What do Graphic Designers DO? Why Hire a Graphic Designer [2020]

[@minruue5067]

I'll soon start my last year of high school and graphic design appears to be the right thing for me, so I'm researching all over the place to properly understand the job. This was quite helpful, thank you for this video

[@DelightfulThings]

I’m so glad you found this helpful!! Good luck on your design journey, please let me know if you have any questions 🌿

[@fredoaintmyname4949]

Thank you so much I was running in circles for months not knowing where to start because I'm starting college very soon and I really wanted to know more about graphic design before I actually go for it because I wasn't sure if this was the right thing for me but you opened doors! Thank you very much

[@DelightfulThings]

I’m so glad this was helpful for you!! Good luck with everything 🌿 happy designing :)

[@z3bekBG]

You're amazing. As a copywriter, you answered all of my questions. Thank you!

[@DelightfulThings]

Thank you so much for watching! Please let me know if I can answer anything else for you 🌿

[@joaoaox5485]

I love graphic design and would do it for the rest of my life. My only fear is looking weird when I get old. My fear is feeling out of style or old in this industry. What do you think about growing old in this profession as a freelancer?

[@DelightfulThings]

that is so funny, I never thought about it like that!! A couple answers for your creative question..I would say first that as you start to get a bit older, all of a sudden you just...stop caring what people think about you 😂 It's magical and liberating!! But also you made me realize what "keeps me young"...I teach! I learn so much from my students and they are much more in tune with what's "hip" 🤓 but I can help them build on the foundation of the traditional elements and principles in new and different ways...the designers of the future are on it, watch out!!

[@joaoaox5485]

@@DelightfulThings Thank U!❤

[@damarishrab2118]

Also since u would be doing it since younger u would already know what people are looking for in the community

[@DelightfulThings]

This is a great point!! Designers benefit from being ‘in tune’ with their audience 🌿

[@mzr457]

Ageism is very real. A lot of old, gross, middle aged, male CDs will only hire younger attractive females.

[@Negative2Me]

Thanks! This is what my dream job is and it helps me understand more about it.

[@DelightfulThings]

I’m so glad Sydney!! How did you get interested in graphic design? 🌿

[@Negative2Me]

@@DelightfulThings I liked to draw and design stuff and then I learned what a Graphic Designer was so I try to learn more about it

[@DelightfulThings]

That’s great Sydney!! Happy to help you in any way I can, best wishes on your design journey :)

[@livelovelaugh473]

@Delightful Things: This was a pretty decent video. Thank you for making and sharing it. If you haven't done so already, please make a video about: Is Graphic Designing for you?

[@DelightfulThings]

Thank you!! Great idea, I will definitely add this video idea to my list! 🌿

[@livelovelaugh473]

@@DelightfulThings You're welcome. And thank you.

[@Voltage343]

This sounds so cool i just started my college freshman year I got a long road ahead I’m also trying to learn tattooing medium 😄

[@DelightfulThings]

That’s great Kurt, hope you have a great semester!! 🌿

[@damarishrab2118]

Hey I have a question, what device do you recommend for graphics design as I want to start but I want to know what device is best used for this, Thankyou ❤️

[@DelightfulThings]

Great question! Do you mean type of computer? I would recommend a laptop/desktop over a tablet device if you’re serious about design! I’m actually a PC user over Mac, planning to make a video about why🌿

[@damarishrab2118]

@@DelightfulThings Thankyou so much I’ll be looking out for that video ☺️

[@SmumplytheF2P]

Hey ya'll, it's fine right it I can take being a graphic designer as my job, but also have cartooning/illustrating as a side hobby or freelance work right? I both want to create interesting designs for commericals, posters etc. And also want to draw various interesting characters on my own spare time I'm currently grade 10, and I'm already trying to see what job fits my creativity in the future.

[@DelightfulThings]

Yes absolutely! Many artists and designers have a variety of creative jobs. Happy making 🌿

[@br0nze.d4mselfly]

Wanted to be a psychologist because I love psychology but uhhh it may be overwhelming trying to help people like that and what if I accidentally make things worse? Being a graphic designer would suit me much better. There's less riding on me then. Gotta find out what ATAR I need to get next year. Everything is coming around so quickly these days, and it feels like I just can't keep up. I'm feeling better since I've been eating and sleeping more, and have helped myself through being mentally unwell, even though that still lingers. I'm gonna research graphic design to prepare myself.

[@DelightfulThings]

There is so much psychology in graphic design! You can still help, guide, influence, or affect people, and an understanding of people’s thinking is a great asset to a graphic designer!! Best of luck with your studies, please let me know if you have any questions along your journey 🌿

[@br0nze.d4mselfly]

@@DelightfulThings Ah. That's true. And I'll definitely ask questions if I need to!

[@graphixerstudio]

Great idea, I just learn graphic design too

[@Adlip_Kun]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@rose-sq5tg]

Do you need to take Business or Economics A-Levels to get into Graphic Design???

[@DelightfulThings]

Hi Sonia! Thanks so much for watching-business courses would definitely help with your graphic design career, but they might not be 100% mandatory, depending on your program of study. I hope this helps! 🌿

[@rose-sq5tg]

@@DelightfulThings Thanks for the reply!

[@richardcampbell1535]

i take this class in fall i can learn

[@DelightfulThings]

That’s great Richard! Happy designing, thanks for watching 🌿

[@Justini0]

After watching this, I'm still not sure what they do, but I love my Wacom tablet, and would love to make money with it.

[@GuidetteExpert]

Do graphic designers learn how to make websites with html and css?

[@DelightfulThings]

Yes absolutely! I think it’s essential for any designer these days to know how to build websites, even if you’re relying on easy visual builders like Shopify or Squarespace. But it’s also great to know a little bit of HTML and CSS code...and it’s not that hard to learn! If you really love websites you could learn higher levels of coding or other coding languages to build high end websites.🌿There are some great resources out there, I’ll out out a video with some suggestions. Thanks for watching!!

[@GuidetteExpert]

@@DelightfulThings Im asking this question because I want to know how to design graphics both for videos and websites, as well as design websites. I dont know if its a standard in design school to be taught html and css or if people that that as an extra.

[@DelightfulThings]

It might not be a standard to learn html code in every design program, but I think it’s important to look for in a program of study. You will use different software and skills for motion video graphics than web design...it is possible to animate on websites with CSS though!

[@WindTsubasa]

Do you think I could get a job as a graphic designer if I dyed my hair? Tattoos will most likely be covered but it's just my hair I'm worried about

[@DelightfulThings]

I wouldn’t worry about it! Most graphic design agencies enjoy projecting a creative ‘look’ so they probably won’t mind too much. Of course there are many corporate positions like in-house design where maybe they want a more traditional professionalism, but really I would say it depends on your employer. If you’re freelancing then it just depends on your clients…they’ll decide what they think and you’ll decide if you care what they think :) Also your pink hair is super cute!! 🌿

[@sunshinenighcoreilu661]

Excellent job 👏👏

[@DelightfulThings]

Thank you Jisoo!! 🌿

[@hades_ahaha1286]

Hey there, im graduating from highschool in about a year and for as far as i can remember ive always enjoyed art and drawings. I primarily draw characters and personalised art and i really want to get to go to a uni that supports my creative dream. For a while ive thought of graphic design but will it help me land a job in places like mihoyo where it specialises in their amazing character games? And if graphic design isnt the thing im hoping for what am i suppsed to look into? Fine arts? Game arts? Studio art? God im so confused

[@DelightfulThings]

Hi and thanks for watching!! Where I am there are lots of options to build your foundation to enter the game industry. Think about the specific jobs in a game design company that you are most interested in…so you want to draw concepts for characters and environments? Maybe illustration or communication arts or even studio arts. Do you want to make things move and create the physics of a game? Maybe animation or programming. Do you want to help market the games or manage the game community? Maybe graphic design or creative advertising. Most jobs I think of in game development require a mix of talents! What are your strengths and interests, and what are the specific jobs that sign with your preferences? Hope this helps! 🌿

[@Cassandrawills7076]

Do graphic-type content part of their responsibility? I am having some alphabet cards done back to back. The backside requires phrases or 1 or 2 sentences. Is this an infringement on the responsibility of a graphic designer?

[@DelightfulThings]

Just ask your graphic designer! Most designers will ask for all your wording and content, but some may help you write or work with a writer to create content. Thanks for watching! 🌿

[@deborshikashyap6745]

Do graphics designer also animate their own logos and anything

[@haileefreeman2310]

yes!

[@DelightfulThings]

Yes absolutely! You can follow many different paths in graphic design, and if you like to create animations, you might think about learning motion graphics. Thanks for stopping by🌿

[@tunge881]

about to do a programme in Graphic Design so am gaining insight

[@DelightfulThings]

I’m so glad this was helpful for you!! How did you get interested in graphic design?

[@tunge881]

@@DelightfulThings I've been a lover of Art since I've been able to do it, I did it as one of my majors in Visual Arts, when I was in highschool, but their are times when the journey takes you to another course because in 🇯🇲 art really doesn't pay much steadily, so I had to find something else I wanted to do, hence social work but now that am Finnish, it just so happens that their offering the programme so I thought YES! I can get back into it again.

[@tunge881]

I've also been a fan of lettering and such

[@DelightfulThings]

That’s awesome, I’m so glad you get to pursue what you love!! Good luck in your journey and please let me know if I can help in any way 🌿

[@tunge881]

@@DelightfulThings thank you!! ❤️

[@sanianamz1185]

I wat to join university, which course should I do ,to become graphic designer

[@sanianamz1185]

@@DelightfulThings thx .let me finish my contract they I will do it.let me wish I will benefit

[@sanianamz1185]

@@DelightfulThings Immediately when I finish .I don't want to be employed.i what to use my self , is it possible

[@graphixerstudio]

I want to become a Graphic designer too

[@randy4ii411]

I want to buy graphics but it is for myself so I cannot hire a company. Do you do that or know anyone who does? Like I say what I need you make it I pay you. Or do you which platforms I should look on cause this is like looking for a designer in a haystack.

[@DelightfulThings]

Somehow I missed this message, so sorry for the late reply!! I would love to help you find a designer, are you looking for a logo or website or something else? 🌿Thanks for watching!!

[@randy4ii411]

@@DelightfulThings I am doing some personal projects. Mobile apps really, the thing is I am not sure how this process works since it is the first time I am doing this. So yes a person who will create what I need but maybe also one who understands what I need cause I know what the images should be but formatting and such is not my forte.

[@DelightfulThings]

Yes it can be a challenge to find the right designer!! It is about much more than just what their portfolio looks like...it is also important to be able to communicate well with each other and enjoy working together. I would recommend reaching out to several people from Behance and set up some meet-and-greet conversations. Ask lots of questions (beyond just "what does it cost") and try to find someone that you "click" with. Hope this helps!! 🌿

[@randy4ii411]

@@DelightfulThings abeyance?

[@DelightfulThings]

Yes the website Behance! www.behance.net/galleries/ui-ux

[@minhazurrahmanjoy4189]

I am a graphics designer with almost 5 years experience. If anyone need help then feel free to ask me.

[@goranpavlovic9051]

How dofficult it is? You always need to be creative im afraid of that.

[@minhazurrahmanjoy4189]

@@goranpavlovic9051 Thanks for your questions. From my think, this is not difficult for a creative person. Yeah you are absolutely right, You always need to be creative to do work in this field. But this is not difficult as much, at the same time you should have creative mind and should love to work for designing. There are many rules to follow the design foundation. If anyone learn that in properly and follow he won't be afraid of that. Regards.

[@goranpavlovic9051]

@@minhazurrahmanjoy4189 okay nice, i thnk i will dive deeper into graphic design. Thanks

[@minhazurrahmanjoy4189]

@@goranpavlovic9051 good to know. you are most welcome.

[@TristonS27X]

What is the difference of graphic, designer and digital designer?

[@DelightfulThings]

Great question! A graphic designer is usually working with images, illustrations, and text in 2D format, or sometimes 3D animations like motion graphics. The word designer can describe lots of types of designers, including interior design, UX/UI design, furniture design, and more. A digital designer is primarily working on the computer, while a graphic designer might work by hand or on the computer, or a mix of both. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching 🌿

[@gumashakaluarachchi5768]

Hi im a uni student who loves art and painting, may i pls know if graphic designing is the thing for me?

[@DelightfulThings]

Graphic design is a great way to use your creative talents and have a steady career! Just remember it is a commercial art and you’ll have to make sure your clients are happy, meaning there is somewhat less creative freedom than fine arts and painting🌿

[@timmayvns]

Doesn’t really show what they do

[@ayesha5676]

I'm so into art so much.... Is graphic designing good choice if i like art

[@DelightfulThings]

Yes absolutely! A great way to have a creative job

[@mzr457]

Graphic design is a terrible career choice. The problem is that it is too subjective and complicated. The Creative Director can basically make up any excuse or reason not to hire you including you use the wrong colors, they don't like your style or even if you are better than they are. It's also oversaturated and undervalued. Basically there are literally an infinite amount of styles, software programs, industries, deliverables and skillsets in the field. What this means is that when you apply to a job, the odds of you getting hired are basically 0. And if you do happen to be a good "match" there will likely be thousands of other designers you're competing with. And now with AI everything is just getting worse.

[@DelightfulThings]

I agree that the graphic design industry is very competitive right now! We all are being pushed to specialize and find solutions…what related fields or interests are you going to pursue? Thank you for watching!

[@mzr457]

The problem is employers hiring for F/T positions don't want specialists. They want jack of all trades, master of everything types. Specializing is more for freelancers. @@DelightfulThings

[@sultanaislam7582]

Simply 😍Love you..

[@wahidhayatkhan4752]

I am starting a graphic design firm any advice. 🐧

[@DelightfulThings]

Congrats on this big step!! Don’t let the struggles of business ownership get you down :) Try to remember why you got interested in design and what makes you passionate about the field. Taxes and legal forms get boring quickly. Thanks for watching and good luck!! 🌿

[@delsher6309]

Can i make a education for graphic designer?

[@DelightfulThings]

Hi Delsher! I’m not sure what you mean, but it is definitely possible to get an education for graphic design. There are online programs, community/local college, or full college degree programs. I hope this helps! 🌿

[@irfanhassan4225]

what is the best software to use?

[@DelightfulThings]

Great question, there is a large variety of software available! The industry standard programs would be the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc), but there are many free alternatives available. I’d recommend Canva if you are getting started and not ready to spend money on Adobe yet! Happy making 🌿

[@wewaveAI]

Nice video. We are also hiring graphic designer.

[@DelightfulThings]

Thanks so much! 🌿 What do you look for in a graphic designer?

[@shadil8452]

Thank you

[@brandonbuchanan6879]

Aye u better drop videos every week at least😂

[@DelightfulThings]

I wish I could!! Not a full time KZbinr, just providing content for my students and making it available for everyone. Thanks for watching! 🌿

[@digifacts96]

Beautiful miss you are

[@misticechoes5889]

Why do ALL these KZbinrs generalize what a graphic designer does and not go into specifics. My goodness gracious many of these ppl are poor at coming up with anything original.

[@DelightfulThings]

Hi, thank you for watching and commenting! Unfortunately I agree, the KZbin format is not where you will learn deep graphic design skills and I would suggest a certificate or degree program to fully learn the process and skills of being a graphic designer. I am a full time professor of graphic design and I offer hours and hours of original content, but not on KZbin. Here I just try to give starter answers to help people decide what to learn or watch next. Do you have any specific questions about being a graphic designer that I could help you with? Thanks! 🌿