UI Architect, UX Architect, UI/UX Architect, UI Developer, UX Researcher, UX Designer, UX Writer, Head of UX, Product Designer, Product Owner and Service Designer u2014 11 roles explained and compared. What each actually owns, where they overlap, how they differ by company size, and Australian salary context.
Will AI replace UX designers? The peer-reviewed evidence gives a more precise answer than the headlines. What the Science productivity study, the Harvard/BCG jagged frontier experiment, and NN/g’s State of UX 2026 actually show about which parts of UX work are exposed and which are not.
My published research found interface quality matters nearly twice as much for repeat visits as for first purchases — and security, while driving first purchases, had no significant effect on returning at all. What the regression data means for e-commerce UX design.
My peer-reviewed study of 358 Amazon shoppers found customer experience explains 55% of the variance in purchase intention and 56% in re-visit intention — with one surprising exception. The research, methodology, and headline findings.
Part 1 of the UI/UX Playbook: the core principles and foundations of great UX — the two perspectives on user experience, what UX/UI/usability/interaction actually mean, the eight foundational principles, and the Think-Make-Check model for user-first design.
The best UX design tools for 2026, organised by workflow stage — research and discovery, information architecture, prototyping, and usability testing. What each tool does best, realistic pricing, and how to build a toolkit that matches your team size.
What does a UX designer actually do all day? A realistic hour-by-hour walkthrough of a typical workday — from standup and research synthesis to information architecture, design critique, usability testing, and cross-team collaboration.
What is a UI/UX designer, and are UI and UX really one role? A clear breakdown of the difference, whether mid-to-large companies should separate them, how AI tools are reshaping both disciplines, and the new design job titles emerging in 2026.
A practical, stage-by-stage guide to using AI in UI/UX design — research, ideation, prototyping, testing, and handoff. Where AI genuinely helps at each step, where it doesn’t, and the human checkpoint that keeps design good.
Sydney’s tech and SaaS market wants conversion-focused, AI-native design: dynamic behaviour-responsive interfaces, B2B SaaS conversion patterns, Figma-to-code automation, and WCAG 2.2 compliance. The four UI/UX trends defining 2026.
