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What is the best path to get a career in graphic design?
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Amit’s Answer
Hey Antonio!
In short, get graphic designing! Buy or download the softwares needed within the Adobe Suite and start YouTubing how to do things. I'm unsure what in particular you'd like to do within graphic design, but Photoshop and Illustrator are great starts. Analyze instagram and other visual platforms for techniques, follow certain artists and try copying what they make. It's an uphill climb but the sooner you get at it, the faster you'll get better and you'll love the progress you make! For schooling, search for schools that specialize in media, photography or art. I hope this helps!
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In short, get graphic designing! Buy or download the softwares needed within the Adobe Suite and start YouTubing how to do things. I'm unsure what in particular you'd like to do within graphic design, but Photoshop and Illustrator are great starts. Analyze instagram and other visual platforms for techniques, follow certain artists and try copying what they make. It's an uphill climb but the sooner you get at it, the faster you'll get better and you'll love the progress you make! For schooling, search for schools that specialize in media, photography or art. I hope this helps!
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Caitlin’s Answer
Starting a career in graphic design is pretty simple. The first step is to start. The Adobe Suite is a great tool for getting started with multiple paths within the broad umbrella of graphic design. It can be pretty overwhelming though, so I would suggest starting with the basics (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop). Adobe products usual have pretty hefty costs, but there are free alternatives as well. Free Adobe Illustrator alternatives: Inkscape, BoxySVG, Vectr, Krita. Free Adobe Photoshop alternatives: GIMP, Paint.Net, Krita, Photopea, Darktable. Also, use Pinterest and other social platforms for inspiration and to keep up with the always evolving design trends. Good Luck!
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Mara’s Answer
You can get to Graphic Design from a few different paths! Two that come to mind, are "art (fine arts)" and "marketing." Every area of business needs design, so there's a high demand. Take classes in typography, color, layout, adobe, marketing, ux, web design, and see what you like!