UX Designer Skills Roadmap: the Butterfly Framework

In the rapidly evolving field of UX design, professionals often struggle to identify which skills are truly essential for success. Many find themselves overwhelmed by the vast array of methodologies and tools, unsure of how to map out a clear career progression. The lack of structured guidance for continuous learning in UX can leave even experienced designers feeling lost or stagnant in their professional growth.

The Butterfly Framework addresses these challenges head-on, providing a clear, comprehensive roadmap for UX skill development.

What You'll Get

1. Instant access to an interactive Miro board: Dive into a visually engaging, easy-to-navigate platform that brings your UX learning journey to life.
2. 140+ essential UX skills and subjects across multiple domains:

   

   • Wing 1; UX Research: mixed-methods research, user-centric, analytical skills and more
   • Wing 2; Product Design: visual, interactive and accessible design, and more
   • The head; Business acumen and communication: strategic, commercial and business-critical skills
   • The body; Meta skills: underlying and essential to succeed development areas
3. In-depth exploration of each skill:
   • Importance in UX practice: Understand why each skill matters
   • Pros and cons of various methods: Make informed decisions about your approach
   • Integration with UX methodologies: See how skills fit into larger frameworks
   • Fit within typical development processes: Align your skills with real-world workflows
4. Curated learning resources for each subject:
   • Courses: Both free and paid options to suit your learning style and budget
   • Articles: Stay up-to-date with the latest UX trends and best practices
   • Essential materials: Books, tools, and other resources to deepen your knowledge

The Butterfly Framework offers a transformative approach to UX skill development. By providing clarity on your UX career path, you'll be empowered to make informed decisions about your professional growth.

Best of all, the framework is adaptable to any UX career trajectory, whether you're aiming for a specialist role or a leadership position. With the Butterfly Framework, you'll not only keep pace with the evolving UX landscape – you'll lead the way.