Graphics Visual-Communication Development My Name: Dick Roodt (Red) A graphic designer creates the visual components of various types of media including Visual Communication. Magazines, written material and even advertising. The graphic designer or graphic artist has the unique job of taking the verbal ideas from the client and developing a creative way to capture both the information and the emotion that the production is trying to show. Many graphic designers have extensive education in art, photo. graphics and web design or web development. Most graphic designers use a variety of very complex computer programs in their day-to-day work. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign are just a few of the graphic design programs commonly used. The graphic design artist may choose to use a variety of programs when developing their design. After the initial design they may be required to modify or edit it based on the request of the client, producer or director. As a graphic designer i work for large publications or media agencies, whereas others work independently on a project by project basis. Usually the hours are fairly regular although timelines may require evening. Six days a week to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills an a creative and unique way of looking at things is a definite asset to a graphic designer. Artistic talent is a definite asset but is not always essential if the designer has a good eye for the overall picture. An upcoming great development is Wordpress, a content management system for web designers and developers. When i setup a site, the customer can learn in a day the basic skils, without programming, thats my work. Dick Graphic Designer and Web Developer. My Hobby`s: iPhoneographer & Formula 1 @f1 ©