Graphic Design Careers: First Steps

Want to become a graphic designer? Discover the most crucial skills, tools, and techniques for graphic designers today, and where to find training to kick-start your career.

Introduction

• The first steps to learning design

1. Getting Started in Graphic Design

• Planning your design
• The importance of sketching
• Learning design history
• Harnessing your creativity

2. The Essentials of Graphic Design

• Key components of design
• Types of design projects
• Essential software tools for design
• Printing considerations for design

3. Publishing

• Digital output for design
• Ebook format and distribution options

Conclusion

• Additional design skills to learn
• Next steps