1. Understanding the Principles and Theory of Graphic Design

2. Standing Strong with a Historical Graphic Design Grounding

3. Internalize the Graphic Design Process, Conceptual Solutions, Real World Experience, and Creative Application

4. Consider Advanced Study and Development

5. Learn from Professional Graphic Designers

6. Developing Your Proficiency, Intuition, and Flow

7. Put Together Your Portfolio and Blog

8. Participate in Online and Professional Graphic Design Communities

9. Keep in Mind that Graphic Design as a Discipline Doesn't Exist in Isolation

10. Finding Work as a Freelance Graphic Designer

11. Evaluate if Self Study or Graphic Design School is Right for You

        Putting it All Together