UX & Product Design

On the topic of my professional portfolio, is there an ideal way to go about it? I'm wondering about:

Portfolio Types:
Online, PDF-sell sheet, slideshow/presentation, or inline & after resume

Portfolio Size:
How many projects to include, bread… more

Episode 287 of The World of UX is now available!

How do you find the right people for a balanced, effective, and powerful UX team? What traits and skills do you look for? In this segment from the Talk Circuit series, … more

On my feed, I'm seeing a lot of posts about "craft" and "taste."

But what are those, actually? The definitions are always vague, treating design quality as an "objective" truth without giving… more

Episode 277 of The World of UX is now available!

Concluding last week's coverage of the topic, Darren shares additional interactions from the past week and provides insights about what UX is, how the work should b… more

I’ve been in the job market for about 5 weeks and have been getting some interviews for Senior Product Designer positions. I average about 2 interviews a week. But I also get a ton of rejections. Here are some of my stats:
Re… more

4-year Product Manager starting a Product Design job today!
What is a daily creative exercise to flex your design muscles? Something like redesign your favourite app, or what do you like about this the… more

Technology is only as good as someone’s ability to use it.
After leading product design teams across multiple industries, one truth always holds:
✨ If users can’t engage with it, it doesn’t matter how p… more

My Manager is insisting we use the SUS (System Usability Scale) in our user research, claiming it has become an industry standard. I have headed up UX Research at multiple companies and have never heard of the S… more

To the ux/product design freelancers in the US, how much do you charge an hour?

What markets does the community here perceive will be growing the most within the Product/UX Industry?

I'm looking at making a career change into UX/UI Design. I've learned about a few years ago and it still peaks my interest. I originally planned on going to college for Graphic Design (couldn&… more

How much did your salary increase after your first-year anniversary? I have about 3-4 years of experience.

I’m currently severely underpaid to due the high demand in the job market. I used Robert Half’… more

Hello! I've been working in graphic design for over a decade and most recently as an Art Director, but I've become very intrigued about the idea of entering the UX/UI and Research space.
Who… more

I have 4 years experience in UX design. Currently working in Melbourne, Australia. What salary should I be on?

How do you test prototypes with children of ages 7-13?

So, recently I applied for a product designer L2 role at a fortune 500 company. I had a friend inside who works for this company so through him I was able to find out salary bands and to my shock the base package… more

I am currently in school obtaining my MS Comp Sci degree. I pivoted to tech from a business background. I recently started an HCI certificate program at my university to complement my degree. Will thi… more

I'm considering a career change to game design, but I'm also open to entry-level UX design positions in the meantime. My portfolio is currently under construction, but I'm eager to learn and gro… more

Hey - would anyone here have a resource you use to keep up-to-date with UX writing trends?

I’m exploring AI tools for UX research. I’m
wondering if anyone has some reliable tips or tolls for use in the reaearch and discovery phase of a project.

Has anyone taken ELVTR courses? Worth the money to meet people or try a portfolio project outside of your day-to-day?

Hey everyone! I’m taking a product design course and am currently choosing a direction for my first project.

Has anyone had experience moving and adjusting to a new location, moving and staying within budget, or c… more

Anyone have any insight/opinion on hustlewing? Has anyone gotten gigs with them and if so, how was the experience?

How do you ask your managers for consent to put nda projects in your personal portfolio without making it sound like you’re leaving the company?

Hiya 👋 , I'm seeking a Product UX/UI Designer role in London with visa sponsorship, ideally in Fintech, Digital Services, or Retail Marketing. I have 3 years of experience, a Master's in User Experience Engineering, and a Bachelo… more

Hey everyone,

I’m currently exploring new opportunities and wanted to see if anyone here has recommendations for rockstar recruiters who specialize in placing Director or VP of UX roles.

I have 23 years of experience in design… more

Hi I'm new to the UX field. I'm currently doing a graduate intership in UX. I did study IT though but I have completed mini courses in UX on linkedin learning. I have been doing my own persona… more

Hi, I have 6.5 years experience in AR, EV, BV, and payment posting of USA healthcare. Now I am living at England (UK). I need some kind of work related to medical billing remote. If anyone has ref the… more

Anyone located in New Jersey and interested in assisting with a project that I'm building?

What would be the mid-high to high end of rates today for a principal product designer contractor with between 16 and 24 YoE that has done the whole gamut of design, strategy, leadership etc across mu… more

Any good Figma tips?

I am looking for a staff UX Designer. Must have network and cybersecurity background. Anyone out there? This is in the bay area or possibly remote.

Is UX Research still a viable career path in 2024?

Hi, would anyone recommend a certification or legit bootcamp related to UX Research/UX design? I’m thinking about taking the Memorisely UX research bootcamp but would like to have an opinion on this prior t… more

Anyone else here have a manager that takes credit for you work? Or shifts blame to you when they do something that is considered 'wrong'? If so, how do you handle it? And how do you confront t… more

Take home assignment question - Is it expected to ask questions about research? I received an assignment with a side note that I can ask any questions to clarify it and at the same time they recognise… more

Anyone else here that's part of an company where design leadership does not have actual product design experience. Our VP of Design and Design Directors are former visual designers and creative di… more

I went to Config last week and had a blast. I had great conversations with other designers and fell in love with product design again. Now its Sunday and I’m catching up on messages and am feeling dej… more

Hello Everyone

I am looking for entry level job in UX/Ui design, i just concluded an internship, i have a good knowledge of brand identity design and product packaging design too .

Also if i can get a paid i… more

Hey all!

My role was affected by a company-wide layoff, and I have been looking for a job since March. Specifically, I'm looking for a senior-level Product or UX Design role that is either a hybrid… more