The Challenges of Technical Illustration for Customer Documentation in the High Tech Environment

摘要

As emerging computer technology and new graphics software packages allow for the creation of illustration and design by individuals without formal training, traditional illustrators from the "pen and pencil" era are continually challenged to compete in the industry. Choosing a career path in the technical documentation field presents a unique set of challenges for the technical illustrator and designer. This paper identifies the role of a technical illustrator and the tools and skills required for success in a high tech environment.