Graphic design?????????

Question

y is graphic design a good career to take?

what are sum interesting facts about it?

is it good pay?

n is there any free graphic design software?

Answer 1

Graphic design is a great career. Creative work offers an endless supply of variety and challenge. Competition can be fierce, deadlines can be strict, and the pressure can be intense. But it's so gratifying.

I'm surprised by the two prior answers, I have not had any trouble making good money in this field. But I will say this - the industry is saturated with designers and far from everyone finds success. The trick is to stay fresh, think innovatively, and stay ahead of your competition through continuing education and studying industry trend.

I'm sure there is free design software out there, but trust me - you don't want it. If you're serious about becoming a graphic designer, it's well worth it to invest in the industry standard software. Start with a visit to the Adobe website.

Answer 2

I'm a professional graphic designer and writer. And I can tell you that Graphic design just doesn't pay much.  I've made so much more money with the writing side of my career. But I stay with graphic design, because I love it.  I find it a very fulfilling career. I never grow tired of it.  I'd rather work on a design than do just about anything else in the world.

And no, the best software is expensive though I know that you can pick up a free trial version of Paint Shop Pro, which is what I started with and still use frequently, at Corel.com. And if you're into 3D design, Daz3d.com offers DazStudio for free.  

Good luck. :-)

Answer 3

It is very fun and very creative - NO it is not good pay, you compete against a lot of people that don't necessarily have or need a degree to do it. Design in itself can be very frustrating but very rewarding also. Most software is pretty expensive. There is no free good software unless you get a cracked copy which I DONT recommend. Try and get a trail version of Illustrator from Adobe.