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Do You Need To Go To School To Be A Graphics Designer
So you may be thinking, do I really need to pay for an overpriced degree at a design school? Is the stuff I’m going to learn really going to help me & be relevant after the 3-4 year before i get to even use it? Does me getting a degree actually guaranty me a job in my field after I graduate? Do companies require a degree or is there something I can do to get around having to have the degree. Well, if you look at the statistics you need it. 3% only have a high school diploma, They are not even listed for what their wage would be. A…
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Non-Design Skills Every Designer Needs To Learn
In the 10+ years I’ve been in the industry I have seen many designers learn the hard way that being a designer isn’t just about making pretty things. I’ve seen great designers fail because they are stuck on the fact that they created something great but the company didn’t like it. Below is a list of skills that are essential if you wish to have a long successful career as a designer. Time Management This is a skill that is actually one of the hardest to learn. Not just to know this project is due on Friday and this one on Thursday. Of course, you’d have to do the Thursday…
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10 Things Every Package Designer Should Know
With over 10 years of package design experience there are things we’ve learned that you don’t realize you will need to know. Designing a good package is more then just putting graphics on a package to make the consumer want to buy it. It’s understanding where you are in the overall process and doing the best you can in the most time efficient way possible. Styleguides, dielines, materials specs, and understanding FTC regulations are just a few of the things that you need to know to succeed as a package designer. Below is just a tip of the iceberg on things you should learn to advance your career as a…
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7 Tips On How To Deal With Potential Layoffs
You’re here because most likely you just got laid off, you’re worried your next, or you just want to know what to do if it happens and how to prepare for such. Being fired is one thing because usually that happens because you screwed up in one way or another. I’ve seen people fired for all sorts of reasons. I’ve see people fudge their time cards, clock in and sit in their car, clock in from home. I’ve seen people fired for not actually working but just playing on the internet, planning their wedding, or watching movies in front of the CEO & VP. I’ve also see one person being…
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What You Need To Know To Excel In The Graphic Design Industry
Finally you’ve graduated. Do you have a clue what your next steps are, let alone where to start? What type of design do you want to do? Do you like doing web design, email blasts, ads, logos, package design, product design, or a combination of them all? Perhaps you’ve been in the industry for a year or so and you’re wondering what will it take to give you the edge over the sea of designers out there? Theresa and I advanced at different rates in the industry. Sometimes it’s just pure natural abilities and talent and a position that is perfect for you from day one. Then there is the…
