How Long To Become a Graphic Designer? | Design Q&A

How Long To Become a Graphic Designer? | Design Q&A | Gareth David Studio

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Thank you to Beenii Bee for your question:
'How much time do we need to become a Graphic Designer?'
In this video I am going to talk about two things you will need to focus on which will determine the time it will take to become a Graphic Designer.
00:00:00 Start
00:01:39 How long does it actually take?
00:02:30 How long does it take to learn the fundamentals?
00:05:56 Building a body of work
Enjoy
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"I'm Gareth David, a freelance creative specialising in design for logo identity & branding. I am currently based in London UK with over 12 years experience in the design industry with a passion for sharing knowledge and teaching.
I have created this channel to share my experience and give some advice to aspiring designers at any level who wish to find out more about Graphic Design and the industry.
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@GarethDavidStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Have any Design Questions? Pop them here in the comment section or send them via email and I'll try and put together a video response. Enjoy!

@safa848 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I start my career with your video, now I need a portfolio review. is it possible???

@Cv3T0m1R 3 жыл бұрын

People in the English-speaking world have no idea how many laps you have an advantage in everything (including graphic design). 99% of all tutorials, books, textbooks, websites, resources, including the programs we work with, are in your native language. Imagine that all the tutorials, books, and programs were in Russian, or in French, or some other language. You would have to learn the language first to understand the books, tutorials and everything else.

@ikramfella7875 3 жыл бұрын

Fortunately, english is easy to learn

@porto1st 3 жыл бұрын

True, but think of it this way. At the same time you are learning two skills: a new language AND graphic design :) if it was all in your native language, you’d only know the graphic design. But at least now you have the added skill of English too. It’s extra effort but it is always worth it 👍🏼

@pushkardeshmukh2413 3 жыл бұрын

Not only for Russian, French people problem. Every other country with non English native language. Indian subcontinent, Asian countries. No space for errors my friend. We need to step up our game in every situation for our own growth as compared to English speaking nation. Want to get a job - Need English to work in MNCs..... No one can deny it however with hard work everything is achievable.

@nightuniverse8314 Жыл бұрын

@@pushkardeshmukh2413 Lucky English is taught in India

@amerboss99 Жыл бұрын

@@ikramfella7875 unfortunately not for everyone

@sunshined3274 3 жыл бұрын

WHY YOU SHOULD SUBSCRIBE? 1. theres subtitile 2. quality edits 3. great design 4. useful contents i just discovered this channel and im grateful THANKS GARETH

@WesWhitePhoto 3 жыл бұрын

I have been struggling with this question recently! I’m transitioning into UI/UX and it’s so hard to tell when you’re “there.” Appreciate this video.

@GarethDavidStudio 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@vilsonrama2595 3 жыл бұрын

Just lucky to find you here 🙏. You are absolutely brilliant and I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you very much indeed for sharing your knowledge with us and I feel better every time after seeing your video. Stay blessed and I can't wait to see your next video 🙏.

@venger79 3 жыл бұрын

You're my mentor, nicely explained video. Thanks GD

@foxfoxfox4866 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god this was so good and clear lol. Thanks for this! I'm able to see I'm a lot closer than I thought

@teknyu 3 жыл бұрын

love your videos dude, also love your clean aesthetics on your videos, really subtle design choices :)

@GarethDavidStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, I always try to find a nice balance between clarity and flare 🙂

@Nature-environsSarathwije99 Жыл бұрын

Very well presented. I continue to follow your tutorials. Thanks a lot!

@OudadesOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

You're 1000% right about this ,I can see the path that I've been taking and I'm still on it 🖤

@GarethDavidStudio 3 жыл бұрын

May it prove prosperous for you!

@OudadesOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

It's not over until I win 🏆

@GarethDavidStudio 3 жыл бұрын

@@OudadesOfficial Absolutely! 👊

@khaledal-aqraa9748 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you again ;)

@vishwajeetsingh4173 2 жыл бұрын

thank u Gareth for this video, it helps me a lot

@SayedSudip 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the directions and idea.

@aimresearch8209 2 жыл бұрын

the way of explaining things are so logical and appealing, because of that; one shouldn't think if he needs to subscribe or to leave likes/comments

@GarethDavidStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@abidemibello5710 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Now that I have a plan. I'll be serious

@lakshmitevar4565 3 жыл бұрын

This is a gem of a video i have seen today..really motivating for someone like me who's mind is flooding with all these questions.keep making more content for aspiring designers like us..Love from India❤

@GarethDavidStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Really glad to help you on this one!

@henryetornam1529 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video. Helped a lot. Thanks

@almalm3397 3 жыл бұрын

Gareth thank you for all your work you put in. Your videos teach me and my hubby all about illustrator and basically gave us our job lol (: but why you don’t do anything about premier? i feel like i’m cheating you when i learn it from someone else haha seriously tho i prefer to learn it from you. please consider this ✌🏻 thanks again for everything

@tanvirmahatabnadim4702 3 жыл бұрын

you are a great speaker.🥰🥰

@mohamaddoski1379 3 жыл бұрын

Well done 👍

@fayssalzakaria988 3 жыл бұрын

i found a lot of answers for my questions in this video, very helpful thanks a lot

@GarethDavidStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@jasonjacob402 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Gareth...!!!!! (not that professional but...) I am still learning...!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

@siki3702 2 жыл бұрын

If I have to press the subscribe button, I would have for sure for this video.

@hamzashahbaz6777 3 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible and appropriate answer for me. But one that I want to know is that can we become graphic designer without learning drawing or drawing is an essential part in order to become a graphic designer

@tobiastnnessen846 3 жыл бұрын

Hey. I love your channel. A really good resource for the theories and methods of design. I'm a Motion Graphic designer and want to learn more about the fundamentals. I have seen your videos on "Visual elements" and "Design Principles" and I want to learn more about it. I have the book "principles of form" and design by Wucius Wong. Its nice for the visual elements but don't have too much on design principles. Can you recommend any books or resources on these topics?

@Ginger_12354 3 жыл бұрын

İ love the way u explaine things

@VinylSkillz 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way YOU spell explain.

@Mohajer-jt5tk 3 жыл бұрын

@@VinylSkillz i like what you said😃

@manishisaac9136 3 жыл бұрын

Eye-opening information about graphic design.... really u r awesome...... kindly guide me.... from where I can start learning from online and what is the first step .... which affordable desktop or laptop computer is must for this basics graphic design course.....

@olarewajuolalekan1872 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Gareth, really love your artistry. Awesome. What software do you use to create your videos; text animations, comics, shapes transitions and all that 🙏

@GarethDavidStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I compose all visual elements in Photoshop & Illustrator. Then I bring it all into After Effects to compose the presentation and apply transitions.

@olarewajuolalekan1872 3 жыл бұрын

Gareth David Studio Waow! Incredible. Thank you. Can illustrator elements be imported into DaVinci Resolve? Using their fusion page effects for transitions and all?

@olarewajuolalekan1872 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Gareth. Thanks for the reply! Pls have you done a tutorial on how to compose visual elements and add effects to them in After Effects?

@GarethDavidStudio 3 жыл бұрын

@@olarewajuolalekan1872 Have you checked out my After Effects course? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7iUmdmhtpvWk4U.html

@olarewajuolalekan1872 3 жыл бұрын

Gareth David Studio I just did. They are incredibly great. Thank you, I’ll be in touch

@Ginger_12354 3 жыл бұрын

U are handsome 😌

@mohammadalauddin1881 Жыл бұрын

what is the best standard of portfolio that should we follow?

@priyaljain9361 3 жыл бұрын

Which subject should I choose in class 11 to become a graphic designer?

@priyasaha343 3 жыл бұрын

Tutorial of premiere Pro please sir

@garyblackerby3226 3 жыл бұрын

I work in digital marketing, mostly with publishing website images and digital signage. In other words, I post what our graphic artists produce. Most are great but some are less so. Most of our criticisms of their work product is centered around not providing us the proper format (CMYK instead of sRGB color spaces or the video codecs they use for video renderings).and image dimensions. We have legacy equipment that has specific upload requirements. We provide them with spec sheets but they don’t seem to read them. Thankfully I have the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, and After Effects), so I can correct digitalis before publishing. So bottom line, where would I sit in this job description maze? Am I graphic designer or a graphic technician?

@princessofproductivity Жыл бұрын

This comment is amazing! I will work on being a good designer that provides clients with the proper format. It's easy to forget about logistics when you're in the depths of a projects. But professionals really should do better.

@glittery_alice6179 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please suggest a good book to learn graphic design basic principles?

@creativedigitalfinesse 3 жыл бұрын

Good day Sir. Please how can one create a Graphics design Portfolio. I will really appreciate if you can make a video. Thanks.

@GarethDavidStudio 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be working on a video in future to cover this topic!

@dheerajvishwakarma9391 3 жыл бұрын

How to create any social media post for client with fundamental

@funmanxxr6498 2 жыл бұрын

I have question, does graphic design need math, and if yes then it is simple like just simple accounts can be counted in calculator, or it's Complex? the math we take in school do we use it in graphic design or no, i wish if you reply, Thank you.

@joshuaelemoha7963 2 жыл бұрын

Please how do I get the book? Can you send the PDF?

@shruthig9926 2 ай бұрын

Can i learn in 3 months ? I have spent past 2 months learning adobe ps and also learning graphic design theory .. i still dont feel that confident so can i learn in another 3 months and be able to get a job....?

@emmanueltagbo738 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gareth, I am glad you made it through the year 2020 with all its global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic. I love this video and the simplicity with which you took your time to explain in plain terms, 'How long it takes to become a Graphic Designer' I am so grateful to among your fans. Your videos are absolutely brilliant and I enjoy watching them. May God Almighty bless you more for sharing your knowledge with us. 🙏 Please can you do a detailed video on motion graphics with Adobe After Effects and Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro? Please Stay Safe and remain blessed, for I can't wait to see these video tutorials. 👍🏻

@kalluriyaswanthkumar2275 2 жыл бұрын

Hi sir I am student interested in graphic designing to be a free lancer or to earn money. Where to start I am not getting. Any free course?

@gaby-zc4ux 3 жыл бұрын

Você fala português

@TheMaskedThearpist 24 күн бұрын

going for months not years

@TheBillaro 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible the amount of detail missing in this video, of course you cant cover everything. You missed a fundamental question 'what is your specialism'? Even more incredible how people lack basic critical thinking skills. (I taught essay writing before becoming a gd)