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).
''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.
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!
I thought I’d have to sift through countless videos to chart my path in graphic design. Instead, your video delivered exactly what I needed in just 20 minutes-straight to the point and brilliantly done. Thank you, sir!
I'm going back to graphic design after 10 years. Thank god i found your channel. This time i'm going to do it right and i will never skip a part. I'm switching as well to affinity suite. Sinubukan ko sya and after a week i know right away eto na ang gagamitin ko. Thanks for sharing your experience. I learned a lot from 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.
I've been creating so many graphics for at least 5 years, at first I'm glad I'm making some money from it but as the time goes by then I'm starting to fell that burnout, Impostor syndrome and sometimes takes a long break. But this year I'm starting to realize I've to do it once again seriously because I'm already feel the pressure (I'm already graduated from the school and being unemployed for 1 years) so yeah thank you so much for showing me the way to starting all over again
Hey Michael! I loved your video.... Can you please make a video on what are the free platforms for graphic designer community to interact with each other?
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 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 appreciate this video! thank you so much!! i took up bfa information design but ended up in a finance 9-5 job but now im trying to transition ü thank u so much! 15:48
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.
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?
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 love this content. New subscriber here. What would you recommend when making a portfolio? Does it need to be in behance or dribble or should it be a personal website? which one would be more effective/appealing?
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?
Realistically as a freelance designer, how many hours do you spend a day in work? Do you find yourself working / studying outside of work hours as well?
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.
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!
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
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
Love this bro. Keep doing it!
Oh wow! I didn’t expect that you’d see this. You’re amazing, Will!
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!
How is it going so far?
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).
thanks
This.
''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.
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!
"literally"
"Rest is also part of your productivity." Thank you for the reminder. Great video, that was really helpful!
Yes!!! Thank you!
I’ve been a designer for over 18 years and this was a wonderful video to send to my younger friends and family members. Thank you for making this!
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!
I thought I’d have to sift through countless videos to chart my path in graphic design. Instead, your video delivered exactly what I needed in just 20 minutes-straight to the point and brilliantly done. Thank you, sir!
Glad it was helpful!
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!
I'm going back to graphic design after 10 years. Thank god i found your channel. This time i'm going to do it right and i will never skip a part. I'm switching as well to affinity suite. Sinubukan ko sya and after a week i know right away eto na ang gagamitin ko. Thanks for sharing your experience. I learned a lot from you.
Glad you're back on the design path!
I just started learning the basics 3 days ago. Thanks for this inspirational video you made. Everything you’ve said made sense.
You are so welcome!
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!
This video serves a good start to inspire a person like me who have just decided to start working on career that I really want to pursue. Thank you!
Good luck on your journey!
This video really helped refocus me in getting back on my game as a graphic designer.Thank you so much!
Glad to hear it! You got this.
From Nigeria
Thanks alots for this,
You motivated me .
You got this!
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 .
thank you so much!! thats perfect structured explanation ✨
I've been creating so many graphics for at least 5 years, at first I'm glad I'm making some money from it but as the time goes by then I'm starting to fell that burnout, Impostor syndrome and sometimes takes a long break. But this year I'm starting to realize I've to do it once again seriously because I'm already feel the pressure (I'm already graduated from the school and being unemployed for 1 years) so yeah thank you so much for showing me the way to starting all over again
I hope that next year I'll get a job, hehe pray for me😅
Good luck! Let’s work hard
Good luck! rooting for you!
Hey Michael! I loved your video.... Can you please make a video on what are the free platforms for graphic designer community to interact with each other?
Thank you so much, this is very helpful! I'm starting to build my career as a freelance graphic designer.
Good luck to you!!
Thanks for this! I've been restarting my illustration&design journey and this is a helpful guide
Glad it was helpful
This is the best designer guide I ever had so far for me restarting again. Thank you sir
Wow that's a lot. Thank you!
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 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
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
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
This is all I needed to start... Thank you very much for doing this
Go for it! :)
Awesome work! That's a huge amount of help that I needed is over here. Keep doing it!
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?
Thank you for sharing your take on becoming a graphic designer.
welcome!
Thank you for this video. This really help me to finally pursue my Graphic Design career
Great to hear! Go for it :)
This was very helpful thank you!
i appreciate this video! thank you so much!! i took up bfa information design but ended up in a finance 9-5 job but now im trying to transition ü thank u so much! 15:48
Rooting for you! Good luck
Thank you...
A simple thanks as it looks, but it emerges from deep of my heart
I super appreciate that!
Very good and informative content my friend. U helped me out a lot with this one, keep it up. Your work is awesome too. Peace.
Thank you for your kind words
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!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience this is very helpful
Glad you appreciate it.
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
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
Thank you for not gatekeeping. New subscriber here❤
Thank you so much, Michael. You've helped me a lot with my new career.
You're welcome!
This is genuinely good content, thank you sm!!
This video is awesome. Thank you so much for the info and inspiring talk 😊
Please can you tech me how to become a graphic designer privately?
This is the best guid video for beginners i have seen, thank you so much
Wow I appreciate that!
Amazing content as always!
Thank you!
This was so helpful thank you! God bless you!
Glad to hear it was helpful!
Thank you so much, this was very helpful 🙏
You're welcome!
I love this, it's really helpful
Glad it was helpful!
This is such a well-made and helpful guide! Thank you! 😊
Glad it was helpful!!
Very well compact and informative video my friend. Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
thank you this was hulpfull you seem honest and calm
Thank you for your kind words.
This is the video whay I'm looking for. Gentle explanation and clear word pronounciations!! Thank you kuyaaa!!🤍🤍
Glad you found it helpful! Good luck po
Wonderful, concise video! ❤👍
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for your video
I really need a video like that
Guarding for learning
Glad it was helpful!
Hi @Michael Lubrin, thanks sa video. Going to start with my graphic designing journey :)
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 Man. This has really helped me out
Glad it helped!
hi kuya! new subscriber here! :) i learned a lot. as an aspiring graphic designer i am inspired by your habits and aspirations ❤
Welcome! Keep practicing and you'll get there!
Most helpful video out there .... THANK YOU.
Wow. I appreciate that. Thanks
this was very helpful, thank you Michael
You're welcome
I love posting how to design videos thank you
Early bird for this vid! Thanks for your wisdom!
Wow! Thank you :)
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
Really! I love it 😍
Good Job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Respect!
This is very ✨cutesy✨demure✨and thoughtful✨
Subscribed ❤ Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
Thanks!
Thank you! This is very helpful !
glad you appreciate it
Very excited for your video on getting ciients for freelancers!
Working on it. Thank you!
This is amazing dude, thanks!
Thank you!
Really cool video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
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
Thank you very much you helped me so much
glad it was helpful
I love this content. New subscriber here. What would you recommend when making a portfolio? Does it need to be in behance or dribble or should it be a personal website? which one would be more effective/appealing?
You can start with Behance first. My website has been in maintenance mode for a while but that doesnt stop me from getting work. Dont overthink it :)
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......
Please update more videos
i will
Subscribed. You're amazing!
Welcome aboard! Thank you
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!
Realistically as a freelance designer, how many hours do you spend a day in work? Do you find yourself working / studying outside of work hours as well?
about 6-8 hours
Create a tutorial for mock making in blender
thank you so much for this video it’s helped me so mich
I'm so glad! Youre welcome
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! :)
Thanks Sir !
You're welcome!
I am a newbie and still learning but I m confusing about to open a portfolio
Screw photo shop and illustrator, I'm using firealpaca.
Amazing content. thanks alot
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!
Thank you ❤
You're welcome!
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
Can you do a tutorial of how to make a portfolio?
New subscriber here, Mike! Love this video! ❤
Thank you so much
Great video!
Thank you!
i'm absolutely in the same situation
Cheering for you
Thank you so much
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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 :)
very helpful! thanks:)
glad it was helpful to you!
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
Just click to random video and such a nice surprise- great chanel ❤ 😊
Welcome mate