Herzing Blog

Capturing people’s attention is one of the biggest challenges for any social media marketer.

Consumers scroll through hundreds of posts every day, often deciding within seconds whether something is worth their time. To stand out in those fleeting moments, brands need content that’s visually striking, emotionally engaging, and easy to digest.

Increasingly, marketers are finding that animation delivers exactly that. It can simplify complex ideas, add personality, and create eye-catching movement. That gives it an excellent chance to stop the scroll.

In this post, we look at how animation is becoming a powerful tool for brands looking to break through the noise and connect with audiences in meaningful ways.

From custom prosthetics to entire homes, 3D printing is changing how we design and build almost everything. But what exactly is it?

At its core, 3D printing is a way to turn digital designs into real-world objects by adding material layer by layer. It offers huge possibilities in fields like medicine, architecture, and engineering because it allows for a level of customization, speed, and creativity that traditional manufacturing methods simply can’t match.

This guide is here to help you understand what 3D printing is, how it works, and why it’s such an exciting field for students and future professionals.

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.

It’s no secret that the future of design is digital. For aspiring designers, technical skills are just as critical as creative abilities. If you want to take advantage of the opportunities out there (and there are many), you need to master the techniques and the tools.

For this post, we surveyed multiple online platforms to see what career opportunities are currently available in digital design fields. We also delved into four of Herzing’s most popular design programs: what tools they use, what skills they teach, and how they prepare students for success in the digital age.

Hear from instructors, see examples of student work, and get tips on choosing the program that’s right for you.

Gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry that relies on talented 3D animators to bring characters and worlds to life. But getting started in this field is not always easy. You need a strategic approach.

In this post, we provide valuable insights and actionable advice for 3D animators looking to launch a career in gaming. We offer expert tips on understanding the industry landscape, building a compelling portfolio, networking effectively, and standing out in job applications.

Ready to learn how to get into the video game industry? Let’s get started.

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.

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 2024

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

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.

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.