The Hero’s Journey of a UX Designer

Original art by Igor Gregorio

If you’ve spent time studying any form of literature, mythology, film or theater, you have heard of Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth (aka The Hero’s Journey). Actually, anyone who has seen Star Wars or The Matrix has seen it in action.

When I look back on how I started in design, and as I mentor professionals newer to the disciplines of design, I see some interesting similarities to The Hero’s Journey. Sure…