The Value of UX

Exercise Overview

exploring our “dream jobs”

This research exercise explored the role of user experience design across potential career fields through job searches, desk research, and reflection. Findings highlighted UX as a critical element in technology sectors, contributing to user-friendly design and business success. Overlapping skills and trends were identified across various career paths.

Team Members

Daniel Cyr

Meghna Akkiraraju-Kurapati

Stephanie Deuschle

Timeline

January 2025

The Process

Primary & Secondary Research

1 2

Job Search

Comparative Analysis

UX Trends

Hyper-personalization

Rise of the AI agent

Empathy technology

Key Insights

Chosen Career:

Interaction Designer

Bachelor’s in CS or UXD

Illustrative software & front-end coding

Understanding of UX trends

UI

Understanding of psychological, physical, & social constraints

Contextual research