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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

What do you need to be a graphic designer?

Are you a beginner and want to become a better graphic designer ?
Do you want to know how to learn design without going to design school?
graphic-designer
Graphic design is a creative process,and you can teach yourself without studying at universities.
It includes wide range of things - visual and interaction design,web design , print,  and mobile app design.
In all cases,you should learn the basics of design and looking for ways to enhance your design skills ,then this is a guide to teach yourself design.

1. learn the basics of design:

Before your trying to learn design software as photoshop, start first with the foundation,you should learn about color,line,shape, typography,texture, and designing with a grid.
basics of design
For example: Color  holds the most critical appeal to emotions out of all the elements of design. It is important to choose your colors wisely ,while line If they are straight, thin lines ,you must know how lines interact with each other.
(Go through a few of these useful tutorials about Graphic Design Theory).

2. Be creative:

there are many different ways to maximize your creativity, just find a style that suits you.
for example:Try to draw any creative idea on a sketchbook at any time and take notes of things you consider are important.
creative-designer
You can also get inspired by creating your own library of design books, art books, graphic design industry magazines and other sources of inspiration.

3.Which graphic type do you want to be professional?

type of graphics
It's preferable to decide to choose a specific field of design, whether it is webdesign, advertisements or printed materials.In the beginning, you should to make the focus  to learn a particular field

4.Learning Design Software:

Advanced skills with graphics software is essential. You should know how to use programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator,InDesign, Dreamweaver, MAXON Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max, Maya, ........ect.
Design Software

You must first know the purpose of the design to determine any appropriate programs should learn.For example :Illustrator & photoshop is what designers use to make logos and icons.
Youtube is a great way to teach yourself beginner to advanced techniques

5. Build your portfolio :

portfolio
Bulid a portfolio or blog to showcase your talent, and show your work online ,if people are interested they can contact you and ask you to work for them.

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