Why You Should Not Become a UX Designer in 2024?
8 Harsh Truths about UX Career in a Humorous Way
So, you’re thinking about becoming a UX designer before 2024 ends?
Well, before you dive into Figma files, sticky notes, and endless wireframes, let me stop you right there.
Let’s discuss why becoming a UX designer might not be the dream career you think it is — and why you might want to reconsider.
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1. Nobody Actually Knows What You Do
Just imagine: you are at a family gathering, and someone asks, “So, what do you do for a living?”
You say, “I am a UX designer”, and cue the blank stares.
“So, like… graphic design?”
Nope.
“Oh, so you build websites?”
Not exactly.
You will spend the rest of the evening trying (and failing) to explain what UX design is, only to hear, “Oh, like making things look pretty!”
Sigh.
2. Get Ready for Infinite Feedback Loops
As you design something, feedback comes from everywhere.
