UX is like a potluck: Bring your own flavor and take part in the feast
The diverse backgrounds of those in the UX field provide an edge over other growing fields
Are you considering a career switch to UX research? If so, you may be wondering how your skills from your previous field can be applied to this exciting and rapidly growing field.
The good news is that many skills from other fields can be transferred to UX .
How is UX like:
Accounting: UX is like accounting in the sense that both require attention to detail, precision, and accuracy to ensure that the end result meets the needs and expectations of the user or stakeholder.
Physical therapy: UX is like physical therapy in the sense that both aim to identify and address underlying problems to improve the overall health and function of a system or user's body.
Marketing: UX is like marketing in the sense that both focus on understanding the needs and desires of the target audience, and crafting effective strategies to engage and satisfy them.
Psychology: UX is like psychology in the sense that both seek to understand human behavior, motivations, and emotions in order to create effective solutions that meet the needs and expectations of the user.
Social services: UX is like social work services in the sense that both prioritize empathy, active listening, and a client-centered approach to understand and meet the needs of diverse individuals and communities.
Farming: UX is like farming in the sense that both require careful planning, cultivation, and nurturing to produce a bountiful and successful harvest, whether it be a user-friendly product or a fruitful crop.
Athlete: UX is like professional athletics in the sense that both require a combination of talent, practice, and teamwork to achieve success, and both involve constant adaptation and improvement in response to changing conditions and competitors.
Musician: UX is like being a musician in the sense that both involve creative expression, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the audience to create an engaging and enjoyable experience.
Journalist: UX is like being a journalist in the sense that both require researching, interviewing, and analyzing information to create a compelling and informative story or product that meets the needs and interests of the intended audience.
Stay-home-parent: UX is like being a stay-at-home parent in the sense that both involve constantly anticipating and addressing the needs of the user or family, while balancing multiple priorities and adapting to changing circumstances.
Here are 3 key points to keep in mind:
Critical thinking is the most essential part of the UX profession
Your ability to communicate and collaborate effectively will help you grow in your career
Curiosity about human behavior will take you far beyond the surface-level observations
You can practice UX with at any level learn more
Are you prepared to take the Leap?…Pinterest wants to help
If you have decided to transition from PhD to UX and are seeking guidance on how to make a smooth shift, we invite you to join our upcoming Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on May 11th.
The event will feature Marcos Moldes, research lead at Pinterest, as he shares his journey and insights on transitioning from a Ph.D. to UX. Michelle Coyne, PhD, Amber M. Hamilton, PhD, and Mallorie Leinenger-Rem will also provide valuable tips and tricks for a successful transition.
Don't miss out on this informative and engaging event.
Best regards,
The RB Team