Is a HCI Master a good fix for a designer with a weak portfolio in the AI era?
Hi friends, I would like ur thoughts on where a mediocre designer should go in this AI era.
About Me
I'm a Canadian graduating w a Bachelor's degree in Desgin and just finished a ux copywriter internship. Trying to figure out what's after grad now. I fear i won't stand up to the current competitive market cuz my design portfolio is weak (less polished visuals and cliche project ideas) and I don't have enough work experience. Jon opportunities are also limited in my area. 4 out of 5 ppl I know found their jobs in bigger cities like Toronto or the States .
My Worries
- I'm currently considering doing a HCI masters program in the states in famous schools like UW / CMU so that I can build stronger portfolio pieces, broaden my network, and get exposed to more job opportunities.
- But it seems like junior ux design roles are extinguishi g with the AI trends going on. Should I stick to a Desgin Master’s, or should I try degrees in another areas like CS for design engineering or business for product management to gain a cross-disciplinary edge?
- If you think its better to just struggled through the market, where else (other than school) can I find reliable support in building stronger portfolio pieces and strengthening my hard/soft skills?