7/28/2019 Discussion About Graphic Designers
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NikkiRoda,SaaketUnadkat,ShrutiShetty,AsmitaLahri
Top10thingsyouthinkeverygraphicdesignershouldknow:
1. Currentdesigntrends2.
Cognitivepsychology(Gestaltprinciples,etc)3.
Typography4. WorkingknowledgeofIllustratorandPhotoshop
5. Colorpalettes6.
HistoryofDesign(Modern,minimalistic,contemporary)7.
Strengthsandweaknessofthemediumtheyaredesignfor(ex.limitationsof
printvsmobile)
8. Timemanagementskills9.
Theaudienceoftheworktheyaredesigning10.Thepurposeandcontextofthework;whatisthestorythisworktryingto
say?
Top10thingsyouthinkeverypersonwhoworkswithgraphicdesignershould
know:
1.
Open-mindednesstothefinalproductnotbeingexactlywhattheywereenvisioning.
2. Limitationsofthemediumthatisbeingdesignedfor3.
Timemanagement;sotheydontwasteourtime4.
Knowwhattheywant;aclearlyarticulatedidea/concept5.
Goodatcommunicatingtheirideas6.
Shouldtrustthedesignersexperienceoraestheticdecisions7.
Agoodunderstandingofwhatcontent/structurewillbegoingintothework8.
Knowingwhotheircompetitorsareandwhotheyaretryingtopositiontheirimageagainst9.
Shouldhireadesignerwhotheyfeelcomfortablewith;donthirethefanciest
designerjustbecausetheyarethefanciest,butbecausetheymeetourneeds
10.Beingawillingandengagedparticipantduringthedesignprocess(askingquestions,givingfeedback),sothattheydontjustonlygivetheiropinionsat
theend
