What are the different types of graphic design skills?
In Graphic design terms, Ideation means the creative process of generating, developing & communicating new ideas. A strong understanding of design principles is essential for any Graphic designer. Graphic Designers are those who create designs for the customers. Like any profession, a graphic design requires a specific set of skills. They must have the following skills:
- Technical Knowledge- Graphic designer must have a good knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop & UI, UX, Sketch. The real beauty of Illustrator, Indesign & Photoshop is that they can all be used together seamlessly to create designs. For this reason, they rank highly in the essential graphic design skills. Digital design is most commonly split into two field: UI & UX. UI means User Interface & UX stands for User Experience.
- Typography- Good Alignment, Repetition, Contrast, Hierarchy & Balance are the basic key in creating any successful design.
- Ideation- In Graphic design terms, Ideation means the creative process of generating, developing & communicating new ideas. Ideation involves Research, Evaluation, Idea Generation & Apply. Designers should know how to use them properly & sensibly so they can used them to the best of their ability.
- Design Principles- A strong understanding of design principles is essential for any Graphic Designer. They must know how to bring lines, color, shape, texture, space, scale, typography & dominance together & create visually appealing with well-structured designs.
- Print Designing- As we all know that digital designing is growing rapidly but print designing is still a useful skill to know. They must have an ability to understand different file formats & color systems as well as paper sizes, weights & strokes.
- Creativity- This is an important skill for any designing industry. Graphic designers are constantly focused with developing new & unique ideas.
- Good communication & presentation skills
- Must have a good imagination skill
- Graphic designers are strategic thinkers
- Always ready to welcome the new ideas given by the team members
- Time Management
- Problem Solving