How I became a Graphic Designer without a Degree

The real question is... do you think you need a design degree to be a graphic designer?

In this video i go into detail about how i became an experienced graphic designer without ever going to University and getting a degree.

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[abiconnick]

How I can help you ⬇

👉 Wow your clients with easy-to-customize templates

👉 Transform into a highly-skilled, confident logo designer

👉 Elevate your biz with these FREE resources

👉 Where I get all my mock-ups & fonts:

👉Free weekly tips, advice & exclusive videos:


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Disclaimer: some links in the descriptions of my videos may be affiliate links which means I receive a small commission. it is no cost to you to use the links, it is totally free.

[Ankitagargstudio]

I completely agree with you.. It is all about the effort and works you are putting in to make things work.

[AdventuresofSarahJames]

I have a degree in Marketing but I’m now a freelance photographer and designer. I did go back to do a Masters in Graphic Design but I wouldn’t say I needed it. Makes no difference now I’m self employed anyway ☺️ if you’re good at what you do, you don’t need a piece of paper to prove it 😁

[chickenlurkinyungchihuahua]

Being a design student in an art school, all I can say is I agree with what you said. Graphic designers don't need uni certs, we need experience. Where I'm at, I feel like I've been scammed. Imagine going to uni thinking you would learn all the skills from the teachers, just to have them sending you youtube links to "self-study" all the time😫😭

[alma]

I love this!
We actually have a very similar story!
My side hobby of branding and web design became full time
in the midst of the pandemic after working a corporate job for 7 years. 👏
It's definitely possible to do this without a degree!

[robinverduzco]

Hey Abi, I just found your channel and really appreciate these videos you are making about your journey. I went to college and got a business degree because I was raised thinking I could never make a life or career out of art. While I appreciate my degree because it gave me a better understanding how businesses operate, I do not want to work for someone else forever. I have been out of college for two years now and am changing my thinking. I know art and creativity is who I am, I just am trying to learn how to make something of myself with it. Your videos are very inspirational and motivating to me. Thank you so much!

[musicalfly]

I am stuck so bad and totally blank about how to start things again. Your videos are helping me. I am just starting again, I hope I am not too late for that.

[UmarFarooq-jnfj]

Same here abi I have no degree but I have passionate to be graphic designer as you, learn a lot from you keep motivating us and teach us I believe one-day I am also creative designer like you ! :-)

[samuelrojas]

Thank you! It has been good finding this YouTube channel. I'm learning English, Portuguese and also Graphic Design by myself without to enroll an university degree, and seeing your work, experience and advice makes me confident to keep the way on. Thank you!

[jaav]

I gonna save this to do listen every day :)

[cheese]

I went to a technical school for graphic design, and it was all just self-taught. I went up to my instructor and told him I wish I knew it was all just self-taught, that way I wouldn't have had to waste my money. They don't even help you set up a job in preparation but any other curriculum there offers help in finding a job. I got my certification, but it's also noted I could have very well been just as knowledgeable and have better results if I decided not to go.

[daniaarshad]

Yes, You're right, I have a Software Engineer Degree and am a Graphic Designer by Profession

[katteng]

I almost think it's better to learn as much as you can from YouTube, than to go to uni. I have a degree and I wish that it was more consolidated and packed with heaps more practical stuff like Abi's videos! Well done to everyone who has managed to break into the industry without initially having the confidence to do so :) Happy designing all! I also like Abi's comment about allowing ourselves to shine through. No one can design like you can without being you.

[juniephan]

Thank you for talking about this topic. I love it and it help me get out of my old mindset that I should have a degree in order to do what I love. Thank you and wish you all the best, Abi ✨❤️

[tazdevil]

I started in the printing industry as a prepress artist then moved to SF, worked as a production designer, and moved up the line. what I learned is that some of the other designers are in debt upwards of 100 thousands of dollars, and most of what you'll learn is on the job, not in school.

[meesh]

well said Abi!!!! I loooove this video!!! you push me to continue to make it for my self!!!

[claudiachocarro]

oh I am really loving you... I was so LOST but now I feel I can get what I want!

[maria.is.chilling]

honestly love this vid! I studied animation in uni and I feel it was a waste of time because they limit your creativity in a way. yhh 100% if you got talent, you got talent. thats what these company want more. I've had great opportunities in the industry so far and again guys you don't need a design degree to be a creative, just have good knowledge, talent and work hard <3 Great Vid, thanks !!!

[depaki]

thank you so much for all your content and advice Abi. ive learned so much from you and other designers here than i ever did in class! as a GD student myself, i consider uni for GD and other creative fields a waste of time and money. spend this time on learning from content creators, apprenticeship positions, and personal amateur projects instead! 4 years of uni can really be taught in less time and through more effective ways OUTSIDE of uni.

[motionmuse]

I really like how you show the process of design!