“User Experience Design” is often used interchangeably with terms such as “User Interface Design” and “Usability.” However, while Usability and User Interface Design are important aspects of UX Design, they are mere subsets of it. A UX designer is concerned with the entire process of acquiring and integrating a product, including aspects of branding, design, usability, and function. It is a story that begins before the device is even in the user’s hands and ends with user satisfaction.
UI/UX Design at a Glance
UX is an ever-changing field, and the discipline has evolved considerably over the last decade. At times it can be a struggle to keep up, as the deliverables have changed and evolved over time — from desktop to mobile, mouse to touch, etc. As the field has matured, we have begun to see the emergence of ‘experience design’ as a focus.
UX designers perform the following tasks on a regular basis :
- Conducting user research and testing
- Developing wireframes and task flows based on user needs
- Collaborating with Designers and Developers to create intuitive, user-friendly software
- Working with UI designers to implement attractive designs
- Communicating design ideas and prototypes to developers
Aspirants should possess the following skills and qualities in order to be eligible for pursuing a career in UX designing :
- Proficiency in design software (e.g. UXPin, Balsamiq)
- Familiarity with interaction design and information architecture
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical mind with a business acumen
- Excellent communication skills
Graduates can assume the following Job roles :
- UX Designer
- User Researcher
- Information Architect
- Interaction Designer
- User Interface (UI) Designer
- Front-End Web Developer
Following are the best companies/studios for UX designing in India :
- Lollypop Design Studio
- WinkTales
- YUJ Designs
- Divami Design Labs
- ProCreator
- ScreenRoot
- Parallel Labs
- UniKwan
Personalities to Follow :
- Steve Krug
- Don Norman
- Bill Buxton
- Irene Au
- Crystal Ehrlich
- Patrick Neeman
- Laura Klein
Associations to Follow :
- IxDA
- Momentum Design Lab
- Clay – UI/UX Design Agency
- KrishaWeb
- Fuzzy Math
- ScreenRoot
- Lollypop Design Studio
Links to Follow :
- https://www.nngroup.com/articles/author/don-norman/s
- https://medium.com/tag/ux
- http://alistapart.com/blog
- http://www.uxbooth.com/
- https://www.lukew.com/ff/
- https://www.uxmatters.com/
- https://theblog.adobe.com
