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[Featured Image] Two UX designers brainstorming on ideas for a website. They are surrounded by sketches of user flow and design tools. One is gesturing to the laptop that is in front of them, and the other is looking at a paper with sketches.

UI vs. UX Design: What’s the Difference?

Learn about the differences between UI and UX (and which might be a better career for you).

May 6, 2021

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[Featured image] A product designer discusses design processes with a colleague.

What Is a Product Designer? Salaries, Skills, and More

Product designers oversee the design process of a product. Learn how to gain relevant skills, build a portfolio showcasing your experience, and get started in this career.

May 6, 2021

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[Featured image] A UX engineer in a blue shirt works on a laptop and wears over-the-ear headphones.

What Is a UX Engineer? And How to Become One

User experience (UX) engineers combine front-end engineering with UX principles and frequently collaborate with designers, researchers, and back-end engineers. Learn more about a career as a user experience engineer.

May 6, 2021

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[Featured image] A graphic designer sits at a table with their pink laptop in a brightly lit room.

UX Design vs. Graphic Design: Choosing the Right Career Path

What’s the difference between a UX designer and a graphic designer? Learn what sets these roles apart and how you can transition between them.

May 6, 2021

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[Featured Image] A UX writer studies a product on her computer screen, preparing to write copy.

What Is a UX Writer? Writing for the User

A UX writer plans and writes the microcopy in apps, websites, and other digital products that users need to navigate a product. Explore the role of a UX writer and find out how you can become one.

May 6, 2021

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[Featured Image] A person on an IT career path starts a job in an IT role at a new company.

7 IT Career Paths and How to Get Started in 2026

Working in IT can mean a variety of different things. You can work in computer support, cybersecurity, data, cloud computing, and other areas.

May 6, 2021

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