How to Learn Graphic Design

If you’re the type of person who is interested in the visual arts and always thinks of ways to improve the usability of the websites you visit, you may have an aptitude for graphic design. Graphic design is a very broad field with numerous subdivisions that draw on areas of knowledge such as visual art, user experience, color theory, design theory, typography, and web design. Fortunately, it is easy to delve into these subjects in formal study programs or even …

10 Ways to Become a Better Designer

You’ve probably seen lists like this before, but here’s my take on ways to improve your skills and become a good designer. I believe that good designers don’t just do good design, but are conscientious, quick, and intuitive. Although there are many ways to become a designer, below is a list of ten things that I feel are important for every designer.

Create a reference library

It is always good to have good and bad references. Whenever I can get …