I received a bachelors in graphic design a few years back, but have done hardly anything with it and have been working in an only marginally related job since graduation. My design software isn’t even up to date. I’ve been toying with the idea of getting back into design lately, but I don’t know where [...]

I’m a graphic design student at the Hartford Art School. I keep wanting to drop out because I haven’t been getting the best feedback. How do you know if you’re capable of being a designer? We’ve been doing a lot of business logos and I just feel like I’m stuck in this uncreative bubble. Lastly, [...]

As a fellow creative personality, what would you say to a 19 year old girl who has taken a year off college and wants to pursue a job in graphic design somewhat similar to your own? In a nutshell, what is a common workday like for you? What is the most exciting thing about your [...]

When I started freelancing full time in May 2009, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Freelancers seem to have quite varied experiences which is to be expected when you’re working as your own boss. I’m a very structured person that was accustomed to working in teams with other designers and art directors; I wondered [...]

Photo by stickathing Often, I receive questions from my readers resembling the one below: I am a graphic designer that recently graduated and I just got a design job a few weeks ago. Eventually, I hope to be able to freelance. I was wondering how one should go about freelancing. What was your transition like [...]

This is a bold statement, but building a portfolio is quite tricky because everyone seems to have a differing opinion on how it should be done. Building a portfolio is about showcasing your work and therefore, it should be an expression of your personality and design style. Most online articles tend to offer advice on [...]

Last week, I posted One Year Out of Design School: 10 Valuable Lessons. This week I am following up with a list of indispensable insight that I’ve gathered over the last few years from a combination of sources including clients, designers, school, agencies and freelance work. If a client immediately loves everything that you’ve done, [...]

I am 17 years old and I am a high school student. I just recently settled on what I would like to go to college for, and what I want to do with my life. I’ve always found graphic design [to be] fun and interesting. I am an avid user of Adobe Photoshop, and I [...]

The search for your first internship can be tricky, but the energy and focus you put into the process can pay off in unrivaled real world experience, round out your CV / résumé, and even result in a job offer! An intern works in a temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training (rather than [...]

Do you want to be a graphic designer but aren’t sure what to expect? The path of discovery happens at different times and speeds for all of us. Below, I share my story about how I got involved in design. Also included are some general insights into the process and why schooling can be beneficial. [...]