Ckruiz X Wright Art Twins Gallery Learn graphic design principles. Enroll in a graphic design course. Learn key graphic design tools. Work on your own projects to develop your graphic design skills. Develop a portfolio to showcase your graphic design work. design skills and knowledge. to be thorough and pay attention to detail. knowledge of media production and communication. knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software. knowledge of the fine arts. the ability to come up with new ways of doing things.