Having been an inactive graphic designer for years, I didn't think I would badly need this to find my way back into the industry. LOVE THISSSSS. Keep doing it!
I also started as a freelance graphic designer with no experience or even schooling. It was rough, learning as I move forward was my only hope at that time and 6 years after I was juggling with multiple clients that it affected my mental health that leads to anxiety and burn out. Then I just learned that money is just a bonus and not the actual prize if you play the long game, what was far more important that I've missed on my journey was the sustainability, value, overall well-being and with potential to scale up for a goal (like a studio or agency).
man you deserve a subscription! I've worked in an agency as a clerk processor but my work focuses more on Video editing, designing brochures and print media. I did design a logo once for the agency but then it doesn't feel like the real deal. I never really felt like I was on the design line of work, but I do have passion for designing way before working. Now, I do not know how to make a portfolio, where to start or what to showcase in. It feels like my work for over 4 years was mediocre and now I found your video and motivated in starting over. Thanks man!
''Because rest is also part of productivity'' - Just loved it❣. It's a gentle reminder for everyone to take a step back and realize that professional life serves personal life and not the other way around.
I want to self-learn graphic design and become a freelancer or professional. However, as I am just learning, I am finding Affinity more affordable. Do you think it’s a good idea to learn the basics and then pick up Adobe Suite? Or will only Affinity be sufficient
hey man this is amazing! i've been wanting to learn a little more about graphic design and this has really inspired me! on a side note, do you (or anyone else) know some free software to practice making designs? thanks!
Very surprised to learn that you had no formal training. I been watching your videos for a while now. Keep it up! Could you recommend any specific courses that you took during learning phase of your journey?
thank you a lot for this video :) i want to quit my current job to start a design career and this video motivated me again to stop procrastinating. pursuing a new career can be scary and i was happy to hear that you are self-taught. i want to teach it myself as well instead of going to university but like 90% of the jobs ask for a degree... but freelancing sounds better to be anyway.
Is it too late? Knowing that there are a lot of ppl wanting to be graphic designers? The saturated market + the rise of ai tools that can instantly create a conceptualized art? Correct me if im wrong but the pay for designers might be lowered a little bit since non-designers can now create their own? Also, for big companies and sme that will not happen since they care anout their reputation and brand. They wont do it alone by using ai tools but will still rely on designers to make it unique. As a filipino and on behalf of asian ppl benefiting to the offshore opportunities and freelancing, are we affected big time??
So in the current pace of developments, AI will definitely replace some tasks done by designers. I think even before the rise of AI, the graphic designers who excel in the field are those who are not just masters of the tool, but those who has a lot of high-value critical and creative thinking. So our goal is to be a graphic designer of that level.
hey, i started watching your videos this year and i was super motivated. Now i m working as a graphic designer in a marketing agency. Are you into ui/ux design too?
I first started learning graphic design course in linkedin, and now I'm trying to get used in illustrator and photoshop. But still confused of what type of work should I practice that I can put in my future portfolio. I'm tryna do vector illustration and I wonder if its necessary.
As a beginner graphic designer, this really helped me get my passion again and as you've said throughout this journey we shouldn't forget about our mental health ❤THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS
hi ,love your video and i do have one question .i used to work as a 3d artist for gaming industry for over 6+ years and iam trying to switch my profession to graphic design ,so do i need to add this exp into my new resume or just show myself completely fresher ? thanks in advance
Hi micheal, fellow artist and graphic designer here. i like your videos. Can you do a video recommendation of what websites you used to build your portfolio if you have the time? Preferable the easy ones to use?
I don’t know much about those programs, if you freelance those might be totally fine. But as with my hatred for Macs, you might have to get over it and learn them if you plan to work in a pre established studio or for a company where the programs to use aren’t yours to decide. Adobe is industry standard, as is MacOS when it comes to graphic design. It’s just something to keep in mind.
Nice video bro, but I'm Italian and at 1:10 I saw that you made the coffee bad, you don't have to crush it but simply remove the excess coffee before putting it in the machine
Hi! I'm a Multimedia Arts student and I find my interest lies more on graphic design, your videos and many others here on UA-cam has helped me so much on my learning journey. I've been enjoying it so far! My plan is to build my portfolio through project works so I can earn whilst building my portfolio. Though the question that has been bothering me is that, how will I know if I'm ready for a Graphic Design Job? I've made a few mock works here and there but nothing of actual projects yet. What should I do?
Very informative 👍🏻, I'm from Egypt and saw your channel by chance very good , could you mention the instagram accounts that make design challenges for beginners please ?
Is social media design still a good skill to learn ? I just started my journey but i heard that i should learn UX designe not social media design I hope you answer me
I understand completely why you advise people to start with the basics, and many other people who make similar videos say the same thing. However, no one explains HOW you practice the basics without the tools (let's say Ps and Ai for example). How do you learn about typography if you do not use typography? How do you learn about hierarchy if you do not practice hierarchy. And how do you practice them? By doing designs. How do you do designs? With a software. What do you think and advise about this? Thanks so much for your video :)
@@ivanaandersson Thanks for the feedback and I understand where you are coming from. I think that’s why I specifically said at 3:04 that you learn these things as you go. I guess my point is you can spend about 3-6 hrs watching videos about the fundamentals just so you know what areas to improve on then go straight to learning the tools. By that, I don’t mean to say that you should learn the fundamentals for months/years. I guess what I should have emphasized more is that there will be overlaps in these steps and not hard stops (like you can continue learning the fundamentals while you learn the tools). I hope this clears things up. Thank you so much for this.
As beginners, it is very difficult to afford tools like adobe illustrator or Photoshop and downloading cracked versions is so so risky too! What would you suggest as an alternative or solution to this problem?
affinity softwares have one time fee. the tools are similar to adobe counterparts so when you already have the capacity to afford adobe, the switch wouldnt be too hard
@@mycrazylife408 hii have you ever used pirated illustrator? i installed it through multiple ways but it shoes plugin issues in the beggining and some tools dont work. can you help me out? photoshop works perfectly its just illustrator that has this issue
Thanks for this video! I'm wondering how I'm supposed to learn Photoshop/Illustrator without the programs tho, since I don't have the money to afford it rn
Hi Sir, may tanong lang po ako. naka subs k sa adobe at magkano po monthly? kasi bago lang ako at yun plan napili ko 1,495.00 pero sa bank account ko naging 1,517.43? sabi skin ng adobe baka daw sa TAX? kaso yun plan kasama n tax dun diba? sa inyo po ba nangyri din n yun plan nakuha nyo ay nag bago after nyo nag bayad? sana masagot nyo at salamat po
Do we need to go deeep in fundamentals? Wouldn't it be so overwhelming? Please suggest i wanna learn should i practice alone with learning fundamentals or theory?. Your New Subscriber 👍🏼
Hi! Thank u for the video, really helpful. Question po, are u self-taught po ba? Would u recommend po ba going to school muna or not necessarily? Tysm po 🖤
This is a really inspiring roadmap for aspiring graphic designers. It's great to hear how you emphasizes the importance of fundamentals, practice, and building a strong portfolio.
THANKS YOU SO MUCH , JUSTED STARTED LEARNING DESIGN AND A FRIEND OF MINE HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO FUTURE IN DESIGN CUS AI IS GONNA REMPLACE THE DESIGNERS , AND I TOLD HIM WELL ARTIFICEL INTELIGENCE WILL ALWAYS BE ARTIFICIEL
Love this bro. Keep doing it!
Oh wow! I didn’t expect that you’d see this. You’re amazing, Will!
Thanks for this! I've been restarting my illustration&design journey and this is a helpful guide
Having been an inactive graphic designer for years, I didn't think I would badly need this to find my way back into the industry. LOVE THISSSSS. Keep doing it!
Yoy literally saved my life. I was so lost with so much iformation in internet without a solid path created, thanks so much for that guy.
Glad I could help!
I also started as a freelance graphic designer with no experience or even schooling. It was rough, learning as I move forward was my only hope at that time and 6 years after I was juggling with multiple clients that it affected my mental health that leads to anxiety and burn out. Then I just learned that money is just a bonus and not the actual prize if you play the long game, what was far more important that I've missed on my journey was the sustainability, value, overall well-being and with potential to scale up for a goal (like a studio or agency).
man you deserve a subscription! I've worked in an agency as a clerk processor but my work focuses more on Video editing, designing brochures and print media. I did design a logo once for the agency but then it doesn't feel like the real deal. I never really felt like I was on the design line of work, but I do have passion for designing way before working. Now, I do not know how to make a portfolio, where to start or what to showcase in. It feels like my work for over 4 years was mediocre and now I found your video and motivated in starting over. Thanks man!
Go for it! Im rooting for you. Glad you found this helpful!
"Rest is also part of your productivity." Thank you for the reminder. Great video, that was really helpful!
Yes!!! Thank you!
''Because rest is also part of productivity'' - Just loved it❣. It's a gentle reminder for everyone to take a step back and realize that professional life serves personal life and not the other way around.
This is by far the best vid I watched in this context. Very detailed, eloquent, and practical. Thank you for this! 🙌
Glad you enjoyed it!
thank you so much!! thats perfect structured explanation ✨
this guys jokes. that intro brooooo!!! ye
I like that duck with cowboy hat sooo much. Great subtle detail. Also the video has a lot of value. 🎉
Yeah i love the ducky. Glad you find it helpful
Excellent amount of information. This is exactly what I needed I was so overwhelmed with where to start but now I know what to do
Yay! Go for it!
I found this hlepful, but I do wish you'd included links in the bio or something so that it was easier to find some of the things you mentioned.
I appreciate you sharing this knowledge and wisdom! More clients. Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful to you
I want to self-learn graphic design and become a freelancer or professional. However, as I am just learning, I am finding Affinity more affordable. Do you think it’s a good idea to learn the basics and then pick up Adobe Suite? Or will only Affinity be sufficient
Nice..Thanks You..
But your face to big in my full screen..
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hey man this is amazing! i've been wanting to learn a little more about graphic design and this has really inspired me! on a side note, do you (or anyone else) know some free software to practice making designs? thanks!
Very surprised to learn that you had no formal training. I been watching your videos for a while now.
Keep it up!
Could you recommend any specific courses that you took during learning phase of your journey?
I appreciate that! Thank you
thank you a lot for this video :) i want to quit my current job to start a design career and this video motivated me again to stop procrastinating. pursuing a new career can be scary and i was happy to hear that you are self-taught. i want to teach it myself as well instead of going to university but like 90% of the jobs ask for a degree... but freelancing sounds better to be anyway.
You can do it! Best of luck to you
Same feels. Wanted to quit my corporate job and transition as a graphic designer .
Is it too late? Knowing that there are a lot of ppl wanting to be graphic designers? The saturated market + the rise of ai tools that can instantly create a conceptualized art?
Correct me if im wrong but the pay for designers might be lowered a little bit since non-designers can now create their own?
Also, for big companies and sme that will not happen since they care anout their reputation and brand. They wont do it alone by using ai tools but will still rely on designers to make it unique.
As a filipino and on behalf of asian ppl benefiting to the offshore opportunities and freelancing, are we affected big time??
So in the current pace of developments, AI will definitely replace some tasks done by designers. I think even before the rise of AI, the graphic designers who excel in the field are those who are not just masters of the tool, but those who has a lot of high-value critical and creative thinking. So our goal is to be a graphic designer of that level.
hey, i started watching your videos this year and i was super motivated. Now i m working as a graphic designer in a marketing agency. Are you into ui/ux design too?
Nice work! Wishing you the best. I've tried UI/UX but I prefer doing branding and packaging
I first started learning graphic design course in linkedin, and now I'm trying to get used in illustrator and photoshop. But still confused of what type of work should I practice that I can put in my future portfolio. I'm tryna do vector illustration and I wonder if its necessary.
try other fields first then focus on what you enjoy doing the most. Keep grinding!
Can you do a tutorial of how to make a portfolio?
Create a tutorial for mock making in blender
Thank you so much, this is very helpful! I'm starting to build my career as a freelance graphic designer.
Good luck to you!!
Please update more videos
i will
Hi @Michael Lubrin, thanks sa video. Going to start with my graphic designing journey :)
Screw photo shop and illustrator, I'm using firealpaca.
As a beginner graphic designer, this really helped me get my passion again and as you've said throughout this journey we shouldn't forget about our mental health ❤THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS
Amazing content as always!
Thank you!
hi ,love your video and i do have one question .i used to work as a 3d artist for gaming industry for over 6+ years and iam trying to switch my profession to graphic design ,so do i need to add this exp into my new resume or just show myself completely fresher ? thanks in advance
It may be helpful to mention your 3D work background, because it means you have an experience working with a client/team
Hi micheal, fellow artist and graphic designer here. i like your videos. Can you do a video recommendation of what websites you used to build your portfolio if you have the time?
Preferable the easy ones to use?
This is very ✨cutesy✨demure✨and thoughtful✨
I don't like adobe I'm going to use alternatives like figma, gimp, etc.
I don’t know much about those programs, if you freelance those might be totally fine. But as with my hatred for Macs, you might have to get over it and learn them if you plan to work in a pre established studio or for a company where the programs to use aren’t yours to decide. Adobe is industry standard, as is MacOS when it comes to graphic design. It’s just something to keep in mind.
I would recommend Affinity softwares instead.
Nice video bro, but I'm Italian and at 1:10 I saw that you made the coffee bad, you don't have to crush it but simply remove the excess coffee before putting it in the machine
Hi! I'm a Multimedia Arts student and I find my interest lies more on graphic design, your videos and many others here on UA-cam has helped me so much on my learning journey. I've been enjoying it so far! My plan is to build my portfolio through project works so I can earn whilst building my portfolio. Though the question that has been bothering me is that, how will I know if I'm ready for a Graphic Design Job? I've made a few mock works here and there but nothing of actual projects yet. What should I do?
You'll never "feel" ready, get actual projects and learn/improve as you go. You'll learn more when you do real client interactions
OMG! Thank you for the response!
This is genuinely good content, thank you sm!!
Thank you for not gatekeeping. New subscriber here❤
Very well compact and informative video my friend. Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
My dream job graphic designer
Go for it
Just click to random video and such a nice surprise- great chanel ❤ 😊
Welcome mate
how to learn packaging design A to Z. make video on this topic please
Same wish 🎉I also want to be a packaging designer......😊
Now I am also learning it.......
It will be one of the videos in the lineup
@@michael.lubrin Thanks....
New subscriber here......
Awesome work! That's a huge amount of help that I needed is over here. Keep doing it!
Thank u because I was looking for the necessary needs needed to being a graphic designer and ur video was literally the best thank you
Wow thank you. I put a lot of effort on this one
Very informative 👍🏻, I'm from Egypt and saw your channel by chance very good , could you mention the instagram accounts that make design challenges for beginners please ?
I believe Abi Connick does design challenges, also search for #creativebriefs hashtags
Is social media design still a good skill to learn ? I just started my journey but i heard that i should learn UX designe not social media design
I hope you answer me
social media design can be paired up with services like branding.
I understand completely why you advise people to start with the basics, and many other people who make similar videos say the same thing. However, no one explains HOW you practice the basics without the tools (let's say Ps and Ai for example). How do you learn about typography if you do not use typography? How do you learn about hierarchy if you do not practice hierarchy. And how do you practice them? By doing designs. How do you do designs? With a software.
What do you think and advise about this?
Thanks so much for your video :)
@@ivanaandersson Thanks for the feedback and I understand where you are coming from. I think that’s why I specifically said at 3:04 that you learn these things as you go. I guess my point is you can spend about 3-6 hrs watching videos about the fundamentals just so you know what areas to improve on then go straight to learning the tools. By that, I don’t mean to say that you should learn the fundamentals for months/years. I guess what I should have emphasized more is that there will be overlaps in these steps and not hard stops (like you can continue learning the fundamentals while you learn the tools).
I hope this clears things up. Thank you so much for this.
@@michael.lubrin yup, this was definitely what I was thinking too, thanks for clearing it up! :)
Hi Coach! Is it okay to use brands like luxury cars to design with my first portfolio?
Depends on what you do po. For posters, etc I think it can work.
As beginners, it is very difficult to afford tools like adobe illustrator or Photoshop
and downloading cracked versions is so so risky too!
What would you suggest as an alternative or solution to this problem?
affinity softwares have one time fee. the tools are similar to adobe counterparts so when you already have the capacity to afford adobe, the switch wouldnt be too hard
@@michael.lubrin Thank You so much!
downloading cracked versions is not risky at all lol
@@mycrazylife408 how come? I've seen so many stories of their devices getting hacked and blackmails amd stuffs!
@@mycrazylife408 hii have you ever used pirated illustrator? i installed it through multiple ways but it shoes plugin issues in the beggining and some tools dont work. can you help me out? photoshop works perfectly its just illustrator that has this issue
Thanks for this video!
I'm wondering how I'm supposed to learn Photoshop/Illustrator without the programs tho, since I don't have the money to afford it rn
You can try Affinity softwares. It's much cheaper and if you plan to switch to Adobe the learning curve is not too steep
Hi Sir, may tanong lang po ako. naka subs k sa adobe at magkano po monthly? kasi bago lang ako at yun plan napili ko 1,495.00 pero sa bank account ko naging 1,517.43? sabi skin ng adobe baka daw sa TAX? kaso yun plan kasama n tax dun diba? sa inyo po ba nangyri din n yun plan nakuha nyo ay nag bago after nyo nag bayad? sana masagot nyo at salamat po
Sir Im not sure po pero sakin consistent naman po binabayaran ko sa plan ko
@@michael.lubrin hi Sis thanks sa reply! suede malaman kung magian yun plan po ninny? salaam
Thank you for this video. This really help me to finally pursue my Graphic Design career
Great to hear! Go for it :)
Subscribed. You're amazing!
Welcome aboard! Thank you
Michael this video is so wonderful! You are a great teacher, thank you for creating such an awesome guide :) Big fan 🥰
You're so welcome! Glad you found it useful
Do we need to go deeep in fundamentals? Wouldn't it be so overwhelming? Please suggest i wanna learn should i practice alone with learning fundamentals or theory?. Your New Subscriber 👍🏼
Yes, dive in the fundamentals but go at your own pace
Hi! Thank u for the video, really helpful. Question po, are u self-taught po ba? Would u recommend po ba going to school muna or not necessarily? Tysm po 🖤
Yes, I'm 100% self taught. Going to school is necessary pero if you are looking for a college degree, get a multimedia/art/design course
@@michael.lubrinthank you so much po❤
Amazing content. thanks alot
This video is incredibly insightful and motivational! It's cleared my mind and set me on a valuable learning path. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful. Took some time to organize my thoughts on this one
Most helpful video out there .... THANK YOU.
Wow. I appreciate that. Thanks
Early bird for this vid! Thanks for your wisdom!
Wow! Thank you :)
Thanks for your video
I really need a video like that
Guarding for learning
Glad it was helpful!
New subscriber here, Mike! Love this video! ❤
Thank you so much
Thank you...
A simple thanks as it looks, but it emerges from deep of my heart
I super appreciate that!
Where are you from?
Philippines!
bro, you got a new subscriber..! ✌
Thanks for subbing! Appreciate it
Any tips on sitting still? It is this just a me problem. It's so hard to sit all day
You don't have too. :) You have to keep moving anyway for our health :)
Really! I love it 😍
Good Job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Respect!
This is such a well-made and helpful guide! Thank you! 😊
Glad it was helpful!!
This is a really inspiring roadmap for aspiring graphic designers. It's great to hear how you emphasizes the importance of fundamentals, practice, and building a strong portfolio.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Thank you!
Its awesome.
Hello! Does Canva suffice for a design tool?
It can work for some design tasks! But Adobe programs offer more flexibility
Great video
THANKS YOU SO MUCH , JUSTED STARTED LEARNING DESIGN AND A FRIEND OF MINE HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO FUTURE IN DESIGN CUS AI IS GONNA REMPLACE THE DESIGNERS , AND I TOLD HIM WELL ARTIFICEL INTELIGENCE WILL ALWAYS BE ARTIFICIEL
we must learn to adapt to the changing times
Thank you you gave me so many awesome ideas and cleared up my brain fog just a smudge …i appreciated this video ❤
Thank you! Road to clarity!
Thank you so much, Michael. You've helped me a lot with my new career.
You're welcome!
I am 22 year old can i make career in graphic design?
You can definitely can
thank you so much for this video it’s helped me so mich
I'm so glad! Youre welcome
Best Graphic design courses please 😢
I mentioned some courses in this video somewhere around the middle
nice big
thank you this was hulpfull you seem honest and calm
Thank you for your kind words.
this was very helpful, thank you Michael
You're welcome
Thank you! This is very helpful !
glad you appreciate it
very helpful! thanks:)
glad it was helpful to you!
It is really helpfull thanks
Glad to hear that
This is the best guid video for beginners i have seen, thank you so much
Wow I appreciate that!
I learnt Corel draw is it okay?
Yes it's a great software
Very excited for your video on getting ciients for freelancers!
Working on it. Thank you!
yurr
And the best resources for all this are?
UA-cam
Thank you Man. This has really helped me out
Glad it helped!
This is amazing dude, thanks!
Thank you!
Sube más videos de tu día a día.
Thanks
Welcome
I like your content
thank you!
thank you!
You're welcome!
we have same wallpaper
i like this one
this, i definitely need clients
rooting for you!
whats your keyboard?
@@ediththor7725 royal kludge mech keyboard
@@michael.lubrin thanks