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My engrossment in graphic design has been unrelenting since I was age 12, when I acquired my first personal laptop. I embarked on very simple designs initially, albeit I quickly made strides and augmented the quality of my compositions after looking for tutorials on the internet. More recently, my design work has been ameliorated due to the aid of my graphic design teacher.

 

        It has always struck me as fascinating that it is viable to gain an individual's attention by means of a quick glance at a poster or billboard - In order to advertise one's intentions, the given design must be both eye catching, and somewhat simplistic, so as to stop a passing traveller, and thus a potential consumer, but also to not confuse the viewer - In short, a depiction must be both attention grabbing and simple.

 

        Nevertheless, graphic design's appeal to me doesn't stop there - It continues to absorb me, as design is ubiquitous - One can see design on almost anything, from drink bottles to books to the more expected places, such as billboards and signs.

 

Furthermore, it has struck me that the quality of graphic design work will continue to advance – With enhancements in technology, computers can be utilised to our advantage. In my case, this ascendency would be the ability to strengthen my designs in using more advanced technology.

 

At present, I am studying for my four A Levels - Graphic design, French, Economics, and Maths. I took up French as I have always taken delight in the grammatical points, as well as in the thrill of being able to communicate with those extra 200 million people. I took up Economics as I wanted to further understand how economies were run. Finally, I took Maths as, throughout my life, it has been one of my strongest subjects.

 

The wisdom that I have procured in this past year of taking graphic design will be invaluable in the future, as I have acquired knowledge in both how to concoct a design which flourishes and in how to use Illustrator and Photoshop more effectively.

 

In a majority of my work, I am inclined to heavily use typography to get my message across, as opposed to using multiple illustrations to deliver a point – If I am designing a logo, I attempt to use as few elements as possible, so as to not confuse the viewer.

 

I would consider myself to be proficient in both Photoshop and Illustrator and, when working, I interchange the two, depending on what the task at hand requires.

 

I also enjoy the tests that often arise when digitising a design – Sporadically, it can be onerous to create a design on a computer. When such a situation emerges, I try to resolve it with alternate methods to the conventional means.

 

 

Currently, I am undertaking freelance work when I am not concentrating on my studies – Recently I have been approached by a photography company which desired flyers, business cards, and a new website.

 

Ultimately, I aspire to become successful in the graphic design industry by creating innovative, original designs, and in utilising imagery programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator effectively.