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axel
post 20 Apr, 2008 - 05:10 PM
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Ok, this is kind of dumb, but I don't care.

How did you guys get started with Graphic Design? I would like to pursue this as a career, and was just wondering what kind of things you all did to help you get better at editing images and things like that.
Should I just look up random tutorials and try that?

I really have no direction.

This is mostly directed at Capty and Fygs, because you two seem to be the best on this forum, as far as I can tell.

I am using GIMP, because I am too cheap to buy PhotoShop.

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post 20 Apr, 2008 - 07:32 PM
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Why not start offering your graphic design services to people, and building a portfolio? I know a few people doing graphic design now who got started by making forum signatures for people - in some cases, they even got paid to make the signatures. You could start off by offering graphic design services to friends/family who need it - it's a good way to build your skills and your portfolio.*

* Admittedly, this worked for me doing web development. Your mileage may vary in the area of graphic design.
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