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Feb 20, 2025 ⋅ 3 min read

Defining your UX skillset: T-shaped vs. I-shaped vs. M-shaped vs. X-shaped

Bart Krawczyk Learning how to build beautiful products without burning myself out (again). Writing about what I discovered along the way.

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I Think The Next UX Era Will Shock Us: Here Are My 3 Big Predictions

I think the next UX era will shock us: Here are my 3 big predictions

The “modern” UI/UX era is already aging. I believe the next wave of design will change how users see — and feel — technology. Here are my predictions for what’s coming next.

Shalitha Suranga
Oct 29, 2025 ⋅ 10 min read
AI-First Helpdesks: The UX Shift Businesses Can’t Ignore

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AI support isn’t the future, it’s the present. Here’s how AI-first helpdesks work, why they’re winning over users, and how to design one effectively.

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Why Framer Might Just Replace Your Entire Web Design Stack

Why Framer might just replace your entire web design stack

I used to bounce between Relume, Figma, and Webflow. Then I tried Framer and realized it’s quietly becoming the full-stack tool we’ve all been waiting for.

Chidera Nwankwagu
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Exploring The Human-AI Balance In UX Content Design

Exploring the human-AI balance in UX content design

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One Reply to "Defining your UX skillset: T-shaped vs. I-shaped vs. M-shaped vs. X-shaped"

  1. The article offers a clear breakdown of UX skillset shapes—T-shaped, I-shaped, M-shaped, and X-shaped—helping professionals understand how depth and breadth of skills impact their roles. Recognizing these distinctions allows UX designers to identify growth areas, balance specialization with collaboration, and better position themselves in teams, ultimately enhancing both career development and project outcomes.

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