But… is it just me, or is a Unicorn just a horse with a horn
stuck to its head?
Surely a better comparison to draw would be to mythological
Sphinx, with the body of a lion, wings of a bird and head of a man? Also I
think there are some scales on there, somewhere. Anyway. My point is that a
true UX all-rounder is an amalgamation of many things in equal measure. They
are not just a UI Designer with some Axure experience. They are not a UX
Designer who knows a bit of HTML/CSS. They are not just a horse with a
horn.
I know what you will say - the point of the analogy is that
the Unicorn, like a multi-disciplinary designer, is hard to find. It’s elusive
nature means it camps out in the woods and only appears to those who know what
they’re looking for.
But, from my experience, these Unicorns (or Sphinxes) are
rearing their heads more and more frequently as designers are up-skilling and
taking on more responsibility on projects. I have personally noted an increase
in this type of profile over the last year or so.
Would you identify with the Unicorn, or the Sphinx? Which UX
creature are you?
Please contact me and let me know!
