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 Graphic Design Industry Doomed in Malaysia?

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nugget_piece
post Dec 7 2019, 09:28 AM

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QUOTE(Volsuung @ Oct 10 2018, 11:50 AM)
What do you guys think of the graphic design industry in Malaysia today?

As a brand and graphic designer who has worked here for almost 3 years (I am 24), here are some of my 2 sens:

- Design is seen less of a necessity and more of an adjunct to people both young and old,
- Many young local artists and designers do not know the business language,
- Many old corporate and organizations don't pay very high for graphical design services (since it's not important to them),
- Look at the logos for Visit Malaysia 2020, Kuala Lumpur etc.
- Bad logic symmetry eg: I drive BMW but my business only needs Kancil level of design quality (and price)

I said 'doomed' because:

- Many Malaysians don't understand + don't care about design value on businesses,
- Not many are willing to pay high for this service,
- I see many frustrated young designers doubting themselves (if they have entered the wrong industry),
- There are countries where designs are highly valued and appreciated (UK, US, namely westerns), why is that?

I would like to hear your thoughts on this, whether you are a designer or not.
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I think you have some good points.
Especially those that are not willing to pay decently.
That could be demotivating for aspiring designers.

Another thing is there are templates available online. Making a designer's job look easier than it truly is. Templates are meant to speed up the process and acts as a base but not many people view it that way.

There are probably a couple of bad apples that spoiled it for everyone. Designers that show the process to clients and tell them how easy it is. Trust me, I saw it happening quite a lot.
It's probably an ego thing, like "look how I did it, simple and easy".


nugget_piece
post Dec 8 2019, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(MeatballGatal @ Dec 7 2019, 07:14 PM)
There are a few Graphic Designers I have came across which are pretty successful like William Harald-Wong, Lim Chun Woei, Jay Lim (CutOut) etc.
But those were established designers. Loser like me who are stucked in the doomed cycle can only make a few pennies from low budget clients.

With website like Canva, people can even "design" on their own. Plus, the mentality like TS had mentioned. Pretty doomed for me.
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A lot of those people started out very early.

I have heard Jay Lim's talks before. I feel that the stuff that he is promoting is mostly about money and fame. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

But as design students, we are looking for more on inspirations and cool projects. And how did the person overcome dreadful situations in the industry. What are the learning processes that one takes. Not some self bragging stuff to boast their ego.

And on the low pennies part, someone used to tell me something wise that not everyone wants to be a boss. Not everyone wants to do freelance. Working for companies and with people is just as great. If you are talking money, then they are offering good salaries too.

The talks and sharing from those successful bosses, often make it sound like you ALSO can and should be like them.
But what if I don't want to be like them, then there is nothing left to hear.







 

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