Advance Your UX Designer Career

Explore articles about advanced UX design, product strategy, and user research. Learn about senior UX designer and UX lead roles, prototyping, usability testing, and how to advance your UX design career.

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Product Designer vs. UX Designer: The Difference Explained

Product designers are involved in the entire design process of a product, while UX designers focus more on the hands-on design portion of the process.

June 4, 2021

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What Is UI Design? Definition, Tips, Best Practices

Explore UI design principles and tips to create great UI.

August 24, 2022

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The Lean UX Process and How It Can Help Cut Waste

The Lean UX process focuses the design team on the user experience in an effort to cut waste while saving money and resources during the design process. Explore how Lean UX can help your team create better products, save money, and keep employees engaged.

September 26, 2024

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What Is a Design Sprint?

A design sprint is a five-day process that enables UX professionals to test new concepts or address challenges.

November 20, 2023

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7 Real UX Designer Resumes and a Template

Here are seven UX designer resumes, from real designers at various stages in their careers, to inspire you, encourage you, and help you learn.

July 8, 2021

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[Featured Image] Two designers are discussing their UX strategy while sitting at a workplace table and looking at designs on paper, a laptop, and a tablet.

What Is UX Strategy? Mapping the Path to Success

Learn more about this critical component of user experience (UX) design.

June 30, 2021

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[Featured Image] A pair of UX designers looks at a computer while working on their design sprint.

What Is a Design Sprint?

A design sprint is a five-day process that enables UX professionals to test new concepts or address challenges.

November 20, 2023

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[Featured image] A UX designer is working from home holding a baby as they type on their laptop.

7 Real UX Designer Resumes and a Template

Here are seven UX designer resumes, from real designers at various stages in their careers, to inspire you, encourage you, and help you learn.

July 8, 2021

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Grow your UX design expertise

Skillshare

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, Digital Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, AI Workflows, Design Strategies, Scalability

4.5 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months
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Google

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, Web Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), Usability, Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, User Story, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

4.8 stars, 101K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months
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IBM

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Agile Methodology, Usability, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience, Adobe XD, Design Research, Prototyping

4.8 stars, 3K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months
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UX Designer Career Path: 5 Ways to Step Up Your Design Career

Advancing your UX design career can mean becoming a manager, advancing within design, freelancing, consulting, or switching to a related UX role.

June 24, 2021

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UX Researcher Salary: What You’ll Make and Why

UX researchers make around $93,000 to $196,000 on average in the US, depending on experience, location, skills, and other factors.

June 4, 2021

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UX Designer Salary: Your 2026 Guide

Learn more about a UX designer salary with this 2026 salary guide.

June 4, 2021

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12 UX Designer Interview Questions and Answers

Feel confident walking into your UX designer interview by preparing for these common questions.

June 4, 2021

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7 UX Designer Portfolio Examples: A Beginner's Guide

Get inspiration for your entry-level UX portfolio, along with steps and tips for building one.

June 4, 2021

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UX Design Books, Blogs, and Podcasts: A 2026 Resource List

Keep up with the latest UX trends, learn something new, or get inspired with this list of UX resources.

May 6, 2021

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What Are Essential UX Designer Skills?

UX designers need both creative and technical skills, from prototyping to Agile workflows. This guide outlines key hard and soft skills to help UX designers grow, covering hands-on techniques and workplace abilities essential for career advancement.

May 6, 2021

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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 researcher sits in an office space, conducting an interview with a user.

What Is a UX Researcher? And How to Become One

UX researchers study target users to collect and analyze data that will help inform the product design process. Explore more of what a UX researcher does, reasons to pursue this career, and how to get started.

February 22, 2021

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[Featured Image] Two designers are discussing their UX strategy while sitting at a workplace table and looking at designs on paper, a laptop, and a tablet.

What Is UX Strategy? Mapping the Path to Success

Learn more about this critical component of user experience (UX) design.

June 30, 2021

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[Featured image] A professional following a UX designer career path works at a laptop computer.

UX Designer Career Path: 5 Ways to Step Up Your Design Career

Advancing your UX design career can mean becoming a manager, advancing within design, freelancing, consulting, or switching to a related UX role.

June 24, 2021

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[Featured Image] Small group of people using both a computer and a smartphone app to complete their work.

UX Researcher Salary: What You’ll Make and Why

UX researchers make around $93,000 to $196,000 on average in the US, depending on experience, location, skills, and other factors.

June 4, 2021

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[Featured image] A UX designer sketches on a tablet while drinking a cup of coffee.

UX Designer Salary: Your 2026 Guide

Learn more about a UX designer salary with this 2026 salary guide.

June 4, 2021

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[Featured Image] A smiling worker with short hair and earrings sits at a table answering UX designer interview questions.

12 UX Designer Interview Questions and Answers

Feel confident walking into your UX designer interview by preparing for these common questions.

June 4, 2021

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[Featured image] A smiling person in a black shirt and necklace sits at their laptop and works on their UX portfolio in a brightly lit office.

7 UX Designer Portfolio Examples: A Beginner's Guide

Get inspiration for your entry-level UX portfolio, along with steps and tips for building one.

June 4, 2021

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[Featured Image] A person wearing red headphones sits on a leather bench listening to a podcast on their phone.

UX Design Books, Blogs, and Podcasts: A 2026 Resource List

Keep up with the latest UX trends, learn something new, or get inspired with this list of UX resources.

May 6, 2021

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[Featured image] A smiling UX designer works on their phone and laptop in a brightly lit startup office

What Are Essential UX Designer Skills?

UX designers need both creative and technical skills, from prototyping to Agile workflows. This guide outlines key hard and soft skills to help UX designers grow, covering hands-on techniques and workplace abilities essential for career advancement.

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 researcher sits in an office space, conducting an interview with a user.

What Is a UX Researcher? And How to Become One

UX researchers study target users to collect and analyze data that will help inform the product design process. Explore more of what a UX researcher does, reasons to pursue this career, and how to get started.

February 22, 2021

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Advanced UX designers deepen their expertise by designing for many products, at various stages of development. They ask good questions to reveal research gaps, deliver consistent work, and are collaboration experts. They might also take on more leadership and management responsibilities. Explore our free resources as you take your UX design career to the next level:

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