Top 10 things every graphics designer should know: 1. Different kinds of color harmony 2.

Rule of Thirds and an eye for balance. Harmony across multiple webpages 3. Choice of proper typography and font safety for web design 4. Have a clear sense of timing requirements for all deliverables. 5. Needs the content in order to design around it 6. Understand the context of the design so that they can decide what to highlight what is most important to emphasize 7. Copyright issues 8. Create a flexible design that can grow and be altered as plans change 9. Balance client needs with design sensibilities (be able to tell client no if something will not work) 10. Bring unique style to each project (do not repeat the same look with each client)

Top 10 things every person who works with graphics designers should know: 1. The difference between tools like Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and what they are used for. 2. Understand graphic design process and workflow and the amount of work required 3. Be aware of latest design trends and terminology in order to communicate their wishes 4. Know the audience and intended users 5. Specify the scope of the design 6. Understand best practices for logo design, sizing of elements 7. Needs to understand contraints of various media types (web vs mobile vs print) 8. Communicate wishes clearly and verbalize visual desires 9. Be flexible and open to suggestions if the graphic designer needs to alter something

10. Be aware of technological requirements (ex: pixel sizes or other web elements needed) and convey those to the designer.