Understanding of UI/UX Fundamentals:
"What is the difference between UI and UX design?"
o This checks their understanding of the distinct roles and how they work together.
"Describe your design process from start to finish."
o This reveals their methodology and how they approach projects.
"What is 'design thinking,' and how do you apply it?"
o This assesses their knowledge of a core UX principle.
"How do you balance user needs with business goals?"
o This tests their ability to find practical solutions that benefit both.
"How do you define 'good UX'?"
o This shows you their personal view of what makes a good User experience.
User Research and Analysis:
"What user research methods are you familiar with?"
o This gauges their experience with different research techniques.
"How do you create user personas, and why are they important?"
o This tests their understanding of user representation.
"How do you conduct usability testing, and what metrics do you track?"
o This assesses their ability to validate design decisions.
"How do you analyze user feedback and translate it into design improvements?"
o This shows their ability to use data to improve their designs.
UI Design Skills:
"What UI design tools are you proficient in?"
o This verifies their technical skills.
"How do you ensure consistency in your UI designs?"
o This tests their attention to detail and design system knowledge.
"How do you approach accessibility in your UI designs?"
o This assesses their awareness of inclusive design practices.
"Describe your approach to typography and color theory."
o This test their visual design skills.
Prototyping and Interaction Design:
"What prototyping tools do you use, and why?"
o This checks their experience with interactive design.
"Describe a time you designed a successful micro-interaction."
o This tests their ability to create engaging user experiences.
"How do you approach designing for different screen sizes and devices?"
o This tests their responsive design knowledge.
Behavioral and Situational Questions:
"Tell me about a time you had to defend your design decisions to stakeholders."
o This assesses their communication and persuasion skills.
"Describe a challenging design project you worked on and how you overcame the
obstacles."
o This reveals their problem-solving abilities.
"How do you handle negative feedback on your designs?"
o This tests their resilience and ability to learn.
"Tell me about a time you disagreed with a team member's design suggestion. How
did you handle it?"
o This shows their ability to work in a team.
Portfolio Review:
Always dedicate significant time to reviewing their portfolio. Ask them to walk you
through their projects, explaining their design process and rationale.
Ask specific questions about the choices they made in their designs.
