# Graphic Design Commandments Tobias Bergdahl Creates a List of Graphic Design Mantras By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobias-bergdahl References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/356609/The-12-Paradoxes-Of-Graphic-Design/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/tobiasbergdahl) Swedish graphic designer Tobias Bergdahl has created these easy-to-digest visuals that outline the 12 Paradoxes of [Graphic Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dialogues-on-form) by revered graphic designer Adrian Shaughnessy. The advice given in these mantra-esque graphics will hit home with anyone working in the creative design profession. Pieces of advice include, "There's no such thing as [bad clients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crm-for-designers), only bad designers" and "If we want to make money as a graphic designer, we must focus on the work, not the money." These slick graphics offer sage words of advice and encouragement for any budding graphic designer or for those already working in the field. The abiding messages from these quotes expresses the idea that designers should work hard and strive to know their clients inside and out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sage Advice in Graphic Design:** Emphasize the importance of embracing paradoxes in design to create innovative and impactful visuals. - **Client-first Mindset:** Promote the idea of understanding and meeting the needs of clients to build successful design projects. - **Work Ethic in Graphic Design:** Highlight the value of focusing on the quality of work rather than the monetary aspects of the profession. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** Encourage designers to explore new approaches and challenge conventional design principles. - **Creative Design:** Inspire designers to prioritize client satisfaction and create designs that exceed expectations. - **Design Education:** Urge design educators to teach students the importance of dedication and perseverance in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Portfolio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-designers.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Confidence-Boosting Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solodesign-os.md) - [Accessible Brand Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-enough-logos.md) - [Creativity Enhancing WFH Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-angles-collection.md) - [Custom Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-design-concepts.md) - [Graphic Design Bold Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-2.md) - [Ad Inspiration Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobody-reads-ads.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md)