I want to be a grafic designer when i grow up i really want to i just need to no the wage and the diffrent tipes. Give me any info on them ! Or web-sites would be helpfull. Or if u r one tell me what u do mostley. I no what they do but my details. Im 12 i cant wait till i grow up ! <3 thanx !
2007-01-07 05:38:09 · 4 answers · asked by Josie H 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
Well Josie,
A good place to start to find information on a career in graphic design would be the website for AIGA--the American Institute for Graphic Arts. I should warn you that generally graphic artists are not well paid, although those who work in advertising or multi-media design earn more than those in editorial work.
I work primarily in book design, which means that I work all day at a computer trying to make sense of other people's words. Basically a book designer serves as a visual translator of an author's work to help the average reader understand the author's tone and message. Some authors write less clearly than others, so some books can be a real challenge.
Good luck. Twelve is a little young to worrying about what you want to be as an adult. And take your time growing up; some people grow old way too fast.
2007-01-07 06:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by Chiquita B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If thats what you really want to do, then how much you get paid shouldnt really matter. Also, you're 12, things might change by the time you get out of college.
Ask your family and friends if they know anyone in the art or design industry and setup an interview or shadow day.
I want to be a graphic designer myself, and I realized this after graduating college with an engineering degree.
2007-01-07 13:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by undrgrndhiphop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an industrial designer, which is not the same, but there are a few similarities. To be any kind of designer, you need to be ambitious, and want it enough to do it even if you're not getting paid. My advice would be to start drawing as much as you can! The best graphic designers that I know are very good illustrators too.
2007-01-07 20:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by Jesse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Become a graphic designer at 12 don't wait... get thye software pakg... Adobe CS2 out in spring is best bet. Invest in your education by getting the Market stand software and become a pro on it... to get the job you must be able to do the job...
Beaux
2007-01-07 14:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by beauxPatrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋