Design

The average UI UX salary for freshers straight out of college is somewhere around INR 4 LPA to INR 6 LPA, which differs on the basis of the academic records, skills, internship experience (if any), job type, recruiter, company location and market demand. As you gradually gain some years of experience in the field, acquire new technical expertise, your salary potential will also increase, and can go up to INR 10 LPA and above.

The scope of UI/UX Design is expanding quickly as more companies realize how important it is to develop user-friendly products and services. Since the industry is expanding quickly, there are several job openings. The UI UX designer salary is normally good, and there is room for growth. The work can be demanding and satisfying, and it gives you the chance to apply your imagination to find solutions and improve people's lives.

Some top career options for you to explore after UI/UX Design courses are as follows:

• UX Designer
• UI Designer
• Interaction Designer
• Information Architect
• UX Researcher
• Product Designer
• UI Developer

The UI and UX Design syllabus generally tries to strike a balance between both theory-based classes and the practical component. Theoretical knowledge of design principles, user research and interface designing is important, along with practical experience via capstone projects, internships, and the use of industry-based tools, for you to excel in this evolving and in-demand field and attract healthy salary packages.

The UI UX Design syllabus differs based on the course type, level and the college offering the course. The syllabus generally includes core subjects, electives, project work, studio classes, internships, and hands-on workshops. Some of the main subjects that are generally taught in UI/UX classes are given here:

• Visual Design Tools
• Introduction to UX Research
• Introduction to UI Development
• Wireframing and Prototyping
• Information Architecture
• Gamification and UX
• Digital Illustrations
• Color Theory
• Web Page Styling and Layout

The UI/UX Design duration in India differs on the basis of the course level at which you're planning to pursue the course. The UG UI UX Design courses are usually 3 to 4 years long, while for PG courses, you need to invest at least 2 years at college. A PhD in UI and UX Design will take you around 3 to 5 years to complete.

Further for diploma and certification UI/UX Design courses, the duration can range from 1 month to 2 years, based on the course type, course focus and the college.

The time required to prepare for the UI/UX Design entrance exams cannot be said with any certainty because it differs based on the specific exam that you're preparing for. But in general, you need at least 4 to 6 months to cover the entire exam syllabus, have a look at previous year question papers, practice mock tests, and revise the tough and important topics in the last month.