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

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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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@@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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@@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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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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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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nice!

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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

[@MabsootEG]

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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im having a hard time trying to figure out my path in life but i think this could be something i could really do. i have so many issues with any other area of work. i have a really hard time understanding things but this made sense to me. im so glad i found this. thank you!

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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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@@river3056 get into a trade. im having trouble also in life but you got it.

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my mother used to work within the industry creating adds. I researched typography and visuals all rings a bell. Thank you for the video gives me a head start in my graphics design certiificate 2 course next year.

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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 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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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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I started thinking about studying graphic design when I was in my second year of high school. When the time came for me to apply to collage I told my father about it but he has already applied me into a medical collage. I told him that it wasn't what I wanted but he didn't listen. I thought that no matter what I say wouldn't matter and was scared to confront my father again so I ended up entering the collage. Things were depressing for me since then, but my brother told me that I can still learn what I want even if my collage isn't the field I want. I was convinced and here I am searching to know more about graphic design. Honestly this was so helpful for me and I found myself interested even more! so thank you so much for making this, you're a wonderful teacher and certainly know how to help! thank you and stay well :)

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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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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 fantastic introduction to graphic design! The way you break down the fundamentals makes it easy for beginners to grasp the key concepts.

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[@GarethDavidStudio]

You're very welcome!

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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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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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+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.

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+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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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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Great teaching. I am just a beginner. Never done or studied graphic design but I always admired it till now that I have taken the decision to peruse it. I wish to learn this almost entirely online. I wish we journey on this together . Really thank you for your selflessness which is already profiting others like me. This video is the first I have watched on your channel.

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You can do it! Enjoy!

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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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I'm studying Graphic Design at Uni and I'm new to this and this has been so helpful. Thank you!

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

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Is anyone here to watch this masterpiece in 2025??

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Here

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Yes

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I stumbled upon this by chance. The best and easiest explanation ever. Thanks a lot.

[@GarethDavidStudio]

You're very welcome!

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

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Can we appreciate that the playlist of videos in this series is a rainbow

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Thank you very much, I'm following this guide hoping that one day I'll become a graphic designer, thank you again

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2:30 Principles vs Principals This looks like a nice series though. Its great to see someone who presents a well structured program to learn and is clear. Keep up the worderful work

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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 💕

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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

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After 8 years, still saw this today and grabbed a great lesson from it

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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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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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Some few days i am finding this type of course for free...but toady i got it from your channel.. I am from Bangladesh and beginner designer.It will be pretty much helpful for me..i am so grateful for it.

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I have to learn this for my DT in School and it is really beneficial and helpful

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I came across this series and I'm grateful I did, thank you so much

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

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Thank you so much sir for sharing these lessons , im fresher and i was interested in graphic designs for years ago, now u make me elated by doing this so ..❤

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you're an amazing teacher.

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

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

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Its so well composed or rather designed video explanation of what graphic design is, I'm amazed by clarity you explain these topics, well done!

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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!

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Easily Understandable, Clean, Clear, and easy to follow. I use this video for my Introduction to Graphic Design class. Just Awesome.

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This is really beneficial

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Thanks for this informative message on Graphic design and some of the aspects and key features. Had to take a few notes on this one,Thanks for the video!

[@timobrown4907]

Gareth Thank you so much for what you are doing with your channel. I appreciate your effort and kind heart to share your skills.

[@GarethDavidStudio]

+Timo Brown No worries Timo! More on the way!

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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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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 !

[@GarethDavidStudio]

Thank you! Too kind!

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Enjoy Dolly hi

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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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I cannot thank you enough 🙏 😭💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

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Very clear explanation. Thank you . I regret didnt take this course.

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This was sooooo helpful. Thank you

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Thank you for your hospitality in teaching us how to maintain the skill and talent of Graphics and Design works.

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Thank you for making these videos!