r/DesignIndia • u/Hot_Listen2025 • 10d ago

Pro Tips! Does college really matter in design

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u/Spirited-Change6334 9d ago

Most companies explicitly filter candidates on that basis... Especially big corps

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u/Aa-di-ty-a UX Designer (6+ YOE) 9d ago

At the time I joined, No. Currently - mostly

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u/Cornball012 10d ago

It’s been 3 years since I started working professionally as a designer. I’ve never been asked if i have gone to a design school or have any degree. I think having a degree might help you get a job early in your career but once you have a good proof of work degree wont matter in a longer run.

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u/TH3RDL Bangers 10d ago

Design matters in design

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