| Graphic Design refers to a specialized area of the | | | | some more signs of Graphic Designers on thescene: |
| Visual Arts. | | | | the signage you see in front of businesses; the menu |
| Generally, it is considered to be for commercial, | | | | at last night'srestaurant; the morning newspaper; the |
| advertising or educational purposes. It involves the | | | | brochures at the doctor's office; all thosegreeting cards |
| enhancing of a product, service or information by | | | | at the store; and yes (unfortunately!) all that junk mail |
| designing a pleasing visual or set of visuals. | | | | youreceive. |
| Traditionally, this field has included both the | | | | In the past, a Graphic Designer could rely on |
| creativepreparation and execution of materials in the | | | | predominately right-brain tendencies of being a |
| areas of: Logo Design, Corporate | | | | "Creative" type. These days, a Designer needs tohave |
| Identity, Brochure Design, Photo Retouching, Charts | | | | a "balanced brain" in order to be successful. In the last |
| Graphs/Diagrams, and otherprinted materials. Graphic | | | | two decades,knowledge of computers and |
| Design can also include the preparation of 35mm Slide | | | | increasingly powerful software programs hasbecome |
| Presentations, Television Advertisements, Multi-Media | | | | a requirement to accomplish the necessary creative |
| Presentations, and other | | | | work. One must notonly be "Creative," but also |
| Visual Aids. | | | | possess the "Logic" skills to pilot numerous |
| Today, the term Graphic Design also includes the | | | | softwareprograms, trouble shoot computing issues, etc. |
| rapidlyexpanded Web Design market. While a | | | | Graphic Design is a highly rewarding career. Not only |
| Designer may certainly specialize inone area, it is | | | | does itchallenge an individual mentally, it also offers the |
| common to find designers with applicable knowledge is | | | | opportunity to network with awide variety of |
| more thanone discipline. An artist may be expected to | | | | professionals in numerous fields. This profession is also |
| design entire websites, editphotos for both print and | | | | a great Work |
| web use, and design printed materials which also | | | | At Home opportunity. Once one is established |
| haveweb applications. | | | | (education, contacts, etc.), a Home |
| Most of us are surrounded by artwork work daily | | | | Office can be the perfect option. Incomes vary and |
| withouteven realizing it. Many of the web sites you visit | | | | are dependent on a number offactors, including: area(s) |
| involve the efforts of a Graphic | | | | of expertise, years of experience, business contacts, |
| Designer. Advertising Agencies employ many them to | | | | etc. |
| prepare the adsyou see on television. And here are | | | | |