Also called: UX designer (education), Product designer
Designs how education apps look and feel so they're easy and engaging for kids, teachers, and adult learners.
UX designers sketch screens, build clickable prototypes in Figma, watch students try them, and refine until the experience works for a 7-year-old or a busy teacher.
BLS web and digital interface designers, May 2024.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in design, HCI, or psychology; portfolio is key.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Psychology.
Growing faster than average (about 7% over 10 years). BLS projects ~7% growth.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI generates mock screens and design variations quickly; watching kids test apps and fixing confusion stay human.
Classes: Graphic design, AP Psychology, AP Computer Science Principles.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1255.
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