Tirso Gamboa
I'm a creative director and graphic design expert with a mission to bridge the gap between self-taught designers and design graduates. My channel is your go-to resource for mastering design principles, honing your craft, and building a standout portfolio to land your dream job.
With over a decade of experience at top publishers like Condé Nast, Hearst, and Meredith, I’ve designed for iconic titles such as Teen Vogue, WIRED, and Travel + Leisure—spanning 25+ magazines. After leaving my role as VP of Creative at Fairchild Media Group, I now focus on sharing what I’ve learned from the best in the business.
Whether you're starting out or leveling up, you'll find tutorials, insider tips, and career advice to boost your skills and confidence.
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How to Work with Type & Image | Perfecting Print
Design Paralysis | Ask Tirso
Mastering White Space in Graphic Design: Essential Tips and Techniques
Career Pressure | Ask Tirso
My Complete Graphic Design Workflow
Turning Spec Work Into Something Real
Creative Director Breaks Down Good and Bad Feedback | Nailed It or Failed It
Mastering Proportion in Graphic Design: Essential Tips and Techniques
Lessons Learned: My Graphic Design Interview Stories - Part 2
Designer Interview Secrets: What Top Employers Really Want - Part 1
The Secret to Perfect Layouts: 5- & 7- Column Grids Explained
Print Mastery for Graphic Designers: Designing for Format
The Psychology of Design: Visual Perception Principles Explained
The No-Nonsense Guide for Learning Graphic Design (Part 4)
The No-Nonsense Guide for Learning Graphic Design (Part 3)
Практическое руководство по изучению графического дизайна (часть 2)
The No-Nonsense Guide for Learning Graphic Design (Part 1)
2025 Channel Updates + What’s Next
Секрет идеальной компоновки: объяснение сеток из 3 и 6 колонок
How I Built a Network as an Introvert
Print Mastery for Graphic Designers: Typography
✌️ See you later NYC: Lessons and Memories from 14 Years
Print Mastery for Graphic Designers: Designing for Context
Part 03: Swatches & Working With Color | Tirso's Guide to Adobe InDesign
The Secret to Perfect Layouts: 2- & 4- Column Grids Explained
Understanding Portfolio Projects: What Self-Taught Designers Get Wrong
My Creative Mentorship Program!
How well can you "See"? | Visual Perception in Design
Part 02: Character & Paragraph Panels | Tirso's Guide to Adobe InDesign
Part 01: File Setup | Tirso's Guide to Adobe InDesign