在俄亥俄州立大学寻求视觉传达设计的学生探索了一系列支持该复杂专业提供的各种专业的技术。此类技术包括数字工具，包括先进的计算技术，用于可视化并呈现复杂数据和思想的翻译。学生将了解用户界面，以更好地开发针对Web和移动应用程序的交互式设计解决方案。学生还将研究和探索基于研究的方法，以进行信息的视觉设计，根据当前和将来的条件开发品牌标识以及创建用于导航复杂环境的寻路系统。作为视觉传达设计的基本方面，也支持印刷书籍，小册子，包装和海报等印刷材料的生产。
Students pursuing visual communication design at Ohio State explore a range of technologies that support the varied specializations offered by this complex profession. Such technologies include digital tools, including advanced computing technology, to visualize and present translations of complex data and ideas. Students gain understanding of user interfaces to better develop interactive design solutions for web and mobile applications. Students also study and explore research-based approaches to the visual design of information, the development of brand identities based on present and future conditions, and the creation of way-finding systems for navigating complex environments. The production of printed materials such as books, brochures, packaging and posters is also supported as a fundamental aspect of visual communication design.