At this point, hopefully the value of software is clear to you and you understand that because computer software has the potential to solve human problems, it also has the potential to make companies money. Just look at Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM, all global Fortune 500 companies that at their core create software that solves users' problems and earns them and their investors a return on investment (ROI). Now, money is not the only benefit that software can provide, but as professionals who want make software better, we have to be armed with the knowledge that our skills and software considerations can impact the bottom line of any company for which we solve problems. The role of an HCI designer in any business should be considered essential, and your ability to understand your own value should translate as you grow your skills. An HCI designer has the ability to impact the ROI of any company.
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