Graphic Designer

Edward Kluwe

What Is A Graphic Designer?

"Graphic design is the most ubiquitous of all the arts."

(Helfand)

What Does A Graphic Designer Do?

Core Responsibility

Qualifications

DegreeExperiencePortfolio

Obtainable Degrees

AASBABFAMFAMPhil / PhD

Schools

Rhode Island School of DesignCranbrook Academy of ArtYale University School of Art

Job Demands

Graphic Design Software Programs

Adobe Creative Suite

Primary Programs

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Creative Suite Pricing

Design Standard $ 1,299Design Premium $ 1,899Web Standard DiscontinuedWeb Premium $ 1,799Production Premium $ 1,699Master Collection $ 2,599

Pricing Continued

Illustrator $ 599InDesign $ 699Photoshop $ 699Photoshop Extended $ 999

Problem Solving

Things To Know

Production And Rendering Methods

Workplace Environment

Salaries

Average $40,000Experienced $60,000Leaders $80,000

Job Outlook

Number Of Jobs (2010) 279,200Job Outlook (2010-20) 13%

(Bureau Of Labor Statistics)

Quote

"Design is plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose"

(Eames 19)

Work Cited

Helfand, Jessica. “What Is Graphic Design?” AIGA. 2011. Web. 19 Sept. 2012.

Bureau Of Labor Statistics "Graphic Designers: Occupational Outlook" United States

Department Of Labor. 29 Mar. 2012. Web. 23 Sept. 2012

Eames, Charles. "100 Quotes By Charles Eames" Eames Office. 2007. Print. 26

Sept. 2012