Becoming a Successful Graphic Designer in 2025

Why is 2025 considered a great year to become a graphic designer?

• Due to the lack of graphic design courses.

• Because graphic design is no longer needed.

• Due to the rise of generative AI and other technologies.

• Because of the decline in graphic design jobs.

What is the primary benefit of reading design books according to the video?

• To avoid practical design work.

• To surround yourself with great design and inspiration.

• To memorize design theories.

• To learn coding for design.

What is the main purpose of building a personal website for a graphic designer?

• To learn coding languages.

• To store personal photos.

• To play online games.

• To showcase your portfolio and attract clients.

What is Framer primarily used for in the context of graphic design?

• Creating video content.

• Designing responsive websites without coding.

• Editing photos.

• Writing design books.

Why should designers only share work they want to do more of?

• To avoid getting any work.

• To confuse potential clients.

• To hide their true skills.

• To attract more of the work they enjoy.

What should a designer do if they lack experience or clients?

• Avoid showcasing any work.

• Only work on paid projects.

• Wait for opportunities to come.

• Create fake projects to showcase their skills.

What does branding yourself as a designer involve?

• Focusing only on traditional design methods.

• Avoiding social media presence.

• Creating a unique identity that sets you apart.

• Copying other designers' styles.

Why is personal branding important for freelancers?

• It allows them to charge more.

• It makes them look more professional.

• It helps them stand out and attract clients.

• It is not important at all.

What is the benefit of taking online courses for graphic designers?

• To avoid practical work.

• To continuously learn and improve skills.

• To get a degree in graphic design.

• To meet other designers.

What is the recommended approach to learning in graphic design?

• Avoiding any form of learning.

• A continual state of play and learning.

• Learning only from books.

• Focusing only on theory.