Discover your ideal graphic design career path with this career assessment quiz.
Graphic design encompasses several specialized paths, each focusing on different aspects of visual communication and creative problem-solving. Whether you're interested in building brand identities, crafting digital experiences, creating illustrations, or designing physical products, there's a distinct career path with its own creative focus and growth opportunities. This assessment will help determine which design track aligns with your natural talents and interests.
Answer each question to the best of your ability. Select the option that best reflects your creative interests, natural tendencies, and preferred way of working.
10 multiple-choice questions
Takes approximately 510 minutes
Immediate results with career recommendations
Custom learning paths based on results
Your assessment evaluates four core graphic design domains: Brand Design (BR), UI/UX Design (UI), Illustration (IL), and Industrial Design (ID). Each role requires two key competencies because most positions need both primary expertise and complementary skills.
Interpreting Your Progress Bar Display:
Green bars: Strong Match - Your responses align well with the role's required skills and interests
Orange bars: Development Needed - You have foundational interests but need additional skill development
Focus: Create cohesive visual identities and brand experiences
Key skills: Typography, color theory, logo design, marketing design
Daily work: Creating logos, style guides, marketing materials, brand guidelines
Growth potential: Junior Brand Designer → Brand Designer → Senior Brand Designer → Creative Director
Learning paths: Brand Identity and Strategy, Typography Fundamentals, Adobe Content Creator Professional Certificate
Focus: Design digital interfaces and user experiences
Key skills: User research, wireframing, prototyping, interaction design
Daily work: Creating app interfaces, website designs, user flows, prototypes
Growth potential: Junior UI Designer → UI/UX Designer → Senior Designer → Product Design Lead
Learning paths: UI/UX Design Specialization, Google UX Design Professional Certificate, Microsoft UX Design, Figma Designs and Prototypes, Web Design Principles
Focus: Create visual art for communication and storytelling
Key skills: Drawing, digital illustration, composition, storytelling
Daily work: Creating editorial illustrations, character designs, book art
Growth potential: Junior Illustrator → Illustrator → Senior Illustrator → Art Director
Learning paths: Adobe Content Creator Professional Certificate, Character Design for Video Games
Focus: Design physical products and packaging
Key skills: 3D modeling, packaging design, material knowledge, prototyping
Daily work: Creating product packaging, retail displays, physical products
Growth potential: Junior Product Designer → Product Designer → Senior Designer → Design Director
Learning paths: Graphic Design Specialization, 3D Modeling Fundamentals
Remember: Your results indicate current interests but aren't limiting factors. Graphic design often requires cross-disciplinary skills as you advance in your career.
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