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The problem is that many of us in field lump ourselves together, when that is not the accurate thing to do.
For example some of the things I have heard others call themselves without thinking there is a difference:
Artist, Graphic Artist, Graphic Design, Web Designer, Print Designer, Production Artist, etc.The problem is they are not all the same. They all require a different set of skills based on what the projects they are working on. These are the problems I see in the field...
1) "Graphic Communication" education programs focus too much on computers and not on the basics.
2) Companies expect Creatives to be the "total package" which in reality is impossible. If you are focused on everything you are average at everything...
3) The importance of the work has not been noticed or communicated to all of those in the field. Some think it is "cool" to be a designer without fully understanding the need for good design.
My humble opinion...of course exceptions to the above exist...these are just some of the things I have noticed in my education and work experience