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IT Consulting to Graphic Design |
| Message Name: |
...another thing: $$$$ |
| Date Posted: |
09/10/2002 |
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I was recently laid off from my IT consulting job at a Big 5 firm and I am interested in going into graphic design, as it is a little more creative and something that I might actually enjoy and still be able to make money.
However, I have no skills in graphic design. My background in college was Economics and Political Science. My work at the Big 5 firm was in Data Warehousing.
I am considering taking a class in Graphic Design, but before I spend the money, I am wondering what the market is like out there? What field can I work in? I think Graphic Design can be used in consulting, magazines and CD cover design. Is this right? Is there anything else? What cities are good markets for graphic design? Any information anyone could shed on this would be incredibly helpful!! |
| Message: |
The money in graphic design can vary wildly. I assume you are more interested in digital, seeing you are in IT now. Web design can offer either a paltry $20K or $40K or more (later in the career) if you have more skills to bring to the table, which I'll bet you can, with an IT background. Some people looking for designers seem to think they are like counter workers without enhanced skills that are worth paying for. Others think the creative process is worth paying for.
People are more afraid of IT than they are design, so they are willing to pay more for it. So be careful in making the change, and be sure you have the talents.
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