Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design, 4th Edition

Introduction.

So You Want to Be a Graphic Designer?

On Being an Influence.

Milton Glaser.

The Quotable Designer.

The Ideal Employee.

SECTION ONE: Design Specialties.

I. Editorial.

II. Corporate Design.

III. Book Design.

IV. Music/CDs.

V. Information Design.

VI. Advertising and Branding.

VII. Environmental.

VIII. Interaction.

IX. Motion.

X. Type and Lettering.

The Quotable Designer.

Advice to Aspiring Designers.

SECTION TWO: Design Businesses.

Freelancers.

Small Studio.

Partnerships.

Medium Firm.

Large Firm.

The Quotable Designer.

Major Infl uences.

SECTION THREE: Design Options.

Crossing Disciplines.

Entrepreneurs.

Authorship.

The Quotable Designer.

Design Personality.

SECTION FOUR: Design Education.

Undergraduate.

Graduate School.

Continuing Education.

Art Schools and Colleges: A Selection.

Appendix.

Resources.

Selected Bibliography.

Recommended Reading.

Index.

Designers.