Why Performing Artists Make Amazing UX Designers

User Experience Design has had a rush of newcomers in recent years, particularly because the field is so friendly to career pivoters. For one group of common career pivoters, making the leap to UX design doesn’t come with the typical transferable skills, but might be a UX team’s secret weapon. Performing artists — actors, musicians, dancers, singers — may not seem like a logical choice, but they excel in the areas that a bootcamp can’t teach. Here are seven reasons you should think about hiring a Performing Arts Major for your next UX hire.