[IxDA Discuss] How to improve graphic design skills?

[Adrienne Allen]

Study typography. I mean really -study- it.

Look at oldskool Swiss grid type/layout design.

Look at Neville Brody and David Carson and Stefan Sagemeister and
Alexander Gelman for modern, contextual references.

Also look at the work of modern influentials.

Learn about color and understand that graphic design is not
intellectual, but a practical way of simplification of people's lives.

Go to Japan if you can. Its a culture that understands the value to
society of good, simple design.

Steal the best ideas and improve upon them.

Best,
Adrienne Allen