What is Graphic Design? Ep1/45 [Beginners Guide to Graphic Design]

In this video I am going to attempt to answer this question and give you my take on it from my experience.
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"I'm Gareth David, a freelance creative specialising in design for logo identity & branding. I am currently based in London UK with over 12 years experience in the design industry with a passion for sharing knowledge and teaching.
I have created this channel to share my experience and give some advice to aspiring designers at any level who wish to find out more about Graphic Design and the industry.
So have fun guys and be creative!"
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😍😍😍 i finished 😊😊my highschool in 2014.i wanted to do graphics design but unfortunately my family was not stable and also lost my father 😢😢😢the same year.been the bread winner of my family since then. But guess what..been saving for for years just to go back in school..God willing graphics design here I come for you🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

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Be positive and keep fighting, you are the creator of your own destiny .

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and how old are you starting it?

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@@deancarroll488 am 24 years

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Good luck

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this is one of the playlists on youtube that is worth sharing in the entire art and design community.

[@GarethDavidStudio]

Cheers!

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Just found this series of videos today. Not surprising, I learned more in this video alone than I did in four years of school as far as what graphic design even is. Thank you for sharing real knowledge.

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I wanna ask u that what if u learn through graphic designing through internet .. would u still get jobs online or a degree is necessary?

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@@nuzhatfatima884 I'm not a graphic designer or anything but i feel like if you create a portfolio of visual appealing pieces and begin to find chsromers who will leave good reviews you will not need a degree. although it definitely couldn't hurt to have one.

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Going into college as a communication/computing specialist, this helps me expand my knowledge into a more artistic realm that I've always wanted to pursue!! Thank you Gareth, this series means the world!

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I really appreciate this man! you're awesome in teaching! You never fail to impress me... I have watch all your tutorials and I don't know how to express my gratefulness. Thank you Gareth!

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you the best instructor ive seen on youtube in the field of graphic design. you are truly an inspiration.

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I cannot tell you how grateful I am to have found your channel. The quality and the level of dedication you put into each and every video is commendable and inspiring! Thank you!

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I hope it helped! 😀

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I failed my graphic design and illustration HND for raving in 1999, now I am doing film posters in Hollywood.

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Feynman technique: Graphic design is about how to decide what kind of visual element that can solve the problem and communicate clear idea or message

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I'm an Artist from Nairobi, Kenya. With a background in Fine Art and Concept Art for Animation. In the first 3minutes and 34 seconds, this guy has just cleared up something I have struggled to understand so much in a clear manner : A difference btn. Art(Fine Art, Digital, Concept etc) and Graphic Design Thank you.

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Im only 15 and honestly ive been very inspired to create designs and to create other things and im quite happy to find out there are these career choices that fit my interest!!

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So I just came to comment and again... after many years. This is just to say thank you. You gave me the most basic foundation to get started with. You’re literally the reason I’m considered not just as a designer today but one of the best in my area. I reference you and this particular video anytime I’m teaching someone design. Thank you.

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Thank you so much, Gareth! You have opened many possibilities for a lot of people looking to channel their creative side towards a career! More power to you, man!

[@GarethDavidStudio]

👊🏻

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at the outset,the first episode has helped me to introduce myself to what graphic design is. hat off...great tutorials i will definitely watch your video all along

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extremely clear and easy to understand/remember. thank you so much for motivating start of my 'became graphic designer' way!!!

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We're so blessed to have you teaching us graphic design for FREE!! Thank you so much, hoping everything's going well for you :)

[@GarethDavidStudio]

My pleasure! 😀

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Thank you so much for this amazing series!! I was so lost in where to start learning about graphic design for a long time. The videos r so objective and detail that i feel understand more now. Your videos are a great start for me and after finishing all of them, i will have a foundation to work on. Highly appreciate your effort in these videos and keep up the good work

[@TheLord11000]

Alsalamu Alykom my friend . I have an idea for you as a beginner , im now a little good at making logos and some designs , but i have lack at consistency ! So i need a partner that have the same problem ! And we can send just one design per week to keep moving at the designing process , i mean you have to send me one design and me too , no thing more , no notes , no opinions , just send and ill say very good or bad thats it , what do you think

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Found this today.. Honestly, you are a heaven sent human! Thank you so much! You deserve the world! 🙏🏻

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This was great. Just finished my notes based on this video!! Excellent intro to Graphic Design for someone who is just beginning to explore design seriously, thank you.

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you're an amazing teacher! i'm gonna spam likes and thank you comments on all your videos in this series bc its the least i can do to thank you for your hard work and passion to share your knowledge

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THIS IS IT, In My Looking for so man times for THIS. Finally I FOUND YOU. THANK YOU LOVE YOU, Thanks GAreth David

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Thanks David for sharing and teaching... Made this years ago but they are still relevant to today and beyond. Very grateful.

[@lagrua02]

I had never tried graphic design before, I just enjoyed to draw and do art, thanks to this videos I love graphic design now!!!

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I'm literally having some argument with my family about choosing graphic designing. Thanks for this video and I'm gonna watch more of your videos to get what I want and be confident about it ✊

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Yeh, totally right. Rare case of absolute sincerity in sharing of knowledge. Thanks for this video.

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i have been working for so many years but i don't know exact meaning of graphic design. Your video help me to understanding graphic designing, thank you so much to share your experience through video. learnt so much thing from you sir.

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This is so value-packed, thank you.

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This is awesome! This is my last secondary school's year and I'm actually thinking of studying Graphic Design so thank you so much for doing this series!

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How did it work out its my last secondary school's year and i want graphic design

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So are you still alive? How do it go??

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@@xyl_cryptic lol I ended up getting a software development job without actually studying and now I want to be a photographer sooooo

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@@lunagc99 haha lol im in my 1st highschool year and thinking of getting into graphic design. Looking at your comment makes me insecure abt pursuing it or not

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@@smarikadumre6711 it shouldn’t! In my case I just didn’t wanna do that, I wanna pursue photography. However, if you feel like this is your thing, give it a try! You are not supposed to know 100% right out of high school ☺️🖤

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This is an excellent series! Thank you so much , I’m a beginner and really needed to understand GD! This is really helpful!

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Thank you for these all in a playlist!! Well explain and I'm excited to learn!.

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I'm actually pondering on what I should make my undegrad major. Graphic design just seems like a decent subject, and i dont really know anything about it but your videos are really helping!

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Good begining, i'm ready to continue to the next episode thank you !

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THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR GENEROSITY, YOU HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN THE SUCCESS OF MILLIONS OF GRAPHICS DESIGNERS

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Wow! These are one of the engaging and detailed courses I've been to. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise Gareth!

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Clear and simple! Thank you! As a digital artist I am sure it will help me in many ways! :)

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u are amazing thank u so so much my dream was to study graphic design but my dad forced me to study pharmacy and here am i graduated and find those incredible videos of u really thank u again❤

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This is so amazing. I paid for a graphic training and gave up because the classes were not interesting, but you have changed me mindset on graphics. Thank you 🙏 so much.

[@TheLord11000]

Alsalamu Alykom my friend . I have an idea for you as a beginner , im now a little good at making logos and some designs , but i have lack at consistency ! So i need a partner that have the same problem ! And we can send just one design per week to keep moving at the designing process , i mean you have to send me one design and me too , no thing more , no notes , no opinions , just send and ill say very good or bad thats it , what do you think

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@@TheLord11000 وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته my brother I would love to do that. I’m not the guy, but I would love to do that.

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Excellent, simplified, practical instruction of what graphic design is. Thank you.

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Great skill to learn and grateful for the video u made for all of the world out there. I love ur voice too! Firm and really soothing to hear. Many many thanks.

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Thank you for this series of information which are literally to the point and easy to understand .You are doing great!

[@GarethDavidStudio]

You're very welcome!

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This is premium videos for free!!!.really good job man,i'm enjoying watching each video,keep it up.

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i have been doing GFX for 7 years now, i have just been doing it as a hobby tho. I watched the video hoping i would learn a little more because even if you are a pro at something, you can still learn more about it. that's why i watched this, and i did learn something, and now i will share this video with some of my friends that are pro designers and see what they learn. Keep up the good work Gareth David!

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This is a very informative video, the instructor uses simple language, speaks at a good pace in an easy manner and is articulate and structured. The content is comprehensive and yet easy to grasp. Simple but brilliant.

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Thanks Man.. I was looking for thing's like this, A Teacher on youtube to help me understand these concept's and you explained this very well.. I'm going to write down these point's which you mentioned in my notebook.

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This is great series, I will watch all videos. I've been criticizing earlier diction but this is much much better, Thanks for improving your videos.

[@GarethDavidStudio]

+Milos Momcilovic Hey Milos, Thank you for your comment. Indeed I did receive some criticism, which of course I listened to. It's still not perfect yet, but I am learning and getting there.

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It is great that you take criticism objectively and not get offended, I am sure with that attitude your channel and you can only go up. I am looking forward to see that.

[@GarethDavidStudio]

+Milos Momcilovic You will see in future episodes, I talk about criticism. I advise people to very much embrace it! I believe it's better to be criticised than ignored. You can take it or leave it, and at the very best learn from it!

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Thank you for making these videos!

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I have learnt more from your tutorials than at school, your work is wonderful, thank you so much mate.

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WOW! I love your definition on Graphic design.

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hows it going ?

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@@csixtythree another dead end, just like my life 😅 sorry to disappoint

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I'm a anti social person, I'm not good at something when it's with people .. The only talent I have is drawing, I love art so I'm thinking if I can be graphic designer.. Cause as much as I know you can work at home without having contact to people a lot.. So I don't know what to do I'm literally so stressed... It's just too painful how I can't find a right job..

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Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! Your explanation is so clear, a newbie like me can understand. May God reward you with tenfolds.

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Great tutorial! I'm a graphic design teacher and this video helped me a lot! :D

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After seeing this video my son decided to be a graphic designer thank you very much

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I smiled when watching this ,what amazing introduction.

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Well-done! Great vid. Easy to follow yet substantial.

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Really looking forward to this series, have gotten a lot of tips from your other series and your website, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on Graphic Design ^^ QUESTION: I have a question for you though, is it possible to remove gradient banding in Illustrator? (Lines within the gradient) I know this is possible to remove in photoshop by using noise effect.

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you should make this earlier. :( I've already graduated in graphic design.

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perhaps he meant that it could've helped him during his studies

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Azman Mahmud you got your bachelors?

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The world doesnt revolve around you

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You have a potential to be one of the best Tutor in the planet. make more please. How about combining PS, Ai, and Ind to create a project. PLEASEEEEE!

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Thanks very much great video looking forward to the rest of this series and what others you may be doing

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This series is far better than my actual college courses 💀

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Thank You David Again After 6Years Ago! Crystal Clear Information Gathered

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Hi..I have recently graduated majoring Architectural Drafting Technology and I'm looking for a job but I'm afraid on my learning are not enough but I'm really interested in Graphics Design I have faith in this tutorial will lead me to be successful designer someday.( sorry for not very good in English...hehehe)

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I also have same problems

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This was sooooo helpful. Thank you

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Hey I've come across your video before and it inspired me. I had a different major in college but I wanted to learn about graphic design and this would really help me a lot! Thank you for this! :)

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Thanks you so much.This is my video lesson on my Approach to Graphic Designing. I love it,especially the Beautiful Equation: Graphics Design= Artistic Expression+Practical Application,bringing Visual Communication.

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Hi! Tasty Tuts content is brilliant as always. So polished and well prepared. I was wondering where did you get information for this video regarding Graphic Design? What type of books or references have you looked at? The reason I am interested is that I am currently researching into this topic and it would be great if you could share some of your sources/references if possible of course. Thank you!

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So glad I found this.

[@GarethDavidStudio]

You're welcome!

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I made my brother watch this because he is thinking of going into graphic design and he found it pretty helpful so I have left a like on his behalf (he didn't ask me to but I did anyway because it helped me with my technology work 😁)

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That's awesome Skye!

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wow your really aware of your input and step by step explaining it through and very concise to the point

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Thank you so much for making this video. Graphic designing is my biggest dream

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I will Like this video before watching it :D because I'm pretty sure I will like it :D , you are awseom Gareth ! Love you !

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Thank you! Too kind!

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+Denise Dominguez Thank you very much Denise!

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Hi Gareth! is Ella! I loved this one. Very easy to understand and yet, deep to fully understand what is graphic design. I think this is the career of the future. There is no going back from smart phones, tables and laptops. And Graphic Design is the way to communicate and share all this information: images and messages! Excellent. I'm learning this for pleasure. I wish every person interested will value all what you are explaining here just for the sake of helping everyone. Thanks. I will keep making comments, hope it's ok with you. I want to engage other students to talk, and exchange impressions, like in a proper classroom. Hey! this is my middle life crisis LOL! and I love it! ...ok, bye now everyone!

[@emaierose]

On my 1st year, I was having doubts if graphic designing was going to make me happy. I was gonna pursue animation but I grew unhappy about it. Now in 2nd year, I can easily say this the course for me. Planning and then creating new things are so exciting 💕

[@keylime2366]

How are you doing with it rn? I love art but I also really dont want to do animation and I'm deadly scared to major in graphic design and come out with no job (but I'll have no debt so that takes off worry)

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@@keylime2366 same here