The UX design process can generally be divided into four key phases: research, design, testing, and implementation. Based on these phases, UX designers tend to follow a certain sequence for each project: carrying out user research, analyzing their findings, defining user personas, mapping out user flows, creating wireframes and prototypes, conducting user testing, and finally, handing the designs over for visual design and development.

During undergrad, I studied Psychology and I had to carry out several research projects. I learned to do research, design, testing, and implementation. I did not know then that I would be applying what I learned in psychology to UX design.

UI designers focus on the look and feel, the presentation, and the interactivity of a product. They understand the user’s needs and goals, but their specialty lies in the user’s visual experience. Based on the UX designer’s wireframes and prototypes, they design all the visual aspects of the product interface, such as color, typography, and spacing, as well as the interactive touchpoints that the user encounters, such as buttons and scrollbars.

I enjoy design and helping people. In UI design, I am able to bring my creativity and design visually functional products that help people find practical solutions to their problems.