Creative Licence

As a graphic designer you are responsible for making campaigns visually appearing for a variety of products. The key is to give a look which suits not only the product but the medium (print, electronic and outdoor) as well.

To become a graphic designer you need a Bachelors degree (four years), although a two year certificate course can be done to begin with. A Masters requires a further two more years and can be obtained from local or foreign institutions. You can also go abroad to attend short courses in layout, colour schemes, typefaces, images etc.

Career opportunities are endless. You can work at advertising firms (creative departments), marketing departments of any organisation, at different publishing houses or start your own creative workshop after acquiring some experience. The financial gains are good, as this field has gained a lot of momentum over the years.

Your success and recognition in this field depends on how creative you are. Keeping abreast of the latest developments in terms of design, colour and advertising trends is a must. The career is exciting as the work is far from mundane.