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Yes, and – The Improv of UX

Long before I was a UX nerd at The Nerdery, I was a theater nerd. Acting was the only activity that stuck with me when I was a kid, and I acted all the way through high school and college, where I became a theater major. After college, I returned to my old high school and directed productions there for five years. Shortly after that, I transitioned into graphic design, which ultimately led to my current career in UX design.

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Rob Cowie

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