The first is AIGA, American Center for the Graphic Arts. The second organization is ACD, The American Center for Design. Interactive designers collaborate with computer programmers and scientist to create web pages, software programs, and new technology. If you are interested in building three dimensional objects, then there are two professions that you should know about. The first profession is industrial design.
Industrial designers improve upon or create new products that people use everyday.
Industrial designers work with engineers and scientists to test their new products to make sure that they are safe and useful. These designers design and develop signage and museum exhibits. They work with architects, engineers, and scientist to ensure that the public can understand how to navigate through an exhibit or public space safely, understand the information provided for them, and at the same time enjoy what they are experiencing. Well Katie, I hope this helps you. As you can read, there are a number of different paths that you can take.