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OOUX We Did It Again - Breaking the Myth: Why Learning UI Design First Won’t Guarantee UX Success

In this episode, Allie and Sophia dive into the latest pieces of advice floating around the UX world: "Start with UI design if you want to succeed in UX design." With over two decades of combined experience in UX design (and having started their careers in UI design), they’re here to debunk why this advice might actually hold you back.

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Tune in as they share insights on what truly builds a strong UX foundation and why focusing on UI first can misguide your journey into UX.

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