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Learn UX basics from a designer with 8+ years at luxury brands. No jargon, no bootcamp fluff. Principles, process, tools, and career paths.
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User Experience Basics
The straight-up foundation. Principles, process, tools, and career paths — without the bootcamp hype.
4,000+ words
Built for beginners
20 min read
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What UX really is
Process that actually works
Career + salary reality
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