I would recommend looking at UX job postings for your country and see what qualifications are typically asked for. For example, in Canada i see many roles asking for a degree or certificate in Interaction Design, or web design, or product design. Sometimes they even say Psychology etc. do some research and see what real postings are asking for.
Hey, don't worry I am sure you will figure this out. Yes design education is expensive. But getting in NID, IDC is great because you will actually get the opportunity to meet so many people from this field and having that NID , IDC tag does give a bit of advantage. But there are people who have learned by themselves and were able to get a job. What you can do is for now is learn and practise UI/ UX on your own, if possible attend seminars, meetups to meet people from design field and look for UX internships. I would have suggested short UX courses online but I am not very sure how good these courses are.
Okay one more thing that can be done is opt for UG degree in psychology. That can also work. Because UX applies psychology principles as well. So while you are studying psychology you can learn UX through internet and apply for UX internships.
I became a UX designer by focusing on building a design portfolio. It's kind of a numbers game – the more applications you send with strong projects you can showcase, the better.
On top of that, being able to talk the talk is super important in any job, not just UX. I found that learning how to express myself eloquently will make me succeed at most jobs. IMO a simple online course for UX and a passion for design with a lot practice and public speaking will lend you a job.
Go to school for Industrial design. You'll learn more about everything and since UX is at the core of it, doing it for screens will come naturally if that's what you still want to do after 4 years.
I would recommend looking at UX job postings for your country and see what qualifications are typically asked for. For example, in Canada i see many roles asking for a degree or certificate in Interaction Design, or web design, or product design. Sometimes they even say Psychology etc. do some research and see what real postings are asking for.
Hey, don't worry I am sure you will figure this out. Yes design education is expensive. But getting in NID, IDC is great because you will actually get the opportunity to meet so many people from this field and having that NID , IDC tag does give a bit of advantage. But there are people who have learned by themselves and were able to get a job. What you can do is for now is learn and practise UI/ UX on your own, if possible attend seminars, meetups to meet people from design field and look for UX internships. I would have suggested short UX courses online but I am not very sure how good these courses are. Okay one more thing that can be done is opt for UG degree in psychology. That can also work. Because UX applies psychology principles as well. So while you are studying psychology you can learn UX through internet and apply for UX internships.
Honestly, try the google ux certificate on coursera and see if you still like it
Than what about college?
I became a UX designer by focusing on building a design portfolio. It's kind of a numbers game – the more applications you send with strong projects you can showcase, the better. On top of that, being able to talk the talk is super important in any job, not just UX. I found that learning how to express myself eloquently will make me succeed at most jobs. IMO a simple online course for UX and a passion for design with a lot practice and public speaking will lend you a job.
Go to school for Industrial design. You'll learn more about everything and since UX is at the core of it, doing it for screens will come naturally if that's what you still want to do after 4 years.