How to get started as a Graphic Designer in 2026

Limited time: Reignite your creativity — get 30% off BYOL: https://byol.com/youtubemay26 Join BYOL to access all of my courses & save 10%: https://byol.com/gs01 Kickstart your graphic design career in 2026 with Daniel Scott (Bring Your Own Laptop). In this video, you’ll learn the 9 key steps to go from beginner to getting paid. How to steal (smartly), Theory, Tools, Network, Co-Create, Pay Rates, First Client, Portfolio, and Briefs—plus practical tips you can apply right away. Join the Bring Your Own Laptop Facebook Group: https://www.byol.com/FB Follow me on Instagram: https://www.byol.com/IG Follow me on TikTok: https://www.byol.com/tiktok/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/danlovesadobe Join the LinkedIn Group: https://www.byol.com/LINKEDIN/ 0:00 Introduction 0:06 Stealing/Appropriation 0:52 Theory 1:34 Tools 2:09 Networking 3:40 Co-creation 4:48 Pay rates 8:06 First clients 9:45 Portfolio 12:05 Briefs 13:07 Imposter Syndrome 14:02 Bonus: Identity #designer #graphicdesign #design