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by Jeremy Miller (Author), Tom Greever (Foreword by)
They don't teach this stuff in school
Become a successful designer by uncovering everything they left off the syllabus.Lots of UX Designers think all they need to know is how to use Figma. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to being a solid UX designer than mastering whatever the tool du jour is and cranking out beautiful wireframes.
Does this sound familiar?
Many UX designers and career shifters face challenges due to a gap in traditional education that overlooks essential soft skills and practical insights. Neglecting these skills can lead to struggles in navigating the complex UX landscape, impacting career growth and success.
- Poor work relationships: A lack of networking skills can limit a designer's ability to build industry connections, find mentors, or tap into new opportunities.
- Difficulty joining a new team: Without understanding how to join and work effectively within diverse teams, designers often struggle to integrate into new environments.
- Real-world UX challenges: A gap in practical, real-world UX knowledge can leave designers unprepared for the complexities and nuances of actual real-world scenarios.If this sounds like you, Beyond UX Design can help.
A Must-Read for Career Shifters and Emerging UX Designers
Whether you're pivoting into the world of UX design from another career or just stepping into the professional world, Beyond UX Design was written for you.
- For Career Shifters: Transitioning into UX design can feel overwhelming. This book is your guide, offering tailored insights to understand the industry, its culture, and how to carve your niche in this dynamic field
- For New Designers: Starting in UX can be daunting with its many technical skills and tools. 'Beyond UX Design' delves deeper, uncovering vital soft skills and unwritten rules crucial for career success, often missed in traditional training.
- Learning Beyond the Basics: This book is for those eager to uncover UX design's true essence, learn effective networking, team dynamics, job hunting, and navigate real-world UX challenges
- A Guide to Real-World UX: Beyond UX Design bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world UX practice, offering practical insights and advice from an experienced professional.
What's inside?
Beyond UX Design is not just another UX book. This guide is your pathway to mastering the essential soft skills that aren't taught in schools or boot camps.
Discover ten chapters full of the unspoken side of UX Design.
- Dive into what UX truly means.- Find out if UX is the right path for you.- Collaborate and excel in professional environments.- Learn to thrive in a VUCA world.- Deliver great work on a low-maturity team.- Understand the value of courageous followership.
Don't wait. Get your copy today!
