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Do you need to code to be a UX UI designer?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 11:04 pm

UXUI design is a profession that requires coding skills, but not everyone who designs user interfaces needs to be a coder. There are plenty of talented designers who don’t have to code at all.

In fact, a lot of the time, coding can be a hindrance to a successful design career. A lot of the time, designers need to be able to think outside of the box, and code can often be a restrictive way of thinking.

PRO TIP: Coding is not a requirement to be a UX/UI designer, but it can be helpful in order to create prototypes and understand how websites and apps are built. There are many tools that allow designers to create prototypes without writing code, so if you’re not interested in learning to code, don’t let that stop you from becoming a UX/UI designer.

That being said, there are certainly times when coding is a necessary part of the design process. For example, if you’re designing a web app, you need to be able to code in order to create dynamic pages and menus.

However, for the most part, coding should be used as an enhancement, not a necessity, in a design career. If you’re good at thinking outside the box, and you have a good visual sense, you’ll be able to succeed without needing to code.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.