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If you like the idea of a creative career but aren't sure design is “your thing,” you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions people ask before enrolling in any design program.

Graphic design today covers a lot of ground. You could end up designing a brand identity, building a web page, laying out a package, or animating a short video, sometimes all in the same week. That range is part of what makes it appealing, but it also raises a fair question: how do you know if this kind of work is actually a good fit for you?

Here’s what to think about.

Designers today are often expected to be visual communicators who can pivot from print to web to motion work. You might be called upon to produce everything from posters, brochures, and product packaging to websites, animations, and videos.

Herzing’s Multimedia Graphic Design program covers all of these areas. You’ll develop your design expertise through hands-on projects and apply your new skills in the real world through an internship. The training builds step by step, so you gain confidence before moving into more advanced work.

Keep reading to find out exactly what you can expect to learn.

Whether you’re developing a website, mobile app, or digital marketing campaign, the way users interact with your product can make or break its success.

User experience and user interface design are about creating intuitive, accessible, and engaging experiences that meet user needs and drive business goals. It’s the foundation of modern design.

In this post, we explore why UX/UI skills are more important than ever, how they apply across different industries, and how you can build the foundational and career-ready skills you need to thrive in the industry.

Updated December 2025

The interior design industry is constantly changing and evolving. Every year brings a fresh crop of trends—some are just passing fads, while others completely alter the way we think about creating spaces.

Are you just beginning your interior design training? This is a very exciting time to enter the industry. There is so much new technology and innovation in design…the field is almost unrecognizable from what it was just a few years ago.

And that brings us to the topic of this post: the intersection of interior design and technology. Keep reading to explore the digital tools and trends that are reshaping the way interior spaces are conceived, designed, and experienced.

Updated December 2025

If you’re concerned about the planet but want a career outside of environmental sciences and engineering, you’re in luck.

Many people think of green jobs as those that are directly linked to preserving natural resources or fighting climate change, like ecologist and solar engineer. But the truth is that there are all kinds of non-STEM careers that support environmental well-being.

In this blog, we explore six non-traditional career paths in sustainability you might want to consider. See how they contribute to a cleaner, greener world and learn about the challenges and rewards go along with them.

Updated December 2025

When you think about career colleges, what sorts of programs come to mind? Many people instantly think of courses like health care aide, office administration, and computer networking. And while those certainly exist, the full range of course offerings is far more diverse than you might imagine.

Keep reading to learn about some unique career college programs that often go unnoticed but offer a specialized education leading to exciting career prospects.

Examples of student work from the Herzing College graphic design program

Updated December 2025

When most people think "graphic designer," they immediately imagine someone who designs for websites, posters, or advertisements. But the truth is, there's a whole world of diverse graphic design career paths out there.

From film and television to book and album covers to sports gear and video games—talented designers are wanted across industries to communicate ideas in creative and compelling ways.

Wondering where you can work as a graphic designer? Here's a mini-tour of both traditional and emerging graphic design niches. Keep reading to see where design training could take you.

Updated March 2026

Sustainability is a major issue in architecture today. A growing number of homeowners and commercial developers are looking to create environmentally responsible structures that blend harmoniously with the surrounding ecosystem.

Canada consistently ranks among the top countries for green building projects, with hundreds of such structures being built every year.

So what does it take to launch a career in sustainable architecture? Keep reading to learn about the essential hard and soft skills you need to impress an employer and advance in this field.

Updated December 2025

The purpose of an interior design portfolio is to showcase your skills and abilities. Whether you’re looking to work for an established firm or strike out on your own, you need to demonstrate that you’re a talented and capable professional who can be trusted to produce quality work.

An intimidating task, to be sure! But not to worry. We put together this comprehensive guide to explain how to make an interior design portfolio that represents you and your work in a professional, visually appealing way.

Read on to discover how to put your best foot, and designs, forward.

Herzing College started offering a Sustainable Architecture training program several years ago. This program offers an alternative to people who want to participate in eco-friendly building design, but don't want to invest years in university to become a licensed architect.

Our program trains students in the principles of sustainable architecture and the software and technical skills required to draft architectural designs.

Moncef Noual has been teaching the program since 2017—and was recently recognized as Herzing College Montreal’s instructor of the year! The honour reflects the fact that he really gets to know his students during their tenure with Herzing and goes out of his way to make sure they have the best possible experience from beginning to end.

We chatted with Moncef recently to learn more about his career journey and the sustainable architecture field in general. Here are the highlights of that conversation.