Before diving into the world of graphic design, you should know a few home truths. Just like any other career, working as a graphic designer certainly has its up and downs but this infographic from youthedesigner.com will help you to easily work out the pros and cons.
Whilst some myths are pretty hilarious, you'll have to take others seriously if you want a long-standing career. Created by UCreative, the infographic tackles everything from time management, cash-flow and creativity. You might be suprised by some of the outcomes.
If you're already working as a graphic designer, the infographic will serve as a handy guide for anyone that doesn't truly understand what you do day-to-day. Be sure to share it around!
Sammy Maine was a founding member of the Creative Bloq team way back in the early 2010s, working as a Commissioning Editor. Her interests cover graphic design in music and film, illustration and animation. Since departing, Sammy has written for The Guardian, VICE, The Independent & Metro, and currently co-edits the quarterly music journal Gold Flake Paint.
