Graphic design essentials for beginners and 5 tips to master the craft [Video]

Graphic design is the process of curating an image for enhanced visual appeal. It can convey a certain mood, tone or feeling and be used for advertising purposes or as a marketing method. 

Graphic design is all around us; it’s in product packaging, website design, magazine covers, posters, billboards, or any type of visual material that attempts to grasp your attention and promote whatever it is conveying.  

But where do you start with graphic design, and how do you learn the trade? Luckily, we have compiled a list of graphic design essentials to kick-start your interest in graphic design. 

1. Essential skills for graphic designers

As a graphic designer, you will need to have sound knowledge of the essential skills needed to start composing images that attract attention and captivate your audience. Learning these skills will go a long way in your graphic design career and give you the tools you need to create unique images. 

Colour theory 

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