Graphic Designer’s New Years Resolutions

We always have traditional New Years resolutions, while some folks thrive for them and some could care less. A few weeks ago, we talked about planning the resolutions, now let’s figure out what they are! Quite often, we have a hard time actually writing down and sticking to our resolutions. So since we are graphic designers, why not make a poster of some sort outlining your resolutions.

Check out the poster from AIGA that organized some resolutions wonderfully. Look at this everyday and I am sure you will be inspired to fully commit.

New Year Resolutions really get the wrong name. They are thought to last maybe the first month then everyone forgets about their resolutions. So instead, if you develop a sweet looking poster to see everyday you will stay much more committed to your goals. Think about it, it really will work. And cross them off once they have been successfully achieved. Also, as a graphic designer, the designs should have some new vibe and fresh feeling to them. So keep in mind that we are in a new year when you start whipping up those new logos!

And here are some resolutions that you can consider as being graphic designers. Be sure and add to the list of you have any different resolutions for the New Year here.

1. It is time to code your own website, if you have not already
2. Get up to date on the latest Adobe programs
3. Follow people on Twitter, and learn more about graphic design. Follow Alpha Media House too!
4. Make up your very own typeface
5. And study and apply typography to your designs. Really need to understand this one
6. Adapt to clients in ways you never began to imagine before
7. Switch things up and do more freelancing
8. Begin your own blog or add more for others!
9. Do some design work for free to help friends out
10. List out some questions to ask every client before designing
11. Exercise and get those creative juices flowing
12. Learn more in depth about illustrator and photoshop
13. Try out a program you never have before
14. Get your portfolio current
15. Or start one!
16. Make art at least once per day
17. Take up other forms of art, not just computer designs
18. Get away from the computer and pull out a paintbrush!
19. Teach others about design
20. Get an understanding about the recent graphic design news
21. Learn about fellow designers
22. Start brainstorming before jumping to the computer
23. Get more involved in networking
24. Rebuild someone’s company
25. Start a company out for someone from scratch
26. Understand the marketing side of design
27. Make deisgns for fun
28. Try a new pattern or color never before used
29. Make your workspace clean
30. Be different form other designers