Tag: Figma

Do I need to learn Figma to do UX writing or content design?

November 15, 2023March 17, 2023 by Scott Kubie

A: Not necessarily, but it’s not going to hurt. Knowing the basics will be expected for some roles, especially more tactical, writing-focused, junior- and mid-level roles. Work Where the Work Is The important thing is to be comfortable working alongside your peers in UX design and research. If you don’t feel like you can “hang” … Read more

Learn thinky things

November 15, 2023September 17, 2022 by Scott Kubie

Folks seem to like my latest bit of advice for aspiring designers: Learn Thinky Things. I coined this advice (with an unconscious assist from Marc Maron, I suspect) as part of an off-the-cuff remark during UX Content Office Hours. Someone asked whether content designers need to learn Figma, a popular tool for front-end design. I shared my response as a … Read more