Designers!!: Your Input?
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- fresnobob0
'Graphic Design' as you seem to be defining it, does not exist. 'Graphic design' in its purest form is nothing but a system. It is the same system which your brain uses to turn thoughts into something which can be communicated. It is the same system that forms languages and runs cites, states countries and the world. It can be applied to anything and everything.
That being said, the profession known as 'graphic design' is for the most part utter and complete bullshit. Sure, theres a few people who have applied the system to the profession, but they are few and far between. Most of 'graphic design' is some re-hashed piece of crap with some words on it that ceases to mean anything in any context, which is the exact opposite of what 'graphic design' truly is.
My personal intention with 'graphic design' is to live it. I have no professional intention because that would only skew my personal intention.
The most rewarding aspect about 'graphic design' is making people think.
Every experience I have ever had has been my reason to 'choose' 'graphic design' because everyone of them has been 'graphic design.'
Yeah, so... where are you going to school?
- HafDed0
hey robert -
as a kid, i just knew that i liked to draw things, tear apart things, and then figure out how to put them back together. as i got older, i figgered that if i was gonna be workin 40 -50 - 80 hrs a week at something, i should at least be enjoying it - so i studied art ( this was pre-web days...) thinkin that if i made any money or not, happiness was the focus.
at this point, after 10 years in design, i'm enjoying it even more than when i started - and (don't tell my clients this...) but i'd prob be still doin this for free in my spare time anyways. i enjoy comin in to work, enjoy working on various designs (some are elegant / some are hip / some print / some motion / & then toss in a few pain in the arse clients to balance it out...:).
basically, i like knowing that 3 outta 5 days a week i can come in to work and do a toally different style & design - that never gets old for me - all the while pushin forward on learning the software i use to the max.future intentions include either A. being an AD or CD or a large ad agency or design studio, or B - opening up my own design shop with a few of my friends & focus on high quality work for selective clients....(prob every designers dream...).
past experiences include you're very limited to the quality of work that the company that employs you allows you to work on. if you're in a a job for a while and you realize that you aren't putting out the calibre of work that'll keep you competitive with the current job market, you should prob start lookin around....
essentially: variety of work, the craftmanship involved in a job well done, and the feeling of accomplishment when you've finally finished is what keeps me going.
all the best & good luck!
- nickmaud0
Just wanted to respond to your mail. If for nothing else to at least try to contribute a little more than the 'blog' bullshit that gets over 2000 responses...
Anyhow. I started as a graphic designer, got into moving image, got into branding, became creative director of a TV channel. Now started my own creative agency with a friend. I guess what I'm getting at is that I think a lot of people start at Graphic design because that is what the most applicable degree courses are. I think many spread into different creative fields for numerous reasons: New challenges, boredom, sick of arsehole clients. Dunno if this is any use to you.
My personal interest is the blurring of boundaries between advertising, design and production and the steroetypes that 1. Art directors/copywriters have the ideas monopoly.
2. Graphic designers layout other peoples ideas and need to sit at computers all day
3. That you need to go to a production co. to get a commercial made and that none of these categories should blur.
Anyhow, I've rambled a bit but Ithought you at least deserved one response.
- roberthuston
Hello, to all real looked up to designers on here. I am a current student, and I am honestly wondering what are your opinions on the direct subject matter of Graphic Design.
Why do you like Graphic Design? What are your intentions with it? What are some of your goals with it? Why did you personally enter into Graphic Design?
What are your personal intentions with Graphic Design, and what are your professional intentions?
What is the most rewarding aspect that you now realize within Graphic Design?
What are some of your past experiences with visual art, travel, design, education, or anything else that support your reason for choosing Graphic Design?
Thank you for EVERYONE that puts some time into this bulliten. I would love, love to read some real interesting answers and conclusions to the questions. I want to see different insights on the field. Please, I will greatly appreicate anyone that takes their time to fill this out. Again, THANK YOU.
-Robert Huston