Design is everywhere around us, from the shoes we wear, the computers we use, to the office buildings we walk by each day. Because of that, our brain was trained to make decisions (specifically in terms of the items we buy) based more on looks, than on efficiency or safety issues.
Think about how many times you bought something simply because it looked nice, although you didn’t really need it.
The world of design is vast, enticing, and full of colour! Whether it’s in the Humanities or Sciences, Bachelor’s degrees in Design give you the ability to make the most of your talents and creative vision.
One of the most fascinating parts of Design is that it provides great flexibility and versatility to people who decide to study and, later on, work in this field.
In all areas of Design, you won’t have to put a limit on your work or creative ideas, so you can even go beyond your imagination.
After graduating a Bachelor’s in Design studies, you will have gained some of the most important skills and knowledge, like the flexibility of working in different environments, as well as some technical skills that can develop your creativity.
Still, depending on your specialization, the careers and job opportunities for you can vary.
Industrial designer
As an industrial designer, your responsibilities will be to create products and systems that will improve the function, value, and appearance in factories or of household objects, in order to meet customer satisfaction.
Based on clients’ ideas and suggestions, industrial designers first make a sketch or drawing of how that product will look. After they receive approval and drink a lot of coffee, they move on to create the design of a product, that would benefit both the client and the manufacturer.
An industrial designer will have to also take into account aspects of ergonomics, usability, marketing, and the economic viability of the final product, so a cute drawing won’t be enough. For future reference, industrial designers can get employed by any manufacturing company, and they can design furniture, clothing, writing materials, etc.
Graphic designer
Often considered a form of art, Graphic Design is visual communication through the use of images, words, and, sometimes, graphic forms (duh!). The most common example of graphic design is logos and product packages for food and drinks.
A graphic designer creates a visual concept of a product, the main goal being to communicate a message and inform or capture the attention of the audience or potential customers.
Through graphic design, companies and organizations try to stand out from the crowd, in order to become easily recognizable.
Interior designer
If you choose a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, you could be responsible for designing various interiors for buildings like houses, offices, hospitals, hotels, and shops.
A Bachelor’s degree in this field would qualify you to custom design walls, furniture, flooring, lighting, color schemes, and more.
Your job would also involve organizing the purchases made regarding the interiors and furnishings of the building, as well as walking around a building and commenting on each piece that doesn’t match the scheme.
Fashion designer
As a fashion designer, you will have to be an expert in textiles and clothing materials, while knowing how to combine clothing pieces along with accessories, like shoes, bags, and jewelry. You will also suggest a fashion trend and, at the same time, send a message through your clothing line and collection.
User experience designer
This is a recent specialization within Design, so the term may be unknown. Still, user experience designers study and evaluate the overall impression users have when they handle a system, such as a website, software, or application. User experience designers have to evaluate aspects like how easy it is to use, the general perception of the product, its utility, and efficiency. Mainly, user experience designers have to improve customer satisfaction and increase their loyalty to the product.
Other specialized Bachelor’s degrees in Design
The field of Design, being so vast, has other specializations and career paths you can follow. And, because we want you to make the best-informed decision, then you should know that other jobs you can opt for are:
- Architect designer – your job would involve designing the layout for residential spaces, apartment complexes, offices, hotels, theatres, and more;
- Landscape architect-designer – a landscape architect designs the layout of outdoor spaces, such as gardens and parks, in order to create an exterior space that visually connects with the buildings around;
- Urban designer – you could be designing the physical setting of villages, towns, and cities. Sometimes, you may even need to design an entire community, such as a suburban neighborhood;
- Design engineer – your job would involve creating the design and schematics for different types of systems, structures, machines, or equipment. As opposed to other areas in the field, design engineers are more tech specialists, rather than artists.
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