UX Designer

Background

UX Designers create the look and feel of websites, apps, and digital products to make them easy and enjoyable to use. They research what users need, sketch out ideas, test designs with real people, and work with developers to bring their designs to life. Their goal is to solve problems and make sure people can navigate digital products smoothly.

Similar Roles

UI Designer

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior UX Designer→UX Lead→Product Manager→Design Director

Courses

Publications

UX MagazineNielsen Norman Group Articles

Books

The Design of Everyday ThingsDon't Make Me ThinkThe User Experience Team of One

Key Figures

Don NormanSteve KrugJared SpoolSarah Gibbons

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference6.3, 745.2For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

User Experience DesignerUX/UI DesignerExperience DesignerDigital Designer

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