UX Careers Articles & Videos

  • Democratizing User Research

    A clear guide to UX research democratization—definition, misconceptions, benefits, research ops, templates, training, tech, and AI best practices for scaling quality insights.

  • No New Name Has Replaced “UX”

    A survey of 604 tech and design professionals found that “UX” remains the default name for our field, while alternative names remain fragmented.

  • Why You Need Mentorship and How to Get It Right

    Mentorship is an essential growth tool that offers substantial personal and career benefits, but only if you engage in it properly.

  • Transitioning from Graphic Design to UX

    Moving from graphic design to UX doesn’t mean starting over. Most core skills are directly transferable and serve as a strong foundation to become a great UX designer.

  • The Four Design Jobs AI Created (So Far)

    "AI design" is one label but has forked into four different types of work.

  • State of UX 2026: Design Deeper to Differentiate

    UX faced instability in 2025 from layoffs, hiring freezes, and AI hype; now, the field is stabilizing, but differentiation and business impact are vital.

  • UX Hiring: Insights from a Design Recruiter

    Design recruiter Hang Xu shares why UX job applications get rejected, what craft means to hiring teams, and the shifting power dynamics in the job market.

  • Top 10 UX Videos of 2025

    The videos published in 2025 that received the most views from our audience.

  • Top 10 UX Articles of 2025

    These 10 user-experience articles published in 2025 were those that our audience read the most.

  • Return of the Generalist

    AI is reviving the UX generalist. Broad skills, adaptability, and strategic thinking are becoming more valuable than deep specialization.

  • Presenting Your UX Case Study in an Interview

    Learn how to showcase your skills and experience while presenting your UX case study in an interview.

  • Why I’m Not Worried About My UX Job in the Era of AI

    AI is a new tool, not a replacement for UX professionals.

  • 5 Stages of UX Career Progression

    Each UX career stage brings unique challenges and opportunities for growth. Learn how to level up your skills and advance from novice to visionary in the UX field.

  • UXers Need to Think Like Product Leaders

    By adopting the mindset of a product leader, UXers can build support and buy-in within their company.

  • How to Get UX Experience Without a Job

    Gain experience to build your UX portfolio outside of traditional jobs through freelancing, volunteering, hackathons, and personal projects.

  • The Return of the UX Generalist

    AI advances make UX generalists valuable, reversing the trend toward specialization. Understanding multiple disciplines is increasingly important.

  • 7 Portfolio Mistakes That Could Hurt Your UX Job Search

    Want to improve your student UX design portfolio? Avoid these 7 mistakes to make a stronger impression on recruiters.

  • UX Layoff Crisis: A Guide for Resilience and Recovery

    Lost your UX job in a layoff? Use this step-by-step guide to preserve your professionalism and optimism during this stressful experience.

  • Turn Your Non-UX Experience Into a UX Career Advantage

    Follow this 5 step process to break into the field of design by effectively framing your previous experiences.

  • 8 Best Things About Working in UX

    We surveyed 126 practitioners, uncovering 8 things practitioners love about working in UX, from problem-solving to accessible design.