Becoming a graphic and digital designer: a guide to careers in design
'Becoming a graphic and digital designer' is a single source guide to the myriad of options available to those pursuing a graphic design career. With an emphasis on portfolio requirements and job opportunities, this guide helps both students and individuals interested in entering the design field prepare for successful careers.
Coverage includes design inspiration, design genres, and design education, with discussion of the specific career options available in print, interactive, and motion design.
Interviews with leading designers like Michael Bierut, Stefan Sagmeister, and Mirko Ilic give readers an insider's perspective on career trajectory and a glimpse into everyday operations and inspirations at a variety of companies and firms.
Students will:
- Learn how to think like a designer and approach projects systematically
- Discover the varied career options available within graphic design
- Gain insight from some of the leading designers in their fields
- Compile a portfolio optimized to their speciality of choice.
Aspiring designers are sure to find their place in the industry, regardless of specific interests. 'Becoming a graphic and digital designer' provides a roadmap and compass for the journey, which begins today.
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