A Guide to Creating a Graphic Design Portfolio

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.

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Why become a graphic designer?

As our everyday life catapults into the innovative future, especially when socio-economic conditions prevail where there is a shift from traditional social contact to more online contact and presence, graphic designers, UX designers and web designers play an increasingly fundamental role in our world online. There are many perks to becoming a graphic designer, not just opportune perks such as a plethora of jobs currently available, but and lots of training materials and learning resources for you to keep up to date.

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What qualifications are needed for graphic design?

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.

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25 literary tips for your graphic design career

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.

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Is Graphic Design A Good Career?

Training up and pursuing a graphic design career path is a big investment in your future, it takes time, hours of studying and commitment so the first thing you need to do is be sure it’s the right direction for you. Is graphic design a suitable career choice?  How do I become a graphic designer ?   Do I need to know how to draw to be a Graphic Design?  What is a graphic designer’s job role? How To Become a graphic designer In 2020 What route do I need to become a graphic designer? Can graphic designers work from home? Do graphic designers work from home? How much can I earn as a graphic designer? What key skills do you need to be a good graphic designer?

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The importance of graphic design in business

Graphic design is a thriving industry found in multiple sectors, businesses and organisations across the world from corporate marketing teams to publishing houses and school fairs as well as everything in between. Graphic design is about lots of things but primarily it is about communication.The online sphere is growing at a faster rate than ever before and this communication has expanded to suit business needs. These business needs in more recent times include the commercial necessity to reach audiences at home in lockdown and quarantine, but also more generally online and in print.

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What jobs can I get with Photoshop skills?

You have learnt Photoshop and now you are wondering what jobs are available to you with your Photoshop skills. The good news is that there are plenty of jobs on the market especially with the digitalisation of e-commerce and the rise in online businesses. In addition, there are increasingly more people who are either home working or home learning or both. As technology evolves and more Photoshop professionals are needed to enhance websites photos, logos and images so too are graphic designers.

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What is composition in design?

You may possibly have the most stunning design elements in the world on screen or paper, but if the graphic design is not up to scratch, because of a lack of composition it may be heavily critiqued. Composition refers to how you arrange and place design elements on a page. The spaces between the design, the arrangement, and the ways in which the designs interact or crossover with other elements. So, it is safe to say that the composition is essential. What is the design composition exactly?

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What is branding?

When a business or organisation deploys a specialist design team to help them create a brand to be presented as its public image, it must first determine its brand identity, or how it wants to be viewed. This is where the business puts themselves into their client’s shoes.For example, a company logo often incorporates the message, slogan, or product that the company offers. The goal is to make the brand memorable and appealing to the consumer.

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