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Job:02-09215 Title:RP-Field Guide:How to be a Graphic Design
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In order to organize and communicate
their message, designers arrange col-
ors, shapes, images, type, materials,
and textures with the goal of generating
aesthetically pleasing communication
material. You can learn the basic prin-
ciples of graphic design in school or on
your own (with a little help from friends
and/or books).
The avenue you take depends largely
on the specialty you choose. Some
design specialties require the use of
more technical knowledge; as a book
designer (who typically focuses on
choosing typography, making mock-
ups, picking the paper and monitor-
ing the ...