Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,215,714 members, 8,026,952 topics. Date: Thursday, 12 December 2024 at 09:36 AM

How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps - Art, Graphics & Video - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Science/Technology / Art, Graphics & Video / How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps (25899 Views)

I Need A Graphic Designer In Lagos For A Freelance Job / I Need A Graphic Designer For A Logo And Facebook Post Graphics / How To Make Money As A Graphic Designer In Lagos (2) (3) (4)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (Reply) (Go Down)

How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by oshokay(m): 9:36am On Mar 10, 2016
Graphic design is not a new phrase in the Tech industry. It has become a phrase used for any pictorial representation produced with a computer. Graphic design is also a very lucrative profession, as everything used online and offline requires a touch graphics. From adverts to web design to app development, graphics is needed. For those interested in diving into the world of graphics and don’t know where to start, Here’s an article to give you a head start.



Focus on An Area of Graphic Design: Graphic design is a very broad field. Web development, advertising, animation are forms of graphics design and you have to choose which area you would love to specialize in because without focus, You have no direction.



Acquire the tools: At this point you should already know some of the tools you’ll be needing. To start, you’ll need a laptop (obviously!!) and a mouse for ease and comfort. If you use a mouse regularly, there’s no denying the fact that it’s extremely easier to use a laptop with a mouse than a Touchpad.

To showcase your creativity and how awesome you are through graphics you’ll need few software. You can start off with two major software, Corel Draw and Photoshop.

If you have the intention of designing logos, flyers, banners and the likes, The best choice will be to start with Corel Draw. There’s no limitation to what you can produce with Corel, It all depends on the creativity of the user.

So you don’t really like designing logos or banners, you’re more of a picture person. You have more love for editing and altering images, Photoshop is the software for you. Photoshop is also limitless when it comes to altering images.



Read Books / Watch Videos: The internet is a mine field of publications to help you start your career as a graphic designer. You could be a hard copy person, buy books that would teach you design fundamentals and practice as you read them.

So you hate reading and tend to memorize better when you see things in motion, welcome to the 21st century where we have YouTube. Tons of videos you can use are available online.



Study the Pros: You’re reading a magazine and you see a lovely graphic design, don’t say “awwwnnnn” and close the magazine. Take note of the design, try to recreate it, make it better, and add a touch of your style.

Expand your scope of design, check out fashion websites, music labels, and book stores even jewelry designs. Don’t limit yourself to the traditional “graphic design”.

Remember that old saying “Practice makes better”, graphic design isn’t an exception. Continue practicing and you’ll become an awesome graphic designer.

Source : http://www.naijakick.com/how-to-become-a-graphic-designer/

30 Likes 4 Shares

Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by BillzCarter(m): 9:41am On Mar 10, 2016
Insightful...
So this is what ftc feels like? And some persons hype like it guarantees their making heaven. *mtscheew*

5 Likes 1 Share

Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by allanphash7(m): 12:50pm On Mar 10, 2016
Thanks







But not interested

2 Likes

Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by timidapsin(m): 12:50pm On Mar 10, 2016
sad
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by Kreamie(m): 12:50pm On Mar 10, 2016
.....
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by kennyman2000(m): 12:51pm On Mar 10, 2016
Thanks OP
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by Goldenheart(m): 12:52pm On Mar 10, 2016
Nice one,

I use 'xara designer pro' for my designs, xara makes coreldraw look like notepad...

Manga Studio Pro is my next favourite software for cartooning n animation.

6 Likes 3 Shares

Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by xreal: 12:53pm On Mar 10, 2016
I don hear.

1 Like

Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by seunny4lif(m): 12:54pm On Mar 10, 2016
cool cool
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by tahir01(m): 12:55pm On Mar 10, 2016
OK.
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by PRINCEHPXP(m): 12:55pm On Mar 10, 2016
interesting
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by balancediet(m): 12:55pm On Mar 10, 2016
Nice
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by EbiJUNIRO(m): 12:55pm On Mar 10, 2016
*sips 3bays of W33D*

Let the learning begin

*rolling d 2nd wrap*
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by khassy(m): 12:55pm On Mar 10, 2016
any easy to use phone app for graphics design?
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by kingvectorv(m): 12:55pm On Mar 10, 2016
Nice one
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by kentochi(m): 12:56pm On Mar 10, 2016
thanks alot
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by flokii: 12:56pm On Mar 10, 2016
@OP shebi you've read and mastered those steps bfor posting it here...

gud for you..

NEXT!
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by larrytorch(m): 12:57pm On Mar 10, 2016
I knw how to use Photoshop well but unfortunately I have not been practicing. I love graphics.

Write up insightful ! thumbs up

1 Like

Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by Jaftee(m): 12:57pm On Mar 10, 2016
That short and insightful. Nice piece

1 Like

Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by sinaj(f): 12:58pm On Mar 10, 2016
I really need a tutor


A good one that can take me on diz
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by Archmage(m): 12:58pm On Mar 10, 2016
I wish it were as easy as OP stated.

1 Like 1 Share

Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by pabjo: 1:01pm On Mar 10, 2016
thanks need it more
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by KingRex1(m): 1:02pm On Mar 10, 2016
sinaj:
I really need a tutor


A good one that can take me on diz
I can teach you for real. Coreldraw, autocad nd revit.
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by aolumaxi(m): 1:02pm On Mar 10, 2016
sinaj:
I really need a tutor


A good one that can take me on diz
try surfing d net. or enrol for a course in it. (I can teach u tho)
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by Sirmuel1(m): 1:02pm On Mar 10, 2016
Thank you smiley
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by Goldenheart(m): 1:03pm On Mar 10, 2016
sinaj:
I really need a tutor

A good one that can take me on diz

My Pleasure
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by Nobody: 1:03pm On Mar 10, 2016
Cool...there are guys I know here in Nigeria making thousands of Dollars per month with Graphics design; specifically eCover, Banner and Logo designs.

1 Like

Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by marycool18(f): 1:03pm On Mar 10, 2016
OK I actually thought 'graphic' had to do with bloody pictures lipsrsealed my bad

2 Likes

Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by aolumaxi(m): 1:04pm On Mar 10, 2016
KingRex1:
I can teach you for real. Coreldraw, autocad nd revit.
really? would love to share ideas wid u. (revit & corelDraw)

I'm also a user
Re: How To Become A Graphic Designer In 4 Steps by thecapitalng: 1:05pm On Mar 10, 2016
nice and insightful

(1) (2) (3) (4) (Reply)

Maya And 3dMax / PROFESSIONAL AND COMPELLING FLYER/LOGO DESIGNER(My portfolio) / Drawing Of Kiss Daniel By Nevetsibot

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 20
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.