8-1 Journal: Reflection

12563Write a journal reflection that explains the importance of project management in graphic design as well as the ethical responsibilities of a graphic designer. Also, explain why designers should be culturally, socially, and environmentally aware and sensitive.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

Explain the importance of project management in graphic design. Consider the following questions to guide your response:
What areas of work can you manage more efficiently if you incorporate project management steps and strategies?
What might be the consequence of not implementing project management strategies?
Explain the graphic designer’s ethical responsibilities. Consider the following questions to guide your response:
Why is it important for designers to be ethical in their conduct and work?
What can designers do to be ethically responsible?
What are some examples of ethical design?
Reflect on the graphic designer’s role in being culturally sensitive in today’s interconnected world. Consider the following questions to guide your response:
What does it mean to be culturally sensitive?
Why should designers be aware of and sensitive toward the cultural norms and preferences of the target audience?
What are some examples of being culturally sensitive?
Reflect on the graphic designer’s role in being socially sensitive. Consider the following questions to guide your response:
What does it mean to be socially sensitive?
Why should designers be aware of and sensitive toward the social norms and preferences of the target audience?
What are some examples of being socially sensitive?
Reflect on the graphic designer’s role in being environmentally conscious. Consider the following questions to guide your response:
What does it mean to be environmentally conscious?
Why should designers be aware of and sensitive toward environmental challenges?
What are some examples of being environmentally conscious?
What to Submit
Submit your journal as a 2-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. If you reference any sources in your journal, cite them according to MLA style.