What You Need to Know: Interactive Design
Students often ask me what they need to know to work in Interactive Design.
Working in the interactive field generally requires an understanding of design process, visual and interaction design, technical production, and business skills.
In order to obtain experience in both design and technical production, I recommend students take courses that cover the subjects I’ve outlined below. A student needs to spend time exploring different classes to find out what they are good at and what they enjoy doing. When working in interactive design, you may or may not be responsible for technical production. On many projects a separate technical team will be involved. But it’s good to understand the technical side of the interactive field. Even if you don’t become an expert in technical production, if you understand what’s involved, it will make you more employable— and a better team member on any project.
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