Becoming a Graphic and Digital Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design

My stepson is a high school senior who is currently applying to college and he's considering graphic design as his major. I purchased this book for him because I thought it might give him some insight and inspiration. It was a big hit. He loved it!

Just a compilation of interviews. Not a "wow!" Read.

Came in great condition!

Makes reading the textbook for assignments interesting

Two of my girls have expressed and interest in being involved in graphic and or digital design, so when I spotted BECOMING A GRAPHIC AND DIGITAL DESIGNER: A GUIDE TO CAREERS IN DESIGN - PAPERBACK, I ordered it.BECOMING A GRAPHIC AND DIGITAL DESIGNER: A GUIDE TO CAREERS IN DESIGN is a nice size book, with a good amount of pictures to view. The book directs you to a website that contains 10 video interviews from contributors to the book, a nice added feature. The fast rate that technology is changing, it is important to keep up with the latest.What you will find in BECOMING A GRAPHIC AND DIGITAL DESIGNER: A GUIDE TO CAREERS IN DESIGN:*Graphic Design*Design Genres*Transitional Design*Digital Design*Design EducationProduct Information:Begin your graphic design career now, with the guidance of industry expertsBecoming a Graphic and Digital Designer is a single source guide to the myriad of options available to those pursuing a graphic design career. With an emphasis on portfolio requirements and job opportunities, this guide helps both students and individuals interested in entering the design field prepare for successful careers. Coverage includes design inspiration, design genres, and design education, with discussion of the specific career options available in print, interactive, and motion design. Interviews with leading designers like Michael Bierut, Stefan Sagmeister, and Mirko Ilic give readers an insider's perspective on career trajectory and a glimpse into everyday operations and inspirations at a variety of companies and firms.Design has become a multi-platform activity that involves aesthetic, creative, and technical expertise.Becoming a Graphic and Digital Designer shows readers that the field once known as "graphic design" is now richer and more inviting than ever before.• Learn how to think like a designer and approach projects systematically• Discover the varied career options available within graphic design• Gain insight from some of the leading designers in their fields• Compile a portfolio optimized to your speciality of choiceGraphic designers' work appears in magazines, advertisements, video games, movies, exhibits, computer programs, packaging, corporate materials, and more. Aspiring designers are sure to find their place in the industry, regardless of specific interests. Becoming a Graphic and Digital Designer provides a roadmap and compass for the journey, which begins today.

Excellent

not really what I expected. Really only for adults as there was some very graphic content

My daughter is a junior in high school and wants to study Illustration in college. As her mother, I want her to pursue what she's drawn to, but also to make a living, so this book definitely caught my eye.I thought it would be a pretty dry book featuring ways that designers can make money in today's world. The Foreword addresses the fast-paced changes in form and content, and says that the book has been totally reworked and redone from the 4th edition.The next section is a Glossary of job opportunities, which lists job divisions, terms that might be used interchangeably for "in house design department" and job titles, as well as new job titles. Then there are very brief tips on places to seek jobs and network, what you need an an optimum portfolio, and how important that first email or letter can be. That small section is only 4 pages of the 325 page book.Another interesting section, applicable to high school students or college students looking to pursue a graduate degree is a 2 page directory of colleges, divided into Undergrad degrees, 2 year programs, and Graduate programs. There is no more information than the name of the college and the website, but based on the extensive research we've done into undergraduate illustration programs, all of the top schools are listed.Then the book is divided into sections: Graphic Design, which starts with 20 pages featuring interviews with with 5 designers and lots of images as well, then a section on whether one should start a studio or work for someone else, again featuring profiles on artists with examples of their work.The next section is about different genres of design, paying particular attention to letters and typeface, logos, books, editorial design, illustration design and more.Another section on digital design deals with interface, apps and e-commerce.The book is probably 50% photos and images, which was a huge surprise for me, but is interesting and inspirational, for those interested in the industry or those curious about how they can make their love for and talent in art as a viable career.This book was better than I expected, and I highly recommend it.