Previous ed.: 1999. Includes bibliographical references (p. 335) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: So you want to become a graphic designer? -- How I became a graphic designer -- Section I: Design specialties. Editorial -- Corporate design -- Book design -- Music/record design -- Information design -- Advertising -- Environmental -- Interactivity -- What do you look for? Motion -- Type and lettering -- Advice to designers. Section 2: Design businesses. Freelancers -- Small studio -- Partnerships -- Medium firm -- Large firm -- On personal style -- Section 3: Design options. Crossing disciplines -- Entrepreneurs -- Authorship -- Major influences. Section 4: Design education. Undergraduate -- Graduate -- Continuing education -- List of schools -- The future of graphic design.
Summary:
Here is the completely updated guide to today's graphic design careers-a clear and concise survey of the design field, from major design industries to design disciplines. Filled with interviews and advice from leading designers, it covers interactive design, information design, motion, educational training, portfolio preparation, getting a job, and much more: magazine design; advertising book design; corporate identity; film titles; tv graphics; interactive design; environmental design; web design; education; type design; motion; graphics information; graphics package design; record design. Becoming a Graphic Designer provides a comprehensive survey of the graphic design market, including complete coverage of print and electronic media and the evolving digital design disciplines that offer today's most sought-after jobs.
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