#001 Future-Ready UX: 5 Essential Skills for Designers in 2025

UX AHEAD with Katya Boudjelloud | Immersive UX, UX for XR & AI Technologies

Are you ready to step into the future of UX design? In this episode of UX AHEAD, Katya Boudjelloud explores the top five skills every designer needs to thrive in 2025. From mastering immersive design to leveraging generative AI and ensuring accessibility, this episode offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your UX journey, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what’s next—and how to get there. Plus, Katya shares practical resources to help you take immediate action and build these future-ready skills.

Tune in and get inspired to shape the future of design.

5 Resources for Immediate Action:

1. Apple Vision Pro UI Kit
   Download Apple’s official UI kit to start designing for Vision Pro and explore spatial interface principles.
   Download here
2. Free Course on Prompt Engineering
   Learn how to structure your prompts effectively to collaborate with generative AI tools.
   Enroll here
3. Unity Beginner Tutorials
   Dive into immersive design by creating your first AR/VR project with Unity.
   Start here
4. Accessibility in UX Design
   Explore free guidelines and resources to audit and improve accessibility in your designs.
   Explore here
5. Advanced Figma Prototyping Tutorials
   Master dynamic prototypes with scroll animations and 360 product showcases.
   Watch here

These resources are designed to help you take the first steps toward mastering the essential skills of tomorrow. Let’s build the future of UX together!

Thank you for listening! And Join me as we SEEK WHAT'S NEXT for UX - TOGETHER!