UI/UX Design
Design digital experiences that are intuitive, beautiful, and functional
What You'll Study
UI (User Interface) & UX (User Experience) Design is about how people interact with technology. It combines psychology, graphic design, and tech. You don't just make apps look pretty; you make them easy and delightful to use.
- Design Thinking
- Wireframing & Prototyping (Figma)
- User Research & Testing
- Information Architecture
- Interaction Design
- Visual Design Principles
- Accessibility (A11y)
- Frontend Basics (HTML/CSS)
Example Classes
How to Know If You'll Like It
You'll probably enjoy this if...
- ✓You get annoyed when a website or door handle is poorly designed
- ✓You are artistic but also logical
- ✓You have empathy for users
- ✓You like solving problems visually
- ✓You want a tech career without writing complex code
- ✓You communicate well (explaining design choices)
You might not enjoy this if...
- ✕You take design feedback personally (critique is constant)
- ✕You only like drawing art (this is design for function)
- ✕You dislike technology
- ✕You dont care about the "user" needs
Self-Check Quiz
Answer these questions honestly to see if this major might be a good fit for you.
When an app is confusing, do you think "I could fix this"?
Career Outcomes
Featured In-Demand Careers
UX/UI Designer
Design intuitive and beautiful digital experiences that solve user problems and delight customers.
Product Manager
Lead product development from conception to launch, bridging business strategy with user needs and technical capabilities.
Software Engineer
Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems. Work with cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems.
Other Common Career Paths
- •Product Designer
- •Interaction Designer
- •Web Designer
- •User Researcher
Industries
Try It First
Test if you like this field before committing to a major:
Redesign the login screen of your favorite app on paper.
Learn the basics of Figma (free specialized software) on YouTube.
Conduct a "Usability Test" - watch 3 friends try to use a website and record where they get stuck.
Related Majors
UI/UX Design
Design digital experiences that are intuitive, beautiful, and functional
Marketing (Digital/Growth)
Connect products with people using psychology, creativity, and data
Computer Science
Build software, solve problems with code, and shape the digital world
Psychology
Study the human mind and behavior
Frequently Asked Questions
Graphic design is visual (posters/branding). UX is functional (how it works). They overlap in UI.
You don't need to be a dev, but knowing HTML/CSS helps you talk to devs.
Yes, every digital product needs designers.
Not strictly (bootcamps exist), but degrees in HCI or Design are preferred by top tech firms.
Yes, it is more important than your GPA.
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