Comments on: Can You Teach Yourself Graphic Design?

By: Tara: Freelance Designer

Tara: Freelance Designer — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:35:47 +0000

Hi Katie, I am not completely sure. I guess it’s because designers have been using them for years and like them. They are also in general (in my opinion) more user friendly.

By: Katie-Did

Katie-Did — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:36:45 +0000

I don’t know if this question was answered already or not, but I apologize if I’m repeating: Why are macs used over PCs in the graphic design industry? The software is compatible with both, so what gives?

By: Evolvit

Evolvit — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:33:20 +0000

Great post! I think graphics design is a tough area, because it is often so hard to make graphics that not only look good but also professional. Also if your not an experienced Graphic designer who specializes in graphic design, you do not know the best concepts… articles like this help you to learn these and then apply them. Thanks!!

By: john

john — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:18:27 +0000

I think that you can teach yourself almost anything if you have the will to do it. There are lot of sources of information available these days that can suit every type of learner. I for example can’t really remember something I heard just once unless I am very concentrated towards that. If I try to learn something by reading I have to read it in a quiet environment in order to learn something. The thing is that if you are really determined you can learn anything.

By: MCITP

MCITP — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:35:52 +0000

It is good post about graphic design. Really the types of learner you can explained is impressed me lot. Very informative contents in this post. Thanks for the good post.

By: Trevor Collins

Trevor Collins — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:25:48 +0000

I think that teaching yourself professional graphic design must take a lot of time and determination.

By: kattie

kattie — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:53:07 +0000

Arrgh, now it worked but i added a comma…I need to take a course in basic computer skills!! so embarrassing http://www.thegraphicdesignschool.com

By: kattie

kattie — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:49:35 +0000

Not sure why my link wont work but here is the address without hypering it http://www.thegraphicdesignschool.com, suppose not that important but I really but would love feedback. Thanks Kat

By: kattie

kattie — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:41:09 +0000

oops sorry I buggered up the link.. here it is again kat

By: kattie

kattie — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:39:29 +0000

hi all, thanks for the article, good on you Amanda for being so self disciplined. I have to say though I have gone down the Self taught path and I found it so difficult. The only way for me i think is to study and have a solid knowledge of the graphic design foundations. That would involve study of some kind… expensive study. Why is that any study that relates to the graphic design profession so expensive? (my guess is that its in vogue, and it seems that despite the current economy my friends in ad agencies and the like are still super busy and hiring) I haven’t found a program, even online that is under $10000…Ridiculous!!! All i really want to do is gather a bit of these design foundations. I have seen one site, didn’t look too drab, and not expensive… finally! the graphic design school ( i think about a grand). not wanting to give them a plug because I actually haven’t done the course but if anyone can give me some feedback especially when it comes to the content, the site is I think that for this price I will give it a shot. I wouldn’t mind a bit of feedback from someone in the industry on the module outlines especially. Its a short self paced course. So Im aware that I wont be graduating with a degree, but who cares I think Im creative and motivated enough to make the most of it. freelance work doesnt ask for degrees, just a great portfolio.Does it?  Kat