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Career Spotlight: Graphic Designer

Graphic design is everywhere. When it's good, it has a way of feeling organic—like a natural part of our environment. However, if you stop to notice the lines and colors in ordinary objects, you can see that someone put a lot of thought into making them both functional and appealing. A quick survey of almost any room, city block or town square will yield several examples of graphic designers' work.

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Graphic Design Career Outlook
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Career Paths in Graphic Art
Graphic Designer Interview
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Industrial Design School Spotlight

Graphic designers influence how we view the world using colors, illustrations, photos and fonts. Look at a book or magazine, go to a coffee shop, or take a drive. When you do, you'll encounter graphic design. From company logos to road signs to product packaging, design is part of our everyday lives. (Read more…)

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Career Spotlight: Advertising Design

You may not be thinking about changing your phone service—until you see a full-color spread with a catchy slogan and photos of sleek, high-tech gadgets that could be yours if you'd switch carriers. Living in the modern world, chances are good that you've had this experience at least once. You can't turn on the TV, listen to the radio or even walk down the street without someone trying to sell you something. And good advertising has a way of sticking with you, whether it's a memorable jingle, a clever catch-phrase or a beautiful image. (Read more…)


School Spotlight

Art Institutes

Study graphic design at an Art Institute near you. With online degree offerings and locations nationwide, you may not have to travel far to benefit from an education at one of these well-known art schools. Request information from AI Online or an AI campus near you:

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