Alicia
how do i know which artistic career suits me best?
I'm currently studying advertisement design as a junior in high school, but I'm not sure if i want to continue the path of 2d graphic design. Fashion design used to be a huge interest of mine, but lately I've been considering interior design as a career path as well, except i have very little experience or knowledge about it.. Help!
#design #career #interiordesign #fashiondesign #fashion
3 answers
Stacey Baldini
Stacey’s Answer
This is a good question. If you have an artistic mind, you see so many possibilities!
I started off convinced I was going to work in animation and design characters and backgrounds - and be an art director for films. All the Disney movies inspired me so much as a kid. Then I learned how much work went into animation and how monotonous it can be. I kept playing around with art, thinking I'd be an illustrator. All of my work started becoming more designy. The shapes of things I drew and painted became more abstract and simplified. My instructors would comment I had a good color and design sense, but I didn't want to believe it.
I tried a different major in college, related to the medical field. I then learned about graphic design and ended up studying that. Over time my career shifted to web design then UX/UI design.
All this to say is that you should just try things and your strengths will start shining through. Listen to those strengths and learn about what is needed right now in the market. Find something that overlaps with your strengths, passions and pays well enough for you to earn a living and be flexible as to what exactly that could be. You never know where you'll end up! :)
Taylor Gall
Taylor’s Answer
HI Alicia,
If you are losing your passion for Graphic design then I would encourage you to try Interior design. After all you won't know which career path is right for you until you can experience them both.
Alicia , good luck with Interior design I hope you rediscover your passion.
Thanks so much!
Alicia
Megan Reynolds-Littles
Megan’s Answer
The good thing about not quite knowing what you want to do is that you're free and open to trying anything. Also being interested in design and pr merchandising opens so many opportunities. Most people I know whom have chosen a career in design have also had classes in fashion, depending on the school. Luckily, with most of the classes they all will intertwine with one another. I suggest trying to dabble in as much as possible while you're young. Pursue everything your interested in, also remember you don't always need to attend classes for everything. Research and reading/self education can be a really big upside.
Thank you so much!
Alicia