I hope it can be learnt because at the grand old age of 34 I'm trying to learn graphic design via books etc and apply what I've consumed to web interfaces and apps. I've had 1 freelance job so far but I've only been learning a few months. I have no idea if I had any innate ability but I've improved somewhat since I started. After I'm fairly happy with my design skills I'll get cracking on HTML/CSS etc but still obviously carry on learning the design stuff because there is simply so much to learn.
https://dribbble.com/mshanda
With regard to Mac vs Windows, I made myself a Hackintosh so I can get the best of both worlds. I use a program called Sketch (bloody awesome) which is mac only and there are quite a few programs that are only out for mac so if you have no wish to play games on your portable device I'd get a Macbook, they are a tad pricey though.
A brilliant book for graphic design beginners is The Non-designers Design book, I've read one of the older editions but a new 4th edition is out soon so it might worth checking that out.
https://dribbble.com/mshanda
With regard to Mac vs Windows, I made myself a Hackintosh so I can get the best of both worlds. I use a program called Sketch (bloody awesome) which is mac only and there are quite a few programs that are only out for mac so if you have no wish to play games on your portable device I'd get a Macbook, they are a tad pricey though.
A brilliant book for graphic design beginners is The Non-designers Design book, I've read one of the older editions but a new 4th edition is out soon so it might worth checking that out.
Last edited:
