Need Advice on getting into the Creative/Art/Design industry?

I need some advice.


I've been to university and finished a degree, but now am not interested in that anymore.





I want to pursue my interest in art work particularly in the visual presentation of things, deciding what colour, layout etc looks best - what is this called in career terms and how can i work for someone eventhough i have no proper experience or portfolio (except work i've kept from high school).





I've started looking for vacancies but they want people with some kind of experience. How do i get a company to take me on. I'm don't mind training and learning with a company - but knowone gives you a chance to even do that.Need Advice on getting into the Creative/Art/Design industry?
Familiarize yourself with Adobe Creative Suite!!! If you want to get into design, you need to be somewhat fluent in these programs. They are a designer's right hand...literally...your hand becomes part of your mouse. Once you get that down, start with business cards, wedding invitation, and stationary packages for friends, family and local businesses. If you are very determined and work hard, you can become successful on your own. I did not major in graphic design and this is how I got started. You have to be able to market yourself. Anytime you hear someone say they need a business card, jump in and offer - modestly if possible. Once you get a few things done, build yourself a website to keep as a live portfolio and make business cards for yourself. Try bartering with friends who are starting new business ventures, this way you can get some great stuff and they can get some design work. I've gotten all kinds of stuff - jewelry, yard work, deck remodeling, hair styles, and all of my facials and makeup for my wedding. It's a lot of fun making someone's business look good on paper. Make that your personal motto, and you'll make yourself look good. When it comes to getting paid, don't overprice yourself but don't sell yourself short either. Good luck!Need Advice on getting into the Creative/Art/Design industry?
Try sign making.It is one of the best ways to get in on what happens in your city,where the art goes,what it is ,and whose art it does well with.Say a sculpture on a windy corner that changes with the wind.or Realtor signs.
If you can narrow your list down and come up with some better definitions of what you want to do the answers might come a little easier. It sounds like you are interested in either Graphic Design or possibly some other type visual presentation dealing with displays of some sort. I recommend taking a class or two to get some work in your portfolio. Once you have a few things to show you can probably find an paid/un-paid internship with a design firm.


If that doesn't help, google different jobs you are interested in and see what the companies are looking for. You might be able to make a portfolio by just finding examples of what you want to do and making your own version of that.