# Pessimistic Designer Infographics This Chart Explores Realistic Aspects of a Graphic Design Career By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-design-career References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/369727/Infographic-A-Brief-Glimpse-Of-Graphic-Design-As-A-Career/) & [zilliondesigns](http://www.zilliondesigns.com/blog/infographics/highs-and-lows-graphic-design-career/) If you're considering a [graphic design career](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewport), this infographic is worth looking at as part of your research. From ZillionDesigns, The Highs and Lows of a Graphic Design Career takes a realistic look at what it's actually like to be a designer in the digital age. The chart covers information like salaries in different countries around the world and why graphic designers would choose that path. It also refers to graphic design as a blue collar job and explains the discrepancies between what clients expect from designers compared to what they really do. Even though in the United States designers can make around $57,000 a year, the infographic says they "would do anything to get the $$$ including beg the clients to give more work." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Graphic Design Salaries:** Opportunity to disrupt the industry by exploring ways to increase the earning potential of graphic designers. - **Changing Perceptions of Graphic Design:** Opportunity to disrupt the industry by addressing the disconnect between client expectations and the reality of graphic design work. - **Digital Age Impact on Graphic Design:** Opportunity to disrupt the industry by leveraging technology to redefine the role and capabilities of graphic designers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating new business models and approaches to address the challenges faced by graphic designers. - **Creative Services:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by offering alternative solutions and services that cater to the changing needs and expectations of clients. - **Education and Training:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by developing comprehensive programs that prepare graphic designers for the realities of the digital age and equip them with necessary skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Portfolio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-designers.md) - [Career Decision Dashboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perspectives.md) - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Figma Chart Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charts-for-designs.md) - [Confidence-Boosting Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solodesign-os.md) - [Affordable Design Talent Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-scout.md) - [Creative Suite Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-suite.md) - [Creative Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-hikes.md) - [Creative Suite Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-suite1.md)