I Think I'm a Bad Designer, How Can I Improve?
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If you think your work could be better than it is, you're in
company with most of the industry's top professionals. Almost everyone, no
matter how accomplished, would like to improve. If you're currently selling
your work or services, then somebody thinks you're great the way you are, and
you have a good foundation to build on.
The easiest way to improve your design is to learn something
new. Web design, as all professionals know, is in a state of flux that shows no
signs of slowing down. Older skills are being lost as new techniques are
developed, and the boundaries of all design fields seem to be melting away.
It's intimidating for everyone, and we need to know how to re-inspire ourselves
if we're going to revamp our styles.
Scanning the Field
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Sites like Dribbble, Behance, and even Creative Market are a
good place to take a broad look at what's being done today. Scan across the
pages of images to see what strikes you. There will be something you'd like to
try. Wait until you find something that looks so good you'd like to learn how
to get that quality in your own work. Graphics is a naturally intuitive
business, so fire up that artistic instinct to set a direction for your quest.
Hand and Eye
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Making something that looks good is the basis of design,
whether it's with a stylus or a pen. Make a sketch of something you've seen
that inspires you, or download a tutorial on a technique you're interested in
trying with your favorite software. Improvement means getting your hand up to
speed with what your eyes are telling you.
Support from Peers
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Find a drawing class to take with others, or go to a users
group meeting to learn about software. Talking with your peers is a good way to
pick up some new ideas about where things are heading, and don't be limited to
just others in your field. Visit a meeting of architects, or lighting
designers, or costume designers; thanks to the similarities in software, what
they do might be closer to your work than you think.
The Cutting Edge
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Look for exhibitions and shows that feature really far-out
artists and designers, including rediscoveries of fine work from the past. A
trip to a museum to remind yourself what Rembrandt, Whistler, or Cezanne could
do can bring back some of the inspiration that got you into this business in
the first place.
Try Something New
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Most software packages have a 10 or even a 30-day free
trial. Download something you've been wondering about, and give it a try. There
will be video demonstrations and tutorials to help you get the hang of it, and
samples of great work done by others to be reviewed.
Find a Challenge
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Often, a really good idea can come from someone who can use
your help. See if there's a worthy cause you can contribute some time to.
Tutoring or mentoring a student can also provide inspiration along with
satisfaction. Making a poster or newsletter, or designing a logo, can enlarge
your awareness of the world in a way that refreshes your vision.
There are plenty of opportunities for being creative and plenty
of outlets to show off your results. Use them to develop your style or take it
in exciting new directions.
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