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.Duties of graphic designers
- Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
- Create visual elements such as logos, original images and illustrations that help deliver a desired message
- Use digital illustration, photo editing software and design software to create designs
- Present design concepts to clients or art directors
- Design designs and colors, images and fonts selected for use
- Incorporate changes recommended by clients or art directors into the final designs
- Review error designs before printing or publishing them
Skills Required
- Artistic skill
- Creativity
- Computer skills
- Good communication skills
- Good visualization
- Team spirit
- Time management
Various Career Options
- 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