This article is adapted from DropCap Vol. 2, Issue 01. Read the full issue. Typography is arguably the toughest aspect of design. Not because there’s
For self-taught designers, “craft” isn’t typically on their list of things to learn. It’s likely because the majority of design creators online don’t emphasize the
Welcome to Part 1 of my No-Nonsense Guide for Learning Graphic Design. I’m Tirso Gamboa, a former creative director at
How many of you actually know how to talk about your work? I’ve interviewed hundreds of designers in New York
Why do some designs feel “right” while others feel like a mess? It’s usually because the structure wasn’t designed properly,
I try my best to answer all the comments on my YT channel, but some deserve longer explanations. So, a
A beautiful portfolio can land you an interview, but the interview is the final boss to getting the job. I’ve
Have you ever stared at a blank page and felt intimidated to start? It could be that you don’t want
https://youtu.be/mt6r_lVo5mQ Many viewers in my design mentoring sessions say something that always cracks me up: “Tirso, I just don’t know
I’ve been on both ends of the application process. When I was younger, applying for jobs was a rough process.
Having a foundation in design is your key to success in this industry. A great place to start is to
For anyone that’s looking into design books for learning, this is a round-up of my recommendations. Everything will be linked
Print isn’t completely dead and for those designers that are working on print design projects, there are guidelines that need
If you’re looking to get better at editorial or layout design, a great project is to rebuild a layout and
As a graphic design blog, it’s pretty obligatory to cover the gear that I use. However, I’m covering EVERYTHING that
I often get asked, “How do I get a job in magazine publishing?” This is hard to provide just one
A resume can be a make-or-break moment for a designer’s application for a job. Your application is supposed to highlight
Junior Designer vs. Senior Designer? What’s the difference?!?! Graphic designer titles can be confusing. I honestly don’t think there’s a
I can’t stress enough how much I love a Leica camera. I bought the Leica Q in 2018 and it’s
One of my favorite movies has to be the Devil Wear Prada. Although the book is written by one of
The design process is truly what makes you a designer. By focusing on perfecting your process, you’ll find yourself coming
There is a stereotype of “growing up asian” in America and my experience lived up to that stereotype. Dealing with
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