How to Succeed as a Digital Designer

What is digital design?

• A method of writing code

• A term for creating digital products

• A type of traditional painting

• A form of sculpture

According to Aliza Ackerman, what is an example of an interface?

• A painting

• A car

• A book

• A sculpture

What is essential for good digital design according to the text?

• Randomness

• Complexity

• Empathy

• Symmetry

What should digital designers use to base their layouts on?

• Grids

• Photographs

• Random patterns

• Freehand sketches

Why is staying organized important for digital designers?

• To avoid using too many layers

• To impress clients

• To make files easy to work with for others

• To save time

What should designers consider for accessibility?

• Only the visual appeal

• Only the color scheme

• All potential users, including those with visual impairments

• Only the text size

What is a common issue for colorblind users?

• Black-white contrast

• Both red-green and blue-yellow contrast

• Blue-yellow contrast

• Red-green contrast

What is one way to start a career in digital design?

• Only work on personal projects

• Avoid sharing your work

• Start on social media and take on local clients

• Only apply to large companies

What should designers do to grow in their field?

• Avoid criticism

• Constantly expand and cultivate new skills

• Stick to one skill

• Ignore feedback

What is important to specify to employers according to Emma McGoldrick?

• Your hobbies

• Your favorite software

• Your favorite color

• What you can and can’t do