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A Guide to Creating a Graphic Design Portfolio

Apr 23, 2021

When you look at a graphic design portfolio website, it may seem difficult to create one from scratch but it doesn’t have to be. To be able to build a portfolio at any stage in your career, you can follow these helpful tips, that will successfully guide you to create a professional and polished portfolio website. With so many accessible graphic design programmes like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, it has never been easier to pursue a career in graphic design, whether it’s at a full-time professional or freelance capacity.

What qualifications are needed for graphic design?

Feb 24, 2021

If you are wondering what training is needed or the qualifications required to become a graphic designer then look no further. Whether you are a complete novice to graphic design or maybe just a naturally creative person feeling a bit clueless about what career paths are available, look no further. Here we explore the various routes leading to graphic design.

25 literary tips for your graphic design career

Oct 30, 2020

Learning graphic design is what we make easy by teaching you step by step in a logical and industry aligned format by none other than practising professionals. As graphic design is constantly evolving in terms of software updates, techniques and form it is fair to say that it is a lifelong process, so graphic design students don’t worry: you’ll have plenty of time becoming an expert in your field.

How do you design a good logo?

Jul 30, 2020

A company’s logo stands for more than a mere visual identifier in that the logo is a concept than can make or break its business chances on the commercial market. A perfectly-created logo can create a strong partnership with the customer or consumer that an organisation and its corporation are seeking to accomplish. In other words, the logo is to communicate with the business’s customers in a way that portrays the business’s own values and goals also known as a ‘z’.
But the wrong logo which does not communicate a business message can ultimately harm a company’s business.

The Complete Graphic Designer Salary Guide

Jul 3, 2020

The UK has the third-largest creative economy in the entire world – providing jobs for over three million people and design is it’s fastest-growing sector. According to the Design Business Association “design will undoubtedly be a key driver for growth in a post-Brexit economy.”
How much are you worth?

Graphic design jobs and how to make money using graphic design

May 28, 2020

You’ve stumbled across graphic design and perhaps you are just starting out looking to learn a graphic design course before you cash in on gigs and client work or maybe you are fully trained already and you looking to make some fast cash. If you are after ways to make money quickly the good news is that it is possible for you to start earning money online now. But if you are after long-term, more sustainable income-producing results, there are certainly ways you can make money online today. The truth is that making money online is not as complicated as most make it out to appear and if you can design you have the potential to earn. It does however require some discipline and some friendly advice on the way.

How to stay sane amidst being on lockdown. Take up a new Graphic Design skill

Apr 27, 2020

At Blue Sky Graphics we have been scratching our heads putting together some of the best freebies, career-enhancing skills and resources that you can use with time at home from graphic design to single-leg deadlifts. You may have extra time on your hands that you have not before so you might as well make the most of it, right? Those cash-strapped looking for free design resources need to look no further and those on a tight budget wanting to study graphic design can take advantage of interest-free instalment plans…

Graphic Design Tips for working from home

Apr 9, 2020

Working remotely is now in vogue more than ever before and can be hugely satisfying, but only if you keep your productivity up, sustain a healthy work balance, and keep connected and focused.
To work as from home successfully either in the capacity as a graphic designer or another field as obvious as it sounds you will need to have a device to work from and probably the internet.
If you are a student of graphic design, it is probably useful to have access to your software, a printer to create hard copies of work produced and some inspiration in your working environment. Once you have all these items then you’re all set to have a home graphic design studio…

Best Reasons for Being a Graphic Designer

Apr 6, 2020

So what is the best thing about graphic design?

“Graphic design is an area I have loved since I was a young child from collecting Marvel comics to then enjoying drawing in 3D. Being able to use my lifetime of creative experiences to help other students by teaching them my own knowledge not only makes me lucky, but I also get to meet great people online, our students come from all over the UK and much further away too and seeing these students grow and make successful businesses themselves is really rewarding.” Han

Is graphic design future proof?

Mar 28, 2020

With so many worries in the world and the advent of the COVID-19 Corona pandemic many people have been asking about the future of graphic design.
First things first; graphic designers were needed many years ago, still needed today and will be needed in many years to come. While the demand in graphic design careers will be highly linked to the needs of the economy, in general, the reassuring thing to know is that robots and computers are not likely to take over in this field.
Every waking hour, most of us are inundated from the moment we wake up and check our mobile phone notifications, emails, apps and news with information from mobile phones, magazines, computers, Television, billboards and more.

What does it take to make a ‘good’ graphic designer very good?

Mar 28, 2020

You have now become a graphic designer and you want to differentiate yourself from the crowd and become a very good graphic designer perhaps? If you’re confident about the skills you’ve got as a designer, maybe you need help because there are one or two things you feel, you are lacking costing you opportunities or even worse client work. all these interviews you’ve been getting.

Or maybe you have never worked in graphic design and you are just starting out or you are thinking about studying graphic design to embark on this brand-new journey? This article will explore what it takes to be a good graphic designer covering the essentials required to stand out from the crowd and get further ahead in your career.

Adobe Graphic Design Online Training

Mar 9, 2020

Graphic design online training varies from institution to institution, but all good course providers will have an established reputation.
Another indicator is the percentage of graduates that secure jobs after completing their course. As a benchmark do not be shy to ask the college or school you are researching how many students find work and how long it took. Blue Sky Graphic from March 2019-December 2019 confirms that 79% of their intake were candidates that found work within 3 months of the course completion.

How to make more money as a graphic designer?

Feb 29, 2020

Different ways to make money through graphic design?

This article addresses some of the modern-day ways to maximise your skillset as a talented and skilled graphic designer looking to make money online. From working mums, building an e-commerce store to those just wanting some extra cash there are many ways to increase your disposable income.

What is graphic design? Why is graphic design important?

Feb 8, 2020

So, when you think of graphic design, do you think of artistic advertisements on the streets? Attention-grabbing graphics on websites?
Well did you know that graphic design is a service, not a product? For this reason, clients who often have very particular needs are usually met in a very particular way through delivering a bespoke service of visual communication.

Making money from Graphic Design. 6 Tips to Make Extra Money as a Graphic Designer

Sep 25, 2019

For Graphic Designers these days there are truly multiple streams of ways to make money on the side. Working as a Graphic Designer is especially suitable for anyone looking for flexi hours or freelance working patterns.If you are still looking for new ways to get some extra money for the creative things we do, I’ve got some solutions that don’t involve having to solely navigate the sticky and sometimes demanding world of taking on traditional client work.
This blog is all about other less traditional and innovative ways to make extra cash as a Graphic Designer. Here are our 7 tips

Earning potential for Graphic Designers: How to make the most money as a Graphic Designer?

Aug 31, 2019

Learn about ways how to make money as a Graphic Designer. There are many ways to become lucrative from graphic design including through creating work and selling on e-commerce sites.

Graphic design courses: Looking for a new profession, upskill or a higher salary?

Jun 30, 2019

If you are new to graphic design, then you are truly welcome. This article seeks to explore some of the reasons why people enter the world of graphic design and what salary to expect.
Whether your goal is to change careers, take on a new project, upskill, launch a freelance design business or to work for a multinational corporation, Blue Sky Graphics is the perfect place to build the foundation for your creative career!

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revelin saldanha

My graphic design course at Blue Sky

My graphic design course at Blue Sky Graphics with Kosh Golami has been a total game-changer for me! In just 6 months, I've learned way more than during my 4 years in college. Kosh is not just patient and sweet but also really on top of the latest design trends. His help with my portfolio was priceless. I'm super excited to keep improving my graphic design skills!

Lauren Rice

The best decision!!

I’ve recently finished a graphic design course with BlueSky with Kosh as my teacher. This was probably the best decision I could’ve made and has landed me my first role in the industry! Kosh was an amazing teacher, so thorough and patient! I will be looking into doing another course with BlueSky. Highly recommend!

Natalie McGeoch

Graphics and Motion Graphics

I’ve studied graphics and motion graphics with Sky Blue Graphics. I enjoyed both courses and gained lots of knowledge and skills with different applications. They both fit around my working and family life and lessons could be flexible to accommodate this. Marco has been an excellent teacher, and I’ll miss our Monday lessons.

Adam Garner

Can't recommend highly enough

This was my first course at Blue Sky Graphics. My tutor was Dragan and he was great - extremely patient, relaxed but with a huge amount of knowledge and is able to explain things in a really practical and easy to understand way.
I would definitely recommend!

Manu Lameiro

Excellent Course

I have taken three courses at blue sky graphics and the one I liked the most was motion graphics. Marco Ribeiro was an excellent teacher, taught me attentively, patiently and honest with instructive criticism, which I think is essential when you are learning graphic design.
Thank you Marco

Jo Huxley

What an experience!

I was a little apprehensive about taking this course but I was so glad I did, it exceeded my expectations! My Tutor, Marco was an amazing, so calm and patient and always there to help and provide support! I enjoyed every moment of this course and will surely miss it, I loved the homework too! I'm amazed how much I have learnt within 6 months and I can't wait to but my skills into action!