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Kickstart Your Career in Design
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Event Details & Agenda
Our 'Kickstart Your Career in Design' series is focused on exploring what it takes to start your career as a UX designer, UI designer, or Product Designer. Each hour-long event is led by an industry leader in design, who will guide you through the fundamentals of design, industry trends and case studies that illuminate how the world's most successful companies are using design to create exceptional experiences.
- Industry and Trends10 mins
- Case Studies in Design10 mins
- Career Possibilities & Design Roles20 mins
- Mapping Out a Career Transition15 mins
- Next Steps15 mins
Learn About The Field of Design
We'll outline the tremendous growth in the design industry and how companies are taking a design-first approach to innovation. We'll also dig deeper into emerging design trends and roles.
87%
of hiring managers say that acquiring UX Designers is a top priority1
20k+
open positions in UX design currently available in the US2
Sources: 1) IBM, 2) PwC
Key Tools
Explore Industry Case Studies
We'll walk you through how some of the most successful brands in the world build products that users love and transform the world.
Explore Career Paths and Skills in Design
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User Experience Designer
Improves the usability, accessibility, and pleasure associated with an interactive program to enhance customer satisfaction.
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User Interface Designer
Works closely with UX designers to plan, design, and prototype interactive properties and visual elements of a product.
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Product Designer
Creates products and usable experiences to solve consumer problems and user experience issues.
Connect With Like-Minded Professionals
Who Is This Event For?
This session is perfect for professionals who are seriously considering a career transition into design. We’ll break down opportunities in the field and help you map out your next steps.
- You are considering a career in design
- You’re looking for help planning out your career transition
- You're searching for learning opportunities to get into design