How To Become A Graphic Designer | Pros Cons & What To Expect

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I get tons of questions about graphic design so I decided to answer them in a video! All about breaking into the design industry, what to expect, pros and cons of the industry. Also advice for high school students in what to look for in an art school. Hopefully this helps to shed some insight on the industry to anyone who wants to become a graphic designer!

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[SheenaEJ]

If only I got a chance to watch a video like this after high school in '02 lol. I am currently a senior graphic design student at a technical college and artist. I have been very overwhelmed and stressed about my future lately when I graduate. After watching your video I have some relief and know that there is someone that understands what I'm going through. H.S. students who are interested in art careers really need to watch videos like this. You gave good advice and I totally appreciate it.

[ShePoetic]

I'm getting ready to graduate this spring in GD from The Art Institute Of Washington, even though I've learned so much from the teachers I've had.. The school as far as finances is concerned is horrible. I also agree that you do need to attend an art school though. I think if I was self-taught I would have lost out on a lot. I didn't know there was so much to colors until I took Color Theory, or how important typefaces were until I took Typography. I'm in Intermediate Typography now and love it!

[RancidGFX]

Thanks for the info, it was helpful. For the record, you would have made a lovely hipster.

[tomomyuu]

watching this video makes me feel a little bit better about being able to convince my parents into letting me take graphic design classes before i graduate college! thanks so much!!

[thestreetsocial]

I'm so inspired by this.

I'm a video director (specialty: Blog Videos), and I'm now getting more in graphic design.

Thanks for the post!

[LotusBookWorm]

I'm happy I saw this. I honestly thought Graphic designing was mostly computer work. Finds out its the last step! I'm really looking into this as a major for college. Thanks!!

[jstrassler]

Thank you so much, I am a free-lance graphic designer myself and with any project such as logo design or web design I have found it so helpful to make a LOT of sketches to refine my idea before going to the computer. Keep up the great vids!

[PrincessChunksWorld]

@ShePoetic would you say that you got a good education at the art institute? I am considering that school but for photography

[ViolentNatureCinema]

Well I am a 8th grader and i love designing graphics and things. I have been doing it for 4 years and i am now getting partnered by youtube and everything.. I am looking to be big and become a real graphic designer.. Please look at my speed arts at my page... Just click the name below Violentnaturecinema.. Im Flashback Designs and hope you guys like my channel!

[stara144]

@MusicMunchies101 drawing is a great talent to possess..its a PLUS in the artistry field but it's not a MUST...because they're variety of positions that doesn't require you to draw..for example: if u work in an animation studio/graphic organization... you have different individual who do different tasks...eg. a person does the drawing...another does the after effects...Story Artist...etc etc..it all depends on the area u are stronger and most interested in.

[melissadeyarza]

A lot of friends that I made while at college for graphic design have said that they don't feel comfortable with selling things that they put their heart into, and many have said that they feel like their losing their soul. Eveything in this video is so accurate. I knew people who thought having the Adobe programs meant that they were designers, but it's not. There's a whole lot more then just the programs and not many people get that.

[SEIfilms]

I thought for the longest time I wanted to go into graphic design but I found out they didn't get paid a lot in Iowa (where I live). There are great schools around and I love art, technology, and doing petty editing but I'm just not sure if it's right for me. I recently thought about art teacher so I can help people and have an artistic freedom. If ANYONE has ANY suggestions please let me know. This vid is great btw. Thank you so much.