Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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One of the most common struggles for people new to graphic design is simply not knowing where to start.

If you’ve ever felt like that, don’t worry, you’re not alone.

It’s one of the most common struggles for new designers. And the reason is simple: without a process, design can feel directionless.

Design is: Understanding, strategy & problem solving

The truth is, great design doesn’t just happen. It’s typically the result of a design process, a journey with clear steps that guide you from the problem to the solution.

So why is this important, and how can it help you design with more confidence, clarity, and purpose?”

In this video, we dive into what makes a good graphic designer!

Let’s get into it!


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TOPICS COVERED:


00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:31 Design Process Introduction
00:01:48 Benefits to the Design Process
00:02:26 The Designer's Thinking Process
00:03:45 Design Process Phases
00:04:37 Design Process Flow
00:05:25 PHASE 1: Learn & Discover Concept Territories
00:05:52 1.1 Understand
00:06:34 1.2 Discover
00:08:12 1.3 Consolidate
00:09:32 PHASE 2: Visual Concept & Design
00:09:54 2.1 Explore
00:10:26 2.2 Generte
00:11:34 2.3 Select
00:12:38 PHASE 3: Visual Artwork & Design
00:12:59 3.1 Create
00:14:02 3.2 Refine
00:15:04 3.3 Define
00:15:44 PHASE 4: Present Design
00:16:07 3.1 Prepare
00:17:03 3.2 Present
00:18:04 3.3 Discuss
00:18:43 Design Process Recap



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GDS DESIGN COMMUNITY


This video was created for all my members of the GDS design school community.

If you would like to join the GDS design school community, where we chat about design, give each other feedback and where I set design challenges.

You are all welcome to join for free

JOIN FREE HERE: discord.gg/WCCF8cdCYN

See you there


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