The Tribune

All designers were not born professionals. At some point in their career they were amateurs. And even if a masterpiece was created, there is always room for correction, accentuation and criticism. While perfection comes with trials, persistence and inspiration is the power to achieve greater heights. Being an inspiration means being a role model or the driving force for the people of your genre.

It is always wise not to limit your challenges. Instead, challenge your limits. A project may become lacklustre or unmanageable after a few goes. When that occurs, stimulate your desire and energy, and continue giving your best. Do not stop when you are tired; stop when you are done.

Revise your design, and try to implement it wisely, while not allowing your individuality to dwindle away.

You are bound to express and impress. Obligatory corrections are mandatory.

Recreating art or a design, or following history using the most popular and successful colour schemes, retro themes, overlaps and fusions can prove to be the best inspiration for beginners.

Use words to embark on the vision.

It can be absurd, but the performance may also be outrageous.

Try working with the patterns, and always make an attempt to fuse or reinvent.

No one excels in their comfort zones.

The comfort zone is a beautiful place but, sadly, absolutely nothing grows there. To eat new fruits, step out from it, reincarnate yourself and watch the world cherish your victory.

Ask questions a little more, test yourself, and prove yourself, not only for one day but every day. Be innovative, but never go with the flow.

Do not be a dead fish. Swim through the difficulties and reach your destination.

If not now, then when? If not you, then who? If failed then always remember…“You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from.”

Ultimately, graphic design is the formal response to a strategic question. It is thinking made visual. It is the creativity allowing you to make mistakes and thinking about which one to keep.

Always strive to learn a little more, design a little more, and challenge yourself a little more each day. Overall, be creative, as creativity is simply intelligence having fun. Until we meet again, fill your life with memories rather than regrets. Enjoy life and stay on top of your game.

NB: Columnist welcomes feedback at deedee21bastian@gmail.com

ABOUT COLUMNIST: Deidre M Bastian is a professionally-trained graphic designer/brand marketing analyst, author and certified life coach with qualifications of M.Sc., B.Sc., A.Sc. She has trained at institutions such as: Miami Lakes Technical Centre, Success Training College, College of The Bahamas, Nova Southeastern University, Learning Tree International, Langevine International and Synergy Bahamas.