Graphic design may not be the first thing that occurs to businesspeople about their business operations. As a matter of fact, it’s everywhere, in every business. From the website to the company letterhead, graphic design is very much part of the business process. A lot of major companies retain graphic design services on a contract basis, simply to cover their basic needs for materials for their online and hard copy publications.
The roles of graphics in business
There’s nothing cosmetic about graphics in business. In advertising and marketing, visual presence is one of the core elements of product presentation and public image of a product or a business. The graphics are quite literally the public face of the business.
The development of online business and the rise of the new media have added a few more dimensions to this situation. A simple PowerPoint presentation, for example, generates a lot of visual information, and that information needs to be very well presented to have an impact. The same applies to the various videos used by practically all businesses online and elsewhere.
The strictly conventional market role of graphics is presentation, but there’s another extremely important factor- Competitive values. Some graphics are a lot better than others, and in the real marketplace, graphic design often affects choices made at point of sale. That’s a fact which has been progressively re-orienting commercial visual materials of all kinds and raising the standard of production of everything from commercials to basic logos.
Graphics in digital media
Digital media and new technology have done a lot to enhance and develop new graphics options, too. What were once very expensive “visual effects” are now standard, and there are more options coming on stream every day. The big Adobe Creative Suite packages are a good indicator of the level of demand for a vast range of digital graphic options from professionals in all forms of visual and graphic media.
The fact is that the borderline between graphics and other media has been eliminated. The new media is really a hybrid of different media, and graphics are now built in as default properties of this medium. Quite literally everything related to modern business involves graphics and graphic design issues, at some level.
Graphic design best practice for businesses
There are two basic options open to businesses regarding graphic design:
1. Engage the services of a graphic design company to streamline the production of visual content. This is a cost-efficiency exercise as well as administrative best practice, keeping the expertise of the graphic design company available to deal with any needs for new media, publications, etc. on standby.
2. Get good graphic design through an advertising agency or marketing consultancy. This is a default quality control, ensuring professional standards of graphics work are available for promotions, literature, etc. on a needs basis.
Graphic design is now very much part of the business mix. It’s important to ensure high standards of presentation and professional quality materials are standardized, and that production of new materials can be done cost-effectively. Quality and talent are the core elements of business graphics, so lock in a good provider for your business.
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February 6, 2012 at 12:46 pmVery worthy information. Graphic design helps to attract customers towards business. Thus enhance business. Thanks for the share.
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February 7, 2012 at 12:07 amIt is very important for websites to have a elegant design. If a customer see’s someone with a poor website design they might question if the person is professional and then they might lose the sale. It is important to make a unique design for you website that is better than the other websites.
F.Johnson says
February 7, 2012 at 3:29 amSo true, it’s critical since most visitors initially judge a website on it visual appearance and graphic design plays a big part on it. The design should be simple, avoid dark colors that can be annoying and most specially the environment should be user-friendly.
Adrian says
February 7, 2012 at 10:36 amSure that graphic is very important to catch the eye and make a visitor to stay for a while. Thanks
Linda says
February 7, 2012 at 12:35 pmThis is so true because if i like wane buy something online then i would first look on websites that look good and if that not what i want then i gone look thought the bad designs
Maegan says
February 7, 2012 at 12:58 pmGraphic design can be learned. In fact, my cousin has a degree in it. I believe everything can be learned and and to be success you need 95 % hard work and 5 % talent. If you like it, maybe you should take a course or even enroll to a university to study it. Great sharing of ideas..
liam says
February 7, 2012 at 2:41 pmReally useful blog here lawmacs, I agree graphic design is very important for businesses in a number of ways. Most importantly in my view is it is a very powerful tool to make you stand out from the crowd with your own unique content and make you the standout choice from customers.
Terrell says
February 9, 2012 at 3:27 pmGreat post. I agree its very important to have some good graphic design to succeed in the internet marketing business, first impressionas are everything and with poor content and graphics you’ll get passed up for the business that actually took pride in their work and content.
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February 14, 2012 at 7:35 amVisual appearance is too much essential in the era of internet marketing. Using graphic design to promote your business is a good way.
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February 14, 2012 at 10:14 amYah graphic design is very important in a online business.if your design will be good looking then user will be in your site.
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February 15, 2012 at 5:17 amGraphic design plays a crucial role in creating a public image for your brand. It helps business owners establish identity for their company or small business that is recognizable and easy to remember.
Kuldeep Khatri says
February 15, 2012 at 2:12 pmIf you personaly ask me which is the single most important things that i look on a website or a blog my instant reply would be The “Design”,though many dont give emphasis on this but you have done that to your blog which is very heartning 🙂
Chicagos Web Pro says
February 16, 2012 at 7:55 amGreat article and absolutely right on Graphics Design.
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February 16, 2012 at 12:05 pmIn this age when the attention span of internet users are continually shrinking, graphics would play a lot of part in attracting people to your site. Of course, good looking sites without good content is bad for any business too.
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February 17, 2012 at 2:10 amGood information! You definitely need a good graphic design to attract online customers. When your site is catchy and online users find what they need, this will definitely be a smash!
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February 17, 2012 at 9:04 amI agree with you. I think graphic design is a very important thing for the image of companies and their products. Furthermore I think Apple is an excellent example of how design in general can improve a business.
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February 18, 2012 at 7:29 amThat’s true that graphic designing is a difficult task but experienced companies/people can perform very well in such tasks and projects. There are different types of Graphic Designers with different approach to work on a graphic design project with perfection.
Rishi Pandey says
February 22, 2012 at 7:13 amgraphics designing is good for a company for its advertisement because the advertisement is a major part part of a organisation…..
Mhelgie Garcia-Victorio says
February 23, 2012 at 2:00 amGraphic design is very much important to a business because it gives face to what your business is all about and a chance for your clients to remember the things that you offer. Graphic design gives a vital role in giving the business a chance to attract potential clients or customers.
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February 29, 2012 at 10:12 amIt is a cut-throat competitive world out here no matter whichever niche you belong to. Every business wish to have an online presence which has enhanced the need of getting a uniquely designed website for them. A graphically designed website provides you an edge over your competitors. There are several online graphic design marketplaces now days who offer attractive graphic design jobs to aspiring designers and also organize design contests to allow the customers access some fabulous designers easily. Graphic design has definitely become an essential thing to opt for now,Thanks!!
adam says
March 5, 2012 at 1:52 pmGraphic Design is critical, people will remember your colour schemes / logo so you want something that is simple yet effective. People will also get a feel for how your business works just through the design.
DesignContest says
March 20, 2012 at 5:53 pmProspective customers of any business are going to look for a web site and web design is definitely very important for any business. Because we should attract customers and to visualize our service or product through our website.
saha says
March 29, 2012 at 7:04 amGood sharing…!
Graphics are important for any business. I think graphics is the best way to advertise you business. Visual design also attracts people. Agree with you graphic design is now very much part of the business mix. It’s very important to have good graphic designs for your business.
bellakristen says
April 30, 2012 at 4:10 amWeb design plays an important role in developing the business.It should be catch.Only then it brings more traffic to your website.Really your post is very informative.Thanks for sharing.
SEO companies says
May 4, 2012 at 8:40 amI just know graphics is important for business if I know this earlier I would have done before but I am going to upgrade.
rachine says
May 11, 2012 at 4:54 amYeah.. Graphic design is indeed critical for every business. I will take an example of real estate sector; several real estate firms provide a good range of graphic design which can solve branding problems for companies and their clients.
webmaster says
June 30, 2012 at 6:20 amGraphics are important for any business. I think graphics is the best way to advertise you business. I Agree with you graphic design is now very much part of the business mix. It’s very important to have good graphic designs for your business. Thanks for sharing this useful information
Mitchel Reverra says
June 1, 2013 at 5:10 amGood information! You definitely need a good graphic design to attract online customers. When your site is catchy and online users find what they need, this will definitely be a smash!Thanks!