Design

Online Design Degrees

Create the stuff that makes us look good

Design degree programs teach students to take ideas from concept to finished product. A dynamic and exciting industry, Design includes architectural design, interior design, graphic design, video game design, web design, and product design, as well as animation and multimedia. Students learn the techniques and software needed to excel in these fields. Typically, associate degrees take eighteen months to two years to complete and bachelor's degrees three to four years.

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Outlook for Design Careers

Demand for graphic designers is expected to increase by 10 percent as the amount of image media needed by advertisers, publishers, and computer design firms increases.

Demand for interior designers will grow 19 percent in the next ten years, far above average. This is mostly due to increasing homeowner wealth, economic expansion, and growing interest in interior design.

Salaries in Design

Graphic design specialists start at $46,000 average per year. Web designers make an average of $66,000 annually.

Starting off, interior designers can expect to make an average of $36,500 per year.

A Day in the Life of a Design Professional

Designers employ a blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and problem-solving skills to deliver design that informs, motivates, or just inspires. Graphic designers may work in large companies or small start-ups or freelance on their own schedule.

Similarly, interior designers can work for a firm or for themselves, acquiring clients by their own merits and prospecting.

In any case, designers must have a strong eye for layout, style, and visual solutions, combined with the work ethic to complete projects on time and on budget.