Tech for Non-Techies2 Feb 2022

84. What UX designers do and how to work with them

"Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it looks like. People think it's this veneer — that the designers are told, 'Make it look good!' That's not what design is. It's not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works," - Steve Jobs

In this episode, you''ll hear from Sarah Doody, a UX designer who has worked for the likes of Vice Media and Dow Jones. Today Sarah runs Career Strategy Lab, a school for UX designers.

Learning notes from this episode:

"User experience design is how you interact with a product, whether it's digital, physical or a mix of both," Sarah Doody.
When hiring a UX designer, think about the outcome that you want, rather than the process. E.g. Do you want a prototype to test an idea? Then you don't need the same level of attention to graphics as you would for a design you would give to developers.
If you want to transition into a career in UX design, your experience in another field can be the perfect way in. E.g. if you're a journalist and want to work in UX, you could begin by designing products for journalists.

Check out Sarah's Career Strategy Lab and say hi to her on Twitter.

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