How to become a UX designer

Solve user problems by designing meaningful digital experiences.

Pathways to this career

  1. Complete recognised certifications, UX courses or digital experience course.
  2. Advance your skills as a UX designer through postgraduate qualifications in UX or website design.
  3. Build a portfolio of passion projects, voluntary projects, University tasks and successful experiments, showcasing your abilities and potential. An online presence can increase your chances of being seen by the right people.
  4. Research industry networks and communities to stay at the forefront of progressive UX design.
Study UX online

What does a UX designer do?

UX designers aim to create digital products that provide meaningful and relevant digital experiences that focus on improving the usability, accessibility and interaction of the product.

Tasks and duties

  • Conduct user research into the behaviour, motivations and needs of the customer
  • Develop user personas based on patterns and insights
  • Design prototypes and wireframes to validate and test design concepts to help solve customer needs
  • Advocate for user needs whilst balancing business goals and priorities
  • Work closely with UI designers, developers, content specialists, business analysts, and project and product managers

Related jobs

Discover related courses

Undergraduate RMI-CPT112-2022

User-Centred Design

Related degrees

Undergraduate TAS-ZAD123-2022

User Experience (UX) Design

Related degrees

Undergraduate CUR-DIG12-2022

Digital Design 1

Related degrees

Undergraduate CUR-DIG11-2022

UX Design 1

Related degrees

Explore more courses

Step up your career with these resources

What is an occupational therapist and what do they do?

Occupational therapists play a crucial role in healthcare. But what exactly do they do, and how can you follow this rewarding career path? Let’s find out. 

Dietitian vs nutritionist in Australia: What’s the difference?

Want to help people make healthier food choices? Get to know the nutrition experts who guide us on everything from macros to calories for a living. 

Adriana is using her nutrition degree to make a difference

With her Bachelor of Food and Nutrition, Adriana educates others about the impact food can have on the body.

4 jobs that survive disruption

While the future of work looks very different after 2020, there are certain jobs that endure even during major disruptions. Find out how you can land a role in one of those careers.

Get help every step of the way

Our student advisors can assist you with enrolment, help you plan your studies, and answer questions about how studying through Open Universities Australia can get you from where you are today, to where you want to be tomorrow.

13 OPEN (13 67 36) Message, chat or SMS

Talk to a student advisor

We'll be in touch to answer your questions.

Usually replies in 30 mins