In a world where the user is king, companies are making the decision to invest heavily in design, as they realize that taking a user-centered approach and focusing on the customer's experience of their product or service has become a differentiating factor in innovation and success.

This is where UX comes in. We get to be an advocate for the user every step of the way-giving them a voice throughout the product development process so companies can craft user-centered solutions that effectively solve their customers' problems, meet their needs, and, if we're lucky enough, exceed their expectations.

In this handy, quick-start guide for wannabe UX designers, you will learn:

• The roles, titles, and duties found in UX
• What constitutes good (and not-so-good) design
• The typical docs and deliverables produced by UXers
• The role of user research in creating great experiences
• The importance of accessibility in design
• The benefits of using a design system
• How to land a job in UX
• And much more