Lindsay Marsh

How to Become a Graphic Designer - Complete Guide

Phil, first of all, great slide deck! Did you create this yourself or use a template, looks nice. Thank you for working through the questions it is neat to see different students goals for graphic design and how it fits into their life, in this case it is a career change, what career are you currently in?

Hi Lindsay,

Thanks, and yes, I used a template from Canva to get some extra practice in!

Unfortunately, I'm not working at the moment, but my previous career was in IT systems &amp; support. Not a field I really want to return to, so I'm using my current situation as an opportunity to pursue a new career in graphic design, something which I have had a passionate interest in for a long time.

Phil

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HOW TO BECOME A GRAPHIC DESIGNER 
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Phil Pickering <a href="https://sierracreativedesign.com" rel="nofollow">Sierra Creative Design Studio</a>
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Question 01
List your goals for learning or studying graphic design
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Answer 01 
<ul><li>Midlife career change</li>
<li>Turn hobby into business</li>
<li>Enjoyment and money</li>
</ul>&nbsp;
Question 02
Research the software you need to have
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Answer 02
<ul><li>Adobe Photoshop</li>
<li>Adobe Illustrator</li>
<li>Adobe InDesign</li>
</ul>&nbsp;
Question 03
Research equipment and list what you need to purchase
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Answer 03
<ul><li>Apple MacBook Pro</li>
<li>Wacom tablet</li>
<li>External hard drive</li>
</ul>&nbsp;
Question 04
Choose your desired work option
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Answer 04
<ul><li>Full-time</li>
<li>Freelance designer</li>
<li>Working from home</li>
</ul>&nbsp;
Question 05
Where will I get my work and studying done?
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Answer 05
<ul><li>Home office</li>
<li>Favorite coffee shop</li>
<li>Beach cottage</li>
</ul>&nbsp;
Question 06
Finding places of community and inspiration
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Answer 06
<ul><li><a href="https://create.adobe.com" rel="nofollow">Adobe Create magazine</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.behance.net" rel="nofollow">Behance</a></li>
<li><a href="https://99u.adobe.com" rel="nofollow">99U</a></li>
</ul>&nbsp;

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