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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

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Image courtesy of Shillington Graphic design is a mysterious profession to many, but it's easily explained. We team up with Shillington to provide a jargon-free FAQ covering all aspects of graphic design. To many people, the job title 'graphic designer' is mysterious. What does a graphic designer do?

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How to become a graphic designer at home

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Want to become a graphic designer? But how, exactly, do you become a professional graphic designer from home? People who don't work in graphic design often think it's just about knowing how to use particular software – you'll hear throwaway comments like, "Sharon can do the brochure, she knows Photoshop.". Learn the software.

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Creative minds unite: All Flows Festival returns to Milton Keynes with star-studded lineup

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Returning to Milton Keynes this May, All Flows has curated a proper treat for anyone with even a passing interest in graphic design, typography, illustration and creative innovation in general. Your creative future self might thank you for it. All Flows takes place 14-16 May 2025 at MK Gallery, Milton Keynes. Will you be there?

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

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Graphic designer and art director Rafael Medeiros shares his experiences. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. Rafael has now been self-employed for just shy of four years, and his goal is to stay independent and continue to grow his practice.

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Embrace the future of graphic design by studying online with Shillington

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Shillington's respected online courses will get you into a graphic design job faster and at a much lower cost. Graphic design has always been an evolving landscape. Another Shillington student, Rebecca Stewart, adds that learning with Shillington is a whole different ball game compared to typical online self-study.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

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As we wrote at the time: "Its balance between theatrical grandeur and self-awareness makes the campaign uniquely engaging." DNCO preserved the original diagonal logo and introduced a flexible "tape graphic" system, inspired by the neighbourhood's history of inventing the cardboard box, to reflect its ingenuity and reveal new perspectives.

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Successful creatives share how they won their first client (so you can too)

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My first freelance job came from another designer friend who knew I had the skills for the job," recalls graphic designer Dave Wright. "So Graphic designer Sarah Fisher had a similar experience. "My As a graphic designer, pretty much anyone with a business can utilise your services," points out graphic designer Thomas Foley. "I

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