The difference between an Artist and a Designer

1.  Purpose

• Artists create something new to create/portray a feeling, opinion and is made for the viewer to learn, relate or be inspired by.

• Designers don't create something new but communicate something that already exists to usually motivate to buy a product or service.

2.  How the messages are interpreted

• Art is interpreted differently by different people and consists of more than one meaning, feeling, or viewpoint.

• Design has only one message that is being communicated and that is to "do" something.  If it doesn't portray that message then it was a flop.

3.  What makes it "Good"

• Art is judged by someones taste or particular likes and dislikes.

• Design doesn't have to follow someones taste to get them to do be motivated to do something.  But is all in opinion.

4.  Talent vs. Skill

• Artists usually have a natural ability/talent to create good work.

• Designers have to be taught the objectives of design.

What do you think?  Are you an Artist? A Designer? or Both?