What graphic design is? Best Skills to be 1 graphic designer
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You’re interested in graphic design, perhaps considering becoming a graphic designer and looking to learn more. Here I’m going to discuss what graphic design is. Now, I have often found this a really hard question, as it does not really have a simple answer without some degree of explanation. If you google this, it will tell you that: ‘Graphic design is the art or skill of combining text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, or books’. So, quite a simple and accurate explanation there, though I happen to think there’s more to it than that. I’m going to attempt to answer this question and give you my take on it from my experience.
What is graphic design?
Well, let’s start simple. With graphic design, we have two things: We have graphic and design. Graphic is visual, which is associated with art, imagination, and expression, involving many mediums such as drawing, painting, engraving, or lettering given clear and explicit detail. So, the graphic part of graphic design is made up of visual elements, the building blocks of design. The basic visual elements that combine to create graphic design include the following: Line, Color, Shape, Texture, Space, Form, and Typography.
Through the harness of our artistic expression, we choose these visual elements and arrange them on a surface in a layout to convey an idea. Now, the second part is design, which is to decide upon the look and function of something before it is made. So, design is thinking, problem-solving, and practicality… theory. In graphic design, there are rules that can be considered. These rules are called ‘The principles of design’.
These principles all have a relationship between each other and appear in every well-designed piece of work you see. So, the design principles make the design in ‘graphic design’. A good grasp of design theory will mean there is always substance behind your work. The key principles of design are: Contrast, Hierarchy, Alignment, Balance, Proximity, Repetition, Simplicity, and Function.
When we bring both the visual elements and the design principles together, we have graphic design. Graphic design is not drawing, graphic design is not painting, graphic design is not creating a poster or a quick logo on your computer, these things are the means to the end and are skills in their own right. Graphic design is not about making things look pretty, graphic design is the organization and presentation of information, developed through a creative process for a particular function.
In graphic design, we must first understand information, a message, or a brief and then research, think, imagine, and develop and create a solution, a concept in order to communicate that information, tell a story, a message, or idea in a visual way. It’s only once we have a solid idea developed through the design process we can use our skills with layout, color, typography, and creative tools to bring that idea to life. Once upon a time that would have been with just the aid of a pencil or a paintbrush on paper.
Today it’s all those things and more. Today we also have cameras, computers, and printers. Since the invention of the print press which enabled reproduction on a mass scale, graphic design has been used to communicate and spread messages worldwide. Through the evolution of technology, today we are surrounded by an abundance of visual communication.
Today graphic design is implemented across a broad spectrum of media both print and digital such as: Advertising, Branding, Web design, Interface design, Magazine layout, Paper engineering and packaging, TV, Motion graphics, Infographics, Signage, Art and Installations, and Digital art. If you are looking to pursue a career in graphic design you will inevitably end up creating work across one of those sectors.
Over many decades in the past graphic design has shaped culture through pop art, political art, and commercial art. Today graphic design has a big commercial side, it’s associated heavily with commerce and used to sell and advertise things, but that’s not all it has to be.
The power of graphic design to inform, influence, and instruct on a commercial level can also be used to educate and inspire a generation. I believe graphic design is the unity of two opposing forces, artistic expression and practical application, design theory. As a graphic designer these two forces will always be at odds with each other in your mind. When you can harness these two forces together in harmony, then you can create great visual communication.
So that’s an introduction to what graphic design is. For any of you that were unsure of what graphic design is, I hope that has helped to explain. In this video, I mentioned that graphic design is made of two things: visual elements and design principles. Over the next seven episodes, I’m going to talk more about design theory and talk in detail about ‘Visual elements’ that make a piece of graphic design work.
How to be a graphic designer
The temple and today we are going to talk about how can a graphic designer. The last video was about if you are Twelfth Passout then it’s okay, First Year, Second Year, Third Year, and Fourth Year CA Students, and if you want in college, you will get pocket money with 5 10, 15, 20,000 so how can you get these notes, friend freelancing, which you can learn. So today we are going to talk about all aspects of graphic designing.
So today we will learn Clear Ho Is The Graphic Designer Okay, what is his job why does he have to come who which software tools should come to learn it how much time it takes to learn it how much money is there in it? If it is good in freelancing what can we do it like this is the talk of good career degree is also requested in it what is good certificate no value in.
It so we know all these things before going Let’s first see how the job of a graphic designer is, what all work he has to do, so you must have seen that many people make their better images, okay? Cartoonists are interested, so this work of graphic designer is like this It will be like this will be our illustration Comment Area So you must have seen in the website of Kumar that no drawing is made of people or some other drawing is made If it is a cartoonist.
Then all those illustrations are Illustrations to be made on it also work of a graphic designer Then as if this is any website then making a prototype in it making a blueprint of how the website will look like as we make a blueprint of the building before building it that how much area will be there where which room will be okay so that understand it or similarly for the website also A blueprint is made first for a website then it is also made for a similar website for the first prototype So if you do it, then you will see illustrations here too.
Okay, so making a station is the work of a graphic designer Making a whole blueprint is the work of a graphic designer that what will be the landing page Okay after that it will roll over then it will open Then we will click here then we will reach here We will click here then we will reach here so making all this blueprint is also the work of a designer, right?
So let me show you another prototype in which the start of a website is such a prototype that the website will look like this The features that have been made, this graphic designer’s work is the same so I will show you another prototype in which such a prototype is made in the beginning of a website that the website will look like this This feature has been made that the graphic designer’s work is okay and the best thing is that graphic designing is such a film that is growing every day.
Its sleep is increasing. Nowadays if someone also opens a shop then he also goes to the graphic designer to make a higher level. It goes from a level where there are illustrations or anything If you open a website then you also need a graphic designer to make a good station on it. If you talk about any field, if you see the police also need a graphic designer. The army also needs a graphic designer in the corporate world. You need to
Where can we find a graphic designer job?
Advertisement: Before knowing how you can become a graphic designer, let’s first see the end product and how much money we’ll make in the end. Where can we find a job? So, there are three websites: prodigifirm.com, freelancer.com, and the one where you can find freelance work so far. For example, zone.com is specifically made for total designers. Here, you can earn money in two ways: either by completing final projects or by doing some minor tasks.
Suppose someone creates a contest saying they need a logo or graphics for their company, and they launch a contest. So, 10-12 designers will complete it, and whoever’s design is liked the most will win or receive a reward. This is how it works. Freelancers also post their projects here. For example, someone puts up a project, this project, and others, and they also set aside money.
The 52nd annual Average Building is okay; it has become $283 here. Some even give advances, like we’ll start at $4, so someone offers $20 per project, okay? Depending on how strong your profile is, how good you are at graphic designing, and how big your client base is, you can get different types of jobs. Okay? So, let’s see here, look at how many jobs there are. If you’re capable, you can do these jobs and earn money comfortably.
Now, let’s talk about the tools needed for graphic designing. So, first, let’s see which software is needed. Here, I’ve listed four, but there are others too. Besides these, your major work will revolve around these four. Whatever you do, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dady, and Adobe InDesign are the best in the market. Okay? So, with Photoshop, you’ll be editing photos. You can do anything on Photoshop; whatever you can do in a photo shop, next is Adobe Illustrator.
What do you need Illustrator for? When we have to create illustrations and graphics, okay? So, you’ll have to make cards, etc., prepare things for festivals, and create better logos. And then, in between, you may need to do some work in Adobe InDesign. So, first, focus on these three, okay? And then, now you can also learn Adobe InDesign. Now, you’ll have to buy all these software. They’re all RPUs, so you’ll have to pay for them.
If we go by official rules, see, their website is top-notch; you’ll get everything here. Whether it’s Photoshop, Illustrator, or Wine Design, everything is here. It’s great. It’s an annual thing; you can get them all for $1350. Now, the good thing here is that there’s a student and teacher discount, and you can get these things for $1350 per month.
Now, this can be explained in detail for many children too. It’s okay; I got it. And, I’m not promoting anything; I’ll tell you how you can buy it from here. But, look, there are always hacks. Okay? And you must have heard of torrent websites. Okay? Some teachers even download from there. The rest are cigarette people, right? If you’re smart, you understand.
So, to learn this software, you won’t learn it by just downloading it. Now, how do you learn to use this software? There are two ways. One is to go to YouTube and learn. But, there are complete and professional courses too. Generally, if you get it, it’s valid. The second way is that you can come here. Okay? What’s here? This website doesn’t have such courses. I’ll give you the link in the description box.
There’s no promotional video here either. So, if you go to the category, you’ll find design under it. Come to design, and you’ll find everything. Photoshop, drawing, Adobe Illustrator, and such. For example, I definitely open Exemplar. So, they’ll put in a lot of courses, and some teachers also give ratings. Here, someone’s photo will be uploaded within half an hour, and you can learn Adobe Illustrator.
Yes, it costs money, but it’s okay; it costs money. And, I know, when you join colleges, even ₹100 is very expensive. So, I told you about torrents. Okay? Rest, you’re smart. You also know that the courts you join from are sometimes found. So, if you get lost, you’ll find it. You understand, right? I’m also showing wrong things. I didn’t say anything here, which means whatever you do, you do it.
We prepared a draft degree; it’s necessary. There’s a gym; there’s a normal trainer inside, and there’s a certified trainer. Okay, so there’s a bit more respect for the certified trainer. Similarly, it’s the same here. If you’re doing graphic designing just for freelancing, thinking that I’ll earn some money during college time, then it’s okay.
Or you can take your today’s degree. It’s asked in the next introduction, right? So, a certificate is required. Look, I can get five certificates right now. Being a graphic designer is about making logos, banners, and for that, certificates are necessary. It’s not a big deal. If you don’t have any other certificate, no one will accept it. But if you believe in it, your portfolio should be strong.
So, there’s no need for certificates. What is the salary, what is the salary? And then if we talk about the face value, and then if you’re working for a small company and you don’t even have a degree, you’re starting off. So, you’ll pay $50 initially. Then slowly they’ll increase it to $70, then $80. They’ll keep increasing it. Similarly, if your work is very good, and you’re working for a big company, and they’ll start you off with $150, then gradually with time, it’ll increase to $250.
It takes time in this, you have to make your name, you have to show your work to your clients, your portfolio should be strong. Many kids are asking, what is this portfolio? Basically, you create a website where you showcase your work to others. You do freelancing and say, I’ll take around $400. I’ll do the project, so the person with the project will pay you.
Whereas if you tell them about your old work, then you’ll send them the link to your website, and if they like it, they’ll like it. Your website will open, where you’ve kept the work of your old lines. Then they’ll pay you. And once you gain trust, and a client keeps working with you repeatedly, then brother, in such cases, you have to figure out a way.
If we’ve discussed everything here and if you still have 360 left after 3 months, it’s a lot after 12th. So, to experiment with this, and if you want to freelance or not, decide today. This skill is important today. For some, tomorrow means making something for many countries, so you can make it. You can do photo shoots, etc.
If there’s any work in college, for a society or if there’s preparation for some cultural fest, then you can help. You can design, make posters, so this skill is important. Serial’s strength is that you’ll learn about boxes. So, let’s move on straight to Bigg Boss. home