3 Random Work Tips as a Graphic Artist

There's nothing sweeter than the cliched WELCOME BACK TO MY BLOG greeting. Haha so there ya go! I've been on hiatus for months since I don't really know what to write about, and everything' s been going bad lately. The puzzles are all across the world and I can't even afford to travel and put them back altogether (you know what I mean???)

But ta-da! September never disappointed me. I guess it will always be my favorite month (and December) because autumn starts in September, and albeit not being able to experience the most relaxing season yet, I've always been an autumn lover.

I can't announce what I'm happy about (yet), but the important thing is this impulsive blog entry is my first sign that I'm getting mentally better. Yes, go away sadness and chemical imbalances.

Anyway, I decided to write something about that matters to me a lot, my profession as a graphic artist. Everyone knows art runs deep in my blood. Here's the catch: It doesn't mean that if you love what you do, stress is out of the way. STRESS will always be on the fucking way, so here are 3 random work tips you don't hear every day, and something we can all consider.


1. WORK ON YOUR VERSATILITY

When I started working, my colleague slash boyfriend noticed that I have only one style of design: minimal. I've never been a fan of heavy designs a.k.a too many layers, but then I realized, we are all different so that basically means, all my future clients will be different. Some will like pastels and minimal design, some will go for a more vibrant and heavy design. So I did work on that, and after a while, I got the hang of it. You need practice, and you need some people to either criticize your work or gently remind you that you can choose mustard yellow color instead of the bright one.








2. COLOR PALETTES ARE IMPORTANT

I'm not even talking about makeup, but yas, color palettes are important in designing you know that! Before working on a new design, I always search for the palettes that will best fit the theme. As a graphic artist, you don't just put colors into posters or book cover, you help the client sell better-using visuals.

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I did a background check on the psychology of colors in marketing terms just so I can re-evaluate the colors I use for every design. Check these out:

Psychological Properties Of Colours
branding - why red & yellow is used by the fast-food industry

3. PRACTICE YOUR "SURE, I'LL WORK ON IT" FACE & RESPONSE

Just like in #1, even if you don't need anyone to criticize your work, someone will always still do it for you--your boss, and your client. So if they don't like your design and they go like:

"I don't like it"
"This is not my taste"  
"I can't feel it",

 you need to come back with

"Oh, okay sure, I can make a new one" 
"Okay, can you suggest what I should change?"
"Oh, that's okay, I still have something in mind".

When you answer like you know what you need to do next, you're going to feel better because there's room for both acceptance and change. There's something you need to fill in so you wouldn't get pulled down by your emotions. I mean, you feel angered and hurt deep inside but go be a bunny.

Remember, different people, different perspectives.


So that's all! I hope you learn something from this post. Let's meet again soon!