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The first image is an example of typography design. Typography design uses mostly words to create the design. In this particular example, the big number nine is created out of smaller, individual words that promote the business. All of the words set out to advertise what the business is trying to convey to its viewers--for example, tutorials, photography, resources, creation, etc. This design does a great job of utilizing typography as a way of direct advertisement. Typography design is all about using words to create art without using pictures.

The second image shows a past cover of Time magazine. Magazines use editorial design to specially design their covers and layouts. This cover is a perfect example of editorial design because it uses photography and typography elements to create the final look. The President's head is filling the frame, and is really the main focal point of the entire cover. The "TIME" is also in big letters as it is the name of the magazine, and therefore should also be a major element. Everything thing is ranked by size according to importance. Editorial design is all about fitting everything on the page without making it look cluttered, but instead making it look clean and professional.

The third and final image is an example of packaging design. Packaging design is used for products that are being sold for profit, usually food items. This particular example showcases a type of drink product. It shows several different colors and designs from the same product. This company utilizes bright colors to capture the attention of a customer, making them want to buy the product. It also uses fun designs with different shapes and colors to make the product more fun and attractive. Packaging design is all about using elements of shape and color to make a product appealing to the customers.

The design career I think I would like to focus on is editorial design. A person working for a magazine might design the cover or different layouts for articles and pictures within the magazine. I think for this type of career, someone really needs to have a good sense of art and space. For a magazine cover to look good, it has to include all of the information and story titles without looking cluttered. It has to look clean, but interesting. A good editorial designer also should know the rules of photography and color. Editorial design is all about graphic design - photography and typography - so an editorial designer should know how to work with these methods of design.

Most likely, someone searching for a career in editorial design would be expected to attend a four-year university and study graphic design, and get a degree in that. Someone starting out working in this career should expect an annual salary of somewhere around $30,000. As you find yourself going up in the workplace, you could likely earn up to $100,000 per year. A suggested career path to take is to take a low-paying job at first, and then leave after about two years. Then, you will have a better chance of finding another higher-paying job. That would be the best way to get started.

The typical day of an editorial designer will depend on where you lie on the work hierarchy. A real editorial designer, though - who will actually be working on the layouts and pictures - would most likely spend their entire work day in front of a computer. They would use graphic design and photo editing programs to create the look of the magazine pages and cover. Work hours would probably be normal, unless there's a deadline that absolutely needs to be met.

For my self promotion piece, I plan to create a magazine cover page. I would like to show off my skills in photography and typography and show that I can create a look that's professional, creative, and unique. I want to show that I am able to fit everything onto one space without making it look cluttered or tacky.

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