pcbranding
Member
...when I see people claiming to be designers, that have their logos all sorted out with the word 'design' or 'designer' in them, to then see them request help on some very basic Photoshop/Illustrator question or to see a total lack of understanding of basic design. Often they seem to be trying so hard to create something 'designer-y' that they miss the obvious (what does it mean, what should it say, why..etc.)
In this world, you can't get away with just 'having ideas' and thinking 'I know, I'll be designer' - you need technical understanding AND creativity as otherwise the service you offer is incomplete and potentially lowers the reputation of the thousands of accomplished/proficient designers out there.
This may open a can of worms and I know that there are very new designers on here, who need advice, but can't help worrying sometimes! What do you think?
In this world, you can't get away with just 'having ideas' and thinking 'I know, I'll be designer' - you need technical understanding AND creativity as otherwise the service you offer is incomplete and potentially lowers the reputation of the thousands of accomplished/proficient designers out there.
This may open a can of worms and I know that there are very new designers on here, who need advice, but can't help worrying sometimes! What do you think?