How to be a Freelance Graphic Designer?

Are you planning to start an independent career? But not sure whether a graphic designer can become a freelancing professional? Well the answer is yes you can and can find success too. In fact freelancing is an excellent work option for graphic designers. Therefore, if you are planning about venturing into this field and also want to know how to start the career in it, then this article would be of great help to you.

What is Graphic Designing?

Graphic designing is the art of communicating views and ideas with visual and textual content. A graphic designer uses different fonts, colors, lines and other elements to create an amazing visual impression that is easily understandable.

Skills Required

  • Artistic skill
  • Creativity
  • Computer skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good visualization
  • Team spirit
  • Time management

 

Duties of graphic designers

  • Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
  • Create visual elements such as logos, original images and illustrations that help deliver a desired message
  • Use digital illustration, photo editing software and design software to create designs
  • Present design concepts to clients or art directors
  • Design designs and colors, images and fonts selected for use
  • Incorporate changes recommended by clients or art directors into the final designs
  • Review error designs before printing or publishing them

 

Guidelines to start a career as Freelance Graphic Design

  • Build a strong portfolio
  • Learn the skills and get enough guidance
  • Seek some help from social media and networks
  • Save enough money before launching the project as freelancer
  • The right information and tools are required such as a computer, a quiet or configured work environment, a high speed broadband connection, and most importantly a creative mind are the key elements for this job.
  • Try to form an association network to get abundant assistance
  • To be the most coveted freelance graphic designer, you must produce a work of excellent quality.

 

Courses Available

  • Certificate course in Graphic Design

Duration: 6 months
Eligibility: 10th / 12th pass
 

Course Content:
  • Module 1 – Commercial and Digital Illustration
  • Module 2 – Advanced Artistry and Layout
  • Module 3 – Prepress and production

 
Conclusion: Here at BigBoxx Academy Chandigarh we provide excellent courses in graphic designing for all the budding artists who wish to excel in the field of designing.
 
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