Exciting change is afoot at UX mastery and its a real honour to be apart of it. I can’t recall seeing an online community so engaged and excited to talk about all things UXD. There is a genuine spirit to help each other learn and grow and to achieve greater knowledge and success.
The world is seeing a huge demand for UX practitioners to engage users and help convert traditional business models into the world of human centred design. This growth brings opportunities and challenges for all involved.
The role of UX education in this phase is crucial. Not just within the classroom, but within industry too. This is the theme we are investigating from the perspective of schools, teachers, industry and the Uxer’s trying to make sense of it all.
Demand and supply is high, but is one out-stripping the other?
Is there really a straight line from education to gainful employment?
What type of junior practitioners are schools producing and what does industry actually want from them?
Exploring this problem space brought me into contact with many people representing many facets of the UXD ecosystem. Their stories and perspectives gave me great insight into the current state of play in the industry and where things may be heading. There will be a feature article later next week representing these views. In the meantime, I had a great interview with David Travis, one of the foremost educators of User Experience Design in the world.
He talks about the unique opportunity we all have in this game, and highlights the ways we can maximise these opportunities. His verve is genuine and inspiring. You can find David’s article here.
