Communication: Having good communication skills are important when it comes to creating a client’s story, brand and ideas. Technology savvy: Creative for these industries almost always touches a computer. Feeling confident working with digital technologies is critical for a student’s success. Creativity: Our industry depends on your ability to generate a lot of ideas that are informed with strong research. Knowing the world around you and crafting a creative and intelligent response for your clients is key to your success. Passion: You have to love what you do to be able to do it well and graphic design is no exception. The passion you hold will get you through any tough seasons and long hours you stumble across. Having that drive from the start can project you far and will be with you when you most need it. Patience: While design work is fun, it is a talent that develops over time. Working hard to hone your knowledge and skills shows a commitment to being the best. It’s important to have patience while developing your ideas and know that you won’t always get it right on your first try.