1.

Communication
Graphic designers communicate ideas through text and image. Therefore, communication skills are critical to the job.
However, communication is important in graphic design in other ways too.

Graphic designers have to articulate ideas to companies, clients, employers, etc. It requires strong public speaking
skills for presentations and writing skills for proposals. Designers also have to be able to communicate with clients and
employers by phone, email, and sometimes through Skype. Graphic designers must listen to their clients’ needs and
convey persuasive solutions.

Skills of Communication
Confidence
Consultation
Customer Service
Establishing Rapport
Interpreting Artwork for the General Public
Understanding Clients’ Artistic Preferences
Interpersonal
Active Listening
Receiving Constructive Criticism about Artwork
Sales
Verbal Communication
Collaboration
Written Communication

Personal self-assessment: 9/10

This point be be evaluated base on what i do worst at 1
point and what i do best at 10 point.
2. Creativity
Graphic designers need to be creative thinkers. They have to creatively convey ideas through text and image. They have
to generate solutions for their clients through creative means; for example, they might have to promote a company’s
mission through a website or design an image that helps sell a product. All of this involves creativity, as well as creative
problem-solving skills.

Skills of Creativity
Aesthetics
Attention to Detail
Balancing Artistry with Audience Appeal
Perceptivity
Visually Representing Ideas
Sketching
Brainstorming

Personal self-assessment: 10/10

This point be be evaluated base on what i do worst at 1
point and what i do best at 10 point.
3. Technology
Technology
Graphic designers have to master various forms of technology in today’s world. Firstly, they need to be comfortable with
design software, such as Quark, InDesign, and Adobe. This software is used by many companies to produce digital prints.

If the graphic design tasks pertain to website development, you also need to know about web design. They should be
fluent in multiple programming languages (including HTML and CSS) as well as web design content management system
platforms, such as WordPress.

Skills of Creativity
Ability to Learn Digital Design Software

Personal self-assessment: 8/10

This point be be evaluated base on what i do worst at 1
point and what i do best at 10 point.
4. Time Management
Time Management
Most graphic designers are constantly juggling multiple projects at once. Because this is so common in the job, they
have to have strong time management skills. Graphic designers should be able to multitask, juggle multiple assignments
over long periods, and meet all established deadlines.

Skills of Time Management

Critical Thinking
Deadline Management
Decisive
Design Strategy
Organizational Skills
Multitasking
Prioritizing
Problem-solving
Flexibility

Personal self-assessment: 6/10

This point be be evaluated base on what i do worst at 1
point and what i do best at 10 point.
5. Typography
Graphic designers need to know how to develop (via creation or selection) legible, well-designed type. They need to be
familiar with certain fonts and have a knowledge of line-height and tracking.

Skills of Typography
Choosing Fonts
Logo Creation
Layout
Modifying Designs
Representing Figures in Space with a Balanced Perspective
Spacing
Storyboard Creation

Personal self-assessment: 6/10

This point be be evaluated base on what i do worst at 1
point and what i do best at 10 point.
6. More Graphic Design Skills Reflect on how i would like your career to develop and identify and the skill need to
Sketch: 8/10
develop as you move forward in the industry.
Drawing: 7/10
Painting: 7/10
Digital painting: 5/10
Analytical Skills: 8/10 I have a strong point about creative mindset, layout and aesthetics so I want to develop those skills as a major in my
Color Sense: 9/10 career. I want to pursue types of graphic design like Visual Identity, Marketing & advertising graphic design, Publication
Color Theory: 8/10 graphic design and Packaging graphic design. I will develop some skills in the future to serve my career such as creative
Composition: 8/10 mindset, aesthetics, drawing, colors, typography,layout, grid layout, photography, soft skills and maketing skills.
Creating Models for Three-dimensional Forms: 0/10
Digital Printing: 5/10
Estimating Costs: 3/10
Illustration: 7/10
Initiative: 10/10
Ad Design: 8/10
Color Schemes: 8/10
Marketing: 8/10
Troubleshooting: 6/10
Negotiation: 7/10
Patience: 10/10
Photography: 4/10
DSLR Cameras: 3/10
Planning: 5/10
Presentation: 7/10
Production: 7/10
Project Management: 7/10
Strategic Thinking: 8/10
Teamwork: 6/10
Independence: 1000/10

This point be be evaluated base on what i do worst at 1

point and what i do best at 10 point.
Visual identity graphic design
Graphic designers of image recognition must have general
knowledge of all types of graphic design in order to create
appropriate design elements on all visual media. They also
need great interpersonal, conceptual and creative skills
and a passion for researching industries, organizations,
trends, and competitors.
Marketing & advertising graphic design
Marketing designers need excellent communication, prob-
lem-solving and time management skills. In addition to
being proficient in several graphic design, layout and pre-
sentation apps, they must also be familiar with production
for print and online environments. Entry-level positions in
this area are a great way for new designers to learn pro-
cesses and acquire valuable skills and experience.
Publication graphic design
Publication designers must possess excellent communica-
tion, layout and organizational skills. In addition to graphic
design expertise, they need to understand color manage-
ment, printing and digital publishing.

Skill needed Skill needed Skill needed

Aesthetics Aesthetics Printing
Creative Creative Aesthetics
Research Research Creative
Communication Communication Research
Tools Tools Communication
Time Management Time Management Tools
Sketch Typography Time Management
Typography Colors sense Typography
Colors sense Strategic Thinking Colors sense
Strategic Thinking Problem Resolve Strategic Thinking
Team work Layout Problem Resolve
Layout Layout
Packaging graphic design Plan for carrer
Packaging designers may be a jack-of-all-trades or special- - Everyday improve design skills(mindset and tools) ,
ize in a specific type of packaging (like labels or beverage foreign language and soft skills.
cans) or a specific industry (like food or children’s toys). - Improve sketch and painting skills
Their work requires top-notch conceptual and prob- - Improve photography skills
lem-solving skills in addition to a strong working knowl- I will always improve my daily design skills and every
edge of print and industrial design. They must be flexible things related this whenever possible so that I can earn
to meet the demands of clients, marketers and manufac- an excellent degree from the University of Greenwich and
turers and be aware of current trends. study masters and doctorates in the following years. In the
Skill needed next 10 years, I want to become creative director and have
Printing international design skills.
Aesthetics
Creative
Research
Communication
Tools
Time Management
Typography
Colors sense
Strategic Thinking
Problem Resolve
Layout
Reference
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/graphic-design-skills-list-2062400
https://99designs.com/blog/tips/types-of-graphic-design/