UX / Product Designer
Make digital products understandable and usable for real people.
UX designers research user needs, prototype solutions and test them. The role bridges design, psychology and product strategy, and portfolios weigh more heavily than credentials.
What the job involves
- User interviews and usability testing
- Wireframing and prototyping flows
- Working with engineers on feasibility
- Maintaining design systems
Skills that matter
- User research
- Prototyping
- Visual design
- Writing
- Collaboration
How students get in
- Design or psychology degree plus portfolio
- Transition from graphic design or front-end work
Courses that lead here
Graphic & Digital Design
Visual problem solving for brands, products and communication.
Psychology
The scientific study of behaviour, cognition and mental health.
Computer Science
Build software, systems and the logic behind digital products.
Future demand at a glance
Digital products still need design, but teams have consolidated roles since 2023.
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