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Graphic Design - A Rapidly Changing Field Due to Technology

by Martin A. David
martin.david@hqpublications.com
Technology Schools Columnist

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of graphic design jobs is climbing at a steady pace, and will continue to do so for at least the next decade.

Graduates of computer graphics schools are being absorbed into the industry as quickly as they can finish their graphic design training. If you enjoy applying your creativity to the world around you, you’ll do well in a career in graphic design.

Design Training, Essential

Of course, creativity alone is not enough. There is a lot to learn and almost all the successful designers in the field today started with a graphic design degree. You may have taught yourself how to create web pages and even done a few freelance graphic designer jobs or web design jobs, but you can’t expect your career in graphic design to really take off without a real graphic design education.

You can take web design courses that give you the skills to use the latest web design programs. If you love computer games, you may decide on a video game design career—earning a rather attractive video game designer salary.

Graphic Design Depends on Tech-savvy Individuals

The scope of a career in graphic design is not limited to technology, but technology is part of most of today’s design industry jobs. You may find yourself working with golf course design software or landscape design computer programs as part of your career path.

Even fashion design has begun to depend on computer aided design (CAD) technology and the best computer graphics design schools include a fashion CAD course as part of their syllabus.


Regardless of which way your interest lies, you’ll find that graphic design training is truly a path into the future.

About the Author

Martin A. David consults as a Senior Technical Writer for a number of Silicon Valley firms. He is also a translator, specializing in Danish, French and Spanish literary works. He has written numerous feature articles for publications including the Los Angeles Times. He has also published a novel, and a non-fiction book in the area of dance. Martin earned his B.A. in Liberal Arts from Brooklyn College in his native New York. He currently chairs the Santa Clara Cultural Advisory Commission in Santa Clara, California.