Post by Waqar Ahmed

The State of UX Design in 2026 My Personal Opinion Is UX design as we know it dying? After 17 years in the industry, the reality of 2026 is hard to sugarcoat: The "hard skills" of UX are becoming a commodity. Here is the truth about the state of UX in 2026: Design isn't always a "competitive advantage." While companies like Apple treat UX as a core differentiator, many brands are "featureless" and survive on logistics or reliability instead,. These companies may no longer need dedicated designers at all. The "Junior" role is disappearing. Just as there are no "junior doctors" without institutional backing, the path for new designers is becoming incredibly steep, often requiring years of intense self-funded study just to break in So, what are your options? According to the current landscape, you have three paths: 1. The Specialist 2. The Hybrid 3. The Pivot P:S Which path are you taking? Are you doubling down on craft, merging with product, or looking for the next big thing? . . . . . . #UXDesign #ProductDesign #TechTrends2026 #CareerPivot #DesignStrategy #AI #uae #ceo #founder #cto #news #design #event #founder #leadership