If you are most comfortable using a PC, then go with that, but keep in mind that many graphic design firms use Mac, so even if you’re accustomed to using a PC in college, you may be required to learn on a Mac when you get your first job.Īdobe Creative Cloud (which includes Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Premiere Pro or After Effects, InDesign and more), is an essential package that you will need to get started in graphic design. But, also consider which platform you used in school. Macs are still top of the line for graphic design (in fact, I’m working on one right now), and a Mac will give you excellent performance and credibility with your peers and clients. It also has something called P3 color, which makes 25 percent more color available than standard RGB (great news for designers). It is fast, powerful, and boast up to 130 percent faster graphics. If laying out the big bucks for a Mac laptop, the best on the market for graphics right now is probably the MacBook Pro. In reality, both the PC and the Mac are great for design, as long as they have enough power and graphics capability. Today, it seems like most designers use the MacBook Pro.
As it gained in popularity, it became the ‘go-to’ for graphic design. Mac was originally developed to be used by everyone, not only the experts. But, when that time comes, which is better? PC or Mac Laptop or Desktop? So, it’s not necessary to break the bank on a high-end computer that you think you’ll need until you’ve earned enough to buy one comfortably. Most of what you’ll do will require using three major design programs – Abode Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. In fact, you probably won’t need a more powerful computer until you start heavy image or video editing, or working on extensive projects involving animation or 3D effects. But, when you’re just getting started in your career, do you really need a high-powered computer? The truth is, you don’t need an expensive computer right away because you will find you can do most everything necessary with a mid-range computer if it has a decent amount of RAM. It’s probably a 50/50 spilt with many picking the one they are most familiar with or used in school. It’s an interesting debate many designers find themselves in when choosing a computer – Mac and a PC. But, if you are just starting out in your career your focus will be designing logos and branding elements, icons and pictograms, print advertisements, posters and billboards, signs, packaging, etc., and you will need to invest in equipment that will allow you to practice and improve your design techniques and skills. A few of the most common graphic design titles might include:Īs graphic designers progress and move up the ladder in their careers, their focus may change and they will direct their attention to strategy and concepts rather than manually designing. They solve problems, collect information, and come up with solutions that best meet the needs of their clients. They sketch by-hand or use computer software to create visual concepts to convey a message that promotes or enhances a service, philosophy, or product. He said, “There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! WOW is the one to aim for.” But, what does a graphic designer do? Graphic designers are visual communicators.
It’s a great career if you are interested in working in advertising or marketing, designing for mobile devices, making apps, specializing in multimedia or virtual design, or in web design and development, as with the expansion of technology, the demand for great designers will increase.Īlthough the list of great graphic designers is far-reaching, one designer, Milton Glaser, named the Most Influential Graphic Designer of the Past 50 Years, stands out. It is a career field that has massive growth potential for both part-time and full-time positions, working for a company or freelance. It’s safe to say that graphic design is one of the most popular fields in fine art.
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