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Miracle
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What do I need to be a good designer?
I've studied online courses on designing but I feel like it is not enough
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Emily Arnold
Advertising
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Emily’s Answer
If you want to supplement your design courses, i would suggest looking into internship opportunities or beginning freelance work. It is never too early to venture off and get real-world experience. I feel as though designing is like a muscle and can be strengthen through exercising your skills.
Jennifer Jackson
Film Director
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Dear Miracle,
It's great to see your passion for fashion at such a young age. Here are some additional ideas and tips to help you get started in the fashion industry:
1. Develop your skills: If you have a talent for drawing or sewing, continue to hone these skills. Practice designing clothes and creating pieces for your friends and family. This will not only help you improve your craft but also build a portfolio of your work.
2. Attend workshops: Look for fashion workshops or classes in your hometown. These can provide valuable insights and guidance on different aspects of the fashion industry, from design to production.
3. Organize a fashion show: Consider putting together a mini fashion show with your friends and family. This can be a fun way to showcase your designs and get feedback from others. You could even turn it into a charity event and donate the proceeds to a cause you care about.
4. Research: Stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the fashion industry. Follow fashion blogs, magazines, and social media accounts to get inspiration and ideas for your designs.
5. Explore fashion schools: As you progress in your education, consider looking into fashion schools or programs that can help you further develop your skills and knowledge in the field.
6. Utilize YouTube: YouTube can be a valuable resource for learning about fashion design, styling, and industry trends. There are many tutorials and videos available that can provide helpful tips and advice for aspiring fashion designers.
Remember, starting a clothing line requires hard work, dedication, and creativity. Keep exploring your passion for fashion and don't be afraid to take risks and try new things. Good luck on your fashion journey!
Best regards,
Jennifer
It's great to see your passion for fashion at such a young age. Here are some additional ideas and tips to help you get started in the fashion industry:
1. Develop your skills: If you have a talent for drawing or sewing, continue to hone these skills. Practice designing clothes and creating pieces for your friends and family. This will not only help you improve your craft but also build a portfolio of your work.
2. Attend workshops: Look for fashion workshops or classes in your hometown. These can provide valuable insights and guidance on different aspects of the fashion industry, from design to production.
3. Organize a fashion show: Consider putting together a mini fashion show with your friends and family. This can be a fun way to showcase your designs and get feedback from others. You could even turn it into a charity event and donate the proceeds to a cause you care about.
4. Research: Stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the fashion industry. Follow fashion blogs, magazines, and social media accounts to get inspiration and ideas for your designs.
5. Explore fashion schools: As you progress in your education, consider looking into fashion schools or programs that can help you further develop your skills and knowledge in the field.
6. Utilize YouTube: YouTube can be a valuable resource for learning about fashion design, styling, and industry trends. There are many tutorials and videos available that can provide helpful tips and advice for aspiring fashion designers.
Remember, starting a clothing line requires hard work, dedication, and creativity. Keep exploring your passion for fashion and don't be afraid to take risks and try new things. Good luck on your fashion journey!
Best regards,
Jennifer
ALI DRISSI-EL-BOUZAIDI
designer
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Taounate, Fez-Meknès
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ALI’s Answer
To develop your skills and enhance your knowledge in graphic design, it is a good idea to participate in practical training courses and register in one of the institutes specialized in this field. Feel free to contact me, I will be happy to help you and teach you some effective tricks and techniques.
ALI recommends the following next steps:
Julia Van Leeuwen
UX Design
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Denver, Colorado
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Julia’s Answer
Hi! It's hard to define what makes a 'good designer' as it's very subjective and depends on your specific niche, but there are definitely some things you can continuously work on to improve your skills!
1. Practice as much as possible! Set aside time to practice your design skills. It's a fun challenge to re-work older design projects and see what you would do differently a second time. Similarly, re-designing existing websites or logos is a great practice exercise when you're sure what else to do.
2. Share your work and get feedback! Sharing your work can be scary but it's so helpful to learn what you could improve upon from an outside perspective. If you go into a professional design field, you will always be sharing your work and getting feedback and it's good to start practicing now how you can receive feedback (sometimes it's negative) and how to apply that to improve your work. Design is ultimately a collaboration between the designer and the other people involved in the project, so sharing your work and receiving feedback is critical skill to making you a great designer.
3. Communication is important. All design tells a story in a way and it's important to know how to talk about your designs and be able to explain why you made certain design decisions.
4. Keep learning! There's no limit to the amount of knowledge you can consume. Watch youtube videos, read books on design topics you're interested in, talk to other designers about their process. Years into my career, I still continue to learn about design even though my traditional school days are over, learning never ends!
Best of luck!
1. Practice as much as possible! Set aside time to practice your design skills. It's a fun challenge to re-work older design projects and see what you would do differently a second time. Similarly, re-designing existing websites or logos is a great practice exercise when you're sure what else to do.
2. Share your work and get feedback! Sharing your work can be scary but it's so helpful to learn what you could improve upon from an outside perspective. If you go into a professional design field, you will always be sharing your work and getting feedback and it's good to start practicing now how you can receive feedback (sometimes it's negative) and how to apply that to improve your work. Design is ultimately a collaboration between the designer and the other people involved in the project, so sharing your work and receiving feedback is critical skill to making you a great designer.
3. Communication is important. All design tells a story in a way and it's important to know how to talk about your designs and be able to explain why you made certain design decisions.
4. Keep learning! There's no limit to the amount of knowledge you can consume. Watch youtube videos, read books on design topics you're interested in, talk to other designers about their process. Years into my career, I still continue to learn about design even though my traditional school days are over, learning never ends!
Best of luck!
Tahir Mehmood
IT Manager
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Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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Tahir’s Answer
Hi,
Online courses are short, so they can only give you a general idea of what it takes to be a designer. You'll need to enroll in a1-2 year program at a college or institute that can provide you with morein-depth training and accreditation. This will help you understand the design process better and give you the skills you need to succeed in the industry. You may also want to consider enrolling in an internship program through the college or institute. This will give you the opportunity to work in a production environment and gainreal-world experience. Good Luck!
Online courses are short, so they can only give you a general idea of what it takes to be a designer. You'll need to enroll in a1-2 year program at a college or institute that can provide you with morein-depth training and accreditation. This will help you understand the design process better and give you the skills you need to succeed in the industry. You may also want to consider enrolling in an internship program through the college or institute. This will give you the opportunity to work in a production environment and gainreal-world experience. Good Luck!
Linda Mire
Interior Design
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Lake Charles
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Linda’s Answer
As Interior Designers we are problem solvers a very important roll in successful and good design. I have purchased items that are everyday useful tools like a can opener which someone thought better of the original design and made changes sometimes for the better sometimes not. We are charged with making things fit into
a spaces for purpose, for our clients purposes and often have to design a better way to meet the clients expectations. Hince problem solving and interior design is made up of endless examples of problem solving and numerous in most projects from start to beautiful finish. This is why it is important to have a vast knowledge of all things design. You must maintain an active curiosity of new materials, colors, textures, shapes,uses of light and technology as it all applies to design so you may use these tools in assembling the elements in your artistic astectic with brilliance for you clients. Your question wasn't specific on the type of design but this process rings true in all design. Good luck.
a spaces for purpose, for our clients purposes and often have to design a better way to meet the clients expectations. Hince problem solving and interior design is made up of endless examples of problem solving and numerous in most projects from start to beautiful finish. This is why it is important to have a vast knowledge of all things design. You must maintain an active curiosity of new materials, colors, textures, shapes,uses of light and technology as it all applies to design so you may use these tools in assembling the elements in your artistic astectic with brilliance for you clients. Your question wasn't specific on the type of design but this process rings true in all design. Good luck.
Sydney Christensen
Marketing Manager
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Morris, Illinois
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Sydney’s Answer
Putting to use the knowledge you've gained from your online courses can be a rewarding experience. Why not design a flyer for an imaginary event, or perhaps a brochure for a product you adore? These creative endeavors not only allow you to apply your new skills but also add value to your portfolio. Keep going, you're doing great! :)
Luz Alba Gallo Herrán
Product designer
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Bogotá, Colombia
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Luz Alba’s Answer
Hi Miracle,
Design is about learning and putting into practice all the concepts learned. I suggest you start putting in practice the skills that you've learned through small projects. These can be personal or you can ask friends or your community and find a challenge were Design is needed or can make a difference. In this way you will be able to understand your strengths and areas of improvement, and what else you need or want to learn next.
Design is about learning and putting into practice all the concepts learned. I suggest you start putting in practice the skills that you've learned through small projects. These can be personal or you can ask friends or your community and find a challenge were Design is needed or can make a difference. In this way you will be able to understand your strengths and areas of improvement, and what else you need or want to learn next.