UX design jobs, often perceived as prestigious and creative, can lead to frustration and alienation due to performance metrics, specialization, and Agile frameworks that limit designers' autonomy and impact. Drawing on Marx's concept of alienation, the article explores how these conditions separate designers from their work and human essence, ultimately questioning the fulfillment derived from their roles in large tech companies.
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