Graphic design communicates a message
Graphic designers organise typography, colour and imagery for posters, social content, brand materials and other visual communication. The work asks: what should the audience notice and understand?
UI/UX shapes a digital experience
UI focuses on the visual interface of websites and apps, while UX considers flows, clarity and ease of use. The work asks: what is the user trying to do, and how can the experience support it?
- Graphic design: campaigns and visual communication
- UI: screens, components and interface hierarchy
- UX: user needs, flows and testing
- Both: typography, spacing and visual judgment
Choose through small projects
Try one communication design and one interface task. Notice whether you enjoy expressive visual composition, systematic digital problem-solving or a combination of both.
Build foundations before software speed
Tools change, but hierarchy, alignment, contrast and thoughtful decisions remain valuable. A good course teaches software through design problems rather than treating button knowledge as design expertise.