Where Do You Start as a Graphic Designer?

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Are you interested in becoming a graphic designer? In this video, we'll give you a rundown of the steps you need to take to become a successful graphic designer.

From learning about graphic design basics to building a portfolio showcasing your skills, this video will teach you everything you need to know to become a successful graphic designer! So what are you waiting for? Watch this video and start your journey to becoming a successful graphic designer! If there's anything you would like me to cover in a video, then let me know by commenting down below!

If there's anything you would like me to cover in a video, then let me know by commenting down below!

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0:00 Intro
0:19 Who Am I?
0:52 Reading Visual Communication Books
1:28 What is Graphic Design?
2:00 Save Your Inspiration
2:43 Find Your Design Process
3:34 Example Process
3:44 Learn Graphic Design Principles
4:51 Start Your Portfolio Now!
7:28 Learn The Basics of Typography

[willpatersondesign]

Hope you guys enjoy the video! If you have any questions leave them down below and I"ll do my best to answer :)

[kayla]

I graduated this spring with a “bachelor’s in graphic design” it sounds fancy but the only jobs available to me were minimum wage and part time… or internships… so what I’m saying is you could probably be just fine teaching yourself and not paying for the degree. Show what you can do. That’s all your employers care about. If you can do the job. Start right off the bat with those part time and internship opportunities and grow from there. Don’t waste time at school if you don’t want to. Save some money.

[cameronfowler]

y'all should listen to this video! I started in 2019 doing a few graphics here and there for my mom bc she started her own bookkeeping business. Will Paterson was one of the creators I watched the most while learning and a couple years later I have an amazing job where design is like 90% of what I do. I wouldn't be where I am now without this channel

[JerryN]

I’ve been a graphic designer for nearly 30 years. When I started out, portfolios were literally a binder where you put printed pieces. For almost 24 years I’ve worked for a promotional products company but recently things have not felt very stable at work so I’ve contemplated moving on. I wasn’t sure how portfolios were done now, so this helped. I guessed that it was probably done on the web but I wasn’t sure how or where to start. Thanks!

[suede.the.curator]

Learning popular graphic design tools (*cough, cough* Adobe Illustrator and Procreate) has always intimidated me out of creating work of my own in this space. I am curious to know how people learn to use these tools effectively.

The content that surrounds these tools online are “tutorials” or time lapses that show the steps to creating a specific work of art (e.g., “Create an avocado in Illustrator”). While it can be beneficial to watch someone’s process when creating, videos like these can still leave you feeling lost when it comes to defining your own process, understanding how to use the tools features effectively, developing an art style, etc.

And I could be alone in feeling this way, but I would love to see a video where a designer/artist unpacks an integral feature — like the pen tool — and shares tips on how to get better using it.

[mictlanone]

I been drawing since i was 13. Barely got in to GD a few years ago. No college degrees, high school drop out and a gang member. Ive learnec the trade and making tons of logos and now making 3d models as well.

[Dracufae]

I want to become a graphic designer like you but instead of making logos I want to do character illustration for people who want to create storys or games, movies etc. I'm currently working going to school so I can do that. This video is super helpful as I'm studying rightnow. With that you earned a sub from me.

[anastasiayagodkina]

I am at university now, studying graphic design. It is my second degree, and it has been 10 years since I graduated from high school. Most of the times I am super excited about the studies, but also from time to time I feel tired of being a student. Also my classmates are all 6-7 years younger than me, and just want to party and don’t take it seriously, and I caught myself asking : am I doing the right thing?do I actually need a diploma? ( I have been working part time almost 2 years in design) there is no question in this message but I wanted to say thank you for your videos. I also learn a lot from them. Cheers!

[renovxperts]

This is great. Thanks a ton.

How about some videos from the client's perspective? Tutorials like: how the client can develop a good brief or request for logo design? How to develop good brief for brand identity design?

Something that could help guide the client to know how and what to communicate in terms of requirements to the potential designer(s) for a successful engagement.

[InitialT]

I've always wanted to try graphic design and this video might just be the thing to kickstart that, thanks Will for the inspiration! Would be awesome if you could do a video on the programs to use specifically while designing. Not knowing anything about photoshop or illustrator (or any other programs you recomend) and seeing all the different toolboxes to choose from is quite overwhelming. Also, I've watched many of your videos and see you use a tablet to do drawings, is that something that's helps with to execute the design in an easier way? Hope you do more videos like this!

[joseph]

video editing is leveling up 🤯! I love it! also, huge congrats on 800K here is to another 200k! 🥳

[jonz]

I really want to pick up graphic design for a long time. This video helps me a lot, thanks!

[naomipaterson]

This video is 🔥 such good advice! And reading through the comments has made me so happy 😻

[suryakantapradhan]

Sir, graphic design is just a surface name, it's like a iceberg on ocean, half covered by water we only know and heard about graphic design but if we see the mountain under the ocean we'll know graphic design is divided into so many lines like- brand identity design, motion desgin, illustrator and so on. And i believe this video is very informative specially brand identity design student, because will sir tell about typography and lot more stuff

[etiopkismalac]

I want it to be my job a while ago and since that I started to watch you regularly and rewatch your old videos, they help a lot, all of them are very informative and entertaining.

I rarely give feedback for others.
Keep up the good work :))!

[tioa]

thinking about it. this definitely helped boost confidence and learn some questions I didnt now to ask

[techwithizzy]

Actually I have a dream to become a graphic designer. It's my passion. But I don't have any resources to begin I know I have skills . I make designs through my smartphone I know that it's not a way to get a professional output result. So I'm gonna throw away my dream.


But I'm sure these kind of videos helping people hugely. Best thing we can recieve from PRO s is a guidance . You are doing it so well Will ! Thank you so much for helping People to pursue their dreams ♥️🙏


U R A LIFESAVER ❤

[faridas.]

Thank you this was very helpful. I've recently been taking graphic design seriously and I think your channel is one of the best and most helpful.

I would just ask if you could make a video about your most used tool/websites or link the mentioned ones in the description. Like Milanote, the Briefing website, etc

[psoi]

could you make more videos for beginners, for example which tools you use?

[coucamaya]

Love this video. Great job.

More beginner stuff please