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Product Design (UI/UX Design)

Product Designers create user-centered digital experiences, designing interfaces and user flows that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Example Day-to-Day

Daily work includes user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, designing user interfaces, collaborating with developers, conducting usability testing, iterating on designs, and presenting design concepts to stakeholders.

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Education Requirements

Product Designers often have a bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field. Many successful designers come from bootcamp programs. A strong portfolio is more important than formal education. Master's degrees are not typically required.

Best Majors

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Industrial Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Digital Design

Best Colleges for Those Majors

  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Stanford University
  • RISD
  • ArtCenter College of Design
  • MIT Media Lab

Related Scholarships

  • Design Scholarships
  • Art and Design Scholarships
  • Technology and Design Scholarships