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What does a
ux designer do?
Designs apps and websites so they are easy and pleasant to use.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Talks to users, sketches screens, tests ideas, and works with developers to improve designs.
Skills to practise
Empathy, drawing, problem solving.
How to explore this path
Design courses and a collection of projects.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
UX Designer connects with Art, Computers. You may enjoy this work if you like creative, with computers, with people.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Sketch a simple app screen for a bus timetable and ask a friend to try it.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Printable activities are currently in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
UX designers make apps and websites easy to use.
What helps?
Imagining how others feel and drawing ideas.
Learning about the path
You take design courses and make projects.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?