What is Designer?
A '''designer''' is a [[Human|person]] who [[design]]s or plans how something will look, work, or be made. Designers use their [[creativity]], [[knowledge]] and [[Skill|skills]] to solve problems and create things that are functional, [[Attractiveness|attractive]] and useful. Some things they might design include [[automotive]]s, [[Typeface|typefaces]], [[Fashion design|clothing]], [[History of graphic design|graphics]], [[Interior design|interiors]], [[product (consumer goods)|products]], [[movie]]s, [[Advertising|commercials]] and [[website]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=8 Types of Designers You Could Be {{!}} Lesley University|url=https://lesley.edu/article/8-types-of-designers-you-could-be|access-date=2024-09-09|website=lesley.edu}}</ref> To become a designer, individuals often need to take formal [[education]] in design-related [[Field of study|fields]] such as [[graphic design]], [[fashion design]] or [[type design]]. Designers work in various [[Industry|industries]], including advertising, [[fashion]], [[architecture]] and [[technology]]. They may work independently as [[Freelancer|freelancers]] or as part of design teams within [[companies]] or design agencies. == Types of designers == There are many different types of designers, each specializing in a particular area of design. Some common types of designers include: * [[Graphic designer|Graphic designers]] create visual concepts using [[Software|computer software]] or by [[hand]] to communicate [[Idea|ideas]] that [[inspire]], [[Information|inform]], or captivate [[Consumer|consumers]]. They design [[Logo|logos]], brochures, advertisements, and other materials to convey [[Message passing|messages]] effectively. * [[Type designer|Type designers]] design [[Font|fonts]] and [[Typeface|typefaces]]. * [[Fashion design|Fashion designers]] create [[hats]], [[Purse|purses]], [[Bag|bags]] and [[shoes]]. They sketch designs, select [[Textile|fabrics]] and [[Pattern|patterns]], and oversee the [[Production line|production]] of their creations. * Interior designe