Generalist vs. Specialist UX Designers

Summary: Should you be a specialized or generalist UX designer? Both roles offer substantial value to a team and unique perspectives for solving UX challenges.

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Kate Kaplan specializes in applying human-centered design and research practices to enterprise UX challenges. With over 15 years in UX, Kate has extensive experience in both conducting research and helping teams understand and apply user insights to overall business strategy.

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