# Creative Industry Perspective Charts The State of Graphic Design Infographic is Thoughtful By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-23 | Updated 2012-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-of-graphic-design References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/state-graphic-design) & [smartpress](http://smartpress.com/pages/state-of-graphic-design) If you are considering a career in the creative world of [digital design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/really-really-good-design), the State of Graphic Design infographic is a must-read. With an industry that is diverse in terms of skill levels, educational backgrounds and niches, it can be a daunting task when it comes to getting your foot in the door. As a self-taught graphic designer myself, trial and error is one lesson that is key to transforming a hobby into a potential career. Like anything, you can't become a superstar overnight, but having an insatiable appetite for knowledge is crucial. Internships are the ideal way to gain hands-on experience since you get not only the technical skills, but also exposure clients and collaborators. Learning how to promote your work and [network with potential employers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-hikes) will help you gain credibility in a highly competitive field. The State of Graphic Design infographic prepared by smartpress.com is eye-opening and full of thoughtful reflections. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digital Design Careers:** The trend of diverse skill levels, educational backgrounds, and niches in the graphic design industry presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in online design education platforms. - **Self-taught Graphic Design:** The trend of self-taught graphic designers highlights the need for disruptive innovation in accessible and affordable design training resources. - **Networking in Graphic Design:** The trend of networking and self-promotion in graphic design offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in professional networking platforms tailored to the creative industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Online Education:** The online education industry can capitalize on the trend of diverse skill levels in graphic design by creating specialized digital design courses and platforms. - **Design Training Resources:** The design training industry can disrupt the market by providing accessible and affordable resources for self-taught graphic designers. - **Professional Networking:** The professional networking industry can tap into the trend of networking in graphic design by developing targeted platforms that facilitate connections between designers and potential employers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Portfolio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-designers.md) - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md) - [Creative Suite Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-suite.md) - [Creative Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-design-tool.md) - [Creative Suite Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-suite1.md) - [Design Process Portfolios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewport.md) - [Product Design Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-product-design-book.md) - [Confidence-Boosting Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solodesign-os.md) - [Design Inspiration Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkbites.md)