Whether you’ve got a small shop or you’re a virtual assistant helping with social media, you can find yourself creating graphics regularly, even if you don’t have a design background. But how do you know, really know, if your work looks good? How can you get really helpful, constructive feedback that will make your work stand out and help you grow as a designer?
Tools like Canva and websites like Creative Market have made it easier for anyone to make cool little logos, Facebook banners, or YouTube thumbnails. Working on my own business with plenty of tools available, constructive feedback is one thing I miss. It was probably one of the most important things that helped me develop along the way as a designer.
Constructive feedback can take you to the next level
For years, I worked in a design studio with a bunch of creative people. We could easily bounce ideas around, learn from each other, borrow concepts, and help each other get to the next level. We had regular meetings at the studio to share our work and give each other feedback. People who started out with little experience became rock star designers, creating award-winning projects and moving on to bigger and better publications.
These days, I can share my work in entrepreneur groups, but I find that I don’t get the feedback I need. I’ve gotten comments like: great colors, looks nice, or I like A over B. But no one is really looking at it critically.
Sometimes you just need that one suggestion to take something from good to GREAT. You need an extra set of eyes, or another perspective to get better.
Maybe it’s just moving something over a bit, changing the crop, adjusting the kerning, or trying a different color. There are some basics of good design that are easy to overlook or that you might just not know about. (Kerning sounds like something to do with popcorn, but it’s about adjusting the spacing between letters in a word.)
How you can get and give some honest constructive feedback
So how can you get good feedback? I want to help you. I’m offering FREE consultations for a limited time on your graphic design projects. You can contact me to sign up through May 15.
These sessions are for you if you:
- Deal with clients who might not really understand design or have nice things to say about your hard work.
- Work hard to create graphics but you’re not getting the engagement you’d like.
- Struggle with creating your own logo, branding, lead magnets or other materials for your business.
- Are enthusiastic about creating cool stuff and want to learn more.
- Want to share your work and get some honest feedback.
Contact me and we can schedule a half hour call. I’m really excited to see your projects.
Constructive feedback doesn’t have to be scary
I admit, there were times when I could be shy and sensitive about my work. You spend hours, days working on something, and you don’t want to get bashed. Someone who cares and has a good eye can help you take what you’ve worked on and make it 100 times stronger without making you feel terrible. Sometimes you do need to take a step back and not be defensive, but I promise you, feedback can help you rock your designs, develop your styles, and get people to notice.
If you want to hang out with other people working on design projects or want someone to look at your branding with an experienced eye, join my new Facebook group, Level Up Your Designs.
And be sure to grab my free workbook on how to get into the graphic design mindset so that you’re ready to create some awesome work! Share and pin this post if you’ve found it helpful.
