Why I’m leaving UI for UX
1. Soft skills vs technical skills
As a UI designer, we are constantly trying to stay up-to-date with the latest new tool or software,
In contrast, UX skills can withstand the test of time. Soft skills, honed through user research and stakeholder collaborations, are transferable to future jobs.
2. User needs vs aesthetics
3. Better career progression
UX is all the buzz in town. From large multinational companies to new startups, every company is hiring a UX designer. Since the field is relatively new, there are more opportunities for designers wanting to switch into UX.
Rather than hiding in a cubicle working on the design of a user interface, UX requires collaboration and communication with stakeholders beyond the comforts of the desk. Teaming up with stakeholders to achieve business goals can help you get noticed in the company.
4. More resources needed to practice UX
5. UX is not limited to a digital outcome
6. Once you’ve UX-ed, you‘re never turning back
Learning about UX has made me more aware of the pleasure I derive from a well-designed product. It annoys me when I chance upon a complicated form to fill or a poorly placed navigation or button.
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