Purpose of Graphic Design

Introduction: Presenting information clearly and in a way that conveys a message is one of the tasks of a graphic designer. You will see examples of book covers, posters, magazines, and business cards and create one of each.

•Graphic Design: the practice or profession of creating or developing print or electronic forms of visual information for areas such as publications, advertisement, packaging or websites.

•Client: a purchaser of a service or product; a client looks for a designer to act as the translator between their voice/idea and their audience.

•Logo: an identifying symbol (as seen in media formats such as print, television, business cards, etc.)

Business Cards should include:

(At minimum)

Company Name (Legible size and font)

Your NameLocation

Phone Number

(Additional Useful Info)

Fax NumberCorresponding Imagery

Front and BackQuotation or Motto

Email Address

Business Cards should include:

(At minimum)Company Name (Legible size and font)

Your NameLocation

Phone Number

(Additional Useful Info)Fax Number

Corresponding ImageryFront and Back

Quotation or MottoEmail Address