Future predictions about the field of UX are everywhere—but many of them lack depth, context, or real-world grounding. In this post, I dig into the problems with the way we frame “what’s next” in UX, and why we need a more thoughtful, responsible approach to these conversations. Plus: what to look for, what to question, and how we can do better—together.

Impact matters—especially for UX Writers, who often feel the need to prove their worth to be involved in team processes. With layoffs hitting the tech industry, proving your impact isn’t just about career growth—it’s about job security. But as any experienced UX Writer knows, making your impact visible is a challenge. After 7+ years in the field, both as a freelancer and in-house, I’ve learned the biggest barriers to making an impact—and how to overcome them.

The idea that only beginners mess up is toxic and totally disconnected from the reality of UX work. But let’s be honest: we, as seniors and leaders, have helped build that narrative by avoiding real conversations about our own mistakes. It’s time to change that. Not with vague “mistakes help us grow” platitudes, but with the actual, messy, embarrassing, confidence-shaking stuff. I’ll take one for the team.

This year, I included a new chapter in my end-of-the-year reflections because, in order to achieve goals, we need to make investments, right? So, I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on the investments I made as a UX Writer in 2024, see which ones delivered the greatest return on investment, and share these insights with you because these learnings might be valuable for your yearly planning, too!

The other week I was invited to speak at a local UX meetup–had some freshly baked brezels (not pretzels) along with great conversations. The event management team was awesome, and the night was great fun. In between talks, however, I had a very interesting casual exchange about something I hadn't paid a lot of mind to–yet. The person I was talking to asked me something along the lines of "Where are you accredited, as a UX Writer?" and I replied something along the lines of "Say what?". And off went my journey into yet another rabbit hole. 

UX Writing is an emerging field focused on writing copy that seamlessly guides users through digital interfaces. As the demand for intuitive digital experiences grows (and will it ever stop doing so?), so does the need for skilled UX Writers. This article helps you evaluate if UX Writing is the right career path by giving you essential questions assessing your skills, interests, and more. Ready to go?

Navigating through writing disciplines in the tech industry is not easy — especially when you’re not a writer. I notice that many people confuse the different subdisciplines of writing, be it clients who ask for a UX Writing service when what they actually want is Technical Writing, or headhunters officially looking for a Copywriter, when what they actually seem to need is a UX Writer. Therefore, I decided to share a little overview of what these disciplines are and how you can distinguish them, so get ready for some ground work here!