Graphic Design Technology
Creative Arts & FashionCombining the skills of design, art, typography, typesetting, illustration, printing, and publishing to create graphic designs for both online and printed publications.
Graphic Design Technology could be for you if you like:
- Being creative
- Complex problems
- Using computers
About Graphic Design Technology
Graphic Design Technology can employ a variety of specialists within a single team, which might include a graphic designer, graphic artist, prepress operator, typographer, typesetter, type designer, image manipulation specialist, illustrator, art director, production manager, digital printer, information designer, publisher, or packaging specialist. They work closely with clients from the research and planning stage, through all aspects of the production and printing process, to create a strong visual identity. People working in this industry often work closely with their clients and must be strong communicators so that they can achieve the client’s objectives successfully. They require strong interactive, research, design, and technical skills. In order to have these they need to understand the target audience, markets, trends, and cultural differences and what the client wants. Career opportunities within the industry include a freelancer, business owner, or being employed by an advertising firm, a design firm, a printing company, or a company with a design department.
The Challenge
Competitors must be able to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:- Work Organiszation and Management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Innovation, creativity and design
- Technical Aspects and Output
Our Experts
Chief Expert
Mr Lim Chong Jin
Principal
The Patterns Advisory
Deputy Chief Expert
Ms Eugenia Chin
Studio Director
Fable Studio Pte Ltd
Secretary
Ms Wong Fang Yen
Deputy Manager / Curriculum & Educational Development Design & MediaInstitute of Technical Education
Ex-Officio
Mr Samuel Mok
Deputy Director
Electronics & Info-Comm Technology
ITE College East
WorldSkills Singapore 2023 Competitors
Check out the participants competing in Graphic Design Technology this WorldSkills Singapore 2023.
