Why UI/UX Design is a Great Alternative to Coding & Traditional Streams

Hello peers! As an Arts and Design student specializing in UI/UX, I wanted to talk about why design is a fast-growing career path. Many students think they need to code to be in tech, but product designers are just as critical. Here is what you need to focus on: - **Heuristics & Psychology**: Good design is about how users think, not just pretty colors. Read 'The Design of Everyday Things'. - **Tools**: Master Figma. Learn component libraries, auto layout, and simple prototyping. - **Portfolio**: Case studies are everything. Redesign an app that has poor UX, research user pain points, design the solution, and document your process. - **Pay**: Top product designers in India and abroad earn on par with software developers. If you love visual art, sociology, and technology, UI/UX is highly recommended!