 I am. I am Highline. Highline College. Graphic designers use knowledge of fine art, marketing, and computer software to visually communicate an idea or message. As a Highline graphic design student, you will learn the skills needed to become a successful graphic designer through a variety of projects. You'll create a professional portfolio that will help you stand out when interviewing with employers. Graphic design is the art of giving meaningful form to information. In an era when information comes from every imaginable source, the graphic designer's role in modern communication cannot be overvalued. Graphic design influences everything from hand-painted signs to corporate images. Graphic designers have abundant career options both in the arts and in business. With a focus on inventive problem-solving skills, typography, and image creation, our students create posters, business stationery, websites, packaging, publications, logos, and more. When they graduate, they are well-prepared to enter the competitive field of graphic design. Our graduates have developed successful careers at a variety of design studios, freelance, corporate, and institutional design offices. They continue to impact the design industry through their work with traditional print-based media, as well as the varied technologies of interactive design.