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Q&A: What advice do you have for someone considering a career in this field?
You must enjoy a fast-paced environment, computers, talking to people, and learning new things. There are many different areas of design that you can get into. As in many other industries, the field of design evolves. That means you should keep up with changes and be willing to evolve with it. Keep current on where design is moving. A few years ago, I had no idea that I would be designing Web sites. Build a good rapport with other designers and don't hesitate to ask questions. Keep in touch and network with your old classmates. Read graphic design publications to keep up with trends and what's happening in the industry. If you decide to venture out on your own, learn how to run a business. And finally, don't become too attached to your designs. The purpose of design is to enhance the client's success; if you can't justify the design, you have to be willing to alter it in order to meet the objectives.

(More graphic design Q&As are on our "starting out in graphic design" pages.)

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HOW DESIGN magazine MOST POPULAR

One of the best business, creativity and technology resources for graphic designers. Up-to-the minute source of ideas, techniques, and business advice. Includes special issues devoted to self promotion, web design, creativity and more.

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HOW Design magazine
Item No: 066HUO

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Communication Arts

A professional journal for designers, art directors, design firms, illustrators, advertising agencies, photographers, students, and everyone involved in visual communication. Includes articles, technology reviews and resources, legal affairs, and book reviews. Occasional special issues and annual publications on the subjects of photography, design, advertising and illustration.

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Communication Arts
Item No: 071F95

Also available:
Communication Arts: Advertising Annual 40 (December 1999 Back Issue)

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Macworld

Macworld has become the premier resource for reviews on Mac hardware, software, and add-on gadgets. The reviews offer pros and cons, and buying advice. It has articles and invaluable step-by-step tips to help you get the most out of your Mac. This magazine is for every Mac user for education, recreation, and home and business productivity.

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Macworld
Item No: 05N7R8

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Encourages, nurtures and facilitates creativity using the latest technology. Helps you create stunning artwork, photos, animations and 3D models. From professionals to students, everyone who has an interest in computer-generated graphics and digital publishing will enjoy ComputerArts and ComputerArts Projects.

Features the latest technology and applications for design, page setup, and printing. Includes tutorials, news, and reviews for users of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, and other leading graphics software.

Each issue of Computer Arts Projects magazine comes with a free CD-ROM featuring the latest graphics tools along with the software to run it.

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Computer Arts magazine
Computer Arts Projects magazine - with CD-ROM
Item No: 07KY0S

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Print

Directed to design professionals - shows what is happening in advertising, design, corporate identity, television, film, computer-aided design, illustration and photography, typographic design, annual reports, magazine design, packaging, and environmental graphics.

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Print
Item No: 0CH4UZ

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WIRED

Wired covers the people, companies, technologies and ideas transforming the way we live -- how technology affects life. This magazine is for leaders in the field of digital information including top tier managers, creators and professionals in the computer, business, design, entertainment, media, and education industries.

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WIRED
Item No: 05N7TL

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STEP BY STEP GRAPHICS
Back Issues

Robins Design is offering a few past issues of this graphic design magazine from our personal collection. Step By Step Graphics magazines are no longer in print. They are somewhat hard to find because many designers are not willing to part with any of them.

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Step By Step Graphics, May/Jun 2001 - Illustration Annual Issue
This issue covers creative rights, type design, and illustration -- corporate, self-promotion, personal.

Step By Step Graphics, Sep/Oct 2001
This issue covers illustration, catalog design, poster design, the design process, type, branding, and web animation.

Step By Step Graphics, Nov/Dec 2000
This issue covers illustration, catalog design, self-promotion, branding / identity, publication design, and packaging.

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