User Experience (UX) Design is a type of design focusing on maximizing the functionality, the quality of the experience, and user-friendliness of the end result of a product. Often, UX Designers and User Interface (UI) Designers work in tandem to create a smooth finished product.
A UX Designer strives to create an enjoyable user experience. UX Design focuses on the quality of the experience, and primarily works with digital products such as apps. UX Design is an important skill for a multitude of industries. Every time a business creates a new product or modifies an existing one, the UX Designer’s role is to make sure the perspective from the user's point of view is centered on the creative process for tech teams and designers.
UX Design Careers in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City has been experiencing a boom in the tech realm for the past several years, and recent economic reports show no sign of it slowing down. It is one of the top areas in the nation for start-ups that rely on UX Designers, and some of the largest tech companies in the nation that have settled in the area need consistent, regular UX designers on their team.
Tech businesses in Salt Lake City are savvy to the value a UX Designer can bring to a project. It’s a relatively new field, and the current demand for UX Designers can't fill positions quickly enough, meaning that UX Designers can find work in multiple niches. For tech professionals who would like to go beyond the basics of what they know and establish a foothold in UX Design, Salt Lake City is the place to be to learn, grow and establish a lucrative career.
Salaries for UX Designers in Salt Lake City for entry-level professionals start at an impressive number, averaging between $58,000 and $89,000. The scale increases significantly with experience, demonstrated by positions that can reach $100,000 and much higher.
The welcoming feel to newcomers to the area, low cost of living, and temperate seasons are among the reasons to consider living and learning in Salt Lake City. The schools rank high in overall satisfaction, with strong STEM focuses, and the city boasts many attractive amenities.
In-Person UX Design Classes in Salt Lake City
General Assembly, The Tech Academy and DevMountain are some of the top-notch schools that Noble Desktop can direct you to for in-person UX Design training in Salt Lake City. Providing hands-on training for students just starting out, or those with prior experience, these are excellent options for face-to-face learning.
Options offered by General Assembly include UX Design classes that cover beginner-friendly instruction in UX Design methods and strategies, learning how UX design fits into workflow, gaining knowledge of design terminology, and user experience design deliverables such as wireframes, prototypes, and usability test reports. Another option is the General Assembly UX Bootcamps, which give immersive, intensive information similar to the course above in a shorter period of time.
DevMountain, The University of Utah Professional Education, and the Tech Academy each offers courses similar to those at General Assembly; some are immersive, focusing on specific areas in UX Designer topics, and some are longer, comprehensive programs elevating a Designer’s ability.
Virtual UX Design Classes
An option for students who want to learn about UX Design is to take a course virtually from the comfort of their location of choice—perhaps a home or office. This is a great option for someone looking for a live, interactive virtual class with the instructor guiding the student in real-time, and even having the ability to share the student’s screen if desired. These courses all provide the same information as the in-person classes with benefits such as having the instructor available to ask questions and share information remotely.
Noble Desktop, the creator of this tool, offers UX Design virtual classes covering a range of topics. These courses cover material such as developing, prototyping, and testing new products. Noble also provides a Sketch Bootcamp with more details across the UX Design world. Students should also have a look at the UX and UI Design Certificates.
UX Design Bootcamps in Salt Lake City
For those dedicated to delving into UX Design in an intensive, fast-paced session, Noble Desktop offers UX Design Bootcamps. Salt Lake City’s options to take these Bootcamps are plentiful with twelve different choices. To start, the beginner-friendly UX Development Bootcamp brings you through the fundamentals of engaging with the user, then moving forward into concept development and prototyping. This intensive UX gives you a chance to try out your skills with a real-world client and prepares you to understand the fundamentals of user experience.
There are other choices, including one that offers the skills you need to launch a career in UX Design, another that will instruct you in UX Design research, prototyping, information architecture, design principles, and animations—and a list of other Bootcamps offering a variety of UX Design concepts. You can find more information by visiting the dedicated UX Bootcamp page.
Corporate and Onsite UX Design Training in Salt Lake City
Noble has the ability to bring onsite corporate training in UX Design to your location. Teams or even the entire workforce can attend a UX Design class from the convenience of your business, or through a live virtual UX Design course presented via a teleconference platform such as Zoom. If employees would like to take the UX Design course on their own schedule, vouchers can be purchased that allow them to attend an open enrollment session with Noble Desktop. Discounts are available with multiple purchases.
Contact Noble Desktop for more information about how your company can benefit from live onsite corporate training.