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 Any kind of career change is hard. Believe me. The mere realization of the fact that the profession you so dearly thought of pursuing in your early years is not something that you want to do for the rest of your life, is terrifying. The guilt of spending years or your precious life on something that didn't turn out to be the way you wanted it to be is too much to handle. But then why do so many of us end up changing professions in our late 20s and early 30s? In this article, I will be giving away 9 helpful and actionable lessons for those who wish to transition into the field of UX Design after following an unsatisfying career for years. 

Learning web development is not an easy feat, especially when you've to tackle a programming language like JavaScript with no programming experience or understanding of object-oriented programming or other complex concepts. Diving into the vast world of web design and development does come with its challenges, which can be thankfully crossed with some practice and logic.

Welcome to this crisp and clear introduction to the UX Design series. I am Karan Gupta, author of Building Your Brand Assets, and an architect turned UX/UI Designer currently living in Dublin, Ireland.  I’m here to take you with me on this journey of getting started on a career path toward becoming a successful UX Designer in the 21st century.  If you’re new to this field of UX, this series will be of tremendous help to you as the following chapters comprise tons of knowledge and experience, I gained by studying UX and practicing it on live projects.  

Learn how to build a 2d platformer game in unity and C# from scratch without any code experience, made for beginners in game design and development. A step-by-step tutorial to help you build your very first 2d platform game like the classic ones Mario, Contra, Canabalt, etc. Simple game mechanics and classic pixel art graphics. 

Thought about recording my daily reading sessions and turning them into useful audiobooks for people who wish to read more books, but can't find the time. One of the most recommended books for designers from all fields, managers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, and students. In this book, Don Norman has laid out the fundamentals of good design which every designer must incorporate in their products and services to make stuff that's more usable and delightful. Highly recommended for youngsters beginning their journey in the field of design. Ch.1 | The Psychopathology of Everyday Things  Ch.2 | The Psychology of Everyday Actions Ch.3 | Knowledge in the Head and in the World

I never thought that a simple workout planner app would solve all my fitness problems. But after using a mobile app for a long enough time, through my designer lens, I have uncovered a couple of UX problems that I felt necessary to share on my blog. I have been reading several UX books these days but I must say that conducting a usability study for your own use is the best way to understand UX Design. This blog article is an extensive UX assessment of a fitness planner app that allows users to create workouts, schedule them, set reminders, share workouts, and track their fitness progress.   First, I would like to give you a brief idea about the workout planner app so that you understand how it functions.  Brief Overview of the Workout Planner Mobile App My Workout Plan - Daily Workout Planner is a very basic fitness planner mobile app by 'SosisApps'. It's not like Adidas training apps or Cult fit branded apps that deliver tons of varied content without focusing on the user

User experience (UX) design is the process of creating an interactive user experience. It involves enhancing the overall user experience by helping users accomplish their goals and needs in a better way. In short, it helps businesses to achieve their business goals and make profits by providing a better customer service experience than competitors can offer. The following are some key benefits of UX design for businesses across the world in the modern age of information and digital technology.

It's no secret that designing user interfaces and designing for the web are two of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The field of UX design is constantly evolving and being revolutionized by new technologies, processes, and buzzwords. In this guide, we'll outline nine ways you can get started with UX design without any previous work experience or even academic background. 

I've heard, seen, and, personally, been through this dilemma of code or not to code for months now. In this article, I'm going to share with you 9 solid reasons why I believe learning to code will be a profitable investment on your end as a designer in the 21st century.  But before I begin, I know some of you may believe differently and that's totally respectable. I don't intend to convince you to enroll yourself in a coding Bootcamp.  I intend you to look at the infinite possibilities that open up when you, as a designer, supplement your design career with development tools like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, React, etc. 

From tech innovators like Steve Jobs to creators of the world's largest brands like Nike, these 25 biographies are going to give you a fascinating insight into the stories of people who've revolutionized our lives. Without the grit, perseverance, and creative efforts of such innovators, we wouldn't be living the way we are right now. The impact these high-performing individuals have had on all of our lives is incredible. 

The most intriguing but perhaps also most delusional thing about User Experience Design is that it's not just a single one-track career option like law, medicine, engineering, or finance.  Surprisingly instead, UX is actually a collection of a holistic host of careers that all tend to focus on the basic needs, aspirations, and experiences of the users using a product or a service. This collection is largely centered at the point where users meet technology, where people meet digital interfaces, and where you and I encounter digital devices on a daily basis. 

Fitts's Law states that the time to attain a target is directly related to the distance of the target and its relative size. In UX Design, this means that all the links or touch buttons should be large enough or the user will take too much time finding them.  They should be placed with enough white spaces in between, i.e. they shouldn't be cramped up with other content, or else, the user will accidentally click on a link that wasn't supposed to be clicked, and be frustrated with the interface.  And lastly, the links or buttons or touch targets must be placed in a reachable location on the screen, such that they can be easily acquired without having to search for the same.  But Why so? and How to? Read on to find out!

The intersection between UX Design and Psychology: Psychology is all about the scientific exploration of the wonders of the mind and understanding why we think the way we think.  It's about asking why we feel a certain way. Why do we feel happy when we gulp down a scoop of our favorite ice cream? Why do we grieve upon the loss of a loved one? Why do we feel irritated by our nosy neighbors? Why do we feel jealous of our rich friends in Bali? 

User Experience or UX refers to the entire set of actions and reactions associated with the user attaining a specific goal. It can range from ordering food online, booking a cab for your parents from the airport, or ordering your favorite book online.  It's the steps you took to that goal; the results you were expecting; the results that you got; the emotional variations in your behavior as you completed each step; the ease or difficulty associated with the tasks; the simplicity or complexity of the process; and design of the user's journey.