I think we are studying design in this class, because when writing it’s not just about the content of the writing but also how it looks. Not only does it need to sound professional but it also needs to look professional. Many times people judge something based upon its attractiveness before even getting to the content. . Design is important because the design can appeal to you audience and make your audience want to know more or it can make your audience very bored and uninterested. By implementing good design we are trying to make someone's first impression of our resume and/or cover letter a good one. This is because we know that for many people, a first impression can make or break their interest or it can lead someone to make a judgment about something that may or may not be true. For example if 20 people apply for a job and have a boring resume, the person with the best design will more likely be looked at by the employer. They will want to know more about them, and want to engage in a conversation with them because their resume may have told a large part about their personality.
Learning design can be important for various reasons. There are many reasons design is important because it build creativity. Building creativity allows you to become a more effective writer and allows you to write different genres and keep people engaged. Design also allows you to describe your point of views in different ways and allows people to be more interested. Good design starts with the proper use of contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity. It is also important to use harmonious colors, a font that embodies the character of the writing, and to work on a grid. What looks good to one person may not look good to another, but the basic principles hold true.
My major is Family Studies, and with this I plan to be a counselor. Visual design would be important in this profession because it could help attract people to your business. You can also use it when It comes to designing your work place.
I agree with what you said about something needing to be designed well for it to be professional. A piece of writing can be written extremely well but have no one read it due to a poor design. Design is kind of the last piece of a puzzle. Without it, your writing isn't complete.
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