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    Types of Graphic Design You Need to Know

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    Team Careers360Updated on 26 Feb 2025, 03:57 PM IST

    Graphic design involves the creation of visual messages to grasp the attention of the audience. Graphic design encompasses various disciplines and types which cater to the different needs of various industries. There are different types of graphic design with each having unique skills required across the industries. The different categories of graphic designing are required from the advertising industry to the print and media industry. In this article we have discussed different types of graphic design which the aspirants need to know about. Get to know more about the types of graphic design services through this article.

    Types of Graphic Design You Need to Know
    Types of Graphic Design

    What do Graphic Designers Do?

    Graphic designers are responsible for creating visual messages for attracting the right audience. Graphic designers are hired by top businesses for creating logos, content, packaging, advertising visuals. Graphic designers need to be adept in technology as well as design. The types of graphic design skills necessary are typography, colour, imagery etc and it must be known to the professionals.

    Why are there Types of Graphic Design Styles?

    Graphic designers tackle problems through the use of ideas and skills. The different categories of graphic design are required to solve issues of all types. The different types of graphic designers handle different aspects of the business. Although each designer is capable of solving the issues there are different types of graphic designers who specialise in various problems.

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    Different Styles of Graphic Design

    Web Designing: The internet has taken control over the world in all aspects. The graphic designers who work in web designing create exciting websites for various online business platforms. The web designing requires the professionals to blend technology and design field to create unique outputs.

    Brand Designing: Amongst the different types of graphic design brand designing is required by businesses who want the designers to create a brand identity for them. The task of such designers is to create the logo, packaging, website, advertisement etc for each company.

    Publication Designing: Graphic designers who specialise in publication design work in print and journalism. They work for newspaper, magazine and book covers and design. They create visual content amidst text that appeals the readers and is easy to read.

    UX/UI Design: UX/UI designers are in high demand amongst the different styles of graphic designers. The graphic designers create interfaces for various software and applications used in computers and mobile phones. These designs must be made through the thorough understanding of customer demands.

    Motion Graphics Design: For various animation movies and media, motion graphic designers are required. The gaming, movie, education and many other such industries use the ideas of graphic designers who create animated visuals.

    Illustration Designers: Graphic designers create unique images for various websites, advertisements, books etc using hand drawn style techniques. Though the designs appear hand drawn they use technology and creative skills.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is graphic design eligibility?
    A:

    Graphic design requires the candidates to have qualified 10+2 for undergraduate courses and undergraduate degree for postgraduate courses.

    Q: What is the salary of a BA graphic designer?
    A:

    Graphic designers earn somewhere around Rs. 1 – 7 lakhs per annum.

    Q: Is there a future in graphic design?
    A:

    Yes, graphic design is a demanding job in the future that will have job market across multiple industries.

    Q: Is graphic design an IT job?
    A:

    Graphic design is a blend of design and technical aspects that the professionals must know.

    Q: Which type of graphic designing is best?
    A:

    The UX/UI designers are the most demanded graphic designers. 

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    Getting admission in IITs or NID for BDes depends on a few things: your entrance exam score, portfolio, and sometimes your interview performance.

    • IITs (for BDes) : Admission is mainly through UCEED . You need a good rank in UCEED to get in.

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