Do I Become a UX Designer, UX Researcher, or a UI Designer: Finding Your UX Niche

User Experience (UX) has evolved from a niche discipline into a complex field with numerous specialized roles. According to the Nielsen Norman Group, the UX profession has expanded from just a handful of recognized roles in the early 2000s to more than 20 distinct specializations today. This evolution reflects how digital products have become more sophisticated and how organizations have recognized the value of specialized UX expertise.