Career in Design: Tap into Your Artistic Side!

Designers practically have a contribution in almost everything we own, touch and see – the rooms we sit in, the clothes we wear, the accessories we own, and even the websites we browse on a daily basis. With designing being such an integral element of our daily lives, it’s no surprise that the demand for talented and creative designers has grown manifold across various industries in the last few years.

If you’ve got an eye for creativity, and a knack for turning your imagination into a piece of art, then these are the career options to watch out for in the field of design:

Graphics Designer

The job of a graphic designer involves working on websites, magazines, books, posters, computer games, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, advertising and a variety of other products and activities to give organisations a visual 'brand'. As part of your job description, you will be required to develop creative ideas and concepts based on the briefs provided by the clients, your creative director or account manager. Post this, you will be required to work on the appropriate medium of communication in order to meet the clients’ requirements. Apart from being creative, you must remain updated with the latest industry software and graphic design techniques. You must also meet your deadlines and approach your work with complete professionalism.

Career as a Graphic Designer

Interior Designer

As an interior designer, your job will not just be limited to decorating homes, offices, restaurants, stores, hotels, etc. You will have to do a lot of research, analysis and evaluate architectural elements to come up with designs that are functional, safe and appealing to the clients. In order to arrive at a structural design, you will have to first understand the client’s requirement to make sure that your interiors meet the owner’s purpose and desire. You will be required to create layouts keeping in mind colour palettes. You will also have to ensure that the place not only has the right kind of furniture but that it is placed appropriately. Apart from this, you will be involved in accessorising the space with light fixtures, wall hangings and fabrics. You will also need to look into the flooring of the place and get the home appliances arranged as per your design.

Career as an Interior Designer

Fashion Designer

Fashion designers are the people behind all those beautiful dresses and accessories we own and wish to purchase. Using different fashion techniques like cutting, sewing, tailoring, draping, etc., these designers create billions of dresses, suits, shoes and other clothing items and accessories. In a school of fashion designing, you will be taught all about the history of fashion, various fashion techniques, how to present your designs, and finally how to market yourself and your designs. You will also learn about business practices in fashion marketing, and how to build client relations. Once you gain knowledge and understanding about this field, get relevant qualifications and build the right contacts, you can apply for multiple roles at the entry-level, which may include working as an assistant designer, fashion merchandiser, stylist, illustrator, private label designer or technical designer. As a fashion design graduate, you will also be expected to have an understanding of the latest trends. Creativity, style, good knowledge about the fashion industry, business, and capability to work under stress and meeting deadlines will be a bonus if you wish to succeed in this area.

Career as a Fashion Designer

Product Designer

Product Designers are people who are required to innovate, enhance the utility of a product, and provide business solutions. Product design is a combination of technology, art and craft, which may be required in manufacturing companies. Product designers can work in their own design studios, design departments of manufacturing industries, as well as small and medium scale industries. They can also work on lifestyle products and promote their own brands. Their sphere of activity extends to software as well, which may include working on a ‘virtual product’.  As a product designer, you should have some basic skills such as generating creative and innovative ideas, doing research work, understanding of popular trends, manufacturing, and marketing the products. The products may include instruments, toys, electronic goods, etc.

Career as a Product Designer

Jewellery Designer

Jewellery designing is emerging as a popular career option in India and the market is full of opportunities for those who are interested. It includes designing accessories such as handbags, ornaments, etc., to fulfil consumer demands in the market. These accessories are mainly designed and utilised to create a trendy look/be fashionable. If you have an artistic bend of mind, a creative flair and a fetish for jewellery, this can be a great career option for you! You can also boost your skills and adopt the new ones by getting some formal education, which may include an understanding of precious stones and metals. In jewellery designing classes, you may get to learn all about stone cutting, engraving and polishing. If you want to be a part of this flourishing industry, which also gives you an outlet for your creativity, this is the time to take the right steps! As the demand for precious metal and stones increases, employment opportunities will also grow by leaps and bounds.

Career as a Jewellery Designer

Web Designer

As a web designer, your role will be to create websites using relevant information and images, which may engage users to stay on the web page. Under this profession, you will be required to plan and use texts, images, digital media and interactive elements to come up with a page as seen in a browser. Today, web designing has an immense scope as the Internet dominates the way we lead our lives. Whether you want to check out a cooking recipe, start a new business, pursue higher education, hunt for jobs, or search for a holiday package, all that information is available on the web. Thanks to this growing usage of the web, the demand for skilled web designers is also increasing at an exponential rate.  If you have a creative mind and have gathered some technical knowledge in this area, a career in web designing will be very fruitful.

Career as a Web Designer

There are many such options in the field of designing that you can explore and pursue based on your interest and ability. The idea here is to have a good understanding of the field you wish to pursue and how well that option fits into your future plan.