Should you be a UX Designer 2024? | Everything you need to know

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Published 2023-11-15
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Debating if you should be a UX Designer next year? This video will go over research regarding the current UX job market, tech recession, and tips to transition and stand out if you decide to make the switch. What do you think you'll do?

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⏰ Timestamps:
INTRO: (00:00)
What Exactly is UX?: (00:40)
Job Satisfaction, Salary, & Market as of 2023: (01:20)
The Tech Recession & Competition: (02:09)
The Hope for UX 2024: (03:43)
What UX Market looks like now: (04:23)
What Entry-Level Designers should know: (05:33)
Will AI Replace UX? (06:15)
How to Learn, Standout & Tips: (07:18)
The Most Important Factor to decide: (11:06)
Summary! : (13:03)

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ARTICLES MENTIONED:

Satisfaction & Pay
- Are UX Designers Happy? www.careerexplorer.com/careers/ux-designer/satisfa…
- How Satisfied are UX Professionals with their Jobs? measuringu.com/ux-jobsatisfaction/
- Is UX Design Stressful? www.avocademy.com/blog/is-ux-design-stressful
- The UX Job Market in 2023: A Glimpse Into the Future: www.linkedin.com/pulse/ux-job-market-2023-glimpse-…
- Payscale Average UX Designer Salary 2023: www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=UX_Designer/Salar…

Tech Recession:
- UX Job Listings Plunged in 2023: indeed.design/article/ux-job-listings-plunged-in-2…
- Tech Crunch: A Comphrehensive List of 2023 Tech Layoffs: techcrunch.com/2023/11/14/tech-layoffs-2023-list
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupation Outlook for UX: www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technolog…
- Neilson Norman, 100 Year View of UX (Future) www.nngroup.com/articles/100-years-ux/
- The State of UX in 2023: trends.uxdesign.cc/

Tips:
- Forbes, How To Navigate The Brutal Tech Job Market And Get Hired: www.forbes.com/sites/robinryan/2023/09/12/how-to-n…

All Comments (21)
  • @shrutichavan21
    Thankyou Sharon!!! You literally feel like sunshine in this video, almost 7 months done in the UX journey, done with my first case study! Would seriously love to meet you on ADP List! I hope you become a mentor there, it will be a blessing! Your vibe is absolutely optimistic!
  • @RoBoda6402
    I’m overwhelmed by the fact that I feel like I’m doing a lot but also feel like I’m not doing enough at the same time.
  • @Anonymous-gu5ch
    Look people, EVERYBODY'S job is probably at stake. EVERYBODY'S getting laid off in EVERY field. I've been in a constant state of anxiety because no matter what path I tried to take, it seemed like the career was going to plummet. Sure, a healthy dose of reality is important for any career seeker. But you know what else is saturated? The amount of people online discouraging everyone from going into any field. I'm so sick of it. Pick a path and move! Don't let people online discourage and dishearten you. I let that happen to me and I've been miserable every since.
  • @Alib365
    No filler content, just everything I needed to know! Thank you for the time you took to put this information together!
  • @seansiegler
    Thanks so much for the honest and thorough take on UX and getting into it! I'm contemplating a jump into UI (so not exactly UX) and really appreciate this perspective. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!
  • @neongirll_
    This video was so helpful! Thanks Sharon ❤
  • @azraanvar
    just wanted to mention this video really benefited , short and very direct facts . Thank you so much .. your research did really pay off
  • Thank you for the useful content! I really enjoy watching your videos and I use you recommendations in my portfolio preparation! All the best to you!
  • @djashawe88923
    Thanks for the great content. I can see you put a lot of effort into researching before making this video. I resonate with many points you raised, especially the idea that determination and hard work, rather than a specific bootcamp or school, can land you a job, recession or not. Despite the UX market being quite saturated, I assumed that by now, many people know about UX or UX design. However, I was surprised to find out that there are still many people who don't know about UX or haven't heard of UX design. This was interesting and eye-opening for me, suggesting that this field still has some evolving to do.
  • @chirobiii
    I've been coming across your videos as I'm nearing the end of my UX course. I've never thought I'd be working in the tech industry and I'm nervous to jump from my unsatisfying stable career. I love that you base your views with thorough research and reliable sources. You also deliver the information with such empathy! Thank you
  • @oanhnguyen7385
    Such a helpful and motivated video. Thank you for your sharing!
  • @x24140
    Great research and really have a full view of the career. Thank you, Sharon!
  • @lindsaykatz9517
    Not even one minute in but liking and commenting to say your video is extremely sharp and well done.
  • @salmank3131
    That continuous heavenly energy on your head from sky shows how determined you were and are.😄
  • @OKnows954
    Thank you for this awesome video! I have an Associates in CS and Bachelors in Media, and I've really been looking for a profession that would intertwine the two. I'm starting to do tons of research on a career path for UI/UX and what could be the most professional way to pursue this, and upon watching your video I will definitely take Designlab into consideration! Best of luck on your journey as well!
  • @RoBoda6402
    My best friend is one year ahead in a masters in IXD at Pratt Institute. She’s graduating this may and is struggling to find a job. Seeing her, i was really worried too considering I’m in the same trajectory as her, just one year behind. I’m feeling much better watch this (for her and for me). Thank you Sharon!
  • @Chicagocozy
    thank you! very nice video that actually motivates and gives me hope.