What Is Graphic Design?

Thinking Visually and Speaking Graphically

Sometimes, the images of an advertisement are more recognizable than the product it is selling. Images stick with us even if the words they’re connected to fail to do so. When you notice the images more than the words, you’re focusing on the graphic design.

Graphic design is the decision of where to place drawings, typography and pictures onto the page to make a memorable piece of art. Graphic design should grab attention and not let go. Good graphic design should work with words and not overshadow them. Almost every image is designed and every image has a story to tell. Graphic design can appear on:

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Packaging
• The Internet

Where Can Graphic Design Training Take You?

The Graphic Design programs available at IADT – Seattle can help prepare you to pursue new career opportunities within the graphic design field. Graphic designers should know about the business and technical aspects of graphic design, not just the creative aspects of it. Many graphic designers work as freelancers and are required to apply their knowledge to a wide variety of topics. Other graphic designers focus only on one industry and are retained by one company. A few of the topics covered by IADT – Seattle’s Graphic Design programs include:

• Layout
• Critical thinking
• Web and packaging design
• Shape and form

Contact us today for more information about the Graphic Design programs at IADT – Seattle.