r/graphic_design • u/HolyRaviolli • 13h ago
Asking Question (Rule 4) Getting better at graphic design
Hi everyone, I’m currently working with Canva, Figma, and Procreate (for illustrations) and am also experimenting with CapCut for video editing. While I’m making progress, I feel like I could really level up my skills, especially when it comes to more advanced design and editing techniques.
I’d love to hear any advice or recommendations you might have!
I’m interested in anything from: - Courses or tutorials - YouTube channels or other resources - Suggestions for other programs or tools I should consider learning
Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
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u/Alex41092 10h ago
Going to college and doing 6 hour critique sessions have been the most help to me. Because in a class of 15ish you get to see everyone’s approach to different visual problems and how they continue to solve them. You’re learning from your own work but also other students work while improving your ability to communicate why something is successful or not.
An alternative could be finding an online group of designers that could replicate that experience.
Also read Thinking With Type.
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u/HolyRaviolli 10h ago
Okay that’s very interesting approach. Will definitely try to discuss my work more with others 😇
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u/Hutch_travis 8h ago
Photography is an underrated skill. shoot photos in Raw on your phone and edit them in the free Lightroom app.
But also, learn design fundamentals too (as already mentioned).
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u/Equivalent-Knee-9854 24m ago
Learn adobe illustrator - on a budget there are YouTube courses free - I learned everything basically free.
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u/Scuffedpixels 12h ago
Focus on learning design fundamentals like composition, color theory, typography, video editing, story telling, layout, etc and you'll be an excellent designer no matter the software suite you wield.
In terms of software, learn Adobe's flagship products. They're the current industry standard and will greatly increase your likelihood of being hired by a potential place of employment. While your portfolio may be amazing, it's easier for a larger company to take you seriously.
That said, if you already have a good eye for design and storytelling using those tools you mentioned, awesome! You can be successful with your current set of tools, but Adobe products will only turbo charge your design skills and allow you to interface better with other designers, teams, companies/agencies who do their main work in Adobe CC.