PHILIP BURGESS

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Breaking into UX research can feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. When I started, I faced the same challenge: how to prove my skills and land that first role without years of experience. If you’re eager to join this field, I’ll share the practical steps I took and what worked best to get noticed by employers. A UX research project dashboard on a laptop screen Understand what UX research really means Before applying for a UX Research

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Breaking into UX research can feel like a challenge, especially if you don’t come from a design or tech background. Yet, the field is growing fast and welcomes diverse skills and perspectives. If you want to build a career in UX research in 2025, you don’t need a traditional design degree. Instead, focus on developing the right mindset, skills, and experience to understand users and improve products. User interview session in progress Un