#165 Skills and traits UX designers need in 2026

Honest UX Talks by Anfisa Bogomolova & Ioana Teleanu

Jan 14, 202600:40:56Arts

Ioana and Anfi discuss how values are shifting in the design world amidst rapid change. They explore the traits that designers should cultivate, current market observations, and whether traditional skills remain relevant...

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