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The True State of UX in 2024 — What They Don’t Want You to Know
This is a collection of relevant discussions regarding the UX career for 2024, here you will find research that was made, changes that have happened, and the sad truth behind UX design job roles.
Pick a snack, and brace yourself, because we are about to dive into the future and predictions for a UX Design career, and hopefully eliminate all the misleading information spread over this past year.
We will cover:
1- Layoffs in Tech 2024 — Are big techs only after cheap labor now?
The tech industry has been experiencing significant layoffs in 2024, with over 60,000 job cuts across 254 companies reported in the first months of the year. Major companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap, and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs. Will the tech companies increase Design teams or shrink them out?
2- Fake job advertising on Linkedin(Ghost open positions)
Fake job advertising on LinkedIn, and job search websites is a concerning practice where companies post job listings that do not actually exist or are already filled. This deceptive strategy is used for various reasons, such as creating the illusion of company growth. Is it still worth applying for the open positions on those websites?
3- UX Design Market saturation (especially for Juniors)
Some companies hesitate to hire entry-level UX designers due to the time and cost needed to train them. Small companies in particular may not have the resources to provide the necessary guidance from senior designers that junior UX designers require. What options do UX Juniors have in a competitive and difficult market?
4- Time acceleration (Exponential technological growth)
Each generation of technology builds upon the last to enable even faster progress. This phenomenon, known as the “law of accelerating returns”, can be observed across various technological domains. and it will impact the way UX Designers work. What is changing for UX Designers and how to remain valuable to the market?
Life changes fast. Life changes in an instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it…
