The graphic design industry is in a constant state of flux, as companies scramble to find new markets and new products.
There’s a constant push to update and refresh its products.
But the landscape is changing fast.
A new wave of digital designers is pushing the boundaries of graphic design.
The future is not in the past.
Here are 10 things to know.
1.
Digital designers are going mainstream In 2014, the infographic designer, graphic designer, and graphic designer collective, The Gadsden Society, launched the Gadsdens Digital Trends Guide, which lays out a look at the future of graphic designers and how it will shape the industry for years to come.
2.
The industry is expanding rapidly Graphic designers are in demand from clients and advertisers alike.
The trend is that graphic designers are entering into a world of digital marketing, with clients including Disney, The National Hockey League, and the United Nations.
3.
The digital revolution will change the landscape Graphic designers and graphic designers groups are expanding.
They’re creating interactive web content that is interactive, visually engaging, and responsive to the needs of clients.
4.
Designers will have a bigger role Graphic designers have been a core part of digital media since its inception.
They’ve created content for the likes of CNN, ABC, ESPN, the New York Times, NBC, CBS, Fox News, CNN, and CNN International.
Graphic designers also provide the backbone for digital content creation.
5.
Design jobs will be easier in the future Graphic design jobs are becoming more available in the digital age.
Companies are finding it increasingly difficult to fill design jobs with talented designers.
According to an analysis from the Pew Research Center, more than 20% of graphic designer jobs are vacant today.
6.
Designing is becoming easier Graphic designers can be highly skilled at their craft, but their skills can be put to use on other projects.
The National Center for Arts & Sciences says graphic design is becoming an increasingly important professional skill.
Graphic design is also an important skill for students.
Graphic artists and graphic design students should look to learn graphic design, because it’s the next step in their careers.
7.
Graphic designer jobs will become more diverse Graphic designers will increasingly be able to work on projects that involve more than just design.
This includes projects with creative directors, copywriters, designers, and storytellers.
Graphic Designers Association of America says that, in a few years, graphic design will be a key part of a wide range of creative fields.
8.
Graphic Designer Job Creation Will Be Upstream Graphic design will continue to be a core component of a growing digital economy, and a growing proportion of jobs will occur outside of traditional industries.
9.
The graphic designer job market is changing Graphic designers work on digital content, as well as other digital products and services.
In 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that more than 10.4 million jobs are in graphic design; this number is expected to increase in 2020.
10.
Graphic artist jobs are up, but the graphic design job market isn’t The graphic arts remain a core competency of graphic art, and that competency is likely to continue to grow.
The American Society of Illustrators predicts that the number of graphic artists in the United States will increase by 30% from 2020 to 2030.
In 2020, there are about 2.5 million graphic artists and illustrators in the U, representing more than 1.4% of the total workforce.
11.
Graphic art is not dead Graphic art still exists, and its impact is still felt.
Graphic Art Magazine estimates that about 10% of artists still draw or create graphic designs.
This number is projected to grow to 20% by 2030.
12.
The Internet is bringing more digital design jobs to the graphic designer’s table Graphic designers need to be aware of the changing landscape.
They need to take advantage of the new opportunities created by the Internet.
The infographic designer and graphic artist collective, Gadsdale Society, has been working on the Gadens Digital Trend Guide for more than a decade.
Here’s what you need for this new edition of the guide.
1) What is digital design?
Graphic design has evolved dramatically in the last decade.
Today, graphic designers have a broad range of expertise, including digital content design, illustration, illustration design, design management, digital photography, and digital marketing.
2) What will digital design look like?
The digital design landscape is wide and wide.
It includes digital design as a discipline, and more recently, as an industry.
3) What are the jobs in digital design right now?
Graphic designers include all levels of expertise from artists to designers.
Graphic and interactive content design is growing in popularity.
3a) Graphic designers: The job of a graphic designer depends on the type of content you’re working on.
Most graphic design jobs focus on a single topic, such as a graphic or interactive design.
Graphic-focused jobs are increasingly being filled by digital professionals.
3b) Graphic design and graphic illustration jobs are