A design degree is not mandatory for a UX career. Empathy and critical thinking are key. Foundational books and online courses are helpful. Practice on real problems and build a UX portfolio. Learn ...

Learn about core concepts in UX design as compiled by the Interaction Design Foundation (IDF), design thinking, interaction design, mobile UX design, usability, UX research, and more. In nine chapters ...

User-Centered Design — or, as it is more commonly known, User Experience Design (UX) — has risen into prominence within the past decade, becoming one of Brandeis GPS’s most popular graduate degrees.

As a profession, “designer” is constantly evolving. Fifty years ago, chances are you’d either be a graphic designer, industrial designer, or furniture designer. In five decades, you might be an ...

One of the most common misconceptions people have is that User Experience Design is all about usability. It’s easy to see why – usability means that a product is both usable and useful. When you walk ...

In 2026, the barrier to entry for quality design work has never been lower. Many modern free UI/UX design tools now include AI assistants that generate layouts from text prompts, ...