Graphic design is a popular career path, but what does a job in this field entail? Readers find the answer in this engaging volume that explores the history and current applications of graphic design. The art of graphic design is presented through vibrant photographs that work alongside the detailed main text to give readers a clear picture of this creative field. Annotated quotes are found in the text, including in the helpful sidebars, providing first-person accounts of what graphic designers do and why their work is such an important form of artistic expression.