Design Career Boston MA

Posted by : Molly Joss

Q: I have been taking some courses at school for Web design. I love to create and am very artistic. I have been considering graphic arts instead of Web design.

Every time I look at the help-wanted ads in the paper, I see ads for graphic-design artists, but I hardly ever see any for Web designers. I know the dot-com industry has taken a plunge.

Do you think the market holds more promise in the field of graphic arts than in Web design?

A: One reason why you aren't seeing ads for Web designers is that there are so many different titles for Web designers, including a few that have a marketing ring to them. So make sure to skim the whole want ad section, including sections on marketing and product development.

To answer your question, though, the Web and printed materials will be around for decades to come, and many print designers are venturing into Web design.

They're doing it to expand their skills and services, but they're also doing it out of creative curiosity. I think there is plenty of room on the Web and in print for someone who is creative, skilled, and flexible.

To learn more about both types of design and the job markets, visit a few of the trade association Web sites: the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Graphic Artists Guild, and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.

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