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用户体验团队中的各种头衔

UI(用户界面)设计师、交互设计师、视觉/UX设计师、信息架构师

工作描述

Every year, thousands of new digital products and services are introduced to the marketplace. To become popular, these digital goods must be as “user-friendly” as possible. That’s where User Experience, or UX, Designers, come in!

UX Designers are innovative experts who focus on making digital interfaces user-friendly and intuitive, thereby improving accessibility and overall user satisfaction. Their role involves thorough research and testing to understand user requirements, behaviors, and challenges. With this insight, they craft designs that deliver smooth, functional user experiences.

Collaboration is key, as UX Designers must work closely with product managers and developers to align the design process with the company’s goals. Their ultimate aim is to strike a balance between meeting business objectives and fulfilling the needs of the users.

职业生涯的回报
  • Improving user satisfaction and engagement
  • Solving complex design problems
  • Collaborating with diverse teams
  • Staying at the forefront of technology and design trends

“It’s fun. The great thing about design is that it is a fun field. You get to work with creative and passionate people. You get to build something that is totally satisfying at the end.” Ann Ku, Former Manager of Interaction Design, Hotwire.com

标题
2022年就业
199,400
2032年预计就业人数
217,000
内幕消息
工作职责

工作日程

UX Designers typically work full-time, often in office settings or remotely. They may need to work extra hours to meet project deadlines.

典型职责

  • Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, and testing
  • Analyze and interpret user behavior analytics. Use the feedback to identify areas for design quality improvement
  • Collaborate with developers and managers on UX objectives and strategies
  • Work with marketing teams to ensure brand consistency across user touchpoints
  • Create detailed user personas to guide design decisions
  • Outline project roadmaps, budgets, and timelines
  • Develop prototypes, wireframes, site maps, and interaction diagrams
  • Ensure designs are accessible, inclusive, and compliant with applicable regulations
  • Present optimal design concepts and solutions to stakeholders. Incorporate feedback into the next iteration
  • Implement procedures for continual user feedback and performance checks
  • Write updates and follow version control processes
  • Create and maintain style guidelines and technical documentation
  • Respond to user inquiries (or set up automated response systems)

额外责任

  • Stay updated on UX technologies through continuing education and professional development
  • Train and mentor junior staff members
  • Monitor competing products and services to see how other companies do things differently
  • Stand by for “on-call” incident response and management, as needed
工作中需要的技能

软技能

  • 分析性的
  • 注重细节
  • 协作
  • 客户服务
  • 果断的
  • 同理心
  • 灵活性
  • 以目标为中心
  • 管理技能
  • 有组织的
  • 病人
  • 解决问题
  • 强大的沟通能力
  • 面向团队
  • 时间管理

技术技能

不同类型的组织
  • 计算机系统设计机构
  • 公司/企业
  • 电子商务公司
  • 金融机构
  • 政府/军事机构
  • Healthcare organizations
  • 高等教育机构
  • 媒体和娱乐
  • 自营职业者
  • Technology companies
期望与牺牲

UX Designers must create visually appealing, functional, and user-friendly designs. This involves understanding user needs through research and translating those insights into practical solutions. This iterative process takes enormous patience, attention to detail, and commitment to avoid design flaws.

The role also requires balancing user needs with business goals and budgetary constraints. Thus, designers must collaborate closely with product managers and developers to align designs with strategic objectives while staying within budget.

UX Designers must stay open to feedback from stakeholders and users so they can keep refining designs and making things better. Sometimes receiving negative feedback can be difficult, especially when they’ve already worked hard on a project. That’s why resiliency and the ability to handle constructive criticism are very important. 

当前趋势

UX Designers are starting to use artificial intelligence to analyze user data and automate tasks like generating design variations. AI is also improving customized user engagement options. But while AI integration opens up exciting new doors, it requires a learning curve to use effectively.

Accessibility and inclusive design features are receiving more attention as companies try to address diverse user needs by creating more equitable experiences. Voice and gesture-based interfaces are also becoming more common thanks to smart devices and virtual assistants. Interfaces like Siri, Alexa, Cortana, and Bixby provide more natural interactions such as voice commands that reduce reliance on keyboards and touchscreens. 

从事这一职业的人在年轻时喜欢做什么样的事情......

When they were younger, UX Designers might have enjoyed playing video games or building websites. They may have liked drawing, crafting, or building things, helping them develop an eye for design and aesthetics. 

"我对新的想法持开放态度,对事情的运作方式和如何改进事情感到好奇。"

"我想建造一些有功能的东西"。

需要的教育和培训
  • Technically, a degree isn’t required to enter this field, but many UX Designers earn a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, interaction design (IxD or UI/UX), computer science, or human-computer interaction
  • Employers look for a combination of education and experience. Candidates with a strong theoretical foundation (via a degree or certificate) plus practical abilities (through previous work experience) are often considered more “well-rounded”
  • Instead of a degree, some students earn a certification such as Google’s UX Design Certificate or Nielsen Norman Group’s UX Certification
  • Students can take ad hoc courses and bootcamps in UX design via platforms such as Coursera, Udacity, General Assembly, Springboard, edX, or Interaction Design Foundation
  • Other popular online beginner-level courses include:
  1. UX Academy Foundations by Designlab
  2. User Experience Design Fundamentals (Udemy)
  3. Intro to UX Design (Careerfoundry)
  4. Product Design Bootcamp (Flatiron)
  5. Advance Your UX Skills (Linkedin Learning)
  • UX Designers must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and continual learning to stay up-to-speed with industry trends and technologies
顶级教育机构

这是一门新的学科,在学术环境中仍在定义。

人机互动项目

  • 卡内基梅隆大学
  • 佐治亚理工学院
  • 华盛顿大学,西雅图
  • 密歇根大学,安阿伯
  • 加州大学伯克利分校
  • 康奈尔大学
  • 伊利诺伊理工学院设计学院
  • 赫尔辛基艺术与设计大学
  • 在斯坦福大学设计自己的专业(包括产品设计、计算机科学、艺术、心理学和传播学等课程)。
在大学中需要寻找的东西
  • Make sure the school is accredited by a legitimate accrediting institution
  • Decide on a program format (on-campus, online, or hybrid) that suits your needs.
  • Look for programs that are well-funded and have the latest design tools and technologies.
  • Check if the program offers internships with industry partners.
  • Weigh the cost of tuition against available financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
  • Assess faculty qualifications and alumni accomplishments.
  • Ask what career services or other job-seeking help the school offers. Examine the program’s post-graduation job placement rates.
高中和大学里的事情
  • In high school, classes in computer science, graphic design, and programming can be helpful
  • Take ad hoc courses online in your spare time
  • Get practice through internships, part-time jobs, mentorship opportunities, or apprenticeships
  • Look at job openings. Read the listed required qualifications for jobs you want
  • Start freelancing when you have some marketable skills
  • Sign up for IT-related clubs to grow your network and socialize
  • Find a senior UX Designer willing to answer questions
  • Read articles and participate in discussions on Quora, Reddit, and other spaces
  • 记录你的工作和学术成就,以备简历和大学申请之用
  • Build a portfolio of projects you’ve worked on
  • Stay updated with industry trends and advancements by reading or watching videos
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如何找到你的第一份工作
如何爬梯子
  • Speak with your supervisor about opportunities for advancement. Ask what courses you could take that would benefit the company 
  • Demonstrate loyalty and a commitment to earning promotions through hard work
  • Keep up with industry changes such as AI integration by taking professional development courses
  • Consider pursuing advanced certifications or a master’s degree
  • Teach and mentor others, in person, online, or through articles and tutorials
  • Learn about different areas of UX design, such as research or interaction design
  • Take on team lead roles or volunteer to tackle complex projects 
推荐的工具/资源

网站

书籍

  • Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, by Steve Krug
  • Introduction to Design Thinking for UX Beginners, by Uijun Park
  • Lean UX: Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience, by Josh Seiden and Jeff Gothelf
  • Usability and User Experience Design: The Comprehensive Guide to Data-Driven UX Design, by Benjamin Franz and Michaela Kauer-Franz

协会

会议

节目

信息架构学院辅导项目 

工具

贸易杂志/网站

B计划

UX design work can be challenging at, at times, frustrating due to the never-ending need for changes and updates. If a career as a UX Designer doesn’t seem like the right fit, check out some related fields such as:

  • 后端开发员
  • 计算机和信息系统经理
  • 计算机程序员
  • Content Strategist
  • Digital Product Designer
  • 前端开发员
  • 全栈式开发人员
  • 平面设计师
  • Human-Computer Interaction Specialist
  • Information Architect
  • Product Manager
  • Service Designer
  • User Interface Designer
  • Usability Analyst
  • User Researcher
  • Visual Designer
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