<p>Students today have a wide horizon of career paths to choose from, outside of the three pillars of humanities, commerce and science. There is also a blurring of lines between academic departments and educational institutions that encourages their students to study and hone their skills outside of their core subject. </p>.<p>However, creativity remains common across disciplines and it is a skill that can be cultivated, like any other. Embedding creative thinking in an educational curriculum motivates students to think outside the box, giving rise to original solutions. </p>.<p>It is natural for Indian parents to wonder about the career prospects of their children in this field, given our society's traditional outlook towards education. A career in the creative and design industry is not just about glamour but about real world applications. </p>.<p>In the present day, a career in this industry is no longer restricted to fine arts, advertising and fashion. It has applications across industries: technology, urban design, mass media, event management, film making, product design, architecture and animation. </p>.<p>After graduation, students can choose to become a designer, whether it is in fashion, graphics, product design, jewelry, or even in the automobile industry or urban infrastructure. </p>.<p>Good design is always in vogue and demand and nowhere is this more evident that in the field of User Experience, which brings meaning to a technology product or service by improving its functionality. UX and design play a pivotal role in creating, retaining, and engaging consumers in the tech industry.</p>.<p>In addition to this, the birth and growth of ecommerce companies has created a surge in demand for creative individuals who are familiar with the crucial elements involved in fashion, retail and merchandise management.</p>.<p>Another growing field is design thinking, which provides crucial inputs in the way a product is created, by keeping the end-user in mind.</p>.<p>The creative designing field is a booming field - the next industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, will require students across the board to be armed with practical skills For them to craft a relevant, meaningful and impactful career, a quality education will be the biggest pathway towards guaranteed success.</p>.<p><span class="italic">(The author is president of a fashion design institute in Bengaluru)</span></p>
<p>Students today have a wide horizon of career paths to choose from, outside of the three pillars of humanities, commerce and science. There is also a blurring of lines between academic departments and educational institutions that encourages their students to study and hone their skills outside of their core subject. </p>.<p>However, creativity remains common across disciplines and it is a skill that can be cultivated, like any other. Embedding creative thinking in an educational curriculum motivates students to think outside the box, giving rise to original solutions. </p>.<p>It is natural for Indian parents to wonder about the career prospects of their children in this field, given our society's traditional outlook towards education. A career in the creative and design industry is not just about glamour but about real world applications. </p>.<p>In the present day, a career in this industry is no longer restricted to fine arts, advertising and fashion. It has applications across industries: technology, urban design, mass media, event management, film making, product design, architecture and animation. </p>.<p>After graduation, students can choose to become a designer, whether it is in fashion, graphics, product design, jewelry, or even in the automobile industry or urban infrastructure. </p>.<p>Good design is always in vogue and demand and nowhere is this more evident that in the field of User Experience, which brings meaning to a technology product or service by improving its functionality. UX and design play a pivotal role in creating, retaining, and engaging consumers in the tech industry.</p>.<p>In addition to this, the birth and growth of ecommerce companies has created a surge in demand for creative individuals who are familiar with the crucial elements involved in fashion, retail and merchandise management.</p>.<p>Another growing field is design thinking, which provides crucial inputs in the way a product is created, by keeping the end-user in mind.</p>.<p>The creative designing field is a booming field - the next industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, will require students across the board to be armed with practical skills For them to craft a relevant, meaningful and impactful career, a quality education will be the biggest pathway towards guaranteed success.</p>.<p><span class="italic">(The author is president of a fashion design institute in Bengaluru)</span></p>