{"id":14927,"date":"2012-01-17T10:38:25","date_gmt":"2012-01-17T10:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/?p=14927"},"modified":"2026-04-13T06:35:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:35:42","slug":"new-year-resolutions-for-graphic-designers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/new-year-resolutions-for-graphic-designers\/","title":{"rendered":"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the start of New Year, many people aim to live a better life and set higher goals. Being a graphic designer, what are your resolutions for the New Year? It\u2019s time to ponder over your career and decide about what you want to change. To jumpstart your reflection process, here are ten New Year Resolutions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/users\/designers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our design community<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>1. I Will Stay Focused \u2013 Scattered Attention Is No Good!<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Graphic-Designers-01.png\" alt=\"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers 1\" title=\"I Will Stay Focused \u2013 Scattered Attention Is No Good!\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11525 lazyload\" width=\"650\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/651;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Focus. Focus. Focus. This is what many designers lack. Unless you give proper attention to each project, you will not create good designs. Remember, graphic designing is all about creativity and creativity comes best when you focus on one particular project rather than scattered on multiple projects.<\/p>\n<h2>2. I Will Be Organized \u2013 No More Frustrations<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Graphic-Designers-02.png\" alt=\"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers 2\" title=\"I Will Be Organized \u2013 No More Frustrations\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11527 lazyload\" width=\"650\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/651;\"><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you save the following:  All records of conversations with a client, first drafts, images, templates and PSD layers.  Be sure to organize each in respective folders. Many designers admit that staying organized has helped them save a lot of time, making their work a bit easier.<\/p>\n<h2>3. I Will Not Copy, Cheat or Create a Derivative \u2013 The New Creative Me!<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Graphic-Designers-03.png\" alt=\"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers 3\" title=\"I Will Not Copy, Cheat or Create a Derivative \u2013 The New Creative Me!\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11528 lazyload\" width=\"650\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/651;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Inspirations are necessary, but copying and cheating from someone\u2019s design (while thinking that no one would know) is the worst thing that you can possibly do. This is why it is important to know all the things that will earn you a red card. If you don\u2019t have the mental energy to be creative then don\u2019t take up another project. Relax. Get on it the next day but <u>never<\/u> copy.<\/p>\n<h2>4. I Will Stay Physically Fit \u2013 Get Up and Move!<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Graphic-Designers-04.png\" alt=\"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers 4\" title=\"I Will Stay Physically Fit \u2013 Get Up and Move!\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11529 lazyload\" width=\"650\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/651;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Take out time for physical activity, exercise, sports or just take a walk every day. Not only will this refresh your mind, but will also increase your stamina. With a good half an hour spent on physical activity, you will feel energized and energetic about working on tough projects.<\/p>\n<h2>5. I Will Learn New Things \u2013 Say No To Laziness!<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Graphic-Designers-05.png\" alt=\"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers 5\" title=\"I Will Learn New Things \u2013 Say No To Laziness!\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11530 lazyload\" width=\"650\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/651;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Stay updated if you want to get ahead in your field. With the Internet being one of the most powerful tools for information, you don\u2019t even have to break a sweat to stay updated. Read a new article or watch a new video tutorial every day. Try your hands on a new design concept and you just might surprise yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>6. I Will Not Avoid Tough Clients \u2013 Difficulty Scares Me Not<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Graphic-Designers-06.png\" alt=\"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers 6\" title=\"I Will Not Avoid Tough Clients \u2013 Difficulty Scares Me Not\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11531 lazyload\" width=\"650\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/651;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>There are clients who are very picky and demand constant changes. If you have been avoiding these clients during the last year because you were afraid of taking up a challenge, then it\u2019s time to change that! Just know that a client is paying good money for his brand image and put yourself in his\/her shoes to understand why they might be so fussy. You will gradually start seeing a positive change in your attitude.<\/p>\n<h2>7. I Will Do Something New \u2013 Stop Being a Trend Follower<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Graphic-Designers-07.png\" alt=\"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers 7\" title=\"I Will Do Something New \u2013 Stop Being a Trend Follower\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11532 lazyload\" width=\"650\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/651;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Trends tend come and go. Do not be a trend follower! Clients may demand that you follow a trend just because they are too afraid to try anything new. However, here is where you should use your aesthetic, marketing and convincing powers. Show the clients the disadvantages of being just another design in the market. Show them the advantage of creating something unique and how it can help them stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<h2>8. I Will Aim Higher \u2013 Out Of My Comfort Zone<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Graphic-Designers-08.png\" alt=\"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers 8\" title=\"I Will Aim Higher \u2013 Out Of My Comfort Zone\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11533 lazyload\" width=\"650\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/651;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Take on new, diversified challenges that will give you an experience and will build an impressive portfolio. You may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/top-5-logos-and-legendary-designers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an excellent logo designer<\/a>, but don\u2019t limit yourself to just being a logo designer. Take on website designing or graphic designing. Get out of your comfort zone, learn new things and become well-rounded.<\/p>\n<h2>9. I Will Not Take Criticism Personally \u2013 It\u2019s Just An Opinion<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Graphic-Designers-09.png\" alt=\"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers 9\" title=\"I Will Not Take Criticism Personally \u2013 It\u2019s Just An Opinion\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11534 lazyload\" width=\"650\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/651;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Do not take criticism to heart; don\u2019t be hard on yourself if you make a mistake. There are times when you don\u2019t seem to win projects even though you worked hard or times when clients can turn fussy. Instead of reacting by being self critical, take it easy and just let it pass as a bad day.<\/p>\n<h2>10. I Will Work Smart \u2013 Hard Is Not Enough!<\/h2>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-New-Year-Resolutions-for-Graphic-Designers-10.png\" alt=\"10 New Year Resolutions for Graphic Designers 10\" title=\"I Will Work Smart \u2013 Hard Is Not Enough!\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11535 lazyload\" width=\"650\" height=\"651\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/651;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>You need to bring in efficient communication and analytical skills as well as a good understanding of handling projects when it comes to building a career. Don\u2019t sell yourself short and don\u2019t work too hard for the wrong type of client.<\/p>\n<p>Hope these resolutions have given you enough food for thought. Drop us a line about your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/new-year-resolution-t-shirt-designs-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Year resolutions<\/a>. We would love to know what you have promised yourself this year  \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Vectors Source: iStock<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the start of New Year, many people aim to live a better life and set higher goals. Being a graphic designer, what are your resolutions for the New Year? It\u2019s time to ponder over your career and decide about what you want to change. 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