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Much of the global workforce is now working from home as a consequence of coronavirus outbreak. Why not use this time to learn some new skills that can help you start climbing the career ladder when everything is back to normal?
Below you will discover 7 top in-demand skills worth your time in the field of design.
#1 Motion Design
The number one skill designers should learn to level-up their careers is motion design (animation). Motion graphics are in high demand in the design, and adding this skill-set to your assemblage is a secure way to make you stand out in the hiring pool. In a digital world with fast internet connection and device performance, it can be applied to almost anything (from illustration to web interactions). There is an abudance of motion design courses and tutorials to get you started.
#2 Illustration
Both big and small brands are favoring illustration to add personality to web and UI design.
To obtain this skill, you can try out Adobe Creative Cloud, to be more precise, a tool called Adobe Illustrator, or visit online learning platforms such as Udemy or Skillshare.
#3 UI Design & coding
Drag and drop tools for UI and web design mean that most designers don’t need to know the finer details of code, but a working knowledge can set you way ahead of the competition. Many designers already started with HTML and CSS in order to be able to add code to a theme to change the look of a site. Programming has a steep learning curve, but basic understading will allow designers to better communicate with coders on a project.
#4 Collaboration
It is almost impossible to design a great product without a collaborative team of every discipline, where everyone is willing to make compomises if that will benefit the customers and the profitability. Designers work not only with other designers, but also with coders, engineers, sales and marketing teams, copywriters, and management. This involves a lot of meetings, and a lot of compomise. A good way to improve collaboration skills is to think out of the box and to become more aware of other disciplines.
#5 Fonts
Choosing a font is more than just choosing something you think looks cool. Different types of fonts create different effects and are appropriate in different environments. This YouTube video leads you through all of the main font types and shows you when to use each one.
#6 Image editing
Photographic images remain the main medium of visual communication in social media and the majority of websites. Graphic designers at all levels need to make sure they are at least sufficiently skilled up in the basics of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to be able to make the little corrections that can make the image usable.
#7 Communication
Communication is a soft skill that is becoming just as essential as many techical skills in the designer’s repertoire. As a designer, part of your job is to express your design thinking, ideas, and process. Hiring managers are now more than ever looking to hire candidates with amazing communication skills. When it comes to freelancing, communication is especially significant to obtain the trust of your clients.
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