BACHELOR of DESIGN
YOUR FUTURE
You know that good design is equal parts art and science. You have the creativity to produce eye-catching work and the skills to analyze design problems and propose effective solutions.
In MacEwan’s Bachelor of Design program, you learn to work collaboratively, to discuss big ideas, to consider the views of others and to think critically—about your peers’ work and your own. After four years, you are ready to take the design world by storm.
Your future in design
Professionals from Edmonton’s design community reflect on what it takes to be a 21st-century designer, and how MacEwan’s Bachelor of Design can take you there.
Brian Hickling
ATB Financial
Brian Hickling, creative director at ATB, on how designers turn complexity into simplicity.
Yellow Pencil
Paul Bellows, president of Yellow Pencil, on how designers can save the world by solving design and interface problems.
Julie Kramer
Perpetual Notion
Julie Kramer, director at Perpetual Notion, talks about problem solving in design. Creative thinkers and doers create real world experiences.
Howard Poon
DDB Edmonton
Howard Poon, VP and director of design at DDB, talks about how designers use strategic thinking and knowledge of user behaviour to solve today’s design challenges.
Adam Goudreau
Laughing Dog Photography
Adam Goudreau, partner at Laughing Dog Photography, talks about designing to serve a purpose and the study choices available to MacEwan Bachelor of Design students.
Matthew Fagnan
JOBBER
Matthew Fagnan, design team lead at JOBBER, on how designers use teamwork and collaboration to solve today’s design challenges.
Brenna Voogd
FKA
Brenna Voogd, senior director, studio, at FKA, talks about design solutions that both look good and function effectively.
Careers
With our close ties to industry, it is not surprising that 70% our graduates find design-related work within a year of graduation. Some work in large agencies, others in small studios or communications departments. Yet others strike out on their own, as freelance designers or photographers.
As a MacEwan Bachelor of Design grad, you are well prepared for a range of design jobs, which might include:
- Graphic designer
- Brand and advertising designer
- User experience designer
- User interface (UI) designer (web, app, wearable, game, augmented and virtual reality)
- Product designer
- Service designer
- Illustrator
- Photographer
- Information designer
- Videographer
- Motion graphics designer
- Art director
- Creative director
The Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) has detailed occupational profiles, salary survey data, trend reports and assessment tools to help you choose and plan a career that matches your skills and interests.
Career Planning. Resume Writing.
Job postings and more. Access resources at MacEwan’s Careers & Experience that will help you find the right job—while you’re a student and after you graduate.
All courses completed in this program are credit courses and may be transferable toward further study at post-secondary institutions in Alberta.