learn the basics
Graphic design is generally perceived as a very difficult career, however it is not. However, you can’t just start a day without learning the basics, and you really can’t be successful until you get professional training. The basics you are about to learn will help you get far ahead in the industry.
What does a graphic designer do?
Well, they like to create things, from a logo for a company to creating layouts and visual designs for websites, magazines or billboards, and illustrations used in books. Basically, they create the visual aspect of any project.
What are the principles of design?
As a future graphic designer, you need to start from the basics. You must know the 8 principles of design, which are:
1. Unity: the ability to bring a design together and make it feel like one piece
2. Rhythm – the quality that reflects contrast, depth and recurrence
3. Proportion: Depending on your intention, it can be realistic or unrealistic.
4. Emphasis – creating a focal point to derive an outcome
5. Economy: Provide only the part the user needs to understand a design
6. Direction: guides the viewer through the design process.
7. Contrast: use of color and texture contrast.
8. Balance: invoke precise emotions
What are the design elements?
For the execution of the eight design principles just discussed, it is imperative to have all eight elements:
1. Value: Create contrast in dark and light.
2. Texture: conveys the feeling of 3D objects
3. Space – positivity or negativity
4. Movement: Using composition to move the viewer during design
5. Volume – creating 3D illusions
6. Color: Know your shades, undertones, and tones.
7. Line – help in creating objects
8. Typography – elements created by other elements
What is the best software for graphic design?
To learn properly, it is important that you understand how the software works and for that you need to know some programming languages. A lot of software has been developed, but it is difficult to identify the best one. According to a recent online review, the top two programs for 2012 from a top ten list are Adobe Creative 5.5 and CorelDraw Graphics Suite.
How does graphic design work?
Okay. it is a wide platform where you can work with a well-known firm or work as a freelance graphic designer. Freelancers can work for print media, such as magazines, books, and newspapers, or digital media, such as film and television studios, or even advertising and marketing companies.
You have now learned the basic things you need to know before you decide to pursue it as a career. Every career has its ups and downs, and there are no benchmarks for the average graphic designer’s income. The reason is that there is no scientific measure of creative talent. You could be your own benchmark for the experience.
