Visual artist generally fall into two categories, graphic artist and fine artist depending not so much on the medium but on the artist's purpose in creating a work of art. Designers organize and design articles, products and materials that serve the purpose for which they were intended and are visually pleasing. Many designers specialize in a particular area of design such as automobiles, clothing, furniture, home appliances, industrial equipment, interiors of homes and office buildings, exhibits, movie and theater sets, packaging, or floral arrangements. Art and design jobs are expected to grow faster than average for all occupations though the year 2006.
Employers generally prefer to hire people with some experience or other training.
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