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Yiinz · 5d ago
Design Lead
Lately, I’ve been thinking about what’s next in my career. While I’ve spent years as a designer, I sometimes wonder what other roles could be a good fit if I ever decide to make a change.
What career paths have other designers transitioned into? Are there roles where design experience is still valuable, but the day-to-day is different? I'd love to hear from anyone who’s made a shift—or is thinking about it too.
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Danya · 4d ago
APAC Design Lead
Your design background opens many doors! Common transitions include product management (guiding strategy vs. creating designs), user research (diving deeper into the "why"), consulting or marketing.
Others move into business roles like consulting, marketing, or brand strategy, where creative problem-solving & visual thinking are valuable. Others explore design operations (helping teams work efficiently), education, or leadership roles. Think about what aspects of design energise you most :)
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