Economou+Career

=//__**Graphic Design**__//= Designer looks to be editing picture of bird by editing colors.

Graphic designers create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports. Graphic designers usually need a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field. Candidates for graphic design positions should demonstrate their creativity and originality through a professional portfolio that features their best designs. Graphic designers combine art and technology to develop graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websites.

-In 2012, about 24 percent of graphic designers were self-employed.

-The median annual wage for graphic designers was $44,150 in May 2012.

Skills that are needed
 * Creativity
 * Originality
 * Basic Computer Skills
 * Ability to Work in a Team

I plan to make a brochure showing some of my work I have done in this class. This relates to graphic design because brochures are a very simple but professional way to get your information across. It will not be a traditional brochure it will have a unique fold pattern to give off a better impression.



//__**Resources-**__//

https://www.udemy.com/blog/graphic-designer-job-description/

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm

http://allgraphicsdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/09/graphic-designer_09.html