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Also known as: product designer, UX designer, UI designer

Designer

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Definition

Designer: A Designer creates user experiences and visual interfaces for products. Specializations include UX design (user flows, information architecture), UI design (visual design, components), and product design (combining both). Designers translate user needs and business goals into intuitive, delightful experiences.

Example Usage

Our product designer handles end-to-end: user research, wireframes, visual design, and working with engineers on implementation.

Common Misconceptions

Design is making things pretty. Good design solves problems; aesthetics support usability, not replace it.
UX and UI are the same. UX is the overall experience; UI is the visual interface. Both matter.
Designers just hand off mockups. Great designers collaborate through implementation, iterating based on constraints.

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