Everything For Being a Professional Graphist: Making Money From the World of Color and Design

Everything For Being a Professional Graphist: Making Money From the World of Color and Design, The language of the image is the most widespread language in the world. The language dates back to the earliest days of human life, which preserved its use to this day.

Illustration was one of the first arts that the early human beings had to convey to their concepts, messages, needs and feelings.

The roles of the remains of the walls of the ancient caves of Lasco and Altamiria represent the ancient art of illustration.

Artists, as the forerunners of the culture of society, have always sought to maintain their message from the very first days of the emergence of mankind.

Graphic art or illustration is the tool that can help to maintain, simplify and enhance the impact of concepts and messages.

Graphic, the old title derived from the Greek word Graphien, means writing, drawing and drawing.

The Graphic art transfers one (or several) messages through the image to the audience. In fact, images and letters in the graphic works are loaded with the message of the effect.

Though art is an ancient art, its development accelerated after the industrial revolution and the mass production boom, as the introduction of a mass of goods was driven by advertising, so that the customer would not be confused about his choice.

Naturally, the promotion of a product to the public requires a common language that can catch the attention of the audience, as well as the producer’s demand for the product. This language is common and comprehensive, the language of the image.

 Nowadays, the presence of graphic design in advertising (commercial, cultural, etc.) is so impressive that graphic is always the first element of visual elements in advertising.

غار لاسکو

Graphic art in Iran has a long history. A look at the works of ancient stone and ancient monuments, from the ancient temple of Timar in Khomein to the Takshshid and Takhibestan, shows the pains of illustration among Iranian artists.

But as Morteza Moniz, the father of modern graphic art in Iran, writes the first novel design of the advertisement in 1908 (around 1287 AD) and returns to the corner of Tehran.

Since then, the graphic design of Iran has taken on Western style and subsequently, the faculty of fine arts of the University of Tehran was founded in 1941 (1920s), and graphic art and design courses were presented there.

Graduates from this college are the founders of many well-known workshops in Tehran. In 1964, the first graphic exhibition was held in Tehran, and since then Iranian graphic designers have displayed their works at many domestic and foreign exhibitions.

Why should I be graphite?

Modern graphic art has many branches. On the one hand, it is used in the field of cultural and commercial advertising, and on the other hand in cinema and television.

This art also includes architecture and environmental design elements such as traffic signs and beautification of urban spaces, and on the other hand, includes stamp design and banknote design, tile design, wrapping paper, wallpaper, fabric, and so on.

 At the same time, there are fewer areas today that are free from the effects of graphic artists and creativity tracks.

Increasing the complexity of technology also expands the scope of tasks and the ever-increasing need for graphic designers skills, and hence the creation of an attractive and highly skilled job market for the field.

In the following, a comprehensive review of the duties of graphic designers, the status of the labor market, as well as educational programs and qualifications in this field have been made.

گرافیک

What are the tasks of a graphic artist?

Graphic design is a diverse discipline with a variety of specializations, including the following:

Visual communication (visual communication) – including poster design, cover design, logo design and brand identity, web page design, and more.

Illustration – like imaging for books and publications of children and adults and ….

And environmental graphics – designing environmental guides that show the location of each section of the environment with a suitable design and color.

Graphic designers transfer ideas and inspirational messages to advertisers through advertisements, brochures and other communication tools.

Some graphic designers work for specialized design companies or as part of an organization team, and others operate as freelancing and independently.

Graphic designers use a set of sophisticated graphical tools to design and change text and image, color, framed, animated and animated designs and make animations.

طراح گرافیک

Most graphic designers work in full time for a timely delivery of the project. Therefore, this job should not be considered part-time.

Graphics jobs require high flexibility and good interaction with employers. In this way, you may have to spend part of your leisure time meeting and coordinating with your employer and keeping track of things.

Like many other businesses and professions, customer service and satisfaction are the key to success in this job.

Moreover, the success of the graphic design business depends on learning the right way of contracting, marketing, and developing and developing a customer base.

Communication is at the heart of the profession. Although graphic artists deal more or less with artistic tools, they do not do art for art.

Believers in the philosophy of “art for art” believe that it should only be the beauty of art, and praise art only for its own sake, and did not expect any use of it.

 According to them, art should be free and independent, and as it becomes useful and beneficial, it loses its beauty and value.

So, in their view, the only benefit is its beautiful art. Nevertheless, graphic designers must, in their creativity and taste of their artistic taste, place the wishes and goals of the client as a means of transmitting the message.

طراح گرافیک

In addition to mastering general skills, designers may specialize in graphic arts. Common graphics expertise is:

Typography
Desktop publishing and typography, pagination, design, and printing using a computer
Design elements of brand identity, and ad (print, web, digital)
Design of email and electronic newsletters
User interface design or user experience design
Web Design
Product packaging design
Book design and layout
Logo design
Interior design of the building
Fashion design and clothing
Hand-held or digital printing

Some designers prefer to limit their work to their favorite specialties. However, multiple specializations can, in addition to increasing the customer base, enhance the prospects.

How much are Iranian and foreign graphists paying?

Graphic designers’ wages vary throughout the world, depending on factors such as experience, education, employer, and geographical location.

According to the BLS, the average annual wage for American graphic designers in 2014 was $ 45,900, while 10% of graphic designers received more than $ 77,490 in the same year.

Graduates of graphic arts can pursue their profession as art director, multimedia designer, web graphic artist, designer and designer.

 The chart below shows the average wage in 2014 for graphic-related businesses in the United States:

Graphic designers with the highest incomes generally go through advanced training courses and work for specialized design companies.

Payscale.com reports that San Francisco, Washington, and New York City pay the highest salaries to graphists, with San Francisco graphic artists receiving an average of $ 54,711 a year.

According to Piascill, the revenue of their designers is $ 20,000 per year more than other designers.

The average salary paid to Iranian graphic artists is also available according to salary reports of job placement platforms.

The salary and benefits that employers bring in a number of registered job positions in JaboWins as their salary is the main source of the report to obtain the average salary paid by the employers.

Professional Graphics Perspectives

The graphic design market is expected to grow by 7% over the decade from 2012 to 2022. This growth rate is for some reason lower than the average growth rate of other businesses in the projected period.

Because the rapid expansion and expanding media and digital gadgets have led to a shrinking market for graphic designers in printed media. Therefore, designers who can work in both digital and print space will have a better position to work.

According to the BLS, graphic jobs related to “newspapers, publications, book publishers and advertising centers” will drop by 16 percent over the next ten years.

Otherwise, the market for graphic business related to the design of computer systems and related services, especially in the field of web graphics and video entertainment, shows a 35% growth.

The BLS forecast suggests that in the near future, a tough competition for new jobs will take shape.

In total, a total of 17,400 new job opportunities has been foreseen for ten years in the profession.

طراحی گرافیک

Comparing graphic related businesses

In general, the graphic arts market has a diverse workplace. From designing and designing handicrafts, designing a variety of posters and advertisements to book and magazine layout, graphic design of web pages, and design of corporate logo and logo, all and all are the vast labor market of the field.

How to become graphic artist?

1 Be well trained from the same high school

Graphic is one of the courses offered in the field of arts. Artistic students in many countries have to read a course such as art history, painting, calligraphy, illustration and website design.

Graphic design requires eye-catching and creative minds, but at the same time, the development of practical skills and mastery of software in this area is also important. Graphic is one of the disciplines that it is best to enter it at an early age.

2 Get a graphic skill

Today, in addition to the University of Tehran Art School, there are at least four other institutes of higher education along with six art schools that accept over a thousand students each year. This figure indicates the development of graphic design in various fields in Iran.

There was a time when a graphic designer could easily employ employers with just a few creative examples.

But for the time being, most employers are looking to attract designers who have completed comprehensive and academic courses in this regard. In some cases, it’s enough to have a free education certificate or a graphic diploma.

But according to the US Department of Labor, the employment of novice designers in high-quality businesses is only possible after obtaining a bachelor’s degree.

As it has been said, the graphic arts is currently being presented at many colleges of fine arts and universities and universities.

In addition to teaching in a range of state-of-the-nation state universities, private and nonprofit educational institutions and authentic art institutes, the graphic arts department also offers virtual courses.

 There are many online courses about graphics.

To find these courses, just go to the Internet and go to virtual courses. Of course, you can search and watch video tutorials free of charge on Aparte and YouTube sites.

دوره آنلاین گرافیک

 

Graphic training courses include a wide range of topics such as illustration, design principles, business graphics, web design, advertising design, and graphic skill training.

In a number of educational centers, topics such as marketing and business principles are also included in the student curriculum, as designers must be able to sell their products to potential customers, along with their ability to provide job offers.

Regardless of the period you choose, try to study at an accredited educational center in a prestigious course.

3 Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships and short courses of internship are an important step in finding job opportunities. Unfortunately, one of the main reasons for the high unemployment rate of university graduates, especially in Iran, is the lack of practical skills.

Apprenticeship not only brings a real and valuable experience from the real world, but also helps trainees work alongside prospective employers and establish professional communication.

This communications network will have a decisive impact on the career prospects of graphic business enthusiasts. You can take an apprenticeship during your summer and summer holidays or after your graduation.

Academic courses in graphic arts will not be effective in the absence of internship courses.

Apprenticeships provide an exceptional opportunity to gain practical experience, build professional relationships with the designers ‘and employers’ community, and enhance the work portfolio.

کارآموزی

Do not forget the voluntary work. Some institutions, such as charities, need their colleagues to save their expenses by helping them pay for web design and advertising items without paying a fee or for a small amount of money.

You can join these institutions to get into the job market faster and strengthen your resume.

 4 Make a portfolio or workable album

Providing portfolios in design-related areas, including graphics, is one of the pillars of continuing education or starting professional work.

Portfolio is not the only “required” proof. It can also be a source of showing us how to better compete with others by emphasizing our abilities and gaining different capabilities.

Portfolio is your album and your showcase is your business profile. Although graphists need to have a resume, it can be said that the portfolio is the only way to effectively demonstrate their practical capabilities and show their path to the employer. Portfolio is therefore the greatest tool and the most effective way of finding the right job in the graphics profession.

Portfolio is a showcase of your introduction to the job market

In the past, the portfolio of designers included only a simple set of sample ads and magazine ads.

But today’s portfolios have more complexity, and include prints of online advertising designs, web graphics, and even TV commercials and animation previews, except print ads.

Many jobseekers, along with print samples, have digital copies of their portfolio in the form of CDs or DVDs and provide interviews at meetings.

Meanwhile, some also attempt to upload their latest work on their own sites.

Providing portfolios for newly arrived students is a bit of a challenge due to the limited work experience and finite examples. In this regard, the quality must precede the quantity and only provide the best portfolio.

Set up your portfolio based on the needs and issues of the employer. Try to be bold in the online spaces and put your works to the public.

Participation in design contests and contests is another solution that guarantees the success of your job and names your name.

پرتفولیو

5 be up to date

Graphic design is constantly changing and developing. For this reason, designers should follow the latest commercial and artistic trends in the industry – otherwise they will be eliminated from the competition.

The knowledge and skills of graphic artists in the field of graphic design applications should also be up-to-date.

Organizations such as visual arts institutes or graphic arts guilds are a good source for following up on technology and software and learning new design approaches.

6 Enter graduate school

Graphic designers can upgrade their skills, creativity and knowledge in their field of work through the completion of training courses.

Hobbyists can pursue their Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Arts degree programs.

 Educational paths in graphic arts

Applicants must have a thorough understanding of their long-term and short-term goals, as well as their expectations and goals, prior to deciding to continue their higher education.

Receiving a degree is a tool for some students to achieve their goals: a new profession, a better job, or the development of skills and the acquisition of new specialties.

Graphic Arts Degrees at a Glance

The graphic arts section is part of the artistic group in the professional and professional field where each student can take a diploma in graphic arts during a two-to-three-year course at one of his technical colleges or his college after completing his first year of high school.

 Students in the field during their studies at the Conservatory are familiar with topics such as design, visual arts, color studies, illustrative foundations, graphic arts, calligraphy, hand print and photography.

After completing a conscription diploma, a student can enter pre-university arts without entrance examination and after a year of study, he participates in art congress and participates in a field of photography, crafts, cinema, theater, the restoration of artefacts, Islamic arts , Textile design and printing, graphic design, painting, industrial design and carpet design. Students in this section will be awarded a bachelor’s license after 4 years.

هنر

Having a Bachelor’s Degree is a prerequisite for entering many of the professions and design jobs. Master students also focus on practical skills and studios, and the development of specialized skills, project management, and advanced theory of designing and learning applications.

Conservatory

In the new educational system, all students at the end of the ninth term should be guided by their exams, talent, paradigm, and parents’ views in their respective disciplines and branches.

Today, more than a third of Iranian students enter their technical and professional disciplines; their fields of business are professional. So, students are beginning to enter professional activities and skills.

It is safe to say that the graphic field is one of the most diverse technical disciplines. The reason is also the number of skills students can learn in this field.

 Skills that are a good ground for a good and profitable job.

Professionalism is the advantage of artistic disciplines

Having a score of 16 or higher in the first year’s career and having the interest and motivation necessary to study in this field, including the conditions for admission to the field of graphic arts at the Conservatory.

مدرسه گرافیک

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts is taught in the form of several disciplines and trends at the level of the educational centers:

Visual communication (graphics)
Composing
Carpet
Dramatic Literature
Writing and painting
 Acting
Restoration of monuments
Television and digital arts
Sculpture
print
Handicrafts
 Museum
the cinema
Military music
Islamic art
 Painting
Scene design
textile design
cloth design
Puppet Show
Photography
Industrial Design
Sonic Arts
Iranian music playing
Restoration and restoration of monuments
And global music playing.

The bachelor’s degree in visual communication (graphic arts) typically lasts four years, including general courses, basic courses in graphic design and specialized courses as follows:

A. Principles of Reporting and Documentation

B- Presentation of Work Results and Activity Streams (presentation)

C) To do group work

T-classification and processing of information

E) Using the computer

C. Effective communication in the workplace

C- Organize and manage supervised people and train them

Self-education and continuous learning in the context of career advancement

Create Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship

D) Compliance with professional ethics and organizational behavior

D – Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

Critical and contingent thinking

Z-creativity and innovation

 

خلاقیت

Master’s degree

The Master of Arts in Iranian Universities is offered in 12 disciplines:

Master of Arts in Design and Design in 6 Types:

Visual communication (graphics)
Illustration
Motion picture (animation)
Painting
Photography

And restoration of cultural and historical objects

 

دانشجوی هنر

In this context, the collection of visual arts and design at state universities everyday, the second night, accepts a self-governing and nonprofit student campus.

The total admission capacity at the master’s degree in visual arts and design art is about 1,000 per year, which is without the capacity of an open university.

Graduates of the master’s degree in visual arts, along with their specialized and general courses, including visual communication, art research, communication, printing, environmental graphics, computer design and design principles, will also acquire other skills whose proficiency in these skills depends on The quality of training materials and their traditional skills.

Toolbox Graphic Designers: Skills, Tools and Technologies

Graphic designers, with a combination of analytical and artistic skills, are capable of producing imaginative images that transmit the message of the employer and the brand effectively and transparently to the audience.

In addition to manual design skills, they must also be fluent in using certain software. Additionally, a great deal of graphic artists are designed to communicate with customers and coordinate with the team’s staff, so their dominance of the principles of personal communication is also important.

But a graphic designer should have a great visual appeal, above all else. In the sense that it understands the meaning of the images. Visual literacy is raised with the act of observation.

In addition, professional graphic designers know how to best utilize digital tools to solve organizational challenges and make the most of their impact through high technical literacy.

Most employers prefer applicants with university degrees

The best evidence of professional performance and professionalism of graphic designers is the “Album of Work” and their portfolio of work.

According to the US Bureau of Statistics (BLS), a university degree in graphics is also a critical component of success in the field.

Because most employers prefer applicants with university degrees to other jobseekers.

گرافیک

Skill needed for graphing

connections

Graphic designers transfer ideas through text and images. Therefore, communication skills are one of the necessities of this occupation. However, communication in graphic design is also important from another perspective.

Graphic designers should be able to present their ideas to companies, customers, and employers and ultimately sell them.

Success in this requires mastering the talent of talks, lectures, and presentation skills, as well as benefiting from the writing of Shiva for the effective writing of the proposal.

Graphists must also be able to communicate effectively with customers and employers through telephone, email, and other platforms, such as Skype.

Graphic designers should listen to the needs of their customers and provide convincing and appropriate solutions.

Graphic designers should be able to sell their ideas to their customers

Communication skills include many other things:

Self Confidence
Counseling skills
Ability to provide qualified customer service
Ability to negotiate and agree with the customer
The skill of interpreting artwork for the public
Understanding customer’s tastes
Interconnected strong relationships
Active skill training
Accepting constructive criticisms of artwork
selling skill
Verbal and non verbal communication skills
Power of interaction
Skills in written communication
Creativity and artistic taste

Graphic designers should be creative thinkers. They should be able to translate their ideas in an innovative way through text and image. Graphicists must innovate in innovative ways for their customers.

For example, a graphic artist may be required to help sell a particular product, while respecting brand identity elements of a company, while taking advantage of visual elements and designing a suitable package.

Success in this field depends on creativity, ability to solve the problem and other skills:

Aesthetics
Design thinking
Attention to detail
To balance the artistic elements and the taste of the audience
Power of Visualization
Visual Skills Show Ideas
Skill Design and Autodesk
The ability to form brainstorming sessions
Understanding Technology and Dominating Software Types

Graphic designers must dominate the various software. First of all, they should be familiar with the most popular software applications, such as QuarkXPress layout software, as well as Adobe Software Suite.

The combination of knowledge and artistic skills with the skill of using new design tools is a must have for success in the graphic profession.

These tools are very diverse, and graphic designers must have at least some of these tools, depending on their expertise and their business background:

مهارت‌هاOf course, according to studies on job advertisements, out of every 100 advertisements, 74 cases of worker domination have been emphasized on three Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator software:

Familiarization with various programming languages, including HTML and CSS, as well as web content management systems like WordPress, can also contribute to the development of graphic artists and their success in web design.

Introduction to UX / UI

The UX or user experience gives the customer something that really needs, not something that is more beautiful.

For example, perhaps the look of the famous Heinz sauce is strange and unfamiliar, but you can use this sauce more easily because it does not need to shake.

The interface, or the same UI, also means what the user is observing and engaging with. What your product, site, or software is like.

Unlike the user experience, the user interface only cares about its appearance and user-friendliness.

Graphic designers who are proficient in designing user experience and user interface have higher pay-as-you-go opportunities:

Time management skills

Most graphic designers have several projects at the same time. Since multidisciplinary and multiple projects are common in this profession, graphists must have sufficient time management skills.

Graphic designers should be able to do multiple tasks simultaneously and at the same time observe all set goals.

As a graphic designer, you may be independent in the office of a company and work in your small home workshop; however, you usually have several tasks throughout the day.

Simultaneously with several projects, you are interested in learning new design techniques, researching, going to the meeting, and more and more!

Therefore, you need to have the right time management to perform all these tasks.

 The skills listed below help graphists to manage time optimally:

Critical Thinking
decisiveness
Preparation of the operational list for projects
Ability to manage project delays
Strategic skill designing and determining the implications
Ability to control distraction factors
Split large projects into multiple sub-projects
Smooth work environment and separation of work and rest environment
Organizational skills
Multi-tasking skills
Prioritization skills
Problem-solving skills
High flexibility
Typography Skills (Written Style)

Graphic design has a variety of styles including typography. Proper use of each of these styles can lead to a unique and influential work according to different conditions.

Typography, art and technique of designing and sorting letters and characters. The design and arrangement of letters and characters is part of typography art, which includes the size of the points, the lengths of the lines, the distances, and their location.

Typography plays an important role in brand empowerment as well as creating interest in the product among audiences.

Graphic designers should be familiar with specific fonts and related items:

Choose the right font
Logotype design
Layout
Modify designs
Spacing
Storyboard Design and Initial Design

تایپوگرافی

A successful graphic designer has other capabilities and features:

Accuracy
Tolerance
Initiative
Creativity and freedom of association
Analytical skills
decisiveness
Independence of action
Recognizing color
Color theory knowledge
Composition
3D modeling
Ability to design infographic
digital print
Ability to estimate cost
Illustration knowledge
Design of video content tailored to any social network
Effective and creative ad designing skills
Color and psychology of colors
Marketing knowledge
Brand Knowledge
Negotiating skills
Networking
Photography
Ability to work with DSLR cameras
planning
Presentation Skill
Dominate the production process
Project Management Ability
Text editing skills
Strategic thinking
Cognitive Skills for Consumer Behavior and Visual Cognition of Types of Customers
Teamwork Ability
Applicability Skills Skills
And at least 2 to 3 years of experience

According to research data, 83% of occupational advertisements have at least one year of experience. Although most job advertisements and about 50% of companies offer a two to three year experience in terms of job satisfaction.

Half of companies have bet on two to three years experience in terms of job satisfaction

تجربه کاری گرافیستها

Last Point

Various factors such as personality traits, interests, skills, social requirements and family circumstances are effective in choosing a career path.

One of the most important factors involved in choosing the right occupation is to consider personality traits.

Having a true personality and choosing a job that suits your mood and mood will make you succeed and have more job satisfaction.

  Graphic is one of the things that, if compatible with your spirit, will open the door to success.

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