Before UX, I was a licensed architect; I practiced my craft with a deep passion and seriousness. Over 8+ years, I learned a lot about the design profession and where I wanted to go.
Based on this, I pivoted to UX for 3 main reasons:
1. Iterative design
I am attracted to a practice where products are expected to improve and evolve through iteration. In contrast, the permanent nature of architecture cultivates a mindset that things are too precious to change.
2. Speed
Due to physical limitations, architectural design is relatively slow compared to its digital counterpart. It doesn't compare to UX design, which is faster at cycling through testing, assessing, and delivery.
3. User groups
Arguably, UX tends to reach - and impact - a broad range of users, whereas many architectural works are bespoke commissions for a very specific (and privileged) client or institution.
TL;DR
In short, my valuable experience as an architect translates well into UX - see how in my project spotlights:
The expansion of the ed. school aims to reinvigorate its culture of community and collaboration.
Campus gateway
Accessibility
A 1932 landmark building is re-imagined as a new hub for the Yale humanities program.
Assembly spaces
Adaptive reuse
