Do you need to be good at art to be a graphic designer? It's a great question, and one everyone probably wonders if they're considering a career in this creative field. While it's undoubtedly a creative job, being great at art is a different skill altogether – but is it necessary or even helpful to be good at art when creating the next best logo?
It's a question that was recently asked over on Reddit, and a slew of graphic designers weighed in with their opinions, which were varied and insightful. The discussion is not only useful for anyone pondering their own abilities, but interesting to consider from the perspective of a professional designer – do you agree with what's been said? Are you proficient in art?
