Khizra A.

Creativity You probably don’t need us to spell it out for you, but let’s drill this home: Creativity is one of, if not the most important skill for graphic designers. After all, it’s hard to come up with new ideas and innovative designs if you don’t know how to tap into your creative resources. Having a visual eye is essential no matter what medium you work in. Communication Understanding what a client wants from a design is the key to creating a successful product. But, “in today’s digital age, where everyone is so individually focused on their phones and electronic devices, a lot of people don’t know how to talk to clients,” laments Jankowski. Thus, being able to listen well, process feedback, and explain design elements—without getting technical—will give you a big advantage.