Scope of UX DESIGN in INDIA
In 1940, Toyota developed its famous human-centered production system. This represents a key step in UX history as it really brought attention to the importance of how humans interact with machines.
In 1955, Henry Dreyfuss, an American industrial engineer who was known for designing and improving the usability of some of the most iconic consumer products like the Hoover vacuum cleaner, the tabletop telephone, and the Royal Typewriter Company’s Quiet DeLuxe model. During the 1960s Walt Disney was often considered as the key player to play a vital role in UX history. Building Disneyland to provide its users with a great real-world experience is nothing but the true User Experience. Disney is also considered as one among those who introduced UX designing. UI/UX designs are two different things often used interchangeably. Both are crucial for an IT product/service. But in reality, they are very different from each other. UI (User Interface) design is a part of the
User Experience (UX) process Career Scopes in UI/UX Design:
Career Scopes in UI/UX Design:
When someone asks me “what’s the scope of the UI/UX Design in India?”
My simple answer would be: “MASSIVE”
Before 2013 India was not that aggressive when it comes to the digital presence. But from the last 5 years, we saw things changed drastically. In today’s digital world, a brand that does not exist on the web practically doesn’t exist for the customers. And when on the web, what becomes the face of the brand? Its website or Mobile App. So App or website will practically represent the brand and it’ll build connections between the consumer and the brand, so having a good user experience becomes very crucial. Hence, the scope for UI/UX professionals in this field is immense .How to become a UI/UX designer in India: However, a bachelor’s degree in Design (B.Des), especially with a specialization in UI/UX or Interaction Design will give you a thorough grounding in the design principles and UI/UX basics needed to step into this field. Alternatively, you could pursue an undergraduate degree in Computer Science (with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction), Media Science (with a specialization in Interactive Media) or Liberal Arts (Major in Psychology with Minor/Electives such Visual Arts, Design or Marketing).In addition to the degree, you will need to gain proficiency in design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, InDesign, etc. The understanding of your work and the years of your experience help you get the spotlight and make career advancement. Additional knowledge of web programming languages like HTML, XML, CSS, and Java will also be helpful too. Skills and Tools required for A Career in UI/UX Design:
As mentioned earlier, UI and UX designers have clearly different roles. They both need information from each other to complete their tasks. For example, For example, the UI designer needs customer data and prototypes from the UX designer. On the other hand, the UX designer needs to understand the design limitations of the UI designer before creating those prototypes.
As of yet, there is no defined path to become a UI/UX designer. However, a bachelor’s degree in design (B.Des), especially with a specialisation in UI/UX or Interaction Design will give you a thorough grounding in the design principles and UI/UX basics needed to step into this field.
Some professionals also enter this field after pursuing computer science courses.
In addition to the degree, you will need to gain proficiency in design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, InDesign, etc.
The understanding of your work and the years of your experience help you get the spotlight. Additional knowledge of web programming languages like HTML, XML, CSS, and Java will also be helpful too. Institutes that offer courses in UI/UX Design
A few colleges in India that provide a bachelor’s in graphic, interface and industrial design are:
Ø NID (National Institute of Design), Ahmedabad
Ø Industrial Design Centre, Mumbai
Ø Pearl Academy, Multiple Locations
Ø NIFT, New Delhi
Ø MAEER’S MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Ø Indian School of Design and Innovation, Mumbai
Ø DOD (Department of Design), IIT Guwahati
A few institutes abroad that offer UI/UX design courses are:
Ø Springboard’s User Experience Design
Ø Interaction Design Foundation
Ø University of California at San Diego’s extension school offers an online distance learning Certificate in User Experience Design.
Ø NYC’s Pratt Institute offers a Certificate Program in UX/UI Mobile Design
Ø Integrated Digital Media program at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering. In addition to these, a lot of short-term courses and certifications are also available online through which can learn the basics or advanced skills in UI/UX design.
What is the future like for UI/UX designers in India?
With an abundance of businesses in the marketplace, companies need to stay at the top of their game to stand a chance to survive in this competitive market. A well-executed user interface and experience design gives them that edge. By utilizing talent in the field of UI/UX design, JHUK companies are building user-friendly apps and websites to meet user’s needs. On some websites, it is much easier to locate and buy a product of your choosing, while on others it is harder. Which one are you likely to use the next time? That is the difference UI/UX design creates in enhancing a user’s experience on a website. Having realized this, companies are allocating greater resources and budgets to focus on the UI/UX of their websites and apps, and that need will be met by UI/UX designers. Thus, the future holds a lot of potential for anyone with right zeal, creativity and eye for detail. So, if you feel you have what it takes, it’s time that you pause and think about UI/UX design as your career. Probably you had been sitting and surfing websites looking for an appropriate career and it was right in front of you!
Conclusion:
UX as a field has grown exponentially in the last 10 years and it continues to grow as one of the high Job generating industries in the coming years. Study more, gather more knowledge and be sure whether you’re the right fit for this industry or not.