Student story / Higher Diploma in Digital Design
Learning to explain a design to the people who use it
Kay came to learn software, and found that listening to users mattered more.
I learned more than software. I learned how to explain a design to the people who will actually use it.
Why design
At school I liked making posters for friends’ events, but I didn’t know design could be a job. Seeing student portfolios at an open day made up my mind.
The lesson I didn’t expect
Our first project was signage for a community centre. We made three versions and tested each one with older visitors. The typeface I thought was beautiful, they simply couldn’t read.
What’s next
I’m preparing for the graduate show and hope to intern at a studio next, focusing on digital interfaces that are easy to use.
YSD / Your next step
Higher Diploma in Digital Design
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