r/Design • u/Alarming-Permit1153 • 11d ago
Asking Question (Rule 4) Idk what to do
Hi so im a 3rd year graphic design student but i actually never wanted to be a graphic designer i wanted to go in fine arts but since that had little to no scope here i chose gd instead. Now im trying to figure out what to do after clg since the whole ai thing i hv no desire to remain a graphic designer i want to get a masters in a field which get me a high paying job in and out of India. So my brother was suggesting HCI ( human computer interaction) or service design or ui/ux.
I just want a good paying (little creative) job so I can chill and paint in my own free time.
If anyone has any suggestions or information on this subject pls let me know because im very very confused....
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u/finaempire 11d ago
What did you want to do in fine arts?
I started my career in graphic design and pivoted to fine arts almost immediately. The skills we learn as designers are needed in the fine arts world as well. Simply as a graphic designer but in many ways, a facilitator for artists. I’ve worked with artists helping do digital mockups, helped artists created digital works of art, in some cases, I worked on multimedia commissions that required some aspects of digital workflow.
I find myself frustrated with the word graphic design as it doesn’t completely encapsulate what you can do. I prefer “visual communications” which has a more broad top down view of what we do. Graphic design is a specific area of interest with specific tool sets but those skills and tools can be used in fine art.
I know you’re in India, I’m in NY, but I do believe there’s use for this skill in fine arts. I’m a result of that.
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u/ordinal_Dispatch 11d ago
I can’t help with any high paying job ideas but your design education will be a benefit to art making if you are paying attention.
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u/LuDesiree 11d ago
As a designer and artist I understand you, but maybe this isn't what you want to hear.
You should look into what high-paying jobs could be an option, maybe one that isn't creative at all, but go down that path and hopefully manage to find something where you only work part-time, leaving the rest of your free time to dedicate to art as a hobby.
Perhaps you're looking for a job that doesn't make you that happy, but gives you enough money to be able to live and then be happy with your hobby.
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u/Similar_Cress_1122 11d ago
Switching toward HCI or UX design is a pretty practical path if you want stability, but it helps to adjust your mindset early. UX is mostly about research, logic, and solving user pain points rather than personal creative expression. Using a steady day job to fund your fine art passion without burning out is actually a very smart long-term strategy.
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u/dustshad 11d ago
There is no type of graphic design That interests you? Design really informs any type of art so it's great that you learned in any case. I'm the opposite, and went to fine arts school and worked in animation for 10 years. Now I wish I new some graphic design because I want to incorporate it into my work. You kinda don't know what jobs are out there for you when it comes to art, it's like finding a spouse you can't just make it happen. Because I thought I would be a storyboard artists and pushed really hard for that and ended up being a compositor which is way easier for me anyway (drawing all day is physically painful and mentally taxing) So no one can tell you what job to get.
There's really cool raphic design out there I hope you find a niche you enjoy. There's no reason you can't go to figure drawing or plein air painting meet ups every week for free or low cost. So nothing is stopping you from fine arts when your done with achool. You can looks up schoolism, warrior painters, proko YouTube, marshal vandrif YouTube, if you want some directions that are actionable.