UX designer is a pretty hot Job title right now, and one which is set to become even more popular. CNN ranked it fourteenth in their top 100 jobs list, stating that the number of UX design positions is likely to rise by 18% over the next ten years.

It came seventh in Forbes list of top 20 jobs for work-life balance. A study by the Nielsen Norman Group also found that UX designers love their work - respondents rated their career satisfaction as 5.4 on a scale of 1-7.

However, as a discipline which is still in it infancy, many people aren’t really sure what Qualifications are required to work in the field. Before I looked into a career in UX design, I assumed that anyone with the word ‘designer’ in their job title must have a degree from an art school.  

However that is simply not the case. UXers come from a wide range of backgrounds, from psychology to project management - you can read about my path here!

So, do you need a qualification to work in UX? Read on to find out!