The most important thing for you now is to understand what exactly you want to do? Many people write to me: “I want to draw illustrations” and the person himself does not know what kind of illustrations? Cartoons or icons or animations? You yourself must choose for yourself what you want. Nobody can do it better than you.
I think there is no need to explain further. How to work if you haven't mastered the required program yet? Lucky for you, if you're a beginner, then you don't have to relearn from Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, go straight to Sketch or Figma. Read what their differences are, think about what you would like to study. A life hack from me, if you have already chosen the direction in design you want to go, do not be lazy to Headhunter, Linkedin or any other job search platform and see what employers are looking for, what programs you should know and dance from this information.
Here are some fresh programs that may come in handy in your work:
Before becoming a web designer, I completely did not pay attention to the structure and content of websites and mobile applications, did not see the colors and fonts used, did not notice the components. If you decide to become an interface designer, start paying attention to everything and asking yourself questions: why did they put the logo here and not here? Why is there only one button at the end, and not at the beginning? Explore what the site usually consists of? (I'm talking about basic things like header, body and footer). Asking yourself questions and answering them, scrolling through the options in your head, you will begin not only to use the site, but to evaluate it from a professional point of view.
I advise you to immerse yourself completely in design, watch other people's work every day. There are a million resources, here are the ones I use:
Viewing other people's works and portfolios will help you get on the track of design, see what others are doing (also in good projects there are job descriptions and descriptions of decision making), you will be aware of fashion trends, you will be inspired.
I am often asked how to start working as a web designer without experience and education. Start stupidly repeating and copying other people's work, those sites that you like. Sit down, take the site that you want to copy and roll the entire site. I give this advice, not so that you later show someone else's work in your portfolio, no! And in order to fill your hand and somehow start! Take this as a lesson. At my art school I had a lesson in art history, where we went through different directions in art, different artists and even had classes on copying paintings or styles, because without trying someone else's, you will not find yours.
Many people ask the question whether courses are needed? There are different types of personalities, it is more interesting and more convenient for someone to delve into a new profession at home, watch videos on YouTube, read books and articles. And someone needs a design environment and atmosphere. If you are the second type plus you have the financial means and time to complete the courses, then I will say yes! Take courses! - it will help. Just choose the courses carefully, look at the comments and reviews, see how popular the school is. For example, here is a list of what has been heard recently.
The most important point when looking for a job. Many people ask: “Do I need to make a portfolio? Is the employer looking at him? ” Comeon guys. Of course it looks and of course the portfolio is VERY needed. Some vacancies even write that candidates without a portfolio will not be considered. The portfolio is your business card by which the employer will decide to start the interview process with you or select another candidate.
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