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    Apr 28, 2008, 03:47 PM
    What's the difference?
    I was wondering if someone could tell me the answer to this question. What is the difference between a graphic designer and a architect? I mean they both deal with drawings, don't they? Seems they are similar.
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    Apr 28, 2008, 03:56 PM
    Architect draws blueprints for buildings and things like that.
    Graphic designer draws ads, menus, and different things in a way that catches peoples attention.
    They have to have a good eye for composition, color, lettering, etc... and how to put it all together in an appealing way.
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    Apr 28, 2008, 03:57 PM
    Well a person who does portaits does drawing, a electric enginner or a mechanic engineer does drawing the person who does disney cartoons does drawings it is what you are trained and skilled in drawing, your certification to do such.

    Architect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Graphic design - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    Apr 29, 2008, 07:26 AM
    I agree with the above and would add that Graphic Designers do graphics, logos, websites, more artsy type of stuff while Architects design and engineer buildings. Both require artistic ability but are quite different.
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    May 25, 2008, 08:04 AM
    In addition to answers already posted, the other big difference is about 3 years of education and $70K in tuition! Most architects these days a required to have a Masters Degree - graphic designers typically have 4 years or less of college education.

    In terms of the work place, an Architect is usually the quarterback on a design team whereas agraphic designer may only have one aspect of the project in their scope (i.e. a place kicker). All in all, as stated above, both professions require a high level of drawing abillity and a good sense of design, etc.

    From a legal standpoint, an architect would be the person signing and sealing drawings. Their responsibillity far exceeds that of a graphic designer. In other words, if a building falls down or there is a problem with a leaky roof, an architect gets sued, not a graphic designer.

    Architects are also required to be licensed professionals. The process includes a 7 part ARE (Architectural Registration Exam) which differs from state to state.

    Finally, architects are generally a lot cooler... but that's coming from an architect! :)
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