Non-design degrees that can benefit you as a designer

Some of the most talented designers I've worked with have no formal design education. If you insist on getting a degree, keep in mind that the school, professors, and alumni network are often more valuable than the degree itself.

Some of the most talented designers I've worked with have no formal design education.

If you insist on getting a degree, keep in mind that the school, professors, and alumni network are often more valuable than the degree itself.

All because the people you meet and learn from will usually shape your education and help you make friends afterward.

Whatever curriculum you choose, focus solely on developing skills, experiences, and friendships that you can apply to your career.

Finally, don't overlook the value of informal learning and mentorships in boosting your education.

If you want to work in design after graduation, consider the following majors:

Computer Science

It goes without saying that having a CS background can help you succeed as a digital designer by broadening your job opportunities. We design with code, even if we communicate with pixels and vectors.

Understanding the systems, foundations, and principles that govern how our designs are translated to the screen aids (rather than hinders) your creativity.