Article: Creativity Drives Employment, Economy in Los Angeles Region.

Economic Report Projects Rise of Art and Design Service Jobs in LA and Orange Counties As Decline of Manufacturing Jobs/Industries Continues

Jobs for Digital Media Artists to Increase 10 Percent in Next Five Years

LOS ANGELES -- As the U.S. economy continues to transition from a manufacturing-based to a service-based economy, the Los Angeles region will see an uptick in employment for artists and designers, according to a 2009 report from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). Data show that the "creative economy" is one of the largest business sectors in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, generating nearly 1 million in direct ...

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