How to become a graphic designer in 2026 *full guide*

How to become a graphic designer in 2026 *full guide*

3.8K views · 2025-11-02 Visual & GraphicBranding & Logo
This video is what you need to become a designer.
Learn the essential graphic design skills, how to build a portfolio, explore design niches, use AI tools, and start making money as a designer. Whether you want to freelance, work in a brand design studio, or launch your own brand, this guide is your roadmap to a successful design career.

👀 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:49 Design niches
02:48 Graphic design degree
04:04 Design portfolio
06:10 Graphic designer skills
07:16 Artificial intelligence
08:39 How to make money as a designer
11:35 Design tools
12:36 Designer advice

🤝 FREE RESOURCES
Free design templates → https://laiabranding.gumroad.com/
Portfolio template → https://laiabranding.gumroad.com/l/portfolio-template

📌 FIND ME
https://www.instagram.com/laia_branding/
https://www.tiktok.com/@laia_branding

💌 CONTACT
hello@laiabranding.com
https://www.laiabranding.com/contact

👩‍💻 THINGS I USE IN THE VIDEO
- Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/
- Wix Studio: https://www.wix.com/studio
- Framer: https://www.framer.com/
- Wordpress: https://wordpress.com/
- Adobe Creative Suite: https://www.adobe.com/es/creativecloud.html
- Affinity Designer: https://www.affinity.studio/graphic-design-software
- Kittl: https://kittl.pxf.io/55xdgb
- CorelDRAW: https://corel.sjv.io/N9Wexb (Black Friday up to 30% off!)
- Figma: https://www.figma.com/
- Pacdora: https://pacdora.sjv.io/JKd4br
- Procreate: https://procreate.com/
- EverBee: https://www.everbee.io/?via=laiabranding
- Notion: https://affiliate.notion.so/ynrutdfbxb0k
- CapCut: https://www.capcut.com/es-es/
- Macbook Pro: https://www.apple.com/es/macbook-pro
- Ipad: https://www.apple.com/ipad/
- Apple pencil: https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/
- Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com
- FreeFaces: https://www.freefaces.gallery
- OffType: https://off-type.com
- DaFont: https://www.dafont.com
- Frontesk: https://fontesk.com/
- Google Fonts: https://fonts.google.com/
- Piculiar: https://picular.co/
- Coolors: https://coolors.co/
- ColorHunt: https://colorhunt.co/
- ColorMind: colormind.io
- Paletton: https://paletton.com/
- Pinterest: https://pinterest.com
- Palette Perfect (book)
- The Anatomy of Type (book)
- Designing Brand Identity (book)
- The Elements of User Experience (book)
- The Graphic Design Bible (book)
- Positioning (book)
- The Brand Gap (book)
- Steal like an Artist (book)

💭 VIDEO TOPICS
graphic design, how to be a graphic designer, graphic designer 2026, brand design, logo design, brand identity, visual identity, design skills, portfolio tips, design niches, freelance designer, how to make money as a designer, UI/UX designer, career growth for designers, AI tools for designers, creative career, personal branding for designers, design tutorials, design studio, content creator, self improvement

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