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Graphic Design [GD] could be divided in to many categories as per production processes, collections, styles or by product definitions.
Main GD categories are:
Advertising Today all industry and organizations use advertising in many different styles and forms. The most popular form of advertising is still the ancient outdoor poster display followed by direct mail, various promotions and web advertising .... more
Communication 'A picture is worth a thousand words' - an old proverb. The picture could be an image or text or both and the way we present it makes all the difference. Within communication the graphic designer thinking is a primary asset as it is important to develop the right visual expression of the graphic thought/idea in its final presentation. The graphic designer becomes a philosopher, writer, presenter transforming the complicated whole concept in to visual form, adapting appropriate statement using language, social and cultural traditions .... more
Design for Sport Graphic Design for sport is one of the oldest and the most wanted category to work with by young graphic designers but it can be incorporated in any of the other categories mentioned here. The best sport identity graphic works are integrated and presented well in the events of Modern Olympics in the form of logo, posters, torch, medal, emblem and the mascot .... more
Entertainment A huge platform with endless possibilities for graphic designers. From Hollywood studios, animation, TV, comic books, music and records selves and gaming industry where graphic designer oversees the creative processes developments, production and post-production, marketing and advertising in various formats with consistency and coordination .... more
Identity A trademark representing company and their product or as logo, posters, banners, complements slips, letter headings, leaflets, brochures and other literature is known as Corporate Identity or as branding. It is a set of designs and layouts passed on to the company in a form of template for further use with coordination and consistency in colour, typography image and style in all mentioned above forms .... more
Information Today we acquire fast amount of information from many different sources and on many different topics. The graphic designer tasks would be to use appropriate software's to present it in a particular sequence by the use of symbols, images and words. We all relay on different kind of information like maps, charts diagrams, sings, plans and instructions so the information provided must be accurate, clear, valid, objective and unbiased .... more
Packaging Items we buy are always packaged in some sort of wrapping or box's. The visual presentation of packaging depends on sales figures, budget and the amount of competition there is on the open market. The basic skills that are needed are very similar to the one mentioned above and additionally the knowledge of production processes, terminology and use of typography, form/shape/space, 3D skills, visualization, die-cut, perforation and scoring are essential .... more
Product design All everyday items we used are designed for specific reason and purpose as to: entertain, educate or to help in getting - by our everyday life. The essential skill in product design is 3D modelling and visualization techniques to clearly present your ideas and the final product.
Publishing The publishers today are major corporations delivering final product in print or electronic format. Graphic designers have important role to play in this environment as their skills and knowledge is essential in typography and in printing processes. Further publishing is divided into other categories like: books, newspapers, magazines, broadcasting, new media, web design for mobiles and Internet or desk top publishing .... more
 
In all categories mentioned above and in other sub-categories, ideas, development processes, an eye for detail, knowledge and experience in computer systems, use of type - typography, image development and image manipulation, colour coordination, texture, research methods, presentation and layouts are essential skills of graphic designers.
 
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