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Graphic Designing vs UI/UX Design

Both are taught at techcadd. Here is how they differ on level, tools, projects and where each one can take you.

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The differences at a glance

FeatureGraphic DesigningUI/UX Design
LevelBeginnerBeginner
DurationDuration on enquiryDuration on enquiry
Who can joinBasic computer knowledge; no art degree or design background requiredBasic computer skills; no design degree or coding knowledge required
Key toolsAdobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, CorelDRAW, Figma, CanvaFigma, FigJam, Miro, Maze, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
What you’ll learnModule 1: Design Fundamentals · Module 2: Adobe Photoshop · Module 3: Adobe Illustrator · Module 4: Adobe InDesign and CorelDRAWModule 1: Foundations of UI/UX Design · Module 2: Design Thinking & User Research · Module 3: Information Architecture & User Flows · Module 4: Wireframing & Low-Fidelity Design
Portfolio projects——
Career rolesGraphic Designer, Creative or Visual Designer, Social Media DesignerUI designer, UX designer, Product designer
Which to pick

Choose the one that fits your goal

Pick Graphic Designing if…

Learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDRAW, Figma and Canva, along with AI-assisted design workflows, through project-based training that ends in a professional portfolio.

  • Judge good design, explain your choices and avoid common beginner mistakes
  • Edit product photos, create campaign visuals and prepare images for web and print
  • Design a logo and complete brand kit that works at any size
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Pick UI/UX Design if…

Learn to research users, plan journeys, build wireframes, create high-fidelity interfaces in Figma and test prototypes, the same workflow product teams use.

  • Explain design roles and the product lifecycle clearly in an interview
  • Turn user needs into clear design goals
  • Structure an app or website so users find things easily
Explore UI/UX Design

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