Week 2.
Date. 08/03/15

Meaning of Design.

         Realization  of a concept or idea into a configuration, drawing, model, mould, pattern, plan or specification (on which the actual or commercial production of an item is based) and which helps achieve the items designated objectives.

Types of Design Jobs 

1. Advertising & promotions manager

Professionals in these positions often work in agencies to organize campaigns for clients. They may also be responsible for selling advertising space or time for media firms. They work with sales staff to develop concepts for campaigns, partner with creative teams to produce layouts, negotiate contracts and prepare overall campaign budgets.

2. Art director

Art directors work in a variety of settings such as magazines, newspapers, Internet-based publications and advertising or public relations agencies. They communicate with clients while overseeing project budgets and timelines. They MANAGE a team of design professionals, reviewing and approving all creative materials before being presented to clients

3. Fashion designer

Professionals in this field design new clothing and accessories. Designs are sketched on paper and then colours, materials and textures of the final product are determined. They study fashion TRENDS by reviewing magazines and attending fashion shows. They provide sample garments to sales representatives and agents in hopes of selling their collections.

4. Film & video editor

Film and video editors use technical software to construct promotional or artistic productions from excess footage shot by camera operators. They work with directors and producers to determine which material is most captivating for their audience and piece together scenes. They edit film by trimming segments, marking frames for audio and organizing raw footage into a continuous and seamless final product.

5. Graphic designer

Graphic designers develop designs for marketing  collateral, product illustrations, brand identities and websites using computer software. They are skilled at merging technical skill with artistic ability to create a design that communicates with its desired audience. Graphic designers may work independently or in an agency setting.

6. Interior designer

Professionals in this occupation work with interior spaces to improve the safety, functionality and aesthetic appeal of the area. They select color schemes, furniture, flooring, lighting and all other elements of a room or building. They sketch their ideas or use design software to communicate their plans with the architects, structural engineers and builders who bring their designs to life.

7. Multimedia artist & animator

These professionals create animation and special effects for movies, television, video games and other forms of media—both two-dimensional and three-dimensional. They work with teams of animators and artists to bring ideas to life using computer software or by writing their own computer code. Some work in studios or offices, but many are self-employed andwork from home

8. Photographer

Photographers utilize their creativity and composition skills alongside their technical expertise to capture photographs that tell a story or document an event. The majority work with digital cameras and editing software to capture subjects in commercial-quality images. Some travel to a location to shoot an event or scenery, while others have their own studio for portraits, commercial or artistic work.

9. User experience (UX) designer

UX designers are devoted to making websites, mobile application, software or video games easier and more intuitive for users. They study and evaluate how people feel about a particular system and design their product to cater to the needs of the user. They also analyze the specific components of the system such as usefulness, value, credibility and accessibility.

Meaning of contemporary design.

Contemporary design or modern design relies on clean lines, smooth and polished surfaces, and few intricate details. It is not stark and cold, but contemporary design is comfortable and spacious, without clutter

How does design impact on society?

Design has a big influence on what people decide to do - what products they buy, what shops they go into, etc. If you think about it, if something doesn't hold any appeal you don't buy it or even look at it again. trends in culture are reflected in graphic design because to make a product successful, it has to appeal to the people. To appeal to the people, the product has to reflect the current factors that most appeal to everyone (or the specific grouping of people it's aimed at). 
So, design both creates trends in society and reflects them. Media plays a large role in human life, seeing as we are very visual beings. Thus, the media people are exposed to shape the type of environment we live in.