10 Basic Requirements To Be A Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designing is an domain which gives the pleasure while working over the projects. The designers have different criteria and different styles of creating the designs. As i said earlier the Graphic Designer has a very good opportunity working as an Freelance designer at Online. There are wide range of marketplace for the freelance designers to work . So to be a freelancer there is an minimum requirements required.

Here Is the Basic Requirement Require To Be A Graphic Designer.

#1  Personal Computer.

A Personal Computer with an minimum configuration is required. Because the software which are used for the Graphic Designing as well as illustration purpose are in a need of high buffer memory and a very good graphics memory. So here is an basic configuration to be a good tool for the designer.

Windows

• 1.8GHz or faster processor
• Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista)
• 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
• 1GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
• 1,024×768 display (1,280×800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
• Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7.2 software required for multimedia features
• Broadband Internet connection required for online services*

Mac OS

• PowerPC® G5 or multicore Intel® processor
• Mac OS X v10.4.11–10.5.4
• 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
• 2GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on flash-based storage devices)
• 1,024×768 display (1,280×800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
• Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0
• DVD-ROM drive
• QuickTime 7.2 software required for multimedia features
• Broadband Internet connection required for online services*

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#2  BroadBand Internet Connection

The broadband internet connection is required in order to upload and download the work files as well as the references files. The image files with pretty high resolution will take more time to download at slow internet connection. So due to this i recommend to go for Broad band internet connection(Unlimited Plan is recommended).

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#3  Software Programs

The most commonly used software programs are

1. Adobe Photoshop (Any Version)
2. Adobe Illustrator (Any Version)
3. CorelDraw X3 To X4
4. QuarkExpress…etc

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#4 White Board

Having a whiteboard on the wall can be very handy if you wish to write something down very fast, or suddenly have an idea.The white is a n major gadget which is needed while planning an corporate logo designs or an identity design. The white board is used while showing the client rough work.

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#5  Glass Desk

You want a desk that looks good and has enough room for all your stuff. Now this doesn’t have to be glass (this is just a recommendation), but glass desks do look good.

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#6  Notice Board

Having a notice board is a great idea to post notes on, and important information that you don’t wish to store on your computer or online.

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#7 Sticky Notes

Sticky notes are good for reminders. Like Skype conference at 8 with Ron etc. They can just sit at the back of your workstation for when you need them.

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#8  A3 Printer & Scanner

Designers often need to print out briefs, or large designs. An A3 printer is great to have, and also with a scanner on top is just an extra bonus.

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#9  Stationary Pot & Holder

You need something to hold all your stationary in. Keep it neat and tidy with a stationary holder on your desk

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#10 Cool Business Chair

You need to have a chair that’s comfortable, because after all you will be sitting there most of the time when using your workstation.