UX job titles are getting out of hand

There are 20+ different UX Research Job Titles. We've mostly accepted these, but have we ever stopped to ask WHY there are so many titles? In today's video I explore whether the titles are a natural evolution of the field, whether we, the UX community, as truly different from one another, or is it a symptom of a deeper identity crisis? Don't forget to comment your thoughts! I'd love to hear them, as I spent nearly a year thinking about this topic, after observing the reactions. Mad love, PEACE!! ================== REFERENCES: History and Timeline of Usability: https://measuringu.com/usability-hist... Erik Erikson’s Identity Crisis: Who am I?    • Video   Driving Strategy in Reactive Environment (UXtweak):    • Driving Strategy in Reactive Environments ...   Adolescence: Crash Course Psychology #20:    • Adolescence: Crash Course Psychology #20   Vocabulary Inflation: https://www.uxtigers.com/post/ux-voca... The Voltage Effect by John A. List: https://amzn.to/4khMFA6 Blue Ocean Strategy: https://amzn.to/4dBgg4P Blue Ocean Shift: https://amzn.to/3FthCSK ================== ULTIMATE UXR MASTERCLASS Like what you see and want to learn more from the ULTIMATE User Research course in existence? I spent 7 YEARS toiling blood sweat and tears to create the ONLY UXR masterclass I wish I had! Companies like Meta, Mastercard, Upwork, Calendly, Alaska Airlines, and more have already adopted my materials. Please check it out! Module 1 is completely free! https://zerotoux.teachable.com/ Prefer resources on UX, too? Get 3 months free membership with the Interaction Design Foundation by using my referral code: https://www.interaction-design.org/in... ================== LINKS: Get my Industry-made Study Plan Template that Professional UXR teams have adopted: https://zerotoux.com/resources/ ================== Say hi on social media! Linkedin:   / kevinliang-1   Instagram:   / zerotoux   Medium:   / pretendastronaut   Facebook:   / zerotoux   Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/zerotoux/sha... ========== If you have questions about training, coaching, client work, anything Product UX Research, feel free to email me. [email protected] =========== 0:00 Skit 0:54 Introduction 2:48 What's in a Name? The State of UXR Titles 4:45 Zero to UX Research Masterclass 6:30 UX exists in Many Different Contexts 9:09 Experimenting with Titles 10:59 The Business Problem 14:34 How Did We Get Here? History of UX 18:51 The Identity Crisis: Triggers & Coping Behaviors 26:44 Takeaways and Moving Forward 32:16 Thank you, Conclusion 🎵 Music 🎵 Lofi Cafe - Enrize Inspirational - Positive Sound =========== *Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to any products or services from this website if you choose to use any of the above affiliate links.    • UX job titles are getting out of hand