Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

User interface (UI) design is a very well-known term, but information architecture (IA) is not. Yet, both are indispensable components of user experience (UX) design, and they are intertwined. This ...

A design degree is not mandatory for a UX career. Empathy and critical thinking are key. Foundational books and online courses are helpful. Practice on real problems and build a UX portfolio. Learn ...