What Graphic Designers do?
Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate consumers. They develop general design and production design for various applications, such as advertisements, logos, banners, brochures, magazines and corporate reports.Steps to become a Graphic Designer
- Start Building Your Skills At Secondary School
- Get A Degree In Graphical Design
- Complete Internships
- Creating A Compliant Portfolio
- Being updated about emerging trends
Skills Required to become a Graphic Designer
- Artistic skill
- Creativity
- Computer skills
- Good communication skills
- Good visualization
- Team spirit
- Time management
Applications of Graphic Design
- Corporate branding / identity
- Online (blogs, banners, websites)
- Packaging (everything from appliances to bottles)
- Printing materials (brochures, books, newspapers, magazines)
- Album covers and Greeting cards
- Television and Film graphics and titles
- Clothing and T-shirt designs
Various Career Options of a Graphic Designer
- Art Directors
- Creative director
- Editor (Architecture and Engineering)
- Film and video editor
- Graphic designer
- Industrial Designer / Product
- Marketing manager
- Multimedia Artist / Animator
- Technical writer
- Web designer
Courses Available
- Certificate course in Graphic Design