What skills do you need to be a UX designer?

A successful UX designer needs a mix of soft and technical skills. Key skills include user research, wireframing and prototyping, usability testing, visual design basics, and strong communication. In general, UX designers require a blend of empathy and analytical thinking, design tools proficiency, and collaborative skills – notably, knowing how to code is not required for UX design.

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