Comments on: Become a Graphic Designer - Design Careers & Design Education Advice from Professional Designer http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/ Graphic design articles to quench your thirst for graphic design and web design topics. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:42:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-67990 admin Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:45:34 +0000 http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/?p=476#comment-67990 Hi MP, Thanks for writing to us and expressing your desire to be a graphic designer. As anyone who has wanted to make it a career in the liberal arts, parents sometimes don't understand that this is a completely legitimate field for a career. As to your questions about the job market and how to gear your future to a career in the graphic arts, here are a few articles that you may be interested in that appeared on our sister website, graphicdesignbasics.com: http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/confessions-of-a-liberal-arts-major-my-parents-wanted-a-doctor.html http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/spotlight-on-graphic-artists-designing-your-future.html http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/list-of-things-you-wanted-to-know-about-graphic-design-jobs.html http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/top-characteristics-of-creative-designers-part-i.html http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/top-characteristics-of-creative-designers-part-ii.html http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/is-your-college-accredited-some-things-you-need-to-know.html http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/why-should-i-go-to-graphic-design-school.html You'll find other articles about graphic designers and jobs on this site. Good luck MP! Hi MP,
Thanks for writing to us and expressing your desire to be a graphic designer. As anyone who has wanted to make it a career in the liberal arts, parents sometimes don’t understand that this is a completely legitimate field for a career. As to your questions about the job market and how to gear your future to a career in the graphic arts, here are a few articles that you may be interested in that appeared on our sister website, graphicdesignbasics.com:

http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/confessions-of-a-liberal-arts-major-my-parents-wanted-a-doctor.html
http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/spotlight-on-graphic-artists-designing-your-future.html
http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/list-of-things-you-wanted-to-know-about-graphic-design-jobs.html
http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/top-characteristics-of-creative-designers-part-i.html
http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/top-characteristics-of-creative-designers-part-ii.html
http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/is-your-college-accredited-some-things-you-need-to-know.html
http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/why-should-i-go-to-graphic-design-school.html

You’ll find other articles about graphic designers and jobs on this site. Good luck MP!

]]> By: Mp http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-67748 Mp Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:19:07 +0000 http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/?p=476#comment-67748 I'm really interested in becoming a graphic designer. Right now, I'm in grade 11. The thing is, I felt pressured by my parents to do something "better" and not something "that won't get me anywhere but the streets" (is what they said). I really can't take it anymore, so I've decided to stop the science madness and go for what I really like. I love designing layouts/themes for blogs/etc. I do that in my free time, I use Corel and Gimp. I also love to draw, though I haven't been in the mood recently. What are the chances of actually getting a pretty OK job? That's what worries me the most, with all the negativity that I get from my family. Also, what courses do I need to take in High School? I’m really interested in becoming a graphic designer. Right now, I’m in grade 11. The thing is, I felt pressured by my parents to do something “better” and not something “that won’t get me anywhere but the streets” (is what they said).

I really can’t take it anymore, so I’ve decided to stop the science madness and go for what I really like. I love designing layouts/themes for blogs/etc. I do that in my free time, I use Corel and Gimp. I also love to draw, though I haven’t been in the mood recently.

What are the chances of actually getting a pretty OK job?
That’s what worries me the most, with all the negativity that I get from my family. Also, what courses do I need to take in High School?

]]> By: kitt http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-58510 kitt Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:21:02 +0000 http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/?p=476#comment-58510 I've had a few professional artists tell me that I've got talent. I do have some raw talent. I have enlisted in a AAS Graphics and Rich Media program at a community collete. I have spoken to an Art Director from a local newspaper and she assured me that an internship is the best way to get my foot in the door. On the other hand, she expressed to me that she hired a lot of interns and that quite a number of them tended to be "too needy." What are my odds with an AAS, even if I exceed my wildest expectations? I’ve had a few professional artists tell me that I’ve got talent. I do have some raw talent. I have enlisted in a AAS Graphics and Rich Media program at a community collete. I have spoken to an Art Director from a local newspaper and she assured me that an internship is the best way to get my foot in the door. On the other hand, she expressed to me that she hired a lot of interns and that quite a number of them tended to be “too needy.” What are my odds with an AAS, even if I exceed my wildest expectations?

]]> By: Freelance Graphic De http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-57945 Freelance Graphic De Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:54:11 +0000 http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/?p=476#comment-57945 Not anyone can be a graphic designer. This field requires hardwork, dedication and most especially, love and appreciation for art. Software may hasten and lighten work but what's within and that commitment to give it your best makes that fine thin line between success and failure. Great article. Not anyone can be a graphic designer. This field requires hardwork, dedication and most especially, love and appreciation for art. Software may hasten and lighten work but what’s within and that commitment to give it your best makes that fine thin line between success and failure. Great article.

]]> By: Rupinder Singh http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-57900 Rupinder Singh Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:54:17 +0000 http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/?p=476#comment-57900 First of all I want to thank you all for supporting this unique career choice. According to me design is sumthing you cant learn, yes you can master different designing softwares, but designing comes from within. Its like you are hungry and you want to cook food but microwave is not working. Even without microwave u ll be able to cook ur food ...right?...this is wat happens ,,softwares can make your work faster and easier but deisgning is all comes from within ...and i also admire AllGraphicDesign.com////very resoursefull.....bbye take care...enjoy life,,,peace,. First of all I want to thank you all for supporting this unique career choice. According to me design is sumthing you cant learn, yes you can master different designing softwares, but designing comes from within. Its like you are hungry and you want to cook food but microwave is not working. Even without microwave u ll be able to cook ur food …right?…this is wat happens ,,softwares can make your work faster and easier but deisgning is all comes from within …and i also admire AllGraphicDesign.com////very resoursefull…..bbye take care…enjoy life,,,peace,.

]]> By: admin http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-57430 admin Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:53:56 +0000 http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/?p=476#comment-57430 Hi Ronald, It's good to hear that you want to pursue a career in graphics design. As far as looking for a good graphics design school, try looking into these articles for some basic tips: http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/what-happens-at-an-online-college.html http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/is-your-college-accredited-some-things-you-need-to-know.html http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/why-should-i-go-to-graphic-design-school.html http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/brick-and-mortar-colleges-or-online-colleges-its-your-move.html As far as how to become a graphic designer, it's all about getting the career training you need from a qualify design school or college. You seem to have the drive to become one, and having Photoshop, CS4, and Corel 12 is a good start. But to know more about how to use these programs effectively will take some time and experience. Flash is software that enables you to make animations or graphic presentations. These and other things you need to know will be covered in your courses at your graphic design college or online learning center. Take care and good luck to you. I'm sure the other members on here can give you some advice as well. -frank Hi Ronald,
It’s good to hear that you want to pursue a career in graphics design. As far as looking for a good graphics design school, try looking into these articles for some basic tips:
http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/what-happens-at-an-online-college.html
http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/is-your-college-accredited-some-things-you-need-to-know.html
http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/why-should-i-go-to-graphic-design-school.html
http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/2009/brick-and-mortar-colleges-or-online-colleges-its-your-move.html

As far as how to become a graphic designer, it’s all about getting the career training you need from a qualify design school or college. You seem to have the drive to become one, and having Photoshop, CS4, and Corel 12 is a good start. But to know more about how to use these programs effectively will take some time and experience.

Flash is software that enables you to make animations or graphic presentations. These and other things you need to know will be covered in your courses at your graphic design college or online learning center.

Take care and good luck to you. I’m sure the other members on here can give you some advice as well.

-frank

]]> By: ronald fernandez http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-57427 ronald fernandez Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:23:30 +0000 http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/?p=476#comment-57427 elle, You have a nice anfd helpful article in this site... And i'm thankful that i found this website.And I am currently learning Photoshop too like raheel hussain. And I love looking Graphics Design in the Web and Im planning to Enroll in a Web graphics design here in our country, but I am scared bout what the first thing to do! I do appreciate photo editing and making some logo but for fun and sometimes i want it for earnings too... And if you dont mind what is Flash is all about? I have Software like CS4 Extended And Corel 12 Graphics Suites what else software is Good for Grpahics Design? What should ido to become a Grphics designer someday? Thank you and more Power! elle,
You have a nice anfd helpful article in this site… And i’m thankful that i found this website.And I am currently learning Photoshop too like raheel hussain. And I love looking Graphics Design in the Web and Im planning to Enroll in a Web graphics design here in our country, but I am scared bout what the first thing to do! I do appreciate photo editing and making some logo but for fun and sometimes i want it for earnings too… And if you dont mind what is Flash is all about? I have Software like CS4 Extended And Corel 12 Graphics Suites what else software is Good for Grpahics Design? What should ido to become a Grphics designer someday? Thank you and more Power!

]]> By: raheel hussain http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-57195 raheel hussain Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:06:21 +0000 http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/?p=476#comment-57195 Hi, I was just surfing the internet to find more information about graphic design and finally i found this website which is very usefull. Q1. I am currently learning Photoshop by watching tutorials on websites so im not very good in it. I am also good in Art specially in sketching.The question is that what is the best thing should we do to go to a Good Graphic Design unversity? Q2. What do people who are in University learning Graphic design do? Q3. What should i do in Photoshop to become a graphic designer? Hi, I was just surfing the internet to find more information about graphic design and finally i found this website which is very usefull.
Q1. I am currently learning Photoshop by watching tutorials on websites so im not very good in it. I am also good in Art specially in sketching.The question is that what is the best thing should we do to go to a Good Graphic Design unversity?
Q2. What do people who are in University learning Graphic design do?
Q3. What should i do in Photoshop to become a graphic designer?

]]> By: Porche' http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-55982 Porche' Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:22:29 +0000 http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/?p=476#comment-55982 Hi, my name is Porche' and I'm currently a high school student. I've been interested in Graphic Design since 9th grade and I'm currently a senior. I've made a few things (for free of course) logos, invitations, and photo manipulations. I love to retouch photos and make them look perfect. I was wondering, is that enough to be a graphic designer? I know I have alot to learn but sometimes I wonder if I'm on the right track. Also, I'm very critical of my work so I only have one thing in mind for a portfolio. I don't have money for expensive programs and right now I'm using Photoshop CS2. I don't really have money to upgrade. Is that going to be a problem for me down the line? And I also wanted to know if I needed to present a portfolio to get into an arts college? Also as a side, I'm terrible at drawing too. I just have the ideas in my head, and try my best to make them come to life. Hi, my name is Porche’ and I’m currently a high school student. I’ve been interested in Graphic Design since 9th grade and I’m currently a senior. I’ve made a few things (for free of course) logos, invitations, and photo manipulations. I love to retouch photos and make them look perfect. I was wondering, is that enough to be a graphic designer? I know I have alot to learn but sometimes I wonder if I’m on the right track. Also, I’m very critical of my work so I only have one thing in mind for a portfolio. I don’t have money for expensive programs and right now I’m using Photoshop CS2. I don’t really have money to upgrade. Is that going to be a problem for me down the line? And I also wanted to know if I needed to present a portfolio to get into an arts college? Also as a side, I’m terrible at drawing too. I just have the ideas in my head, and try my best to make them come to life.

]]> By: Rob http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/2008/05/become-a-graphic-designer-design-careers-design-education-advice-from-professional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-53892 Rob Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:56:22 +0000 http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/?p=476#comment-53892 I am thinking of a career change into graphic design. I really enjoy and am good at cartooning and drawing/painting like Tim Biskup, SHAG etc.. I would love to do illustration art for self employment or advertising. Would graphic design be the right track to take do you think? I am thinking of a career change into graphic design. I really enjoy and am good at cartooning and drawing/painting like Tim Biskup, SHAG etc.. I would love to do illustration art for self employment or advertising. Would graphic design be the right track to take do you think?

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