A design degree is not mandatory for a UX career. Empathy and critical thinking are key. Foundational books and online courses are helpful. Practice on real problems and build a UX portfolio. Learn ...

For UX and UI designers, your website is more than just descriptions of your work — it is your work. In a lot of cases, the site alone may determine whether or not you get hired, so do everything you ...

A lot of user experience professionals who are active in our industry today have faced the question “How to build a UX portfolio if I have never worked in UX?” when starting their career. Let’s be ...

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Perfect for anyone with prior knowledge of UX who is looking to quickly develop a UX case study for their portfolio, or refine existing projects for presentation and professional development.

Note: these guidelines are for IXD students entering in Fall 2025 or later. For students entering before Fall 2025, please consult these guidelines. All students pursuing the MS in Information ...