Architecture Gallery
Columbia University ‘13, Portfolio Design Award
Making the Switch
From Architecture to UX Design
I’m often asked why I made the switch from architect to UX designer. However, it was hardly a switch. To me, both professions are centered around the same fundamental goal: design enjoyable, useable, accessible experiences for people.
In Architecture school, I was taught a design process that closely parallels that of digital products: analyze the site (domain), understand the needs and goals of client (stakeholders) and occupant (user), sketch, conceptualize, compartmentalize, sketch, storyboard, sketch, prototype, revise, model (develop), peer review, and iterate. Most importantly, seek and be open to feedback from peers and teachers every step of the way.
“ All fine architectural values are human values, else not valuable.”
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