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Recently I had a problem explaining to a recruiter why I am designing only UI, Visual language and care only for visual parts of the product. She didn't react a
by nbzso 6y ago
Recently I had a problem explaining to a recruiter why I am designing only UI, Visual language and care only for visual parts of the product. She didn't react at all when I started talking about "Dark Patterns":)
It is requirement nowadays, it is not optional. If you as a designer don't think about new ways to exploit the user base, you are not worth your salt.
I moved only to visual stuff for two reasons:
1. Designers used to think about the user, functionally and aesthetically. Nowadays designers who cannot draw a straight line move templates around and comply with the management without any form of critical thinking.
2. There is no way for me to be a "writer" and do the dishes.
Yep, nowadays designers must not only code but and write compelling stories to be hired. Utter nonsense.
- nmg 6y agoThanks for this insight, can you expand/give examples about the compelling stories you've been asked to write?
- nbzso 6y agoThis is not a secret. Here is a regular article for UX designer requirements, and under number 4 we have: UX writing Writing is the unsung hero of UX. People speak highly of coding, which is a skill that shouldn’t be dismissed, but writing is a talent that can be nurtured over less time to create brilliant user experiences. Pick up your phone and look at any of your apps and it will be filled with perfectly crafted words. https://bit.ly/3cnEkuo https://bit.ly/3cnEkuo In this point in my 20 year career as a designer I simply refuse to comply. You cannot create long term value for your customers by shifting the focus of design from the user to the product managers and shareholders.