If I do not have any formal training in design, how do I still become a successful designer?

Hi, First of all there is nothing like a successful designer like thing. They are all successful businessmen, not merely designers. To make a name in the fashion industry, especially in a country like India then you need to think like a businessman, not like a fashion designer. You can outsource things rather to make and design them for yourself. Search for the vendor, who can make garments for you. One needs to think about customer point of view and then design smartly according to the customers need. You can also do some short Diploma courses from colleges like NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) or from wherever you prefer to do it from. Some of the Diploma courses you can pursue are: - Fashion designing - Apparel designing - Styling - Fashion history - Entrepreneurship - Fashion marketing - Apparel production - Textile designing - Fashion management I hope this will help you.

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As a matter of fact, having a formal fashion education, under an expert and experienced faculty, at a premier institute, gives you the leverage and edge to hone one's skills and bag the best job opportunities. However, If you really have a raw talent, you are willing to work hard and you have picked up the basic skills necessary to secure an entry-level position in the fashion industry, there's a good chance you'll be able to make it without a degree. You will be surprised to know that there are many renowned personalities who have made it big in the industry without a degree or formal training in design including Manish Malhotra, Archana Kocchar, Miuccia Prada, Michael Kors and even Chanel! Although you need to keep working on your skills, upgrade yourself according to the changing trends and keep the following tips in mind to tread on the path of success: 1. Assess whether you have the right qualities and skills to make it as a fashion designer. You'll need be creative, be detail-oriented and be able to illustrate your ideas. 2. Make sure you have a basic knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and CAD. Many fashion designers use computer-aided design software as part of their work these days, so it would be advisable to learn the basics of these to keep yourself upgraded. 3. It is essential to build up a portfolio of your ideas and designs. This is absolutely vital to demonstrate your style and ability to potential employers. 4. Try to learn as much as you can about fabric and textiles by making frequent visits to the market. Making a swatch book using scraps of fabric collected from tailors and fabric shops will also be a productive use of your time. 5. Make sure you learn the basics of sewing from books, magazines or the internet. Also, Youtube is full of help, so you shouldn't have too much trouble tracking down some useful reading materials. Practice every technique that you can find, from the most intricate stitch to the smallest detail. 6. Try and do an internship with a design brand or manufacturing firm. If you can work part-time, even unpaid this will give you a great experience and really help you to learn about the fashion industry. This will also help you gain sales and marketing skills while learning.

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