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s not an exhaustive list and the work of a UX designer varies based on where they work and the industry they\u2019re in. But, as you can see, UX design covers a variety of tasks and takes many different factors into consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, UX designer isn\u2019t the only UX-related profession out there. In bigger organisations, it\u2019s not uncommon to have dedicated experts focusing on just one or two aspects of the user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-job-roles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most popular UX job titles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX researcher: Someone who specialises in user research, analysing research findings and understanding the target audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX architect\/information architect: Someone who focuses on organising and structuring all the information and content that a user will encounter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX strategist: Responsible for devising an overarching UX strategy, balancing end user needs against business goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX writer: Someone who specialises in writing microcopy \u2014 the content that\u2019s placed throughout a digital product to help the user navigate and provide them with useful information at various touchpoints. You can learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-is-ux-writing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX writing here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as UX itself is extremely broad and multidisciplinary, a career in the field also has plenty of potential for a varied, all-round UX role or a more specialist pathway focusing on just one aspect of the user experience. Plus, salary can vary a lot depending on the employer you work for, the industry you work in, the amount of experience you have, and the location where you work. See our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-designer-salaries\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salary guide for UX designers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What skills do you need to work in UX?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to work in UX you need a variety of soft and hard skills. However, many of these skills are transferable and can be learned in other places. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/your-guide-to-landing-ux-jobs\/#Key_insight_1_Demand_for_UX_skills_is_expected_to_increase_in_the_next_1-2_years\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of UX Hiring Report 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the most important skills for UX designers are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem-solving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathy and a user-centric mindset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamwork and collaboration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UI\/Visual Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wireframing and prototyping skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usability testing and other research skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficiency with prototyping tools, such as Figma and Sketch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interaction design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX writing and content design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information architecture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficiency in AI tools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, the EU will be approving the Accessibiility Act in 2025, which will make a knowledge of accessible design \u2014 that is, design that can be used by everyone, including those with disabilities \u2014 an important skill for UX designers to know, as well. Learn more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-ux-designer\/#soft-skills-for-ux-designers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skills you need to be a UX designer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to learn UX design and become a UX designer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve already started by reading this article, but if you want to learn more about UX design and become a UX designer, you may want to take a course. This can mean starting small with a free or inexpensive course that won\u2019t take up a lot of your time. UX Design Institute\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/courses\/ux-design-fundamentals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX Design Fundamentals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> course is on option. Or, if you\u2019re in college, it could mean taking a course at your institution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know you want to become a UX designer, one of the best things you can do is get a professional diploma in UX design. You\u2019ll get exceptional instruction, a thorough curriculum, and a certificate to prove you received the credential once you\u2019ve finished.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One such diploma is UX Design Institute\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/courses\/ux-design\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Diploma in UX Design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will teach you everything from UX research to wireframes and prototypes. It also includes a new module on AI and UX design, so you\u2019ll be up-to-date with the latest on how AI tools can assist UX designers. In addition, you\u2019ll create a series of real-world projects that you can include in your portfolio. It\u2019s everything you need to enter the UX design job market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Learn more about UX<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s so much more to discover about the broad and varied field of UX. In fact, the World Economic Forum says UX and design rank among the top 10 skill priorities fo businesses globally until 2027. Learn more about this growing field. Check out our article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ways-to-use-ai-in-ux-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI for UX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for 5 ways you can use AI to be a better UX designer and get a reality check with Jakob Nielsen on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/jakob-nielsen-on-ai-and-ux\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI &amp; UX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also discover the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/the-top-ux-design-trends-in-2024\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top UX design trends of 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and learn more about landing a job in UX in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/your-guide-to-landing-ux-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">state of UX hiring report 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does UX stand for? Learn more about what UX means, why it\u2019s so important and what defines good UX.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":11734,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[266],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7071","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-into-ux"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7071","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7071"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7071\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11733,"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7071\/revisions\/11733"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7071"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7071"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7071"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}