Specialists

• UX Designer Types:

• Generalist

  • “Broad number of responsibilities”
  • Common in smaller companies
  • Tasks include:

    User research Branding UX writing Visual design Prototyping Information architecture Usability testing

  • Learning happens:

    On the job From mentors Professional development Industry trends research Online UX communities

• Specialist

  • “Deep knowledge in one UX design role”
  • Common in large companies
  • Examples:

    Interaction design Visual design Motion design

• T-shaped Designer

  • “Specializes in one area + broad knowledge in others”
  • Skills structure:

    Vertical line = Main specialty Horizontal line = Complementary skills

    • Other UX fields
    • Soft skills

• Career Path Notes:

• Role choice often based on:
  • Company needs
  • Available opportunities
• “Always room to grow and change”
• “Broader perspective comes with experience”
  • Different companies
  • Design principles
  • Work styles