Developing an eye for a good design
Tags: design, beginners, help, motivation
Published: 2022-08-08 12:31:23

Design is all around us. It's in the clothes we wear, the car we drive, and the house we live in. Good design is important because it makes our lives easier and more enjoyable. It makes us more productive and helps us communicate better. Good design is also beautiful and timeless.

To become a successful designer, it's important to train an eye for [good design](https://blog.icons8.com/articles/how-to-develop-an-eye-for-good-design-on-autopilot/). Here are a few suggestions that will help you receive the knowledge to make your journey to the world of design more fun. 

**Finding the right way to design**

Designers are much like basketball players because the more you study how others move and what strategies they use, the more proficient you'll be. Developing an eye for design ought to be your one and only exercise. You need to accept it as a challenge, stick with it for the best results.

For instance, to find inspiration, it’ll be useful to examine new arts on [Dribbble](https://dribbble.com/), [Behance](https://www.behance.net/), [Artstation](https://www.artstation.com/) etc. Don’t forget to explore websites of photographers ([Shutterstock](http://shutterstock.com), [Flickr](http://flickr.com)) and take a look at unusual collections of brand identity and typography several times a month. 

The other interesting way to find something new is putting yourself in the shoes of other people to view other cultures and their unique design. This will give you the opportunity to become a designer with more broadened horizons which also provides you with another point of view for critical design judgments. 

Don’t forget about exercises you can perform to enhance your vision, just spend a few extra minutes each day observing and appreciating the world around you, it will make your vision much more sharp. Instead of staring into your smartphone (something that we often do), take the time to observe the structures of your surroundings. A method of doing this is having a look at the buildings that you pass by, the various street signs, and nature itself. A handy advice is to focus on the details when examining the surrounding environment, as long as golden rules aren't violated.


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Photography allows us to meaningfully review the world around us. A well-framed image, also known as a photo essay, contains the same elements that can be found in good design. Images that are thoughtfully composed to offer reasonable balance between different elements, make use of space, and take into account color is what I consider to be a good picture. 


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/px84y8y7s8k0of5z0tfg.jpg)

**Ask for feedback**

As frequently as possible, ask your colleagues for feedback on your work. Seasoned designers in particular will be able to point out flaws in your design that you will find once overlooked. Once problems in your design have been specified once, they will be easier to notice in the future.

**Conclusion**

In order to improve your designs, first try to raise your eyesight. Granted, just about anyone can acquire eyesight; there are many ways to get it. If you think of a way to incorporate your own technique to this field.