Are there any graphic designers in here? if so, where did u go to college? do u get a good salary? how do u like ur career? tell me all about it
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i went to college for multimedia design.  in rhode island, wasnt interested in a career in it tho but i do freelaching work often which is fun because i can choose which projects i want to do and how much to charge for them
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For industrial designers you can search on http://idsa.org or http://core77.com. Most designers are open to discussing their field and general design questions as long as you are flexible with your schedule. If you contact the chair of the local idsa chapter they can also recommend someone that would help you and regional schools that might be good to look into.\nGood luck
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What's more important? Doing work you like, or making money?\n\nRadiologists make good money, and are in demand. Reliable income, job security, forever.\n\nGraphic designers, if they work for someone else, make average to  middling money, but you will never make a lot of money (as much as a radiologist with some seniority) unless you are working for yourself, or have your own company with people working for you.\n\nI am an Apple tech, I support people working in the graphic trades - lots of competition out there right now. Hard to get good gigs, hard to make money, when some guy in South America can now bid on the same work, and undercut you. \n\nI have clients who are large design houses - I have individual clients working out of their homes - no one is getting rich in design right now - just paying the bills.\n\nMy buddy works in the Cath /Rad Lab at a big hospital - they are backed up - radiologists write their own ticket as far as work goes. \n\nSo - money vs artistic satisfaction?\n\nthat's the question
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You might want to take a few IT classes on the side if possible. The world of information technology is booming and definitely a hot candidates market right now. Almost every company has an IT need as they all have web sites right now. You like Photoshop, you like graphics, why not get into programming? YOu could do GUI programming or UI programming which is what the users see more so than the back end stuff. This would be graphical, you would probably need to learn technology more than just photoshop such as ajax or php which are both front end programming and development tools. If you like interior design you could get a job using your design skills for online based tools and websites for designers etc...
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I would suggest looking into branding. This is a rewarding field and is a growth industry. Companies these days rely on there brand image It is not necessarily a entry based industry but i you get the right experience and are a bit creative you can earn loads of money while adding value to a company. I am an industral designer and branding is closely related to what we do.
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I am going for a graphic design degree at Mt. Sierra and love it. I have a BA already from an on campus school and I have had a better experience with the online classes. About.com has some great information on distance learning and I would highly recommend doing research first and asking a lot of questions. About.com has a great suggestion list of questions to ask an admissions representative. It helped me immensely and I am 100% convinced I made the right decision.\n\nGood luck :-)
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Not weird at all!  I've been home since 2002.  Started off, the birth of my last child, and now ended off being medical, had a cornea transplant last december and now about to have the other eye done next month.  I am excited that I should have perfect eyesight beginning next summer, but I am estatic that I may be able to go out and get a job.  Mind you, not a career, my family is my career and I had my own graphic design business, but I mean a J.O.B.  As most career women like yourself, we began working so early and for so long that we don't know how to do nothing.  Alright, so find something to do.  What do you do as a hobby now?  Make it your own career.  Do you know, this million dollar 'make a bear' business started as a hobby?  I'm sure there is something that you like to do everyday that people just know its Your knack.  Take it a parlay it into your new career move.  I'm sure making some money on the side wont hurt either! smile, good luck.
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I have a pet product import and manufacturing company. I love my job. I am 31 and started the company 10 years ago during college at UC Berkeley. I make between $300,000 and $400,000 a year depending on how sales go each year. I am investing the extra money in real estate development and that is starting to take off. If you are thinking about a new career, I highly recommend the career that no one ever thinks to recommend...consumer products' design and manufacturing. When I was thirteen I wanted to be a fireman or a pirate. When I was 19 I wanted to be a plastic surgeon or an orthodontist. Now I am glad that I am in manufacturing because I get paid the same even when I don't show up.  One piece of advice, get paid for what you know, not what you do. My dad and sister are doctors and they only get paid when they are working...they are ALWAYS working.
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Yes, there is.  Just study hard and pay attention to detail.  It's not just designs you make, it's who you impress.  Always be professional, no matter what the situation.  Good luck!  Sounds like a fun adventure!
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hmmm school was almost 11 years ago... graduated college with my Bachelors in Arts... Worked for 7 years as... Marketing Director, Ceo, Development Director and consultant respectively. Made between 50-120k throughout the years. Sold my house, took out two loans and scraped up all my saving to start my company 3 years ago. Right now, the company is still at a loss, this should change in spring. Hope that helps!
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If you're talented and keen, lack of Art GCSE may not be "that" much of a hindrance. To get onto a course you will need to have a great portfolio though. \n\nProbably most people who do it go the GCSE, A Level, Foundation Course, Degree route. That's what I did.\n\nOr GCSE, NVQ type stuff to a certain level and you can get onto a degree that way.\n\nSaying that, I know a couple of very good graphic designers who never studied it at all, just worked at a printers and got into it that way. They're the exception though.
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It's not the "hippest" fashion spot by any means, but I know my old school, Iowa State, has a fashion design program. Their design college is actualy pretty hip. I would think most major univeristies anywhere have a program, if they have a School of Design. Check out some in Chicago, too, I guess.
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Graphics design, interior design, and any of the visual arts would be good places to start.  Web design might not be a bad idea either except that line of work is very saturated these days and it's not easy to find work.  Landscape design is an up-and-coming line of work, especially with golf courses and country clubs.  Some of the engineering feilds might be a good match, too, as long as it deals with spatial relationships (engineering for roadways, drainage systems, etc) instead of mechanics or electrical.
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I would recommend checking out Monster, Hot Jobs, or Career Builder. Also, take a look at the Craig's List listings for Art/Media/Design jobs in your area (click the city that is closest to where you're living).
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Have you paid these other companies to design your logo?  Or are you using free companies where you only pay when you finally decide on the logo?  \n\nI ended up buying a graphics program and a website program and doing it myself.  The free guys sucked and the professionals charged more than by budget allowed.\n\nDrop me a line and I'll send you a link to my website.
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I am 41 and just graduated from community college with honors as well, a 3.9 GPA.  I am transferring to a 4-year college in Fall 06 to get my BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Communication Design.  I think the older you are the more you know what you want to do and will be more serious about it.  When you're young, you don't know where you're headed or what you want to do (not typically anyway).  I've enjoyed it a lot more this time around.  You're only as old as you feel!!
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Tried to form what kind of group? Yes, I would wear a shirt that said that...\n\nI'll make that logo for you if you want...ask around, I'm good!\n\n\nExamples of my work (I hope you can view):