Read UX design books for free
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by Mike
1y ago
You’ve collected a reading list of UX books, and you are eager to get into them, but then you check the prices on Amazon and decide that you might have to settle for only 1 or 2. Before you negotiate an increase on your credit card check out these free resources that might get you just what you need. And you won’t have to spend a dime. UX Books in your Local Public Library If you like physical books your best bet will be your local public library. You will be surprised by the selection of design books (including UX) that they carry. I lived in a smaller city in Canada, and I was able to find a ..read more
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The Elements of User Experience: User Experience Design Basics
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by Mike
3y ago
Solid fundamentals are everything! It is true for any field, and UX design is no exception. In this article I’d like to talk to you about basics of UX design, to be more specific about The Elements of User Experience… not the book, but the framework presented in the book. The Elements became a career defying framework for me. It shaped my thinking as a UX designer. I’ve been using it for almost 10 years now to design and redesign applications and websites of various complexity, and it never failed me. I strongly believe that every serious UX designer needs to know and understand The Elements ..read more
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What Do UX Designers Actually Do?
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by Mike
3y ago
Everyone seems to be talking about UX Design these days. UX designer is a trending profession. It is in demand. But what does a UX designer actually do? Let’s look at what is UX Design job in its essence, as well as at what UX Designers do day to day. The essence of UX design job It is not news that UX designers are hired mostly by software development companies. These companies are built around a digital product, an application of some sort: web app, desktop, or mobile app. In some cases, products are paired with services. Let’s keep it simple for now, and focus on the products. Besides, des ..read more
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How I Became a UX Designer
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by Mike
3y ago
How did I become a UX designer? This question comes up a lot. And although we all have unique paths it is often beneficial and encouraging to learn about others’ journey. I briefly talked about my experience in becoming a UX designer in This is not UX, but I feel like it might be worthwhile expanding my story in a separate post. So here it is. In case you are wondering who I am and why you should care. I am a Senior UX designer with over 9 years of experience. Prior to that I worked as a freelance Web designer for 6 years (having no clue about UX). I am a self-taught designer. I don’t have a d ..read more
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A UX designer without coding experience?
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by Mike
3y ago
I frequently see questions about whether UX designers need to learn to code. Let me address it, hopefully once and for all. As a UX designer you don’t need coding to do your job, however with increasing competition in UX design knowing how to code might be a strong differentiator that can set you apart from other designer and can make you more competitive in the field. As a UI/UX designer you can also greatly benefit from learning how to code in HTML/CSS even if you won’t need to code in your day to day work. Some design purists believe designers should never need to code. I’d say that coding ..read more
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How long does it take to learn UX design?
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by Mike
4y ago
Photo by Jon TysonIf you are just looking to get started in UX design you are probably wondering how long will it take to learn enough to become a competitive designer and get an entry level job. The time it takes to learn UX Design and become competitive UX designer depends on your background and time you can invest in learning. It can be anywhere from 6 to 12 months. You can probably learn enough in 3-6 months, but that will take some real dedication and hard work. Why does it take that long? Let me explain. I’ll make basic assumptions about your background. I’ll assume that you hav ..read more
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What Does UX Designer Actually Do?
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by Mike
4y ago
Photo by Studio RepublicEveryone seems to be talking about UX Design these days. UX designer is a trending profession. It is in demand. But what does a UX designer actually do? Let’s look at what is UX Design job in its essence, as well as at what UX Designers do day to day. The essence of UX design job It is not news that UX designers are hired mostly by software development companies. These companies are built around a digital product, an application of some sort: web app, desktop, or mobile app. In some cases, products are paired with services. Let’s keep it simple for now, and foc ..read more
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Is UX Design a Good Career Choice for me?
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by Mike
5y ago
UX Design is often presented as a golden career opportunity. Demand is huge. Salaries are high. The barrier to entry is seemingly low. It is low stress, high-reward job with great work life balance. Sounds like a great career choice to me! But things are not that simple. While many of the promises are true, there are also some caveats. Let’s look at them in detail, and then you can decide for yourself whether UX is the right career choice for you! What is UX Design, anyways? First of all, let me start with saying that there is no clear agreement on what the job of UX design actually e ..read more
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Top 3 Sketch Alternatives, and Why I am not Switching
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by Mike
5y ago
Photo by Federica GalliSketch has been around for a while now. It came out at a time when there were really no alternatives for UI design. Sketch quickly became a de facto standard for UI design, and for a good reason. It is simple to use. It is fast. It is powerful. I transitioned to Sketch from Adobe Fireworks in 2015, and never looked back, nor looked around to see what Sketch alternatives are out there. Not until recently. And it is not that Sketch changed for worse. On the contrary, it is actively changing, and seems to be getting better. What made me look for alternatives where cou ..read more
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Cofolios: Go-to for UX Design Internship Opportunities
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by Mike
5y ago
If you are a UX designer looking for internship opportunities, Cofolios is a resource for you! Cofolios is really cool for a number of reason. Let’s look it closely. Cofolios is a great resource for UX design internsCofolios is a brainchild of Hasque May, currently a Product Design intern at Instagram. I encourage you to check out the Cofolio’s case study on Hasque’s website. First of all, I have to say that Cofolios is beautifully designed. It looks great, but it also meets a very particular need. Most companies hiring design interns tell them what they like to see in design portfo ..read more
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