UI UX Design

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Anyone work in UI UX design?? What subjects would you suggest for A-Level and maybe Uni??

Reply 1

MindMax2000

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Original post by eshaalkazi29

Anyone work in UI UX design?? What subjects would you suggest for A-Level and maybe Uni??

I don't work in UI or UX, but I have done job related research in the area. They arguably don't require you to have any specific qualifications, just competence to do the work.

Having said that, if you were to do a degree it can be in

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product design

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digital marketing

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graphic design

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human computer interaction (HCI)

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digital media and web design

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computer science

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digital design/media

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media technology

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web design.

See:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/ux-designer
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/ux-designer
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/media/job-profile/ux-designer

Other than computer science and HCI, you generally don't require specific A Level subjects for any of the degrees mentioned. For computer science, it's recommended that you have A Level Maths. Failing that, you might be able to get away with Physics or Computer Science in your selection for some degrees. HCI is more likely available as a postgrad (it will require an undergrad in computer science).

UI/UX is generally available more as a postgrad degree:
https://uxpa-uk.org/development/academic-courses/

One of the widely marketed course for UX design is the following at an Irish institute:
https://www.uxdesigninstitute.com/courses/ux-design

There are also some training resources that don't specifically require you to have a degree prior to starting:
https://uxpa-uk.org/development/training/
This is what I would personally would look into should I decide to go into UX though.

Do note UX/UI is a design related role and there is no central regulatory body whose standards you need to adhere to. In other words, there aren't any accredited qualifications that you need prior to entering the profession.

Reply 2

BbbjnKsnns

The answer is more straightforward than you may think. A-Level's really don't matter that much. Study User Experience Design at your undergraduate and keep working on your portfolio, you'll be fine.

Reply 3

collinn

Touch-based user interfaces are increasingly popular, offering intuitive interaction. A touch user interface by Dworkz here https://dworkz.com/article/touch-based-user-interfaces-usability-study/ highlights how person can effortlessly navigate these interfaces, showcasing their simplicity and user-friendliness. This emphasizes the importance of designing with all age groups in mind.

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Reply 4

Linaaa_24

For a levels - art , psychology and sociology really sparked my interest more for UX design

Reply 5

dissimilar-ruffi

One innovative approach I've seen recently is a course that blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on projects. This helps learners develop practical skills in UI/UX design, ensuring they understand both the technical aspects and user-centric principles essential for modern app development. You can explore more about it on the Payhip platform, under the name "designacademy1".
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Reply 6

insidedesigner

Original post by eshaalkazi29

Anyone work in UI UX design?? What subjects would you suggest for A-Level and maybe Uni??

For A Levels, definitely a design subject, something IT related, plus something like art or psychology (or whatever you're keen on).

At Uni, there are specialist UI/UX courses, or you can do graphic/communication design then specialise in UI/UX as the course progresses.

As an alternative to Uni, if you're super motivated, there are plenty of free/cheap online courses which would give you the skills you need to apply for apprenticeships of junior roles (but this is a much harder route).