How to Choose a UX/UI Design School | Types of UX University Programs (from a Google UX Designer)

Choosing a UX Design university program is not easy, especially with all the options out there. However, in this video, I walk you through all the different types to help you find the best UX Design School for you! Join me as I break down a short history of UX along with the different types of UX Design Schools right now.

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[Kiddlandd]

Never saw a video made in such a systematic manner, soo clear and direct. Amazing dude✨

[motivateyourmotive]

Hello Ricardo, I don't know why haven't i came across by your channel much earlier, its really informative i hope u create more videos right now i am in a career dilemma and this video clarified 50% of my problem thank you hope this channel grew more and touch millions❤

[fresh_view]

Thank you for this valuable information. Overall, now I think that designing is more than just aesthetics, didn't know about this stuff earlier.

[unmanii]

Hi Ricardo! I’m so happy that the YouTube algorithm recommended your channel to me! Your videos are extremely helpful:)

[moooooooooooooooooooooooooo]

this is exactly what i needed to hear. Great job breaking these down!

[sevvalkale]

Excellent explanation, as a graduate designer, I want to thank you.❤

[aasiaasiaa]

Thank you for the helpful breakdown! The design pedagogies are so different between programs and universities, so it’s super important to research beforehand to make sure your goals are aligned with what the program offers!

[parisaforoudian]

Really helpful for me to choose my educational direction. Thank you so much.

[naspace]

Hey, Can you also cover top UX design schools in Europe and Asia?

[MithilaFarzana-qi]

was helpful for me.
Thankful ti you 😊😊😊

[chiragpresents]

Hi Ricardo, I've started my ux journey 3 months ago by taking the google ux course and i am so glad to know that this is my career path which fascinates me a lot! I've also got some graphic designing background But also I am 19 and already enrolled in local college with meaningless degree of commerce when I passed my high schools in 2022. Now the concern is that my family's financial condition is not so good so that I can drop my current degree get enroll in any UX degree college. Also I expect a job from this field and I've not yet started making the portfolio but I am gonna work on it. Please guide me to build a solid path for continuing the Field. Love from India!!

[crystalrubydiamond]

Do you have advice on how to research the reputation and alumni (and where they work) of the programs? I am starting with Youtube videos, Google Searches and LinkedIn. I live in California (LA area) so I'm looking at UCI, Berkley or CCA to help me get more experience in UX Design, I love how you broke down the benefits of HCI vs more art based programs.

[FreshSteelo]

Santa Monica College has a new ixd (interaction design) bachelors program. I will be going into this fall.

[nyanko]

Hi Ricardo, thanks a lot for your helpful content. Could you recommend some masters deegree programs outside of the US?

[VioletVolchok]

Hi Ricardo! Thank you for the excellent video. I am currently enrolled in an HCI masters (at UCL, London) and would like to get into a role that deals with future tech - something like researching and designing interactions for the next generation of Apple Vision Pro or interfaces for multimodal LLMs. Do you have any advice for what to do during/after your degree to land this kind of role?

[marienoeI]

Damn I was really excited about HCI but now that you mentioned that it’s not design centered I’m a bit hesitant to get a masters in HCI

[nooodlebits]

Hi, Ricardo! I've been watching your videos and it helped me so much! I'm interested in having a Masters Degree in HCI since I've graduated from Visual Communication Design in my country and I wanna have the scientific outlook to complete my artistic/designer way of my degree. Do you think Masters degree is worth it? Please enlighten me! 😂

[josealtamirano]

which college major should I choose if I want to do UI design or Should I just do something like a boot camp and online courses?

[Kiddlandd]

Could you please clear once again which course we should choose to land jobs in MNCs, I guess you said Georgia Tech and CCA...can you confirm please!

[snehasrivaskvs]

Hello, In the year 2022, I decided to drop out of B Arch College because of health issues.
I was performing very well In architecture.
I basically took a year-long break to focus solely on my health and as I couldn't allow myself to Sit still without any work I started learning UIUX design through Coursera and ended up having a freelancing opportunity within a month and sooner I got into an internship followed by a full-time job within few months. I feel lucky to have knowledge of design and human behaviour that i probably learned in architecture college. But somehow I feel insecure about not having a bachelors degree in hand. I am willing to persue a degree in any kind of design program as i feel that at the end the most important skill is designing itself. I still have a piece in my heart that says that i should continue with architecture. I sometimes feel lost and it feels like ive messed up my entire career. But I an performing well in my current company. Is there any suggestion you’d like to give. To help me navigate through my career in design. Thank you, your content is helpful.