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The fact that you have reached this blog must be a sign that you are curious and interested about the world of design. And why not! Here, imagination takes shape and could create impactful change, making it a thrilling and meaningful career path for those with a passion for creativity.
But as you embark on your design journey, you may wonder what kind of jobs await you. Well, buckle up, because we're about to take you on a quest to discover some of the coolest design careers out there!
Love bringing ideas to life and working with materials? As a product designer, you'll work on creating physical, tangible products like furniture, daily use items, electronics, and even toys. You'll need a keen eye for detail, a passion for user experience, and a knack for innovation. Your output would be everyday marvels.
Example of product design - Dyson Air Purifier
If you're a storyteller at heart with a third eye for visuals, graphic design might be your calling. From creating stunning logos and brand identities to designing eye-catching posters and digital artwork, you'll have to use your creativity to communicate ideas and messages in a visually appealing way.
Example of graphic design - Branding of Starbucks
This needs no introduction. From sketching designs to selecting fabrics and developing clothing collections, you'll use your creativity to live one of the ultimate childhood dreams to create the most stunning garments
Example of fashion design - clothing collections of Sabyasachi Mukherjee
In the digital age, user interface & experience design is more important than ever. You will be designing digital products like websites and apps that are not only visually appealing but also easy and enjoyable to use.
Example of UI-UX design - Whatsapp
In short, you create the next Spiderverse movie or the next GTA game ad.
In long, you will bring stories, characters, and objects to life, from creating animated films and TV shows to designing engaging explainer videos and video game graphics.
You'd transform spaces into havens—commercial and residential. Using your creativity and knowledge of design principles, you’ll craft atmospheres which are functional, visually-appealing, and enhance the lives of those who use them.
Example of interior design - The Palace on Wheels, Luxury Train
This one is for all those gamers out there. From designing game mechanics and storylines to creating engaging environments and characters, you can literally make games like Minecraft, Genshin Impact & Resident Evil from scratch.
Remember when I said design can make impactful changes? Well, environmental design is the epitome of it. From designing urban parks and green spaces to creating sustainable buildings and communities, you'll use your creativity and knowledge of environmental issues to create spaces that are not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly.
Example of environmental design - Auroville
And this is where my journey ends. But your quest continues! What we covered were just some of the many cool and common design careers. There are way more—automobile designing, films, shoe designing, sound designing, industrial designing, illustrations, textile designing, fashion trends forecasting, typography, publication designing, stage designing, photography — the list is ENDLESS.
(Tip - Watch the Netflix documentary ‘Abstract’)
In all careers however, you'll work closely with engineers, marketers, other designers, your users, and other stakeholders to bring your designs to life and make a real impact on people's lives.
So, whether you're passionate about fashion, technology, sustainability, or something entirely different, there's a design career out there waiting for you. The journey to your dream design career won't be a piece of cake. In your quest, you'll face challenges and setbacks along the way, but with perseverance, grit, determination, and a love for what you do, you can achieve your goals and make a real difference in the world. So don't be afraid to dream big, take risks, and pursue your passions.
Do venture on mini side-quests to our other blogs on how to further proceed on your design journey and what resources you would require 🤗
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Nandini Seshan
Communication Design/NID Vijayawada
Behance: https://www.behance.net/nandiniseshan035
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandini-seshan-3302382a7
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