Getting Started in User Experience and Design Research
A guide for getting started in the world of user experience and design research
Introduction
Introduction
UX Research and Design Research is a very interdisciplinary field; it borrows concepts from across the social sciences (e.g., anthropology…
Learn about User Research
Learn about User Research
Your first challenge is to do as much self-education as you can. This means learning about how UX Research works in practice and getting a…
Training and skill development
Training and skill development
Many people have either stumbled or hustled into a UX role and come from a wide range of backgrounds. It isn’t always easy, but it…
Networking and the Research Community
Networking and the Research Community
Nothing beats networking. It is a great way to learn about the field, figure out where your gaps are and prepare yourself for putting your…
Applying for a UX Research Job
Applying for a UX Research Job
You’ve done the research, read the books, and you feel ready to start applying to jobs. Great! Now you need to have a solid resume and…
Yikes, now I have a job!
Yikes, now I have a job!
No matter your background starting a new UX research job can feel a bit like jumping into the deep end. There are some familiar…