BDes offered by the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Unlock your creative potential with 91亚色's program, where you'll define tomorrow's design strategies at the intersection of information design, interaction design, and visual communication. Our interdisciplinary curriculum empowers you to manage complex information and create meaningful experiences in an increasingly visual world. With small class sizes and state-of-the-art facilities, you'll benefit from personalized learning and hands-on projects. Engage with top industry leaders through placements at renowned firms like Amazon, Google, and Shopify. Choose from concentrations in Interaction Design (UX/UI), Information Design, and Visual Communication Design, or customize your own pathway. Join a global network of alumni making waves at top companies like Airbnb, Uber, and IDEO. Prepare to innovate and lead in the dynamic field of design with a comprehensive education that blends theory, history, and practical skills.
Career Options in Design
Here are just some of the career options related to this major. As all degrees offer transferable skills, some jobs are more closely linked to this field, than others. Check for regional requirements.
- Art Curator
- Art Director
- Brand Manager
- Brand Strategist
- Communication Designer
- Creative Director
- Data Visualization Specialist
- Design Consultant
- Design Educator
- Design Researcher
- Digital Content Strategist
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Exhibition Designer
- Experience Designer
- Freelance Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Information Architect
- Information Designer
- Interactive Designer
- Interaction Researcher
- Mobile App Designer
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Product Designer
- Project Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Retail Designer
- Social Media Manager
- Service Designer
- Sustainable Design Consultant
- Usability Analyst
- UX/UI Designer
- Visual Communication Specialist
- Visual Effect Designer
- Visual Merchandiser
- Web Designer
Some career choices may require further education, such as graduate studies or professional courses and exams. For detailed career descriptions and specific requirements, please check .
Entry-Level Positions in Design
An undergraduate degree is typically sufficient for these positions, though some locations may require additional qualifications. For region-specific information, please check .
- Art Assistant
- Brand Assistant
- Communication Coordinator
- Content Designer
- Digital Marketing Assistant
- Graphic Design Assistant
- Information Designer
- Interaction Designer
- Junior Art Director
- Junior UX/UI Designer
- Marketing Assistant
- Motion Graphics Assistant
- Production Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Social Media Coordinator
- Technical Writer
- User Experience Intern
- Visual Communication Assistant
- Visual Designer
- Web Design Assistant
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Skills Developed through a Degree in Design
Core Skills
- Knowledge of theory, the history and the practice of design in different media
- The ability to design visual projects, create them and present them to peers
- An understanding of modern design software and design programs
- Knowledge of typography, time-based communication, and a variety of specialized design areas including package design, editorial design and environmental graphic design
Communication, Data Gathering and Organizational Skills
- The ability to present your thoughts clearly and intelligently in written statements and written opinion pieces
- Deduction of information from various sources and the ability to concentrate on relevant resources
- The ability to organize, understand and analyze sources of information and to apply novel forms of technology or new information to different professional settings and tasks
- The ability to explain complex ideas clearly to others and to apply complex theoretical concepts to everyday practice and professional dilemmas
- The skills to collect various types of information, assess them, analyze and incorporate potential linkages from different fields, put them into writing and efficiently convey your message and the goal of your work
Management and Teamwork
- The ability to interpret and analyze information presented by peers and efficiently and constructively support or challenge their proposals, theories, ideas and reports in order to achieve a project's intended and successful end result
- Skills enabling you to work effectively in group situations, partaking in decision-making, leading and contributing in various capacities to the ultimate success of the team and task
- The ability to debate, persuade, mediate and present your thoughts and opinions to others, as well as the capacity to recognize and incorporate other potential solutions or applications to given problems
- The capability to identify priorities and proper courses of action, to plan the execution of tasks and to determine and delegate responsibilities to group members to most effectively carry out projects
Professional Associations
Professional associations offer valuable insights into qualifications, industry trends, and career opportunities. They provide networking events, workshops, mentorship programs, and internships, as well as job boards and career development resources. Additionally, some associations offer professional licensing and regulatory oversight.
- (RGD): Certifies graphic designers in Ontario, emphasizing professional standards and providing resources for career advancement.
- (ADC): A professional organization that represents various design disciplines, focusing on collaboration and promoting the value of design in Canada.
- (SIGCHI): The world's largest association of professionals who contribute towards the research and practice of human-computer interaction (HCI).
- (UXPA Canada): Focuses on promoting user experience design and enhancing the profession through education and resources.
- (CDN): Provides a collaborative community platform where designers can exchange ideas and explore social issues from a design perspective.
- : Represents the interactive digital media industry, promoting the development and growth of digital media in Ontario.