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I am an italian girl who dove into design a few months ago and let me tell you that after I discovered your channel everything is much more easier and fun to learn. I'm heading now to your shop to buy the whole template bundle after I already downloaded your freebies (game changers!). I know the bundle will absolutely help with my work and my clients. Thanks abi x
This is amazing to hear💛 So glad my videos have been a source of information and inspiration! I wish you all the best on your journey as a designer and hope you enjoy the templates, I appreciate the support 😊 x
I would absolutely LOVE for you to go through the entire brand strategy stage. It’s something I would love to offer but want to make sure I’m nailing it when I do!
I love how confident you are in your work. It's something I've struggled with SO MUCH where I would sometimes hate my work even if other people liked it. But I'm working on it and watching your videos has been so helpful.
Confidence isn't always there, I think imposter syndrome is something everyone deals with at points, you just have to believe in your skillset! Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad the videos have been of help 😊
Hey all, hope you enjoy the video and can implement my tips within your own design process! Let me know which mood board you would pick if it was your business? 1 or 2?👀
I remember finding your channel when you had around 10 videos or so in total and I must say that watching you grow, improve, get more confident and skilled and overall drastically upping the quality of your work, your videos and yourself as an individual is truly inspiring and I just adore the things that you do! I keep learning a lot from you and I see friends and colleagues taking inspiration from you as well, so continue with everything that you do! 💖
Wow this is so amazing to hear! I really appreciate your kind words and support, the channel has for sure come a long way, and i don't intend to stop anytime soon! Thanks again for you're support, much love💛😊
The way you lay out your process and show your work is really great. It’s helps give a strong structure to follow and that helps to create our own. Definitely a game changer !!! Structure has helped me bring more value to my design work and a strong creative foundation. Thanks Abi! Please keep sharing !
This is great to here! A lot of work goes into the scripting of these videos to ensure they are easy to follow and have a good structure so people can easily take information away! Thank you for your support and kind words 🧡
We all need a friend like Abi into our lives! Absolutely love your personality, your positivity, your attitude on life, it's hard to find people like you 🥺 I hope you know how appreciative we are to get a glimpse of such a genuine person who has a heart of gold 💕 Your videos are a breath of fresh air 🤩
Wahoo thank you so much lovely!! Puts a smile on my face reading your comments each week!!! I’m glad I’m able to share an insight into design as well as being able to show my personality too!! X
Did I mention that I love the way you make it easy for us to communicate with our clients without get struggled or the work get refuse because that we didn't know how to start or how to present the project in easy way ❤️ Thank you very much for your choice to being a you-tuber
Thank you so much for this video Abi! It was super helpful land you can just tell how much care and thought you put into the production. I personally would be very interested to see more of your brand proposal and brand strategy.
Yes, I would also like to see the entire brand strategy stage too. For that matter, the entire process with the client. But that may be too much to ask! Thank you so much. I'm learning a lot and I feel that some tertiary design courses fall short with the practical side.
@@abiconnick thank you so much! I've added that to my list to watch. I've been concentrating on the pencil tool sheet you have created. It's lots of fun!
Abi i can't even describe how much you are helping me through your videos.. I'm facing a lot these days and while watching ur videos i forget about everything and enjoy the process as well as learn a lot thank you❤ so so much for your content nd positivity❤loads of love from india
I’m new here but really pleased that your business is picking up and that you’ve been able to go full time. Your enthusiasm really shines through and im sure your clients will pick up on that …
Abi! I love your approach to Moodboarding! I’ve included moodboard son my process for a while and the detail/direction in yours is so refined that it further simplifies everything! Thank you for explaining and sharing 💕
Thank you so much, glad you like my process! It’s taken me a good few attempts to get my process right and thorough, but now it just works so well with my clients!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🧡
Hi! I'm a self taught designer and I had to turn off clients because they asked me to design their packaging (boxes most of all). I would love to see a video explaining how to do this! i get confused with the faces spread and how it would look folded :S i dont understand where everything would end up being. Thanks, hope you see this 🥰
You are absolutely phenomenal.. you have so much inspiration and guidance and it's invaluable to me as a designer and as a consumer of Design. I just want to thank you for all you put into the universe and the inspiration you give us all!
i'm just creating a brand identity for a start up of my friend this is my first time T_T you video helped me so much to understand the process of creative direction within mood boards is amazing. keep up the good work. :) would love to seee more
What an excellent video! I've been struggling so much with creating attractive mood boards and the process in general. The way you broke it down was absolutely perfect and so, so helpful! THANK YOU!!!
This is most helpful video that made, You explain all the steps in a very simple ways and also thank you so much Abi for providing the templates for designs.
I am really in love with your channel! It's so valuable! But I am even more in love now after seeing you in that sweatshirt saying "Нью-Йорк"! That was unexpected but felt so warm to me, especially as a person whose first language is Russian😻
Hi Abi, I have been watching your videos for a while now and they have helped me out so much! There was a time where I gave up on graphic design because I got rejected from the program at school but I'm slowly going back. Your videos have inspired me so much! I was wondering if you could make more technical videos? For example, I don't know how to create the mood board template on illustrator. If you could do a step by step process showing what tools you use would be very helpful. Thank you so much for inspiring me!
WOW, Both mood boards and color palettes are very nice. ❣️❤️ You're very nice and talented. Always Waiting for your next Project. ❣️❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your new tips and tricks as always. It means a lot. ❣️😘
Hi abi another informative brand video honestly you make it so clear what to do in the design process. Will you please do one brand strategy to make it clear cuz I struggle on that 😍😍😍
Thank you, this comment means a lot 💛A lot of time and hard work goes into scripting and planning these videos to ensure the information is clear and easy to consume! I for sure will, had a lot of people request it. thank you for your kind words and support 😊
What I am always fascinated in design is the idea behind it, making something out of nothing and making people look professional, help them express themselves. Before I somehow got here I was only looking for tutorials online and I was sure there is nothing else. Like.. someone will tell me something I don't know to finish my job and there was nothing exciting about it, no story, no background. I would say that the most unique thing in these videos is that you teach but I feel like we do this project together and it is fun. I am slowly getting back to designing (for myself and family now), I downloaded adobe apps and bought crayons, brushes today to sketch on paper but I have Procreate and Affinity on iPad. I am planning my creepy online project because I love horror movies and it all started with choosing backgrounds, fonts, music, sound effects, stock pictures and videos, doing the list of potential film topics. I did 'album cover' to start it somehow and find the color palette, the style of everything I will put out. Now I am working on templates in photoshop and video software to make video production faster. I want to start on tiktok, I wasn't there yet but I also think about youtube and podcast. I did not make a typical mood board but saved a lot of youtube videos I liked, movie trailers from 80s, 90s to keep somewhere the vibe I want from my videos. It sounds like so much work but it pays off. Something well prepared will get viewers attention faster. It is worth to take time and not post unfinished stuff.
Thank you for the kind words, A lot of effort goes into the videos script to ensure the information is told using story so it's more entertaining! I wish you the best on your journey getting back into design! You're right, it's a lot of work but its worth it 😊
Hi Abi, can you make a video explaining how you set up your art board in AI? For example, did you create 9 art boards or did you create a grid with 9 square shapes to make the moodboard? Thank you! xoxo Katie
You radiate such good vibes through your videos. So informative and entertaining at the same time! Thank you for taking the time to edit your videos, it is so satisfying to watch.
Thank you very much, means a lot! I actually work with an editor, so have him to thank! We work together on every video to ensure the script, video production and editing are all on point, so thank you for noticing because a lot of work goes into it! 😊
Can you please do a video on how to actually create the template in Illustrator and what shortcuts you are using to put the photos in the masks? Thanks.
I really needed this video. I am a student GD and this is the part of the process where I lose a lot of marks even though my final suites/deliverables are really good This was such a s huge help thank you so much!
Heyy Abi, first of all thanks for share with us ur amazing work. Hope u do a tutorial youtube video teaching how to do those amazing Brand apresentation short videos u usually do after ur designs. Keep shinning. A big hug from Portugal , sorry my terrible english ahahah:)
Id love to see how you navigate Pinterest for finding inspiration - like what are the keywords you use to make sure it's bringing up the right images ?
Great job! This is amazing! Some things I’d like to learn from you: Brand strategy as you mentioned in the video and also Id love a video explaining the different types of fonts. THE ARE SO MANY types and I just feel so lost trying to find nice fonts. In this one you use a modern script font and I think it’s great but I’ve never thought about that style bc I didn’t know it. Could you teach us the different types of fonts? Thanks Abi
Thank you! Ooh this has been noted! I think just from experience I’ve picked up the different fonts styles and how they can be applied for different brands, but would definitely like to do a video on this with further information! Thank you x
I always follow up on what you do on Instagram. You are amazing I look forward to creating the best designs as you do. Sending unending support all the way from Tanzania
Hi Abi, this is such an amazing video!! I am interested in becoming a graphic designer and you videos are very inspiring to me. I have no experience and I’ve never studied graphic design before. I wanted to ask if you could give some suggestions for beginners of how to become a self-taught designer. Thank you！
This is great to hear! Thank you 😊Of course, the great thing about design is that if you are motivated enough, and put the time in to learn consistently, then over time you'll just get better and better! I would suggest going on 'Udemy' for really in-depth courses about how to use the software, so like courses on adobe Illustrator, then for more of the theory side it's worth checking out the courses on Skillshare, they have some great ones! Hope this helps 😊
Thank you SO much for this video Abi❤ Moodboard creation is definitely a pain point for me. Not anymore😎 All thanks to you. Would definitely love a video on brand strategy/research stage while creating a brand identity.
Hy, thank you for sharing the entire process with us that's really helpful, may I ask you to have a video for the brand strategy analysis process before executing the mood-board?
It feels like presenting the hows and whys in front of a class room but with the client instead... the "justification" in old way presentations... thanks though to help me to understand this new way to stir the art direction to a client...I kinda understanding... though this is quite difficult to me since i was the kind of boy that write down the result without the process in math class and get low notes because i didn't follow the teaching method.
Always get confused in creating a mood board. This helps a lot. I like the first one for bold colors. Thank you so much, Abi. 🥰❤If someone asks me you have one wish to make. I will ask them to take me to you and drink hot chocolate together. LOL.😄😄 Also, How can I drag an image from Pinterest and drop it to illustrator directly. Which chrome extension should I use.?
I’m glad my process and tips have helped!!! I love the first one, so bold and fun🤭 Haha I love that, hot chocolates are my favourite thing ever!! You are so sweet! I don’t use an extension, just chrome on my IMac. Not sure if it’s different for windows, but chrome allows me to just drag an drop! X
Hi abi, please do make brand strategy video Thanks! Amazing videos Also I would like to see logo design of combining art and typo and illusion of art into typo
Hello Abi! I love all your videos, I like the way you explain everything very detailed. I am a student of advertising and I am very interested in brand identity. Could you make a video explaining the sizes of the work month when creating a logo? In what size is it delivered to the client and what size should I use to adapt it to the different social networks. This topic has me a bit confused. Some tell me that it is in letter size and others in 1080*1080, to design a logo. Thanks in advance!
Thank you for the kind words! I actually have a video coming out about my complete process that I go through when designing a brand for a client and I mention this, so keep an eye out, should be within the next 4 weeks 😊
Thank you! Yes I do create a contract for each project, and I don't have a template that I sell because it's a tricky one, contracts need to be worded differently depending on what area of the world you're from! 😊
Thank you! So this has actually been highly requested, I work with an editor and we create the videos together, I will talk with him and see if we can get him on the channel! 😊
Hi there 👋 My advice would be to look at the positives, the good thing about graphic design is that your not bound by location, you can get clients from Europe, the US, Asia, wherever! Start putting your work out on social media, do passion projects showcasing your skills and be patience, if you continually do this you'll get clients no problem! 😊💛
Thanks! That's what I really should be using but never did. The hardest thing for me is actually finding a good searching word. Also, I wonder did you have clients who didn't want to spend time on a Mood Board?
Thank you! So I've never had a client who didn't want to spend time on the mood board process because I have let them know the importance of it. As a designer it's our job to show and explain why each step of the process is important, and the majority of clients will appreciate this. 😊
Thanks for this awesome video! can you share your process of searching for the images? what key words do you use to search? for example typography - do you just go through typography and pin what you find relevant or do you search intentionally a certain style of typography? and the same goes for photography and packaging ect...
Thank you, glad I can be of help! 😊Been asked this a lot but I actually don't use one, not sure if it's a mac thing or I just have a certain version of Illustrator but it just allows me to do it, sorry I couldn't be of more help!
hey abi. im a self taught illustrator n kearning branding currently. can u please tell us about every step of the way like how to send a prposal, what write in the proposal,how to invoice, how to send across thevmoodboard,how to take approvals at every step , how to create a style guide? what file formats to send the moodboard or the style guides in?
Hey Sukankya!! I have a video coming out in the next few weeks that’s goes over the whole process of things like this ☺️ but because there’s a lot of information required for each stage I’m actually in the process of creating a super in-depth course for designers about the entire process which includes everything like this, so keep an eye out for that this year!! I know it can be confusing and hard to nail systems and processes so want to make it easy for designers!!☺️
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I am an italian girl who dove into design a few months ago and let me tell you that after I discovered your channel everything is much more easier and fun to learn. I'm heading now to your shop to buy the whole template bundle after I already downloaded your freebies (game changers!). I know the bundle will absolutely help with my work and my clients. Thanks abi x
This is amazing to hear💛 So glad my videos have been a source of information and inspiration! I wish you all the best on your journey as a designer and hope you enjoy the templates, I appreciate the support 😊 x
I would absolutely LOVE for you to go through the entire brand strategy stage. It’s something I would love to offer but want to make sure I’m nailing it when I do!
Noted!! Thank you 🤭
I agree! I have watched several youtube videos but not sure where to start or even HOW to start
Same :)
Me too! It would be so helpful, and seeing it in Abi’s style would be the cherry on top 🤩
Me too. I'm good at creating a brand strategy but i would loooove to see your insight on this topic. 💞🪷
I love how confident you are in your work. It's something I've struggled with SO MUCH where I would sometimes hate my work even if other people liked it. But I'm working on it and watching your videos has been so helpful.
Confidence isn't always there, I think imposter syndrome is something everyone deals with at points, you just have to believe in your skillset! Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad the videos have been of help 😊
Hey all, hope you enjoy the video and can implement my tips within your own design process! Let me know which mood board you would pick if it was your business? 1 or 2?👀
Can't wait to watch 💕
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How did you crop your picture over the black box?
I actually like the 2nd one - I really like the softer colours. Both look beautiful though.
I remember finding your channel when you had around 10 videos or so in total and I must say that watching you grow, improve, get more confident and skilled and overall drastically upping the quality of your work, your videos and yourself as an individual is truly inspiring and I just adore the things that you do! I keep learning a lot from you and I see friends and colleagues taking inspiration from you as well, so continue with everything that you do! 💖
Wow this is so amazing to hear! I really appreciate your kind words and support, the channel has for sure come a long way, and i don't intend to stop anytime soon! Thanks again for you're support, much love💛😊
Love the way you elaborate things. Honestly, you have the best graphic design videos on youtube ☺️
This comment is the best, thank you so much!! Really trying to push my UA-cam videos this year and so glad it's paying off! x
@@abiconnick aww Abi, honestly we all see how hard you work. Definitely your content stands out ☺️💕
The way you lay out your process and show your work is really great. It’s helps give a strong structure to follow and that helps to create our own. Definitely a game changer !!! Structure has helped me bring more value to my design work and a strong creative foundation. Thanks Abi! Please keep sharing !
This is great to here! A lot of work goes into the scripting of these videos to ensure they are easy to follow and have a good structure so people can easily take information away! Thank you for your support and kind words 🧡
We all need a friend like Abi into our lives! Absolutely love your personality, your positivity, your attitude on life, it's hard to find people like you 🥺 I hope you know how appreciative we are to get a glimpse of such a genuine person who has a heart of gold 💕 Your videos are a breath of fresh air 🤩
Wahoo thank you so much lovely!! Puts a smile on my face reading your comments each week!!! I’m glad I’m able to share an insight into design as well as being able to show my personality too!! X
Loved the way you manipulated the colors of the references on Illustrattor, genius!
Thank you 😊
Did I mention that I love the way you make it easy for us to communicate with our clients without get struggled or the work get refuse because that we didn't know how to start or how to present the project in easy way ❤️
Thank you very much for your choice to being a you-tuber
Appreciate this comment, thank you 😊 so happy I can help!
You teach me more than my design school. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you☺️ glad the videos are helping!
I really liked your videos. As a freelancer and packaging designer, it is really helpful for me. I hope you will continue this session.
Glad it was helpful! I have a follow up video on this brand actually being designed coming out soon 👀
@@abiconnick I would love to learn from you. and see your brand as well
Thank you so much for this video Abi! It was super helpful land you can just tell how much care and thought you put into the production. I personally would be very interested to see more of your brand proposal and brand strategy.
It’s my pleasure!! Glad you found it useful and noticed the improvements in the quality 🧡
Definitely noted, thank you! X
Yes, I would also like to see the entire brand strategy stage too. For that matter, the entire process with the client. But that may be too much to ask! Thank you so much. I'm learning a lot and I feel that some tertiary design courses fall short with the practical side.
Noted! In the mean time I do have this video here about all my stages which might help: ua-cam.com/video/OzbuxPKetIc/v-deo.html 😊
@@abiconnick thank you so much! I've added that to my list to watch. I've been concentrating on the pencil tool sheet you have created. It's lots of fun!
Your content is SO VALUABLE. Thank you for putting this information out there and sharing your knowledge!
Abi i can't even describe how much you are helping me through your videos.. I'm facing a lot these days and while watching ur videos i forget about everything and enjoy the process as well as learn a lot thank you❤ so so much for your content nd positivity❤loads of love from india
So glad to hear this! Thank you for the support ☺️
I’m new here but really pleased that your business is picking up and that you’ve been able to go full time.
Your enthusiasm really shines through and im sure your clients will pick up on that …
Hey Steven, thank you so much. Really appreciate your kindness!
I've literally been waiting on this video 😭🙌🏾
your videos really help me with my uni work 🥺❤️
Glad to be of help!😊 Hope you enjoy the video!!
Abi! I love your approach to Moodboarding! I’ve included moodboard son my process for a while and the detail/direction in yours is so refined that it further simplifies everything! Thank you for explaining and sharing 💕
Thank you so much, glad you like my process! It’s taken me a good few attempts to get my process right and thorough, but now it just works so well with my clients!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🧡
Hi! I'm a self taught designer and I had to turn off clients because they asked me to design their packaging (boxes most of all). I would love to see a video explaining how to do this! i get confused with the faces spread and how it would look folded :S i dont understand where everything would end up being. Thanks, hope you see this 🥰
Hi there 👋 I actually have a video on product packaging here: ua-cam.com/video/L5jOi9und4Q/v-deo.html let me know if this helps! 😊
That's such a good video idea!!
You are absolutely phenomenal.. you have so much inspiration and guidance and it's invaluable to me as a designer and as a consumer of Design. I just want to thank you for all you put into the universe and the inspiration you give us all!
Really appreciate your comment, thank you! Comments like this just reaffirm to myself why I do these videos!
Thank you so much for sharing Abi. Your explanation is way much easier to understand
Glad it was helpful 😊
you are my mentor from now on! thanks a lot for valuable information
My pleasure! Glad to hear I have been of help 😊
YES to the brand strategy video, please
Noted!!
i'm just creating a brand identity for a start up of my friend this is my first time T_T you video helped me so much to understand the process of creative direction within mood boards is amazing. keep up the good work. :) would love to seee more
Glad I could help! Wishing you all the best :)
What an excellent video! I've been struggling so much with creating attractive mood boards and the process in general. The way you broke it down was absolutely perfect and so, so helpful! THANK YOU!!!
Love to hear it! Glad I can be of help 😊 Appreciate your kind words, thank you 💛
This is most helpful video that made, You explain all the steps in a very simple ways and also thank you so much Abi for providing the templates for designs.
Yes, please do a dedicated video on brand strategy!
Working on it! 💛
Abi has got became very energetic in her New Home , she cleared my color choosing problems. Thanks @abidesign
Good to see you noticed the new setup! Glad this video was helpful to you when choosing colours!
@@abiconnick I was very excited about to see in your video your new home and thank for Net we have abi.
Seeing the comments in your body and you reply to everyone was😭😍😍 love the fact that you spend time answering/replying to all our comments
Without the community the channel is nothing! Always got to make time for what's most important 😊💛
I am really in love with your channel! It's so valuable! But I am even more in love now after seeing you in that sweatshirt saying "Нью-Йорк"! That was unexpected but felt so warm to me, especially as a person whose first language is Russian😻
I love how you are improving your content video after video, I love it, congrats !!!!!
I love how others are noticing the improvements and efforts in each video, thank you so much! 🤭
Hi Abi, I have been watching your videos for a while now and they have helped me out so much! There was a time where I gave up on graphic design because I got rejected from the program at school but I'm slowly going back. Your videos have inspired me so much!
I was wondering if you could make more technical videos? For example, I don't know how to create the mood board template on illustrator. If you could do a step by step process showing what tools you use would be very helpful. Thank you so much for inspiring me!
Aw thank you, this comment is so amazing to see! Of course, I will add it to the 'videos to film' list. I wish you all the best 😊
love love your content this video is helping me for my upcoming project!
Happy to help! Appreciate your support and kind words!😊
WOW, Both mood boards and color palettes are very nice. ❣️❤️ You're very nice and talented. Always Waiting for your next Project. ❣️❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your new tips and tricks as always. It means a lot. ❣️😘
Thank you for the kind words and support! ☺️ Next project coming soon 👀👀
Hi abi another informative brand video honestly you make it so clear what to do in the design process. Will you please do one brand strategy to make it clear cuz I struggle on that 😍😍😍
Thank you, this comment means a lot 💛A lot of time and hard work goes into scripting and planning these videos to ensure the information is clear and easy to consume! I for sure will, had a lot of people request it. thank you for your kind words and support 😊
Thank you for showing us your process, it Helped me a lot. You are so inspiring. Cheers from Dominican Republic 🤗💜
You're so welcome, glad it helped! Appreciate the support 💛😊
Another great video Abi! I would love to see an in depth brand strategy video! X
Thank you so much! It’s been noted 🤭
have been following you since lockdown. Love watching your channel and social media grow so much :)
Thank you so much!! Appreciate all the support! 😊
I watched one video now I'm obsessed
Love to hear it! Thank you 😊
@@abiconnick welcome
That envato ad was top notch😂😂😂
Glad someone can appreciate my cheesy acting 😂
Now, mood boards make more sense to me😌. Thx, Abi👍
Happy to help!😊
Ooooo I would love a break down of the brand strategy! I love your videos! Thank you so much!
Video coming soon! Appreciate your kind words, thank you 😊
What I am always fascinated in design is the idea behind it, making something out of nothing and making people look professional, help them express themselves. Before I somehow got here I was only looking for tutorials online and I was sure there is nothing else. Like.. someone will tell me something I don't know to finish my job and there was nothing exciting about it, no story, no background. I would say that the most unique thing in these videos is that you teach but I feel like we do this project together and it is fun. I am slowly getting back to designing (for myself and family now), I downloaded adobe apps and bought crayons, brushes today to sketch on paper but I have Procreate and Affinity on iPad. I am planning my creepy online project because I love horror movies and it all started with choosing backgrounds, fonts, music, sound effects, stock pictures and videos, doing the list of potential film topics. I did 'album cover' to start it somehow and find the color palette, the style of everything I will put out. Now I am working on templates in photoshop and video software to make video production faster. I want to start on tiktok, I wasn't there yet but I also think about youtube and podcast. I did not make a typical mood board but saved a lot of youtube videos I liked, movie trailers from 80s, 90s to keep somewhere the vibe I want from my videos. It sounds like so much work but it pays off. Something well prepared will get viewers attention faster. It is worth to take time and not post unfinished stuff.
Thank you for the kind words, A lot of effort goes into the videos script to ensure the information is told using story so it's more entertaining! I wish you the best on your journey getting back into design! You're right, it's a lot of work but its worth it 😊
Hi Abi, can you make a video explaining how you set up your art board in AI? For example, did you create 9 art boards or did you create a grid with 9 square shapes to make the moodboard?
Thank you! xoxo Katie
Hey Katie,
For the mood board I use one artboard sized 1080px x 1080px and create 9 squares within this ☺️
You radiate such good vibes through your videos. So informative and entertaining at the same time! Thank you for taking the time to edit your videos, it is so satisfying to watch.
Thank you very much, means a lot! I actually work with an editor, so have him to thank! We work together on every video to ensure the script, video production and editing are all on point, so thank you for noticing because a lot of work goes into it! 😊
Can you please do a video on how to actually create the template in Illustrator and what shortcuts you are using to put the photos in the masks? Thanks.
I'll note it down in my video ideas list!
I would absolutely LOVE for you to go through the entire brand strategy stage
Noted down on my video ideas list! 😊
I really needed this video. I am a student GD and this is the part of the process where I lose a lot of marks even though my final suites/deliverables are really good This was such a s huge help thank you so much!
Glad the video could be of help! Thank you for your support and I wish you the best in your studies ☺️
Morpholio Board is great and easy for Moodboarding!! Made by designers for designers. 🖤🖤🖤
So much valuable info! I love your strategy content.
Thank you! I appreciate it :) I have a bunch more on strategy coming soon!
Amazing video, thank you!
Cheers from Brazil
Thank you 😊
glad i found your channel! Thank you! love from dubai :)
Thank you! Glad the videos have been on help, I’m actually currently In Dubai on holiday! ☺️
would to watch a breakdown of the brand strategy! thanks so much for sharing
Coming soon! Thank you for your kind words and support 😊💛
You’re a GENIOUS! Haha saved me a big time
Glad I could help!😊
Yes, please do a video on brand strategy! :) Really curious on your approach
Coming soon 👀
@@abiconnick
I don't comment often but this was very helpful and want to thankyou a lot
Glad it was helpful! :)
An absolute learning experience. Thank you so much for this!!
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful 😊
Heyy Abi, first of all thanks for share with us ur amazing work. Hope u do a tutorial youtube video teaching how to do those amazing Brand apresentation short videos u usually do after ur designs.
Keep shinning. A big hug from Portugal , sorry my terrible english ahahah:)
No problem, thank you for your kind words and support! Yes have a video on that coming soon! You're English is great, don't be sorry 😊
Id love to see how you navigate Pinterest for finding inspiration - like what are the keywords you use to make sure it's bringing up the right images ?
I love your design projects and posses thanks a lot ,please make more design tutorial ❤❤❤❤❤❤
omg your work is amazing!!!!! pls do a video about brand strategy
So kind thank you!!! Noted!! What is it that you struggle with and would want to know?🧡
Great job! This is amazing!
Some things I’d like to learn from you:
Brand strategy as you mentioned in the video and also Id love a video explaining the different types of fonts. THE ARE SO MANY types and I just feel so lost trying to find nice fonts. In this one you use a modern script font and I think it’s great but I’ve never thought about that style bc I didn’t know it. Could you teach us the different types of fonts? Thanks Abi
Thank you!
Ooh this has been noted! I think just from experience I’ve picked up the different fonts styles and how they can be applied for different brands, but would definitely like to do a video on this with further information! Thank you x
Yes we want a dedicated video on brand strategy and I really I your content
Noted! It's been highly requested! Thank you very much😊
Absolute Treasure🌟, thank you Abi!!
No problem! Glad I could help 😊
I love your videos they are so informative and motivating at the same time your videos help me with my art block as well. Thank you ❤❤❤
You are so welcome! Glad the videos can be of help 😊💛
I always follow up on what you do on Instagram. You are amazing I look forward to creating the best designs as you do. Sending unending support all the way from Tanzania
Thank you so much! Appreciate your support and kind words!
[9:18] I was about to ask if you send the moodboard document to your client, but at best you answered.
Cheers.
Thanks for the freebies and digestable content!
My pleasure!! Hope they are useful ☺️
Hi Abi, this is such an amazing video!! I am interested in becoming a graphic designer and you videos are very inspiring to me. I have no experience and I’ve never studied graphic design before. I wanted to ask if you could give some suggestions for beginners of how to become a self-taught designer. Thank you！
This is great to hear! Thank you 😊Of course, the great thing about design is that if you are motivated enough, and put the time in to learn consistently, then over time you'll just get better and better! I would suggest going on 'Udemy' for really in-depth courses about how to use the software, so like courses on adobe Illustrator, then for more of the theory side it's worth checking out the courses on Skillshare, they have some great ones! Hope this helps 😊
@@abiconnick Thank you so much for your reply, it's very helpful :)
Thank you SO much for this video Abi❤ Moodboard creation is definitely a pain point for me. Not anymore😎 All thanks to you. Would definitely love a video on brand strategy/research stage while creating a brand identity.
You're so welcome! Glad I could be of help 😊Noted! Coming soon👀
Definitely want to see that brand strategy video
I will note it down! ☺️
Hy, thank you for sharing the entire process with us that's really helpful, may I ask you to have a video for the brand strategy analysis process before executing the mood-board?
Glad you enjoyed the video :) Yes of course, been planning to do this for a while, just never go round to it!
@@abiconnick Happy to hear that it's on your list ... all the best!
Id really love to see how you design a vibrant cosmetic brand
brand strategy for the next video. Thanks abi
Noted! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
this is amazing, thank you for this brilliant and detailed work
You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊
It feels like presenting the hows and whys in front of a class room but with the client instead... the "justification" in old way presentations... thanks though to help me to understand this new way to stir the art direction to a client...I kinda understanding... though this is quite difficult to me since i was the kind of boy that write down the result without the process in math class and get low notes because i didn't follow the teaching method.
thank you so much for the freebie you're the best!
Happy to help! Nice to know I'm helping people 😊
Always get confused in creating a mood board. This helps a lot. I like the first one for bold colors. Thank you so much, Abi. 🥰❤If someone asks me you have one wish to make. I will ask them to take me to you and drink hot chocolate together. LOL.😄😄 Also, How can I drag an image from Pinterest and drop it to illustrator directly. Which chrome extension should I use.?
I’m glad my process and tips have helped!!! I love the first one, so bold and fun🤭
Haha I love that, hot chocolates are my favourite thing ever!! You are so sweet!
I don’t use an extension, just chrome on my IMac. Not sure if it’s different for windows, but chrome allows me to just drag an drop! X
@@abiconnick Yeah I think this isn't in Windows. I know hot chocolates are your favorite.😄
Hi abi, please do make brand strategy video
Thanks! Amazing videos
Also I would like to see logo design of combining art and typo and illusion of art into typo
Thank you! 😊Noted I will do!
Hello Abi! I love all your videos, I like the way you explain everything very detailed. I am a student of advertising and I am very interested in brand identity. Could you make a video explaining the sizes of the work month when creating a logo? In what size is it delivered to the client and what size should I use to adapt it to the different social networks. This topic has me a bit confused. Some tell me that it is in letter size and others in 1080*1080, to design a logo. Thanks in advance!
Thank you for the kind words! I actually have a video coming out about my complete process that I go through when designing a brand for a client and I mention this, so keep an eye out, should be within the next 4 weeks 😊
Thankkkk youuuu, ésto era lo que necesitaba. ☺️
No problem! Happy to help 😊
Love your video. I always been waiting for your video.
Yay! Thank you! Hope you enjoyed it 😊
Could you do an video on how you create the document would be really helpful. Really enjoyed thus video
Coming soon! Thank you 😊
As always, so very helpful
Happy to help!
Love your topic for the new video! ♥ btw how do you create a contract for your clients? do you also have a template?
Thank you! Yes I do create a contract for each project, and I don't have a template that I sell because it's a tricky one, contracts need to be worded differently depending on what area of the world you're from! 😊
I love your Design idea
Thanks so much Jahid!
Very helpful and amazing video, a lot to learn from! 🙌🏻
Glad it was helpful!😊
Hey teacher I miss uuuuu 🥺 ur my inspiration ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️📈
Thank you! ☺️
Love your videos!! Can we get some videos on how you edit your videos?
Thank you! So this has actually been highly requested, I work with an editor and we create the videos together, I will talk with him and see if we can get him on the channel! 😊
Hi Abi, i just came across your video
Hi there 👋 My advice would be to look at the positives, the good thing about graphic design is that your not bound by location, you can get clients from Europe, the US, Asia, wherever! Start putting your work out on social media, do passion projects showcasing your skills and be patience, if you continually do this you'll get clients no problem! 😊💛
@@abiconnick Thank you for your feedback. You're right, i will definitely try to make them. Thank you so much again and again. Take care yourself
This is amazing abi!! Looking forward to more such videos 💯❤
So kind thank you!!!
OMG I want to you to do my brand mood board for my small business 😍😍😍😍
🤭🤭 what’s your small business?
Thanks! That's what I really should be using but never did. The hardest thing for me is actually finding a good searching word. Also, I wonder did you have clients who didn't want to spend time on a Mood Board?
Thank you! So I've never had a client who didn't want to spend time on the mood board process because I have let them know the importance of it. As a designer it's our job to show and explain why each step of the process is important, and the majority of clients will appreciate this. 😊
You are just amazing @abiconnick. Thanks for this 🙏✨💕✨
ahh thank you 😊 Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this awesome video! can you share your process of searching for the images? what key words do you use to search? for example typography - do you just go through typography and pin what you find relevant or do you search intentionally a certain style of typography? and the same goes for photography and packaging ect...
I will note it down on the video ideas list! 😊
Loved this video! Such a great help. Do you have the link to the chrome extension you used to drag and drop from pinterest?
Thank you, glad I can be of help! 😊Been asked this a lot but I actually don't use one, not sure if it's a mac thing or I just have a certain version of Illustrator but it just allows me to do it, sorry I couldn't be of more help!
@@abiconnick maybe I will just have to get a mac haha
So super helpful - thank you!!!
You're so welcome! Glad to be of help 😊
hey abi. im a self taught illustrator n kearning branding currently. can u please tell us about every step of the way like how to send a prposal, what write in the proposal,how to invoice, how to send across thevmoodboard,how to take approvals at every step , how to create a style guide? what file formats to send the moodboard or the style guides in?
Hey Sukankya!! I have a video coming out in the next few weeks that’s goes over the whole process of things like this ☺️ but because there’s a lot of information required for each stage I’m actually in the process of creating a super in-depth course for designers about the entire process which includes everything like this, so keep an eye out for that this year!! I know it can be confusing and hard to nail systems and processes so want to make it easy for designers!!☺️