Graphic Design Fundamentals for You:
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Many famous self-taught graphic designers changed the field forever. I discovered 13 legendary designers who changed history without a degree in design.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
As a beginner graphic designer, you may ask what are vector graphics and what are they used for. In a nutshell, vector graphics allow us to create digital drawings in a way similar to how we draw. Let's take a look.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Inkscape is a free and powerful vector drawing software that is available for Windows and Mac computers. It allows you to create graphics and illustrations in a similar way to Adobe Illustrator, and is virtually just as powerful.
Friday, February 07, 2020
You want to learn graphic design but don’t know how or where to start? These 9 first steps will get you there.
Friday, November 08, 2019
Gestalt is one of the most important concepts for understanding logo theory and psychology. In this post, I explain this concept with actual logo examples and an infographic. Let's dive in.
Monday, October 07, 2019
Create a vector version of the Powell Peralta logo and learn about geometric, minimalist grid logo design in the process (detailed, with lots of pictures).
Saturday, September 14, 2019
I show you 3 different methods you can use right now to crop an image in Inkscape. Complete step-by-step tutorial with images.
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
Becoming a graphic designer is not hard if you have the right attitude, predisposition, and passion for becoming a designer. These tips will help you get there.
Thursday, April 04, 2019
When you’re starting out learning graphic design, which specific programs you start to learn are not as crucial as learning the principles behind the type of software used. It's simpler than you think.
Monday, March 18, 2019
In order to become a graphic designer, you first need to understand what exactly graphic design is about. There can be many explanations, but we can actually define graphic design in simple terms.
Sunday, March 03, 2019
This tutorial shows you how to use Inkscape to make a logo using circular grids. Follow the step-by-step guide to create your version of this logo.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Design principles have been around for a very long time and understanding them is crucial to learning graphic design. I explain what design principles are and mean for graphic design and show you some real-life examples.
My name is Ruben and I'm behind Self-Made Designer.
I teach digital media and like to share my passion and knowledge for graphic design and web development. I believe this is something you can accomplish on your own with the right direction.
The goal of this blog is to get you started.