Mastering Design, One Article at a Time

Back when I was a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed designer in college, I eagerly devoured every article and blog post I could find. I registered for every email list and read all of their emails from cover to cover (or from header to footer, I guess). I embraced independent research and surrounded myself with design theories, tools, tips and tricks that I applied daily at both college and work. Even if I didn’t imbibe the lessons immediately, with review, repetition and practice they eventually integrated into my designs and became second nature.

 

Know that, the more you read, learn and practice, the more the lessons become a part of you and your work. Even when your instinct for design kicks in, you need to understand the theory behind your choices so that you can back them up to clients and superiors.