Although I haven't been following the what-is-design thread, this post strikes me as possibly relevant.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Mads from Interaction-Design.org <mads.soega...@interaction-design.org > Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2018 at 7:43 AM Subject: Design is where science and art break even To: <russ.abb...@gmail.com> [image: Interaction Design Foundation] Do you need a degree to get the balance right? It’s hard to know where to turn when it comes to embarking on, or trying to further, your career in the UX industry. Good education is a must throughout your professional life—however there is no real consensus on UX right now due to the field still being in its infancy. A great way to start is by getting a thorough understanding of all the core concepts within the umbrella of UX… and our first two articles are going to do just that by delving into Interaction Design and Conversion Centred Design. We’ll then round up with an article that discusses the true topic of the week: whether you do in fact need a degree to get started with, or enhance, your design career. Without further ado, let’s jump in! *What is Interaction Design?* * <https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/what-is-interaction-design?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=letter2018-10-26&utm_campaign=non-members>Author/Copyright holder: Teo Yu Siang and Interaction Design Foundation. Copyright terms and licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 * As per the name of our organization, Interaction Design is one of the core topics we focus on here at the Interaction Design Foundation. It would therefore only make sense to share some literature that really delves into this area of UX, the five dimensions it consists of, as well as some information about what interaction designers do in their day-to-day role. Take a look at our first article of the week to * investigate the topic further and start creating products that enable your users to achieve their objectives in the best possible way. * Read more <https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/what-is-interaction-design?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=letter2018-10-26&utm_campaign=non-members> * The Seven Simple Principles of Conversion Centred Design (CCD) and How to Use Them * * <https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/the-seven-simple-principles-of-conversion-centred-design-ccd-and-how-to-use-them?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=letter2018-10-26&utm_campaign=non-members>Author/Copyright holder: Pixabay. Copyright terms and licence: CC0 Public Domain * Much of our time as designers is spent trying to solve *user*-orientated problems. However it sometimes becomes the case that you need to find solutions for *business*-orientated problems instead. And this is where Conversion Centred Design (CCD) can step in to lend a helping hand. Like a lot of your design work, it will be an art *and* a science to get CCD right… and it’s also * a great way to show the ROI of what you can do as a designer. * Learn about the seven principles that make up the core of CCD and find out how you can make each page of your website play a part in turning visitors into customers. Read more <https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/the-seven-simple-principles-of-conversion-centred-design-ccd-and-how-to-use-them?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=letter2018-10-26&utm_campaign=non-members> Do I Need a Degree to Work In User Experience? * <https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/do-i-need-a-degree-to-work-in-user-experience?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=letter2018-10-26&utm_campaign=non-members>Author/Copyright holder: Flazingo Photos. Copyright terms and licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 * When considering a career in UX design, this thought may well have gone through your mind at some point. While the question may seem simple on first look, the answer can often be a lot more complicated depending on various factors—such as the approach you have to your life and career. What we *can* be sure about is that * it’s worthwhile spending a bit of time exploring the benefits of a related degree, while also investigating the alternative routes * that exist within the UX education space. And that’s exactly what our final article of the week will do… so let’s jump right in! 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