How to Become a Graphic Designer
Graphic designing has a lot of opportunities as this is the era of digital and visual media. Lot of firms require a graphic designer for their daily needs such as designing advertisements, logos, banners, cards etc.
Steps
- Purchase reputable texts on design fundamentals, then study as though you were taking a course in a good design program. There is no need to have a creative streak or "eye" for design, with practice, anyone can learn.
- Join a course in Graphic Designing to learn software like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, etc. Don't worry about color theory or pre-press; they can fix it at the printer's end. If you cannot use the filters in Photoshop, you will never be a good designer.
- Keep observing the designs being featured in newspapers, magazines, hoarding etc.
- Practice designing daily on your system. Your design may not have a concept per se, but at least it will look cool. There are plenty of neighbors and people just starting out that will let you design for free. Practice makes perfect.
- Try to use different shapes and color combinations in the designs you make. Make sure to use circles. Circles are key!
- Research popular fonts and design styles. Make sure anyone over the age of eighty can read it without their glasses.
- Further your education. Really interested in Graphic Design? Consider some classes or a degree program. Academic settings can be inspiring and networking with others in your field is always a good thing.
