An important job of the slide designer is to gather information and ideas and arrange them so that they present a well organized message to the viewer. A second and equally important job is to make your presentation interesting or even exciting. Contrast is a wonderful tool for accomplishing this.
One of the common types of posts that we see on various design blogs around the internet is a discussion of popular trends – whether in web design or some other area. These are especially popular at the beginning or ending of any given year, outlining the various trends that have emerged out of the past twelve months. Sometimes these posts can be really interesting or enlightening. Other times, they can be nothing more than the much discussed “list” post.
A bachelor’s degree is required for most entry-level design positions, and candidates with a master’s degree hold an advantage.
Formal training for some design professions also is available in 2-year and 3-year professional schools that award associate degrees or certificates in design. Graduates of 2-year programs normally qualify as assistants to designers.