You have an eye for design. You enjoy sharing your artistic side with the world. You know that design means more than just color, it's about visualizing everything that the product needs. You organize complex ideas and messages into something that resonates with the desired audience and appeals on a visual level. Without you, everything would be kept in the box. You like that.

Graphics designers are designers, creators and promoters of all things graphical and visually related. Graphic designers design or create graphics such as brochures, logos, packaging and displays for commercial or promotional purposes. They use many media, including electronic, film, and print.

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Associate
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Graphic design or Desktop publishing
Bachelor's

Where You Can Go

Art Institute of Portland: Website
DeVry University - Portland Center: Website
Eastern Oregon University: Website
Oregon State University: Website
Oregon State University - Cascades: Website
Pacific Northwest College of Art: Website
Pacific University: Website
Portland State University: Website
Central Oregon Community College: Website
Chemeketa Community College: Website
Clackamas Community College: Website
Lane Community College: Website
Linn-Benton Community College: Website
Mt. Hood Community College: Website
Portland Community College: Website
Rogue Community College: Website
Umpqua Community College: Website

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