How do you become a better graphic designer?

How do you become a better graphic designer?

• Answer:

  1. Metaphors 2. Don’t take all day to brainstorm 3. Get off that computer 4. Join forum 5. Think brand 6. Use a sketchbook 7. Get your specs straight 8. Draw a map 9. Rough it out 10. Take a shower 11. Stay on top of the latest happenings 12. Keep to web standards 13. Make a library 14. Save. Save. Save. Save again 15. Collaborate 16. Do it right first time 17. Save your repeated actions 18. Your assets’ greatest asset 19. Simplify 20. Experience is everything 21. Naming files 22. Gradients in Flash 23. Another Layer of Photoshop Cake 24. Use a pen and paper 25. Play with Color. Like no other 26. Buy a new computer 27. More RAM 28. Get more plug ins 29. Gradients in Photoshop 30. Learn more 31. Ask your friend 32. Do some Acrobatics 33. Add texture 34. Bring a little shade in 35. Take a Break. Then Stare Until your eyes hurt 36. Stop. STOP! 37. Print finishes 38. Prepare yourself 39. Proof read 40. Return to the brief 41. Never ever rely on the spell checker 42. Work with clients, not against them 43. Re re read 44. Stick to the brief like honey sticks to toast 45. Specifics 46. Do what you do best 47. Keep a back up of everything 48. Never assume anything 49. Justify yourself 50. Don’t over sell yourself