How to Become a Designer (Graphic/UI-UX/Fashion/Interior) After 10th

Design careers span graphic design, UI/UX, fashion, interior, product, and industrial design. Creativity and a strong portfolio matter more than academic stream.

Recommended Stream & Subjects

Recommended Stream: Arts/Humanities or Any Stream. Key Subjects: Any stream; Fine Arts, Drawing, and Computer Applications are helpful. Entrance Exams: NID DAT, NIFT, UCEED, CEED, MIT DAT.

Step-by-Step Roadmap

1

10th

2

Any stream (Arts preferred)

3

NID/NIFT/UCEED preparation

4

B.Des (4 years)

5

Build portfolio

6

Design career

Top Colleges in Pune & Mumbai

Top Colleges in Pune

  • MIT Institute of Design Pune
  • Symbiosis Institute of Design
  • MAEER's MIT College of Engineering (Product Design)
  • DSK International Campus

Top Colleges in Mumbai

  • Sir JJ School of Art Mumbai
  • Pearl Academy Mumbai
  • Rachana Sansad
  • SNDT Women's University
  • Whistling Woods (Film Design)

Salary & Job Prospects

Salary Range

₹3-20 LPA (varies by specialization and portfolio)

Recommended Stream

Arts/Humanities or Any Stream

Key Exams

NID DAT

Frequently Asked Questions

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