Comments on: 10 Essential Skills Every Graphic Designer Should Have

By: Lou Fank

Lou Fank — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:58:49 +0000

i’m looking into going into grafic design but i don’t understand all of this and reading this article was great i now know what they will be looking for:)

By: Adam Daly

Adam Daly — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:26:34 +0000

Great summary of skills graphics designers should possess. BTW “If typography seized to exist, most designs would become irrelevant or obsolete.” Ceased to exist I think is what you meant.

By: Bob Web Designers Bristol

Bob Web Designers Bristol — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:17:58 +0000

Yes Elizabeth, to succeed in the web or graphic design world you need the skill to quickly get on with people, start up friendly conversations (without the hard sell) and create a rapport. Empathy is a useful skill along with working all the hours to get yourself noticed as a successful web design agency (and stay there!)

By: Elizabeth L.

Elizabeth L. — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:23:20 +0000

are there any other skills are required?

By: Muhammad Tariq

Muhammad Tariq — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:14:14 +0000

I like the article and it helps me to improve my ability and knowledge as a graphic Designer.

By: Yuliya

Yuliya — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:09:16 +0000

One thing that wasn’t mentioned is perhaps that you can get some additional money – particularly if you are photographer. For example, I’m designer but working as a content manager for day job and additionally a photographer. So I sell my photos and at the same time buy images for the content through stocks: istock, bigstock, and depositphotos. The point is when you acquiring some additional skills it will always help to gain some profit in future

By: 12

12 — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:41:46 +0000

would someone please tell me the specific skills and characteristics needed to become a graphic designer, I have a project and I need help
thanks

By: Anthony Hiscox

Anthony Hiscox — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:31:33 +0000

I also wanted to agree with Cindy. The closer you can get that final design to what the client envisions in their head, while still maintaining usability, readability, and a slick look, the better a designer you are.

The ability to design absolutely everything the way YOU want it, isn’t really that special, what’s amazing is when you take things that probably shouldn’t work out of the heads of people that could never create them, and bring that to life.

I’m a developer though, I don’t have the slightest shred of design skills in my entire body, but that’s how I see it.

By: Anthony Hiscox

Anthony Hiscox — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:15:11 +0000

I was just about to post what Latanya (cool name) said. It sucks when someone tries to share what they have learned with others and then are met with such unnecessary criticism (save the grammar lessons for the articles on grammar), especially when the critics do things like use “later” instead of “latter”. If the article read like Cierra’s comment I would agree, but it doesn’t.

I for one am very happy that more and more professionals stand up and share what they know for anyone to learn, regardless of finances, and regardless of whether we intend on making a career (or even a job) out of it. This stuff used to be trade secrets, now it’s all about getting people up to speed on the secrets so we can break new barriers.

By: Latanya Tyson

Latanya Tyson — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:44:14 +0000

As someone who doesn’t know a whole lot about the graphic design industry, but plans on attending Columbia College of Chicago for a Bachelors degree in graphic design soon, I would just like to say that I thought the article seemed highly informative. Whether or not the classes are all that essential may or may not be correct. it may just be the writer’s opinion, but if it has made them successful then they are probably just trying to put the ideas in your mind as a recommendation. I do agree that they could have proof read their article a little bit better, however comma, calling the article stupid is uncalled for. How about some constructive criticism or perhaps even suggestion on how to improve the situation after your stated opinion. If you were working at a truly professional company and it was your job to critique this article would those really be your choice of words.
Please people, let’s look to the log in our own eye first, so on and so forth. It’s a bit of hypocrisy to critique another person’s misspelling by misspelling words of your own. Am I allowed to say that doing so is” stupid ” or would I be contradicting myself ?
And don’t worry Cierra, we can all tell that you are really young LOL.

As for Design Reviver I liked the article and plan on further investigating some of these mentioned courses at Columbia College of Chicago. My classes are free so even If I don’t need to take the courses I am sure they will still be helpful. Look for Latanya Tyson ( former Military, Navy member 10 Years) as a new graphic design artist in the near future.

Thank You