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Designing for Context
Context plays a huge role in how we approach design. In this video, creative director, Tirso Gamboa, talks about the nuances that differentiate designs based on their context.
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Відео

Part 03: Swatches & Working With Color | Tirso's Complete Guide to Adobe InDesign
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This is my comprehensive UA-cam video series for learning Adobe InDesign. From one designer to another, this is my idea of a practical guide for learning what you need to know, without learning things that might be a waste of time. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, I provide practical tips, techniques, and tutorials to enhance your skills. Sign up for my newsletter: tirsogam...
Grids in Focus: 2- and 4-Column Grids
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Modular grids are great, but column grids are more flexible.. In this video, I explore the use of 2- and 4-column grids. Hire me as a mentor: tirsogamboa.com/mentoring-sessions/ Support the channel by buying me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/tirsogamboa
What Qualifies as a Portfolio Project?
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In a perfect world, every project would be a portfolio piece. Unfortunately, there are requirements and standards, but they will help elevate your portfolio to give you more confidence in finding a job. Here, Tirso Gamboa breaks down what he looks for in a quality portfolio project! Hire me as a mentor: tirsogamboa.com/mentoring-sessions/ Support the channel by buying me a coffee: www.buymeacof...
My Creative Mentorship Program!
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After years of requests, and finally sitting down to figure out pricing, structure, etc, I'm finally launching my very own creative mentorship program! Hire me as a mentor: tirsogamboa.com/mentoring-sessions/
How well can you "See"? | Visual Perception in Design
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In this video, I dive into the visual perception in design. Seeing is about training your eye. Watch to see how differently you see, than I do! Sign up for my newsletter: tirsogamboa.ck.page/b3f7bc2f89 Support the channel by buying me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/tirsogamboa
Part 02: Character & Paragraph Panels | Tirso's Complete Guide to Adobe InDesign
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This is my comprehensive UA-cam video series for learning Adobe InDesign. From one designer to another, this is my idea of a practical guide for learning what you need to know, without learning things that might be a waste of time. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, I provide practical tips, techniques, and tutorials to enhance your skills. Sign up for my newsletter: tirsogam...
Part 01: File Setup | Tirso's Complete Guide to Adobe InDesign
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Here is the start of my comprehensive UA-cam video series for learning Adobe InDesign. From one designer to another, this is my idea of a practical guide for learning what you need to know, without learning things that might be a waste of time. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, I provide practical tips, techniques, and tutorials to enhance your skills. Sign up for my newslet...
Redesigning SPAM Packaging for AANHPI Heritage Month!
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As a tribute to my Filipino roots and in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, I wanted to reimagine the iconic SPAM packaging! Dive into my creative process on how to approach viewing your designs in a different way and ultimately lead you to new ideas! Sign up for my newsletter: tirsogamboa.ck.page/b3f7bc2f89 Support the channel by buying me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/tirsogamboa 00:00 In...
Pushing Through Creative Slumps
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Creative slumps are tough. Here are some thoughts from Creative Director, Tirso Gamboa, on how to get through them. Sign up for my newsletter: tirsogamboa.ck.page/b3f7bc2f89 Support the channel by buying me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/tirsogamboa Hire me as a mentor: tirsogamboa.com/mentoring-sessions/
Creative Director Turns Internet Meme to Magazine Cover
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Just because it's an internet meme, doesn't mean it doesn't have to be designed. In this video, creative director, Tirso Gamboa, shows you how he would approach the design in magazine publishing. Hire me as a mentor: tirsogamboa.com/mentoring-sessions/ Sign up for my newsletter: tirsogamboa.ck.page/b3f7bc2f89 Support the channel by buying me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/tirsogamboa
Don't Get Stuck, Experiment With Your Layouts!
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It can sometimes be difficult to reimagine how else you can design a page. In this video, Tirso Gamboa explores over 75 layouts using his editorial approach to layout design. Hire me as a mentor: tirsogamboa.com/mentoring-sessions/ Sign up for my newsletter: tirsogamboa.ck.page/b3f7bc2f89 Support the channel by buying me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/tirsogamboa 00:00 Intro 00:47 Change the Fo...
🇨🇭 Switzerland Trip: Design Inspiration & Haul (Museum Visit + Typography!) 🇨🇭
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I recently went to Switzerland and was fully inspired. I'm hoping you can find inspiration from Swiss Design as well. Here is a recap of my experience, my visit to Museum Fur Gestatlung, a design haul of things that I bought, and a typography haul, just because type is fun to look at!. Hire me as a mentor: tirsogamboa.com/mentoring-sessions/ Sign up for my newsletter: tirsogamboa.ck.page/b3f7bc...
Creative Director Redesigns Restaurant Menu
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Starting the year nice and simple with a redesign. Creative Director, Tirso Gamboa applies foundational design principles to elevate the menu design at Social Inn. Hire me as a mentor: tirsogamboa.com/mentoring-sessions/ Sign up for my newsletter: tirsogamboa.ck.page/b3f7bc2f89 Support the channel by buying me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/tirsogamboa
How did 2023 Go?!
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It's that time of the year to reflect on how things went. In this video, I announce my newsletter, explain my approach to my content and provide some life updates. Hire me as a mentor: tirsogamboa.com/mentoring-sessions/ Sign up for my newsletter: tirsogamboa.ck.page/b3f7bc2f89 Support the channel by buying me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/tirsogamboa
Mastering Hierarchy and Emphasis in Graphic Design: Essential Tips and Techniques
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Mastering Hierarchy and Emphasis in Graphic Design: Essential Tips and Techniques
The Importance of Visual Connections in Impactful Design
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The Importance of Visual Connections in Impactful Design
Understanding Imposition and Printer Spreads for Designers
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Understanding Imposition and Printer Spreads for Designers
100 Days of Design by Tirso Gamboa
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100 Days of Design by Tirso Gamboa
Grids in Focus: Modular Grids
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Grids in Focus: Modular Grids
Imposter Syndrome: The Ongoing Struggle for Designers
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Imposter Syndrome: The Ongoing Struggle for Designers
Mastering Alignment in Graphic Design: Essential Tips and Techniques
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Mastering Alignment in Graphic Design: Essential Tips and Techniques
Revamp Your Design Process: Level Up by Fixing Broken Windows
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Revamp Your Design Process: Level Up by Fixing Broken Windows
Presenting Your Graphic Design Portfolio: A Creative Director's Expert Tips
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Presenting Your Graphic Design Portfolio: A Creative Director's Expert Tips
Why I'm Saying Goodbye to Magazine Publishing | The End of an Era for Me
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Why I'm Saying Goodbye to Magazine Publishing | The End of an Era for Me
How to Produce a Photoshoot From Start to Finish: Post-Production (Part 4 of 4)
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How to Produce a Photoshoot From Start to Finish: Post-Production (Part 4 of 4)
LA Vlog: A Fun Weekend with Design, Food and Friends
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LA Vlog: A Fun Weekend with Design, Food and Friends
Mastering Contrast in Graphic Design: Essential Tips & Techniques
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Mastering Contrast in Graphic Design: Essential Tips & Techniques
How to Produce a Photoshoot From Start to Finish: Directing On Set (Part 3 of 4)
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How to Produce a Photoshoot From Start to Finish: Directing On Set (Part 3 of 4)
Mastering Balance in Graphic Design: Essential Tips & Techniques
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Mastering Balance in Graphic Design: Essential Tips & Techniques

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @samuelgarcia8621
    @samuelgarcia8621 День тому

    Hello! I would like to hear your thoughts on my portfolio? I just finished it yesterday! For context I just graduated from University. Would love to hear your thoughts. My email is on there as well if preferred. Thank you :)

  • @larissaelkotob610
    @larissaelkotob610 День тому

    Great ideas.Thank you so much for the video! This reminds me of the "diverging" and "converging" explained in the "human-centered design thinking" approach. Diverging is the mindset that the sky is the limit for generating ideas [Plato's approach], and then converging is taking into consideration the restrictions of resources/time/money/technology/etc..., i.e. what is feasible, viable, applicable [Aristotle's approach]. The final design solution should be a balance of both.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa День тому

      Yes! You absolutely nailed it. Are you an HCI designer?

  • @iama14carat
    @iama14carat 2 дні тому

    Rice is life❤

  • @ronechellinaac
    @ronechellinaac 4 дні тому

    How do you create grid inside rectangle? Are you using illustrator or Indesign in this content?

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 4 дні тому

      I created it manually for the purposes of the video. I always use InDesign for layout!

  • @jameralist
    @jameralist 5 днів тому

    this is my first time to be mentioned in a yt video lol, thank you for the great content again

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 4 дні тому

      You got it! Thanks for the continued support 🙏

  • @johnbonninquilala5877
    @johnbonninquilala5877 8 днів тому

    This is great! Very easy to understand.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 7 днів тому

      Thanks so much! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @PEBBLETHEREBEL1985
    @PEBBLETHEREBEL1985 8 днів тому

    Man. I’m new to indesign. Photoshop seems like it can do everything this video shows without having to learn a new tool

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 7 днів тому

      I would agree that Photoshop can do everything in this video specifically, but it can’t do everything else that InDesign offers, so the benefit is having all the tools in one app vs doing color in Photoshop and then typesetting in InDesign. I know it’s a huge hurdle learn InDesign, but it would open up opportunity to work on a breadth of other projects. Photoshop still has a place in the workflow, but when it comes to layout design, InDesign is the most robust to work on any project.

  • @user-tw5so8un5k
    @user-tw5so8un5k 10 днів тому

    Your content is truly top-notch! Any chance you could dive into more advanced topics in the future?

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 9 днів тому

      Thank you so much! Specifically in InDesign? or Design in general? Design is a little tougher... I can see why creators don't do it often. Let me know. I'll see what I can do!

  • @buttonsinbasket
    @buttonsinbasket 11 днів тому

    This video is just WOW. Thank you so much for your efforts in making this for us.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 9 днів тому

      Of course! I thought I got a little carried away on this one, but the work seems to have been worth it. Thanks for watching ❤️

  • @carlosechegoyen25
    @carlosechegoyen25 12 днів тому

    Excelente 👌 ❤ gracias 😊

  • @theblvkswan
    @theblvkswan 12 днів тому

    Thank you!!! I really love your videos on grids 😊

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 9 днів тому

      Thank you! I really need to get the full series up 🥹

  • @dipeshparmar8158
    @dipeshparmar8158 14 днів тому

    Thank you for explained in details

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 13 днів тому

      Awesome! I nervous about this one, but it sounds like the explanations were enough?

  • @Artistram3d1
    @Artistram3d1 15 днів тому

    Brilliant content, I really look forward to these. One question, what is the 'hero' content? Thank you!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 13 днів тому

      It is the main content, or largest in hierarchy, similar to the hero section of a website!

  • @maykestrada
    @maykestrada 15 днів тому

    Loving the flow and speed of the tutorial as usual. Really very informative! I'm not sure why my mind was waiting for a drop cap in the layouts though. 😄 Thanks for this Tirso!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 13 днів тому

      Haha! I actually have a reasoning for this. When I work on my content, I try to strip it of as many design elements as possible so viewers focus on the topic, in this case grids. I could do an exploration of dropcaps… need think about that one. Oh and this is a larger reminder for me to get a newsletter out soon 🫣

    • @maykestrada
      @maykestrada 9 днів тому

      @@tirsogamboa I'll be looking forward to that! I'm actually recommending your channel to my kids and colleagues! Keep it up bro! You're doing AWESOME! May I just add one more. Have you upgraded your video recording setup? Looks so sharp and Hi-res! Canon? Sony? It looks really good!😃😎

  • @timcooke5731
    @timcooke5731 16 днів тому

    This was awesome! Can’t wait for the 3/6/8/12 grids and when to use each!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 13 днів тому

      I’m going to think about 8 and 12 columns… they’re not usually grids that I suggest, but maybe I can come up with something!

  • @idavid8128
    @idavid8128 16 днів тому

    Today I woke up and said: I want to learn more about grids today. Perfect timing, perfect video. Please do more of these!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 13 днів тому

      I absolutely will! Thank you 🙏

  • @elmotazbellahmohammed7134
    @elmotazbellahmohammed7134 16 днів тому

    Amazing video! please dont stop❤❤

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 13 днів тому

      I will! Finally getting into a groove of making videos 🙌🏼

  • @english.khaled1514
    @english.khaled1514 19 днів тому

    what if there is 60 pages

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 19 днів тому

      It depends on the form your printer sets up. If they do 12 as I did in the video, they would just print 5 forms of 12 pages each and then bind them together at the end

  • @jesspiala
    @jesspiala 19 днів тому

    Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 13 днів тому

      You got it, thank you for watching!

  • @Artistram3d1
    @Artistram3d1 23 дні тому

    For you to take the time to critique portfolios is very kind of you! Love your videos! Thank you!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 13 днів тому

      Thanks so much! Just trying to do my part in the design community ❤️

  • @Artistram3d1
    @Artistram3d1 24 дні тому

    Totally fascinating how you came up with all the alternate designs. Learning so much from you, thank you!

  • @Artistram3d1
    @Artistram3d1 24 дні тому

    WoWwW! Great designs and great way of teaching! Seems like the way you design is less cumbersome than using a baseline grid. This suits me fine as I do production layout and we don't usually have time to set up baseline grids at work. New sub, thank you!!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 23 дні тому

      I've seen people default to always using a baseline grid, but I've only used them when I worked for a newspaper and the feature well of magazines. I still need to do a video on using column grids... Thank you so much for subscribing!

  • @itspolaris
    @itspolaris 25 днів тому

    Congratulations! Cannot wait to see how this evolves, only getting better from here. Very inspiring! 🙌🏽😄

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 23 дні тому

      I'm excited, thanks for always supporting 🙏

  • @itspolaris
    @itspolaris 25 днів тому

    Love this color on you!!! Also, this before and after is so good. Love that spam!🙌🏽😄

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 23 дні тому

      haha thank you!! I like the yellow polo as well! ❤️

  • @thereisakow
    @thereisakow 27 днів тому

    Love your videos <3

  • @dipeshparmar8158
    @dipeshparmar8158 28 днів тому

    I like your process!, Thank you

  • @ShannonOrcutt99
    @ShannonOrcutt99 29 днів тому

    Tirso! I vote for more of these, love hearing about your thought process now that I don't have the luxury of sitting next to you and learning from you. Also, should out to our Antigua trip.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 23 дні тому

      Hi Shannon! Yes, one of the best trips to Antigua. One day... can we work together again?!

  • @danimotherofchickens479
    @danimotherofchickens479 Місяць тому

    Hi what font didn't you use to Tyler alignment on your thumbnail? Thanks!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 28 днів тому

      It is Ivar Display Condensed from Letters From Sweden foundry

  • @reycabedesign
    @reycabedesign Місяць тому

    Amazing video! please dont stop 🔥

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 23 дні тому

      Thank you!! I seem to have a cadence on the channel lately, so trying to carry it on. thanks for watching 🙏

  • @resinism...
    @resinism... Місяць тому

    Not sure if it was Robert Bringhurst but I'm most likely going to paraphrase here: 'a great FLRR should resemble a well-pinched pie crust'. Thanks again for the vids.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 23 дні тому

      Oh, i'm familiar with that, but food is always a reference for type in my book!! ❤️

  • @femiogunbode4684
    @femiogunbode4684 Місяць тому

    THIS IS REALLY HELPFUL! .... I AM SUBSCRIBING RIGHT AWAY

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      Thanks much and welcome to the channel! ❤️🙏

  • @fayegamboa9895
    @fayegamboa9895 Місяць тому

    Really enjoyed this one and all the glasses! 🤓

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      Thank you!!! 🙏 how many of them did you choose for me? All of them? Haha

  • @vidform
    @vidform Місяць тому

    This was fun. More quizzes, please. Keeps us on our toes.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      You got it! Now I just have to come up with more… 👀 I won’t let you down!

  • @cherishsmith427
    @cherishsmith427 Місяць тому

    Tirso you are a gem, you have me arguing with my computer about the 1/2 and 1/3s squinting to see the exact measurement. Thank you.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      Haha it takes time to “see” and it takes a little longer to be confident in what you see. I’m glad it was somewhat challenging. Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @ngkindig
    @ngkindig Місяць тому

    So, I just moved into the magazine team at work (yay me). I would really like to share my designs with you to help me become a better designer. The team only has a managing editor and an associate editor no other designer besides me. I have taken a lot of your advice and tried to implement them into my work. I am currently leaving the county but will return back. Let me know if you are still open to some mentoring sessions. I live in Ohio and would really appreciate some constructive feedback. Thanks!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      First, congrats on the new job!! Pulling at my heart strings for a fellow magazine designer… I will make a one-time exception since you haven’t signed up for one. Send me an email and we can set it up. Have safe travels! 🙏

  • @idavid8128
    @idavid8128 Місяць тому

    This video just eroded my confidence as a designer. Thanks!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      NOOOO!!! That was not the goal! Oh man, there are enough struggles in the design career. The last thing I was is to spread any ounces or doubt. I think I’ll try to make this a regular video idea on the channel. You’ll get there!

    • @idavid8128
      @idavid8128 Місяць тому

      @@tirsogamboa I actually thank you for shaking my confidence. I want to improve and I can only do so by going outside my comfort zone. Please do more of these. And could you provide me some resources for these kind of balance things? Like visual center stuff, please?

  • @nguynee
    @nguynee Місяць тому

    I always like your videos, very informative and helpful, thank you for sharing and keep it up.

  • @traviscrawford2234
    @traviscrawford2234 Місяць тому

    As a graphic design student, I sometimes struggle with visual perception and feel hesitant to admit it. I truly appreciate how thorough you are in explaining your design decisions and the reasoning behind them. Your clear and detailed approach to design helps me a ton.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      We all start somewhere! I’m not sure when, but eventually we get to the “I was blind, but now I see” stage and anything before is the past. I appreciate the feedback! Just trying to make design more approachable for everyone ❤️

  • @tirsogamboa
    @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

    How many different pairs of glasses did I wear in the video? And which one was your favorite?

    • @Yungsalt30
      @Yungsalt30 28 днів тому

      5 pairs (not including the shades you clipped on) 😉

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa 13 днів тому

      @@Yungsalt30 You were the only one responded!!! Thank you so much for doing the prompt. 🙏🙏🙏 Since no one else did the challenge, I will honor both mentoring sessions you! Please send me an email to get them set up! hello@tirsogamboa.com Can't wait to connect! ❤

  • @charityyyy
    @charityyyy Місяць тому

    I love the way you structured these videos! So clear and well-organized.

  • @rahlewis63
    @rahlewis63 Місяць тому

    This is an excellent video! It's a great refresh of print production tips and I learned a couple news things.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      Awesome! I’m leaning into more print design on the channel, so stay tuned ❤️

  • @fermypoo
    @fermypoo Місяць тому

    your videos are actually so amazing!!! my future career path and you’re breaking it down so well

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      Thank you so much! Trying my best here, just sharing knowledge as a designer for other designers 🙏

  • @fermypoo
    @fermypoo Місяць тому

    currently working towards a Creative Director career and this was such a cool insight into the job! thank you

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      I love that! You can do it ❤️

  • @calcoleman4372
    @calcoleman4372 Місяць тому

    Galeng! Alam lahat ng mga fonts!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      Salamat po! Importante na alam ko kasi it’s part of design!

  • @stephaniehopper9551
    @stephaniehopper9551 Місяць тому

    Illustrator is totally fine as long as you know what to do. Only recommended for one or two page designs.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      I think that limitation alone is why you shouldn’t be using illustrator. But I as I mentioned in the video, you can’t preflight images unless you do it manually, which can be time consuming. Maybe I ask, is there a reason why the greater majority of the print industry uses InDesign but you prefer illustrator?

  • @Videosuser
    @Videosuser Місяць тому

    Loved this explanation of step-by-step process.

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      I appreciate that. I should revisit more videos on the design process!

  • @arianecorrea4415
    @arianecorrea4415 Місяць тому

    Thank you, it inspired me a lot!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      Awesome thanks so much for watching! ❤️

  • @avery581
    @avery581 Місяць тому

    Not needing to set up InDesign myself, just like to listen to you explain things. :D I appreciate your work 👍

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      That is SO sweet! Thank you so much for watching. 🥰

  • @daydreamdreamer
    @daydreamdreamer Місяць тому

    I’ve been away from YT for a while but now catching up on all your videos. Congrats on the continued success of your channel! Everything you post is extremely valuable!

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      So nice to hear from you again! I always appreciate your support. Hope to be in London sometime, let’s catch up!

  • @youmaycallmev
    @youmaycallmev Місяць тому

    Ngl, tirso your video its like millions subscribers level. I really appreciate your awesome work 🔥👍

    • @tirsogamboa
      @tirsogamboa Місяць тому

      A million subscribers would be an incredible achievement. For now, as long as the content gets to the right audience, I’m very happy with that. 🙏❤️