UX design is a highly creative profession with proven UX design processes. As a UX team manager, you’re managing a set of talented people each with a unique set of specializations and expertise. You’ve assigned them to various projects so that their skills and expertise are being evoked and you expect that they would be happy at their work. Much to your surprise, you realize that your team of talented designers isn’t happy but is running on low morale. Designers feel disconnected from the team and demotivated at work, with the devastating result that the quality of their work suffers.
As a good UX manager, you would want to take steps to make them happy at work and boost their morale. Here’s an analysis of what most commonly affects UX design teams and tips for you to improve happiness and work satisfaction in your team.