Every new designer aspires to be the best. However, this doesn’t come
easy. You not only have to work hard, but you also have to develop good
artistic, marketing and communicative skills. You need to know where to
market your skills and how to capture the client’s interest. There are
hundreds of tips and tricks but I would like to share with you just
seven great secrets to becoming a graphic design superstar. The best
designers understand these secrets and this is why they are the BEST.
1. Communicate, Relate, Share
Become a member of a graphic design community
and interact with other like-minded designers. Such communities, forums
and social gatherings help you to meet new people, share ideas,
knowledge and grow as a professional. This is the best way to get
maximum exposure, creating professional relations and gaining abundant
knowledge regarding the design field.
2. Expand, Improvise, Adapt
Being a good graphic designer means being flexible and adaptable. Do
not limit yourself to just one field. Expand your skills and learn about
various spheres of digital designing. This will help you in acquiring a
strong client base, while honing your expertise. Improvise on your
design style by learning to work on multiple graphic programs, including
2D and 3D modes. Make yourself an “in-demand” designer, catering to any
sector.
3. Evolve, Learn, Update
You can never say, “I know it all.” The best designers
are constantly learning. Every day you can learn new tricks and tips,
explore new strategies and get brand new ideas. Stay updated with the
latest tutorials, design ideas and software. But don’t forget to manage
your time. The more updated you are and the more versatile you become,
you will automatically be wanted by business owners.
4. Read, Read, Read
Read and get in depth knowledge about color psychology, design
concepts, typography, trends and the latest software. Graphic designing
is not wild imagination; it is a tamed art that can mold itself
according to the needs of an industry. This is what graphic design books, tutorial websites and professional blogs teach you about.
5. Experiment, Experience, Understand
Experiment with various design styles and color combinations. Be
innovative when creating designs. Think outside the box, avoid clichés
and common trends. Playing with graphic software is a good exercise and a
great way to learn various techniques. Doing so gives you practical
knowledge which is worth more than the hundreds of books you may read.
Also, don’t hesitate in asking your friends and colleagues for their
opinion of on your work. This will help you to understand your flaws
and improve on them.
6. Seek, Inspire, Create
Graphic designing is a field that has somewhat of recycled
inspiration. In broader terms, it means that you will have to avoid
seeking inspiration in other people’s work in order to be original. The
first idea you might get for a project will not always be unique. With
thousands of designers out there it is possible that your idea has
already been worked on. Seek inspiration from your surroundings, from
nature, from people you know instead of just focusing on online designs.
Remember though, that seeking inspiration does not mean copying
designs. Copying designs will take away your credibility as a
professional designer.
7. Aim, Score, Win
Do not aim to be the best, aim to develop your skills and abilities.
Keep learning and don’t hesitate to ask questions when you don’t
understand anything. Become an active part of the design community.
Share your knowledge as a designer with others and they in turn will not
disappoint you when you have a question to ask. Cater to customer
needs and understand their business. This will help you win clients and
in turn you will able to build an excellent portfolio and be known as a
professional graphic designer.
What else do you think makes a graphic design superstar? What is it
that best designers do differently? Share your thoughts with us.
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