Graphic designers solve problems. They educate clients as much as they create products for clients.
In an old Action Book journal, I sketched the details and differences between two options for a picture book. Most people see picture books all the time, but may not be aware of how they are put together. This sketch helped illustrate for the client and author how best to plan for their project.
That client meeting was years and years ago. Now I have stacks and boxes of these design journals. From time to time, I open these journals to reference an idea or sketch. But maybe it is time to start recycling them.
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