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Graphic designers typically do the following: 

Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a projectAdvise clients on strategies to reach a particular audienceDetermine the message the design should portrayCreate images that identify a product or convey a messageDevelop graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websitesSelect colors, images, text style, and layoutPresent the design to clients or the art directorIncorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final designReview designs for errors before printing or publishing them

Graphic designers combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of websites and printed pages. They may use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

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Graphic designers typically do the following: 

Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a projectAdvise clients on strategies to reach a particular audienceDetermine the message the design should portrayCreate images that identify a product or convey a messageDevelop graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websitesSelect colors, images, text style, and layoutPresent the design to clients or the art directorIncorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final designReview designs for errors before printing or publishing them

Graphic designers combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of websites and printed pages. They may use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

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I will use the loan to buy art supplies for a projet I am currently working on



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As a graphic designer you'll need to listen to clients and understand their needs before making design decisions

A graphic designer works on a variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters, computer games, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organisations a visual 'brand'.

You'll work to a brief agreed with the client, creative director or account manager and will develop creative ideas and concepts. The appropriate media and style has to be chosen to meet the client's objectives.

The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

You may need to manage more than one design brief at a time and typical activities include:

meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job;estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;developing design briefs that suit the client's purpose;thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design;using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;working with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD) and keeping up to date with emerging technologies;proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print;commissioning illustrators and photographers;working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.

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