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