Does a Graphic Designer Need Drawing Skills?

[@4TheCreatives]

Based on the type of design you want to do, will you learn drawing skills?

[@OpressedStar]

I have sketching skills can i simply yrace such art in corel draw i mean without ditital sketching with bezir tool or en tool

[@sandiletwala3001]

I'm actually interested in graphic design and I'm not that good at drawing. Thanks for the clarity that I don't have to be that good at drawing, I just gotta be creative as much as I can

[@4TheCreatives]

Exactly

[@a-kaygraphics6206]

Thank you for this content because I felt like I can't do good with my designs without being good at drawing

[@4TheCreatives]

That’s not the truth and glad I can help show you.

[@BystanderPs]

I totally get that feeling! 🎨 But the truth is, you don’t need to be great at drawing to be an amazing graphic designer. Design is more about creativity, composition, and problem-solving. Keep learning and experimenting-you got this! 🚀🔥

[@Shaheer7X]

Ive never actually sketched on paper properly before; when i got into drawing and stuff, I just jumped in head first on my tablet, redesigning movie logos. I recently started making digital posters too, and so i would like to experiment with drawing on paper someday. This helped, thank you Lauren!

[@4TheCreatives]

That's a cool way to learn about design! But yes I highly recommend sketching on paper first :)

[@H.GProductions]

Thank you so much for this😃😃....i am a 16 year old and always thaught that i would face difficulty with my horrible drawing skills if i pursue Graphics Designing later on...your videos are always useful and informative😊....love fron India😁

[@4TheCreatives]

Amazing that you are pursuing design at a young age! That is an excellent time to start understanding the fundamentals to eventually make it a career! 😁

[@H.GProductions]

@@4TheCreatives Thanks...after learning Photoshop and Premiere Pro for past 2 years...now i want to work as a freelancer and gain experience. I would be grateful if you give some seggestions😃

[@4TheCreatives]

That’s great! This playlist is a good start: kzbin.info/aero/PLdHyNrkiFQPpQc5q40TijlpPZnvIbcmRA

[@dzunizitha2516]

@@4TheCreatives

[@Ranzi_manuel]

Just came across your contents and it's really a great one. I agree with you on having a better edge with drawing skill, the inspiration is not limited.

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks so much

[@thomasjaviez233]

Thank you! No drawing skills needed! Just click and choose fonts! Easy! Also just use square, circle, traingle for logo & download pre-made vectors. Anybody can be a graphic designer! Even a pumpkin! Just let the computer do the work! Perfect 👌

[@elixtonzo]

OMG I LITERALLY ASK THIS EVERYTIME! THANK YOU

[@4TheCreatives]

It was people like you that inspired this video! ☺️

[@elixtonzo]

@@4TheCreatives Cuz while at school, i just sketch some concepts and sometimes when i get frustrated, i just ask myself "does a graphic designer need to have drawing skills?" And all that, SO THANK YOU

[@4TheCreatives]

I’m sorry you got frustrated! But it’s just about blocking out the concepts in sketching NOT making masterpieces.

[@RichardJucewicz]

i highly recommend her brilliant tip on learning how to draw. start with the most difficult. hands. it works exactly like she explained!!!

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@BOLDYT7]

Thank you so much for making this video, I've been wanting to know this for such a long time. I'm grateful ❤

[@4TheCreatives]

You are so welcome!

[@ky8designs]

Great video Lauren!! I agree that drawing gives you more freedom and more abilities to make your own illustrations without the need of spending hours of trying to get the exact stock image which suits your idea. I am also trying to practice drawing on my Wacom tablet for this reason. (Btw I am amazed by all the hand sketches you drew, I can see a great evolution in making them 😃👏)

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks so much Kareem! And yes, exactly. That's cool on the Wacom, it is definitely all about practice. A Cintique Wacom is ideal for that! Haha on the hands... I am glad I kept all of those sketchbooks.

[@guillermoc.1467]

Well! A Designer doesn't need to become an Illustrator. It's true! However....!!! A Designer must draw. And it's not about having a "nice" "technical" draw. The goal is to understand forms, abstraction, positive and negative spaces and finally to train your mind to build and deconstruct elements to eventually create new compositions. The examples in the video are actually very good. Cheers!

[@4TheCreatives]

Totally see your point but those are all design fundamentals not the technical skills 👍😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@guillermoc.1467]

@@4TheCreatives Well... It is important to demystify this belief that the use of computer tools or "techniques" makes you a Designer. Although technical knowledge is important; especially when it is at the production stage, technical knowledge does not make the designer. Someone can be very good at drawing or with software; yet mastering these tools does not make you a Designer. Design is much more than mastering computer tools. Anyone can use these tools. Not just anyone is a Designer.

[@4TheCreatives]

@@guillermoc.1467 oh ABSOLUTELY!! I talk about this extensively throughout my channel. I am very against anyone even learning the Adobe programs until after they understand a great grasp of composition and layout including hierarchy, balance, contrast, alignment, repetition and white space. In fact the way I teach it is with first blocking out these concepts with sketches after finding tons of examples. But too often I get asked “but do I need to make these sketches amazing?” And for that I say NO! It’s to just get the basics feeling natural to you so when you go to the computer these concepts are much easier to apply.

[@tonyleonard1471]

No drawing skills needed. Nore do you need degrees etc.

[@4TheCreatives]

Right! It’s all about your mastery of the design skills themselves.

[@iHeartAMP]

Not needed but they sure give an edge, it would be like saying "do artists need to learn Euclid's elements" not really but if you do. Bro. Just check out the book "the painters geometry"

[@RichardJucewicz]

thats a great tip! start with the most difficult to draw!!! Hands! fantastic. i like that.

[@4TheCreatives]

Yes! 👋

[@ACEDYNASTY0]

Thank you so much I was not sure to take design for grade 10 but now I'm sure

[@4TheCreatives]

Great! Best wishes to you in your goals 😊👍

[@Spiidrs]

I love to sketch things im learning about perspective and shading and rules of thirds.so the question is can i use these skills in order to become a graphic designer and earn some pennies?

[@4TheCreatives]

Yes, this will help you for sure, but design has more to it than drawing and compositional skills on paper. But you have a good base!

[@HUmblek9t]

I just found out you can become a graphic design3r without college degree, Im grade 10 and im thinking of dropping out so i can focus on making my drawing skills better

[@4TheCreatives]

You should definitely focus on learning graphic design, but I suggest sticking with school for now. Some employers require a high school education.

[@savyamallick998]

Drawing is the base of any kind of designer

[@navinkumar-ze9ot]

Useful One... Thank You 😊

[@4TheCreatives]

Happy to help

[@qveen.artece]

Seee but I’m still nervous because I want to get out of Canva but I still don’t know how to actually draw. So i feel discouraged when someone asks me to create something for them

[@4TheCreatives]

What would be an example of something they ask for that makes you nervous?

[@qveen.artece]

@@4TheCreatives for example I want to step away from Canva for logo creating because it can get template-ty if that makes since. I don’t know i feel like if I have to custom make something for someone I get imposter syndrome because i can’t just free hand something or digital design it

[@4TheCreatives]

@@qveen.artece it’s a matter of understanding the basics of logo design and then practicing over and over. I know logo designers who can’t draw.

[@BystanderPs]

I totally understand! Stepping beyond Canva can feel overwhelming, but trust me, you don’t need to be great at drawing to be a great designer. Graphic design is more about layout, typography, and creativity! I share beginner-friendly tips on mastering design beyond Canva, just take it one step at a time, and you’ll get there! 🚀🎨

[@freefirelover22770]

Can a fashion designing aapirants need strong drawing skillss Please guide me

[@4TheCreatives]

Fashion design is not my area of expertise. I would take a look on KZbin for fashion design tips.

[@МиланНиколић-е7ь]

Great video!

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Buddy-ij7jm]

Thanks ❤

[@4TheCreatives]

No problem

[@3.14name]

This is very similar to the dilema of maths as a programmer…

[@3.14name]

In the real world you ll need drawing skills if you want to get hired

[@mujtabaanas-v7y]

I have a dream of graphic designing. But I have 0 drawing skills like 0 yeah 0! so does this mean I can be a graphic designer?

[@4TheCreatives]

It’s not necessary to be successful. You need to be able to visualize and compose with typography, shapes, visuals and color.

[@ShaniaStraker]

Think im gonna have to let my 12 year old daughter teach me to draw😂...because im really interested in graphic designs

[@4TheCreatives]

🤣 well you don’t have to know how!

[@akeelyaqub2538]

No but drawing skills are a MASSIVELY helpful tool.

[@misakidev]

Well, graphic design is art, and graphic designers do need to know to draw if they want to create GOOD logos, posters, book covers and so on. Art school or collage wont let you in without having some sort of drawing abilities. If you don't know how to draw, you will face many difficulties in your career. I hate seeing a design without any illustration because it doesn't look as good. Believe me, I know what I'm talking about. You don't need to draw like old masters did, but you need to have at least some drawing skills in order to create good looking designs.

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks for sharing!