Title: IxDF Co-Host Talks: Discovering Your Unique Path Into UX
Transitioning into tech can be exciting, but figuring out how to communicate your value isn't always easy. As AI continues to reshape the tech industry, it's natural to wonder "Where do my skills fit in?".
During a recent conversation at a UX event, I learned that hiring managers often look for professionals who bring skills and perspectives their teams may be missing. For example, a designer with a technical background might help bridge the gap between design and development, while someone with UX design experience might bring a valuable user-centered perspective to a management role.
Skills-based hiring is nothing new, but it's encouraging to see that transferable skills continue to matter.
Even research offers some encouraging insights.
According to the UX Design Institute's 2024 research, 76% of the UX professionals surveyed had transitioned into UX from another career. The research also identified problem-solving as the top skill hiring managers look for in entry-level UX candidates, followed by empathy, teamwork, and collaboration.
These findings highlight that while AI literacy and technical skills are becoming increasingly important, your greatest competitive advantage may lie in the human skills you've developed along the way.
About the talk
Join Artemis Magliveras, UX Researcher at Mondai by Rita and Co-Host of IxDF Vienna, as she shares her unconventional journey from Chemistry and pharmaceutical quality control into UX Research.
Research has been a common thread throughout Artemis' career. From analyzing scientific data and working within strict quality standards to understanding human behavior and improving digital experiences, she'll explore how her scientific background helped shape her approach to UX. What we'll explore
* Finding the connections between your previous experience and UX: How experiences from other industries can translate into valuable UX capabilities.
* Communicating your value with confidence: How to frame an unconventional background as a strength rather than a disadvantage.
* Connecting science and UX: What scientific research and understanding human experiences have in common.
* Embracing a nonlinear career path: Why learning, experimenting, and exploring different opportunities can help you build a meaningful career.
Who should join?
Whether you're considering a transition into UX, currently building your portfolio, navigating your first opportunities, or already working in the industry, you're welcome to join.
Come for the story, reflect on your own journey, and discover what might be your unique UX superpower.
Event details 📅
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m. CET
💻 Fully virtual - link will be posted soon!
Hosted by IxDF Vienna - Interaction Design Foundation.
We look forward to seeing you there!