This article by Gavin Johns was originally published on Medium as "Architects, stop everything and pursue a career in UX."

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This article by Gavin Johns was originally published on Medium as "Architects, stop everything and pursue a career in UX."As an architect turned user experience (UX) designer I have many strong opinions about both my former and my current profession. But in short, I am now enjoying greener pastures, getting the fulfillment I expected while studying architecture but the profession didn?t provide.Many like-minded architects ask me when and why I decided to transition into software. This puts me in the unusual position of praising the initial skill-set achieved by studying architecture, while promoting departure from it. That said, I have a very abstract definition of architecture, and believe if you have the interest to pursue any other design discipline, you?ll be successful. This guide is intended for those driven and curious architects who are looking for a change.Is This Right For You" Your current work fulfills you creatively, financially, and socially. You?re already a Principal at a successful growing firm. You?re averse to change. You simply don?t have any interest in changing career paths. You prefer a slower growing career. Your definition of architecture is designing ?buildings? and nothing else. If any of that sounds like you, then thanks for reading but you can stop here....