THE OFFICIAL™ GRAPHIC DESIGN THREAD

[SVNTI]

I'm really considering switching to Graphic Design. Awesome work everyone.

 

[nikeairsncrispytees]

Some new stuff:

A background I made for myself:

 

[ripyzyz]

no new stuff?

 

[jay5]

Some good info in here, good looking.

Im a senior in highschool looking to potentially pursue this as a career. College is right around the corner.

 

[mecca336gnc]

great thread..wish i would have found it sooner *hands in late pass* i'm still in a beginner level of graphic design still learning..i'll try to postsome work for feeback later

 

[catony]

Sorry to resurrect this thread from the grave but my company is looking for a new web/software designer and I know there are talented people on NT. This is afull time position located in Los Angeles. I cannot disclose the company at this time (because we have not let our current designer go yet) but rest assured Iam not a recruiter and we are a profitable B2B start-up with just under 50 employees. Job description follows, please PM me with your email and a link to youronline portfolio/website.

Web & Interface Designer
Wide variety of flash, web, interface, and print work

Description:
The Web & Interface Designer is primarily responsible for designing company websites, marketing materials, advertisements, and software products. We'relooking for a crusher that loves to work on a high volume of diverse projects. This position will have a unique opportunity to impact design across theorganization in product design, marketing, and branding. Ditch your agency and work at a dynamic and growing B2B web 2.0 company.

Responsibilities:

• Design and update corporate websites (coding ability not required)
• Design and update collateral and other marketing materials
• Create online and offline advertising including banners and print ads
• Work with our product team on interface and design for software products

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experienced web and print design background
• Experience or strong interest in software interface design
• Proficient in Adobe Flash, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Ability to code basic websites preferred but not required
• Interest in business or entrepreneurship preferred but not required
• Must be able to work collaboratively with non-designers
• B.S. or B.A. College Degree preferred but not required

This role reports to: Marketing Manager

Please include links to samples of your work (if you don't have a robust online portfolio in 2009, you're probably not the right fit for us anyway).

Salary commensurate with experience $35k-$75k for just out of school up to extensive corporate interface design/art direction/flash experience respectively.

 

[im not you]

Anyone on Behance?

 

[SUSHI AND GRITS]

*Bookmarks thread.

BTW, great work mstrpln. And Rajah you already know.

 

[bluelamborghini]

Weeee're baaaack.

 

[SVNTI]

I know nothing about Graphic Design, but seeing as I want to do switch my program next semester, I started researching and trying to learn basic things. Thisis a background I made with a the help of a fellow NTers tutorial. real basic. Anyone have good design websites with tutorials and stuff to read up on?

 

[thunderchunk69]

 

[joegalvan]

Originally Posted by ThunderChunk69

 

[ripyzyz]

 

[guttagetsbusy]

I been messing with computer science but I really want my Graphic Design skills to get up there...I wanna be talented in multiple fields

 

[ravageent2009]

Originally Posted by GuttaGetsBusy

I been messing with computer science but I really want my Graphic Design skills to get up there...I wanna be talented in multiple fields

mee too

 

[fivefivenine]

 

[SVNTI]

Few things I made... Feedback?

 

Whats that cartel thing about? looks dope.

 

[tokes99]

Originally Posted by il prescelto

hey. i know graphic design and industrial design are different, but i figure someone here should be able to answer my question.
i might be interested in industrial design. im a junior in high school right now.
what are some good schools to consider and what actions should I take that could help me in the future if I decide to down that path?

really the schools you probably want to look at are art center in cali, ccs in detroit, u of cincinnatti in ohio, pratt in nyc, and rsid in rhode island...these days if you put the work in it doesn't really matter where you go to school i think it is easier to get noticed by those who need to know because of that, but the advantage of going to one of those schools is that 1) their ultra competitive programs [which will hopefully cause you to work that much harder] and 2) most major agencies/corporations/firms actively recruit/scout those schools or have great co-op programs that give students the advantage of already having experience (usually a few internships) BEFORE graduation

as far as what you should take in preparation...not really sure but i will say just draw, ALOT. not only what you see but things from your imagination and more importantly build a love of drawing out your ideas & solving problems; it definitely helps for any design discipline...

 

[calypso chanta]

i need to come back here and post up some stuff....

 

[drucheex]

I made this for a typography class...it's Tinker Hatfield with all words corresponding to Nike

 

[thehype]

^Dope as hell.

I'm no Graphic Designer but I dabble now and then. Good for side money here and there.

 

[young safari]

This poster won in the Adidas x Eric Bailey " Wood Rich " contest.

Link here



- Safari

 

[habib77fm]

As far as a career dont even waste your time...so much is being outsourced for dirt cheap. My company just fired 3 gfx designers last week. I mean programs now a days are becoming so much easier to use. Granted you have to have an eye for design but still not worth it.

 

[bayareaboss]

can anyone recommend me any free programs to get started or any programs i can buy?

 

[bayareaboss]

can anyone recommend me any free programs to get started or any programs i can buy?