VIDEO : What do Graphic Designers do?
TASK
Watch the videos linked in the Google Classroom. Share your answer in a slide, due next week.
List down the typical roles of graphic designers mentioned in the videos.
Which part of the role that you’re most interested in? Which one that you’re already aware of, and which one is new?
Typical roles of graphic designers
Using creative thinking to not only broaden ideation, but also understanding the subject’s challenges and outcomes. Understanding the function of a product, making designs which has a message in each creative choice in said design
Becoming business savvy, managing clients professionally to fulfill a client’s expectation. When you manage a business well as a designer, it builds trust with a client, being able to have a returning client.
Having knowledge in arts, both hand on and digital skills, In addition, knowledge about history. Keeping up with updates on a softwares to keep improving as a designer. Also knowing printing processes and production methods.
Which part of the role that you’re most interested in? Which one that you’re already aware of, and which one is new?
Most interested in: Being a good business person, for I am aware how difficult it is to make art as a life-time job. Being a good designer isn’t always enough. Knowing the ins and outs of graphic design business and it’s value will help build a brighter future.
Already aware of: Being a problem solver, having diverse knowledge in designing.
New: Being a good business person and knowing the connection of historical/contemporary aspect in an design.
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