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Making sense of the marketplace.
Having knowledge of the entire creative marketplace is essential for a designer. Having knowledge outside of your specific niche will allow you to think outside the box and better serve your client.
Design Groups:
Design groups come in all shapes and sizes. Some have a very strict code of business while others are more laid back and casual.
Studio websites are a great way to get an idea of the type of designer they may be interested in.
Ad Agencies:
In order to work in the ad world networking is essential. It is also and industry that typically requires a great deal of experience.
This industry has a high burn out rate.
Book Publishing:
The book publishing industry is typically much more friendly to the beginning designer. Typography and layout are the most important skills in book publishing.
Computer Games Development:
An extremely fast growing portion of the industry. Illustration skills are vital for work with video game development.
