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Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

by Steven D. Heller (Author), Teresa Fernandes (Author), Steven Heller (Author) "I remember being starved for visual stimuli, even before I knew what that meant..." (more)
Key Phrases: most fulfilling aspect, graphic design profession, good work environment, New York, Design Client, Don Morris (more...)
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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.

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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. This visual guide has more than 600 striking illustrations and features the latest mate-rial on interactive design, information design, motion, and more.

Drawing on years of experience in the business, veteran designers Steven Heller and Teresa Fernandes cover everything from education and training, design specialties, and work settings to preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job. They profile major industries employing graphic designers and explore advertising, corporate, editorial, and other key design disciplines.

The major industries covered here include architecture, interactive design, television and film design, publishing, and more. Dozens of up-front interviews with leading graphic designers let you see how companies such as Wired magazine, Martha Stewart Living magazine, and MTV hire and work with employees. These inside perspectives offer invaluable real-world insights on what different industries and positions are really like. And a resource guide to design publications and organizations points the way to further information and guidance.

Complete with easy-to-use, compact sections, useful sidebars, and sample design pieces, this outstanding guide is invaluable for anyone interested in launching or developing a career in graphic design.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (March 8, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 047117677X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471176770
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #329,280 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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