UI/ UX Designer

What Do They Do?

  • You open a food delivery app to order food.
  • You quickly find restaurants, add food to the cart, and do payment without confusion.
  • App looks nice, the buttons are easy to tap, and everything feels smooth.
  • Behind the scene, Someone carefully designed that experience so people can use the app easily.
  • That person is called a UI/UX Designer.
  • 👉 In simple words: UI/UX Designers make apps, websites, and digital products easy, attractive, and comfortable to use.

🎓 How to Become a UI/UX Designer

The courses to pursue this career are given below :

After completing 12th, students can join degree courses in UI/UX design, interaction design, digital product design, and related technology fields.

Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Interaction Design / User Experience Design

Duration: 4 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 pass in any stream

Entrance Exam: NID-DAT / UCEED / SEED / University entrance exams

B.Sc / B.Voc in UI/UX Design

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 pass

Entrance Exam: Merit-based / University entrance exam

B.Tech in Computer Science (with Design Specialization)

Duration: 4 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)

Entrance Exam: JEE Main / State CET exams

📝 Exam Details

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NID-DAT UCEED SEED JEE Main State CET Exams University Entrance Exam Merit-Based Admission

Note: Students from Arts, Commerce, or Science streams can enter UI/UX and interaction design courses depending on the college and specialization.

After graduation, students can specialize further in UI/UX design, interaction design, human-computer interaction, and digital experience design through postgraduate courses.

Master of Design (M.Des) in Interaction Design / HCI

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Engineering, Architecture, or related fields

Entrance Exam: CEED / NID-DAT (M.Des) / Institute entrance exams

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in UX Design

Duration: 1 Year

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline

Entrance Exam: Portfolio review / Personal interview

M.Tech in Human-Computer Interaction / UX Technology

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, or related fields

Entrance Exam: GATE / University entrance exams

📝 Exam Details

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CEED NID-DAT (M.Des) GATE Portfolio Review Personal Interview University Exams

Note: Postgraduate courses help students specialize in advanced user experience research, interaction design, usability, and digital product strategy.

Many UI/UX designers also learn through online certifications, bootcamps, personal projects, and portfolio building without following a traditional degree path.

Google UX Design Professional Certificate (via Coursera)

Duration: 3 to 6 Months

Eligibility: Open to all

Provider: Coursera

Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) Certifications

Duration: Self-paced

Eligibility: Open to all

Provider: Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)

Advanced Certification in UI/UX Design

Duration: 20 weeks

Eligibility: Open to all

Provider: IIT-B

Note: A strong portfolio and practical project experience are very important for getting UI/UX design jobs through the self-taught route.

Note:

(Age limits, marks, and admission process may vary depending on the college or state.

Below are some colleges that offer these courses.

These courses are available in many colleges and universities across India. You can choose colleges based on your location, budget, and entrance exams.)

🏫 Colleges offering these courses in India

(click on the college to know the details)

After Class 12

IDC IIT Bombay ICAT College of Design & Media Davinci Media College Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology Virtual Voyage University IIT Delhi Virtual Voyage University

After Graduation

NID (M.Des) IIFA Multimedia JD Institute of Fashion Technology IIIT Allahabad IIT Mandi

Short Courses & Certifications

Coursera IIIT-B, Bengaluru Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) IIM SKILLS
STEP 1

Imagine you are working as a UI/UX Designer in a tech company.

STEP 2

The company wants to create a new mobile app for students.

STEP 3

Your job is to make the app simple, attractive, and easy to use.

STEP 4

You first draw rough ideas for the screens, buttons, and menus.

STEP 5

You choose colors, fonts, icons, and layouts for the app.

STEP 6

You test whether people can use the app without confusion.

STEP 7

Finally, you create a design for the app that students can use easily.

STEP 8

If this excites you, then this career may suit you.

Where do UI/UX Designers work? (Job Roles + Growth)

UI/UX designers work in : Technology companies, Software companies, Web and app development companies, Design agencies, e-commerce companies, Fintech companies, Media companies, and as Freelance designers.

🔵 Beginner Roles

Junior UI/UX Designer

After B.Des / Diploma / Google UX Certificate

Creates basic app screens, wireframes, and simple user-friendly layouts.

UX Design Intern

After Certification / Bootcamp

Supports design teams with user testing, research, and small interface updates.

Junior UI Artist

After Diploma / BFA / B.Voc

Designs icons, colors, typography, and visual layouts for apps and websites.

Product Design Assistant

After Foundation Course / B.Des / B.Tech

Assists senior designers with sketches, prototypes, and research tasks.

🔵 Mid-Level Roles

Product Designer

After B.Des + Experience

Designs complete digital products while balancing business and user needs.

Interaction Designer

After B.Des / M.Des

Creates smooth animations, transitions, and interactive user experiences.

UX Engineer

After B.Tech / UI Experience

Combines coding and design knowledge to improve digital product usability.

UX Researcher

After B.Des / Psychology + Experience

Studies user behavior and helps teams understand customer problems.

🟣 Advanced Roles

Lead UX Architect

After M.Des / Senior Experience

Plans the overall structure and navigation flow of large digital platforms.

Principal Product Designer

After M.Des + Experience

Solves complex design challenges and guides product strategy decisions.

Head of Design

After Leadership Experience

Leads entire design teams and ensures high-quality creative direction.

Creative Director

After Senior Industry Experience

Oversees brand visuals, product creativity, and overall user experience vision.

Multinational Tech Firms

Work for companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, or Adobe.

Remote Design Agencies

Collaborate with international design agencies like IDEO or Frog Design.

E-commerce and Startup Companies

Improve shopping apps, delivery platforms, booking systems for digital businesses.

FinTech and Banking

Design secure and easy-to-use payment apps and money transfer systems.

Gaming and Entertainment Industry

Create game menus, interactive experiences, streaming platforms.

International Freelancing

Work independently for global clients through freelance platforms.

(Click Yes or No for each question)

1. Have you ever noticed the design of an app while using it?

2. Do you like creating new things?

3. Whenever you use an app, have you ever thought, “I didn’t like the design of this app?”

4. Imagine you are working as a UI/UX Designer. A company wants to design a food delivery app and approaches you for help. You plan where the buttons, pictures, menus, and other elements should appear in the app. You make sure users can easily find food and place an order. Finally, the company launches the app you designed. Do you like this type of work?

5. A company finds out that its customers are finding it difficult to use its online shopping website. They approach you for help. You find out where the customers are facing difficulties. You make changes to the design. Finally, customers find the website easier to use and can complete their orders more easily. Does this type of work interest you?