Hmmm not sure where this should go so I'll just post in General Discussion 
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I'm hoping there are some Graphic Designers here who can give me some advice on how I can get into Graphic Design please
I work as a team assistant (yes, exciting job..!) but I'm currently in a position where I can possibly expand my role and do more of the things I like, which is creative work such as designing newsletters, creating static banners and editing artwork etc.
I have Photoshop CS4 on my laptop and know the basics through self learning, but I will need better equipment and better knowledge on how to use photoshop as well as learn how to use InDesign.
I need to put together a 'proposal' for my boss with things like:
- what hardware I will need (better spec laptop / macbookpro / graphics tablet?)
- what software I will need (subscription to photoshop CC and InDesign CC?)
- what short courses I need to go on (I've found 2 day introduction courses for both Photoshop and Indesign at £522 each)
- how much will it cost for service/support on the hardware (as our IT dept only supports their own equipment and not externally purchased items)
Any tips and advice on how/where to get started will be much appreciated

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I'm hoping there are some Graphic Designers here who can give me some advice on how I can get into Graphic Design please

I work as a team assistant (yes, exciting job..!) but I'm currently in a position where I can possibly expand my role and do more of the things I like, which is creative work such as designing newsletters, creating static banners and editing artwork etc.
I have Photoshop CS4 on my laptop and know the basics through self learning, but I will need better equipment and better knowledge on how to use photoshop as well as learn how to use InDesign.
I need to put together a 'proposal' for my boss with things like:
- what hardware I will need (better spec laptop / macbookpro / graphics tablet?)
- what software I will need (subscription to photoshop CC and InDesign CC?)
- what short courses I need to go on (I've found 2 day introduction courses for both Photoshop and Indesign at £522 each)
- how much will it cost for service/support on the hardware (as our IT dept only supports their own equipment and not externally purchased items)
Any tips and advice on how/where to get started will be much appreciated
