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- Does UX design require research?
- Is UX design the same as UX research?
- Can I call myself a UX designer?
- What counts as UX research?
Does UX design require research?
UX researchers adopt various methods to uncover problems and design opportunities. Doing so, they reveal valuable information which can be fed into the design process. See why UX research is a critical part of the UX design process.
Is UX design the same as UX research?
While a UX researcher's objective is to understand what motivates a customer, a UX designer is tasked with taking the UX researcher's customer insights and turning them into actionable, consumer-centric results that resonate with the audience. (Find out more about UX design and expert tips on becoming a UX designer.)
Can I call myself a UX designer?
If you're working for an agency or an established company with a project focussed mindset, and are more focussed on the conceptual elements of design than the more traditional graphic elements, you're probably a UX Designer. And if you sit in the middle or bounce between the two, you can probably call yourself either.
What counts as UX research?
UX (user experience) research is the study of learning what end users of a system or product need and want, then employing those insights to enhance the design process for products, services or software.
