To understand what product design can do, we need to discuss the various design forms that constitute product designers, how they come together, and what they can accomplish when integrated. Interaction or UX designers study behavioral patterns and explore multiple ways a specific application can address pre-determined user needs.

These individuals are able to create and iterate solutions faster than most. Graphic or visual designers take care of everything that people not in design roles assume all designers do. Pixels! They delineate between positive and negative space, crafting exquisite masterpieces of color and depth. These designers work with drawing tablets.

They brought laptops without cables. The visual designers put metaphors into iOS and then took them out. Motion or animation designers are fantastic designers. If you find yourself getting frustrated during the smooth menu transitions or the impressive loading animations coming to life, then these guys are your achievement.

User researchers are true advocates for user needs. They delve deep into the hearts of clients. They pose challenges and accept all possible answers. User research is thorough in all aspects. Users are always right. Data analysts are the scientists of product design. They manage A/B tests and live products, collecting and understanding vast amounts of data. They are the masters of relevance and causation. These are the people who announce winning concepts. Judgments come from a jury of millions of users.