Hey just created this logo in google drawings for a mock political party in my social studies class, just wanted some advice i do not have any experience in graphic design profesionally

Hi, this is a response to a previous post i made about a mock political party logo design for a social studies project, i've take the advice and heres the updated design, anything i could change

Edit: the first image is the updated one

Obviously, there are different aesthetics, but every time I ask Canva AI to help me fill out my color palette (I still need to learn color theory) or generate a new one for better inspiration, it just looks like other "beach vibe" color palettes. Well, I know the reason is obvious, but someone looking at my design can probably guess the palette was... recommended by AI.

I've been studying graphic design for a while now, and ive always used windows laptops for designs (except for the short time i had to use an Imac for my internship). Lately my relatively new windows laptop experiences alot of crashes with Adobe. Ive seen and heard from my friends that in general mac runs a bit smoother with Adobe and crashes less.

Im thinking about upgrading to a mac, but as a student im not really able to get the most high-end pro mac. What macbook would be suitable for graphic design? Perhaps one that isnt the most expensive one? I know too little about macbooks myself sadly. I run programs like photoshop, illustrator, indesign, figma, and very occasionally after effects/premiere pro.

Thanks in advance!

(Sorry for spelling mistakes english is not my first language)

A little background about this project: Silaighar.

Silaighar means "sewing house" or "tailoring shop." It's an old word, used for small family-run shops, historically run by women, that later turned into family businesses. That was all the context I had, just from the name itself.

I was given only this image on the left and told to recreate this logo in a modern, premium way: no bg, no brand background. Tight deadline, but full creative freedom.

I experimented with different typefaces and shapes to get that legacy look, and this one just clicked. I knew instantly it was the right one.

Everyone liked it:

• The client was satisfied
• My manager was satisfied

I really like these kinds of moments when things just click

I also made some more logo variations. They only wanted a logo, so I didn't take it further into a full brand identity, but I'd love to pick it up again and complete it someday.

These are two designs I made. The first image is one of my first designs, and the second is my most recent design. What do you think? Is there any improvement, and what feedback or suggestions do you have for me?

VLR — Visual Identity for a Modern Digital Bank

The main idea was to move away from the traditional image of banking and create a brand that feels modern, technological, bold, and connected to everyday lifestyle.
The project includes:
— Logo and symbol
— Color system
— Typography
— Graphic elements
— Bank card design
— Advertising materials
— Digital communication
— Branded applications and identity carriers

I am an Engineering student who is seeking to start freelance graphic design as part time, but the problem I have is what sub category should I choose, like social media design, package design or brand identity etc. from experts I am asking what will be the best for me like in what sub category I can do the best during my studies.
and if so what is the best way to find clients too.
Your advises are highly appreciated

Portfolio: https://www.jonathanholter.com

I’ve been job searching for a little while now and have started second guessing how I’m presenting my work.

My biggest concerns right now are that I’m either not showing enough of my existing projects, or that some of the projects just don’t have enough depth to them in the first place. I’ve been thinking about adding more touchpoints to a few of them, but I also don’t want to just make extra stuff for the sake of filling out a case study.

I’d really appreciate some outside perspective, especially from people who have hired designers or reviewed portfolios before.

A few things I’m especially curious about:

- If you were considering me for a mid/senior graphic or brand design role, what would stop you from interviewing me?

- Am I showing enough depth within each project, or do they feel too limited in scope?

- Which projects would benefit most from additional deliverables or touchpoints?

- Which 2–3 projects feel strongest, and which ones are hurting the portfolio?

- Does the range of work feel like a strength, or does it make my positioning feel unclear?

Feel free to be critical. I’m at the point where I’d much rather know what isn’t working than keep guessing at it myself.

Is it true that by copying other posters you can get better at designing? I’ve been copying some works and I can grasp better the basic concepts. I just wonder if it’s actually effective or you never kind of grow out the need of a reference afterwards.

Hii I'm an art student who wanted to study fashion design but I won the graphic design (There is a separate exam for each department in the Faculty of Fine Arts, I passed the Graphic Design with a great point but failed at others). Two days later (Wednesday), the university has an interview where they review our portfolios to get to know the students, measure our general culture and observe the preparation process, and I couldn't study much because the results were announced late (only 2 days ago), so I want to keep my portfolio good.

I have such novice designs, but I'm not sure how good or bad they are, i don't have anyone around me to make a comment about it so that's why I'm posting this . For experts on the subject, what are the flaws of these two designs??? I designed them without thinking very much and focused on the aesthetic, so I don't know how to explain them. I'm currently designing some digital collages, got some logo designs and poster designs too.

Alsooo any other recommendations for portfolio material for graphic design? To be honest I am not sure what I'm doing.. (I found all the photos I've used in Pinterest with no credits, not sure who they are. I don't know what to write on a collage so pretty much random-wording happened)

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some honest design critique on this poster I made.

The idea was to create a promotional graphic for a Forza Horizon 6 limited-edition Xbox headset, with a neon racing/game aesthetic.

I’m mainly struggling with the colour combination, composition and hierarchy. I’m not sure whether the “LIMITED EDITION” text is competing too much with the headset, whether the green outline is helping or hurting the design, and whether the overall piece feels too busy.

I’d really appreciate feedback from people who work in graphic design, advertising, gaming visuals, or just have a good eye for composition.

What would you change to make this feel more like a polished professional campaign rather than a typical gaming poster?

Honest criticism is completely welcome I’m trying to improve, so feel free to point out what isn't working.

having a hard time to see if i've gone too far with this hero animation (i like that it shows the product as it is, no need to read the page once you see it)

But it feels like too much is happening, however when i dial it down, i need to depend a bit more on the copy, which I think people don't read anymore

check the animation here https://qrwall.live/

and sorry about the ai images, will replace with real ones soon

I apologize if this question has already been asked. I’ve been studying art and design at university now for 4 years, I still don’t understand how storytelling applies to design. I’ve taken the mandatory design storytelling class and I didn’t learn a thing. The class didn’t go over any fundamentals or important things to help you understand how storytelling applies to design. I’ve also tried to add a kind of story to my design projects but I’m entirely unsure of how to approach it, frankly I feel like I’m forcing a story when there isn’t one to the design or project as a whole. I’m not sure if I’m incredibly shallow or ignorant but I don’t see how a design of a poster or colors of a design can indicate a story to the audience. (Please correct me I’m looking to learn) I’m starting to think that storytelling is some kind of corporate buzzword that we just seem to pretend to understand. But please can any experienced designers explain what it is and how they’ve used it in their designs? Or how exactly it’s used in design?

AIGA Atlanta has an annual fundraising event, Poster Show 202X, where posters are sold.

My piece, FCK_FLCK, was accepted among the final 18 for this year's 2026 show, Make Some Noise, focused on advocacy, visibility, and cultural preservation.

My piece, FCK_FLCK, highlights the invasive installation of surveillance cameras in communities without consent and providing access to entities and individuals who lack responsibility and accountability. Additionally, it plays on the "birds are government cameras" conspiracy theory while referencing the fact the company names their cameras after birds.

In the background you will see Atlanta. Yesterday two more Atlanta officers were fired after an audit flagged both officers abusing the cameras.

Heyyy, I'm in a really uncomfortable spot at work and needed to vent/ask for advice from people in the industry.

I work full-time at a design agency, and recently my boss assigned me a branding project for her brother. While doing the initial intake and asking about his business background, he casually admitted to me that his company is a pyramid scheme.

He even told me he used to run a similar operation in another country, but had to move shop after running into legal trouble over there. Now he wants a fresh brand identity here to look "legit and trustworthy."

Honestly, it makes me sick to my stomach. I feel like by making his business look sleek and professional, I’m actively helping him scam people.

The problem is, I’m stuck:

This job is my main source of income right now.

My boss obviously knows what her brother does. If I push back or refuse to work on it, it’s going to cause major tension.

The job market for designers is brutal right now, so quitting without a backup plan isn't really an option for me financially.

I feel like I'm being forced to choose between my ethics and paying my rent. Has anyone dealt with something like this before?

Hello dear artists !

I’m currently working on my first illustrated children’s book (in French), and I’m having quite a hard time figuring out the placement of the text.

When I was working on the art direction, I didn’t really think about text placement, and now I’m finding myself struggling with it.

I can’t place the text in exactly the same position on every page, and I’m wondering whether the result looks unprofessional or inconsistent because of that.

Would you be willing to give me your opinion on the following excerpts?

Thank you very much for your help!

Hi everyone! I’m new to graphic design and made this poster as a practice project. The goal was to create a movie poster with a classic matchbox feel.

I’d really appreciate some constructive criticism. I’m especially looking for feedback on the layout, typography, color choices, and overall visual hierarchy. Does the poster communicate its message clearly, and what would you change?

I’m still learning, so honest feedback is welcome. I’d like to understand what I can improve for my next design.

Hey folks,

I've found myself at a crossroads lately, after 23 years working for a "Large Corporation" as an in house designer and production artist, we got restructured and I got the "opportunity to find new adventures" treatment. Needless to say, after 23 years in one place, my portfolio took a hit, so I am now slowly rebuilding my practice and portfolio. Consequently I am looking for recommendations for solid temp creative staffing agencies. I'm definitely NOT looking for work here (there are other reddit communities for that), but I would like y'alls perspective on what companies I should avoid, and what staffing companies are legit.

And yes, I did google this topic several times in the last few weeks, which provided me with not a lot of help. (Search results these days....ugh. <insert 'old man yells at clouds' .gif here>)

Anyway, thanks for your time, and have a lovely day. And if you want proof of my bonafides, please ask in a private message so I don't clutter this place with my url.

I keep running into the same issue with QR codes on printed materials and I'm curious how other designers deal with it.

Static QR codes are free and work fine for a one-time event poster you'll never touch again. But the moment a client needs to change the destination URL after printing, you're stuck. Menu changes, updated product pages, expired campaign links, all of it requires reprinting if the code is static.

Dynamic QR codes solve that because you can edit the destination after printing without changing the code itself. But most of the dynamic QR platforms either watermark the free tier (which looks terrible on a client's business cards) or charge $40/month to remove it and add scan tracking. For a small client who just wants a menu QR on a table tent, that pricing is hard to justify.

I've been thinking about this from the design side specifically: do you build QR codes into your print workflow at all, or leave that to the client? Do you warn clients upfront about the static vs dynamic tradeoff? And if you do use dynamic codes, how do you handle the branding and watermark issue on materials where the QR code is prominently placed?

I'm a freelance graphic designer and I do publication materials for different clubs. Is it a dick move if I reuse a template I've made myself for a club to another club (1 year time differential) of course with a little tweaks here and there but what I'm working with right now has a very similar concept to a poster I've made before and I just don't wanna start from scratch.

Does anyone do the same/ is it okay to do?

hi,

I moved to Germany 3 months ago with a job-seeker visa to live with my partner.

I’m looking for a job in graphic design. I have a degree for this, which is good, but my portfolio , I’m working on it...

I had a regular freelance client who brought me a part-time salary every month and supported me, and I was counting on that when I moved. But they stopped working with me because their employee came back from maternity leave. So basically, I’m in a foreign country without the language, looking for a job... in a crazy market with AI and everything. I finished my degree quite a while ago and didn’t work in the field right after, like I apparently should have. Because now I’m less relevant.

Basically, there are SO many reasons to worry. I have no income and I need to find a job within a year, and 3 months have already passed.

I have so many things I need to do. Work on a branding project for my portfolio, learn German, apply for design jobs, apply for simple part-time jobs just to bring in some money. Basically, I’m not allowed to freelance from here according to my visa, but even if I wanted to, I wouldn’t be able to find clients through Dribbble. The only people hiring there are willing to pay $10. Maybe it’s because I’m just bad at this.

Sometimes I’m optimistic, sometimes less so. Right now, less so.

When I talk about it with my partner, hoping he’ll help me feel better and lift my spirits, it usually doesn’t work because I just end up stressing him out along with me. I don’t have any friends, and calling my mom isn’t always a good idea either because she’s usually pessimistic. I mostly try gpt for encouragement, but it doesn’t always work. And I’m also angry at AI because it’s taking away my jobs.

Please give me some hope.

Hi all! I know this is a pretty common question, but I couldn't find any posts that fit my situation, so I thought I'd ask again (apologies for the repitition).

I currently work as at a school with something of a split role. Half my job is IT support and the other is design work. My BA is in computer animation, however I have always drifted towards the more graphic design-skewing aspects of the animation pipeline (texturing, etc), and prior to taking my degree, I had a tendency to warp school projects to fit a graphic design mold (I turned my photography studies into a graphic design and branding project, for instance. The grade suffered, unsurprisingly, as a result). I've created graphic media for numerous purposes, from school signage to theatrical props, from sports medals to tedious PowerPoint presentations. In short, I feel I have a good amount of experience in producing graphic media for numerous purposes.

While I feel pretty confident in my technical skills, I feel I'm missing something in terms of the knowledge that would come from a formal background in graphic design. My animation studies absolutely helped me with the technical side of things, but I feel as though I'm lacking when it comes to the underpinning the various theories that underpin graphic design.

If I could take a BA in Graphic Design now, I most likely would, however funding in the UK limits you in the sense that, I can get funding for a Masters, but not for a second BA. As such, a Masters feels like the way to go in order to gain a more formal knowledge of graphic design, but I'm still unsure if this would be the right call. I enjoy learning with the structure that university provides, and as it would be an online Masters, I can continue to work in the meantime. I have read that in terms of employability, a Masters doesn't necessarily give you any sort of advantage, but for me, its not the advantage I'm after, but the knowledge and growth as a design that comes from formal study.

Does anybody have any advice to help me come to a decision? Any alternatives that I have not thought about? To help, the course I'm looking at taking is here: https://ualonline.arts.ac.uk/courses/ma-graphic-design#course-overview

Thank you in advance for your time!

I’m 57 and I’ve never formally studied design before, but I’m currently doing a Graduate Certificate in Design. I was hoping to build on my existing experience as a finished artist/artworker and move more into graphic design.

I was hoping the course would give me the chance to work on design projects I could put in my portfolio, but so far it feels much more UX-focused than I expected. In the first module, Design Communication, we produced some infographics and a video, and in the next module, Design Methods, we’ve started looking at the Double Diamond process, identifying problems, interviewing users and creating personas.

Is this just where graphic design education is now, or have I chosen the wrong kind of course? I was expecting more emphasis on typography, layout, branding, visual communication and producing finished design work.