UX / Product Designer

What is this career?

UX designers research user needs and design interfaces that make apps and websites simple, beautiful and useful.

What does this professional do?

Researches users, creates wireframes and prototypes, tests designs and works with engineers to ship products.

Who may enjoy this career?

Students who are creative AND analytical, notice bad design everywhere, and enjoy both psychology and technology.

What to do after Class 12

Any stream in Class 11–12. B.Des via UCEED/NID DAT/NIFT, or any degree + UI/UX certifications and portfolio.

Course duration

4 years (B.Des)

Approximate fees

₹2,00,000–₹6,00,000 per year — verify per college

Further study

M.Des, specialisation in interaction/service design.

Subjects to consider after Class 10

• Any stream; Fine Arts/CS helpful

Available courses

• B.Des (UX/Communication Design)
• B.Tech + design certifications
• BCA + UX bootcamps

Entrance examinations

College options

• IIT Bombay (IDC) via UCEED
• NID Ahmedabad
• NIFT
• MIT Institute of Design

Career opportunities

• Tech companies & startups
• Design agencies
• Freelance
• Product companies

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