Different Companies

• Types of Companies for UX Design:

• Startups/Small Business

  New business developing unique product/service Limited budget & employees Designer Role:

  • Generalist position
  • Multiple responsibilities:
    • Interaction design
    • Visual design
    • User research
    • Marketing

  “Great way to launch career”

  • Learn quickly
  • Stressful but rewarding

• Freelance

  Self-employed Benefits:

  • Choose interesting projects
  • Set own schedule
  • Work with various brands

• Advertising Agencies

  Hired by clients for marketing campaigns UX Role:

  • Wireframes/designs for digital products
  • Additional tasks:
    • Graphic design
    • Writing

  “Like freelancing but employed by agency”

• Design Agencies/Studios

  “One-stop-shop for brand/product design” More specialized than ad agencies Work style:

  • Generalist position
  • Multiple clients
  • Move between teams/projects
  • “May not see full project lifecycle”

• Big Companies

  Thousands of employees UX Role:

  • Specialized focus
  • Full project lifecycle
  • Learn from experts

  “Fewer options outside specific role”