Graphic Designer - Tasks and specialisations
Kaihoahoa Whakairoiro
Tasks & duties
Graphic designers may do some or all of the following:
- discuss requirements of the project with their client
- analyse the purpose of the project
- discuss how to approach the project with colleagues
- develop design ideas by researching and brainstorming with colleagues
- prepare sketches, instructions and layout diagrams
- suggest production methods, materials and costs
- show design ideas to the client
- receive client feedback and alter the design accordingly.
Andy Clover discussing ideas for an advertising promotion with a client
Lauren Robertson using her computer to create a design
Specialisations
Graphic designers may choose to specialise in a particular area of graphic design such as:
- print publishing
- web design
- advertising
- corporate design.
Updated
September 2009
