How to Become A Graphic Designer (If I Had to Start Over)

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @willpatersondesign
    @willpatersondesign 6 місяців тому +185

    Love this bro. Keep doing it!

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  6 місяців тому +18

      Oh wow! I didn’t expect that you’d see this. You’re amazing, Will!

  • @baidawebato8477
    @baidawebato8477 4 місяці тому +161

    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!

  • @prancinglamb
    @prancinglamb 3 місяці тому +51

    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).

  • @anurag_sagar
    @anurag_sagar 3 місяці тому +28

    ''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.

  • @CarolineHernandez-rf6om
    @CarolineHernandez-rf6om 3 місяці тому +50

    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.

  • @malaurieb
    @malaurieb 4 місяці тому +25

    "Rest is also part of your productivity." Thank you for the reminder. Great video, that was really helpful!

  • @FuturaFoxx
    @FuturaFoxx Місяць тому +4

    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!

  • @gabbu8908
    @gabbu8908 4 місяці тому +19

    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!

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  4 місяці тому

      Go for it! Im rooting for you. Glad you found this helpful!

  • @Jamesthe14th
    @Jamesthe14th Місяць тому +4

    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!

  • @julliereyes214
    @julliereyes214 6 місяців тому +15

    This is by far the best vid I watched in this context. Very detailed, eloquent, and practical. Thank you for this! 🙌

  • @keith1080x
    @keith1080x 13 днів тому +1

    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.

  • @jeanandrixpoblete7295
    @jeanandrixpoblete7295 2 місяці тому +2

    I just started learning the basics 3 days ago. Thanks for this inspirational video you made. Everything you’ve said made sense.

  • @SaseiMoon
    @SaseiMoon 5 місяців тому +8

    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

  • @RonnelMDichoso
    @RonnelMDichoso 2 місяці тому +1

    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!

  • @Tomtom12654
    @Tomtom12654 25 днів тому

    This video really helped refocus me in getting back on my game as a graphic designer.Thank you so much!

  • @graceakanne8
    @graceakanne8 7 днів тому +1

    From Nigeria
    Thanks alots for this,
    You motivated me .

  • @selinag.9057
    @selinag.9057 4 місяці тому +4

    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.

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  4 місяці тому

      You can do it! Best of luck to you

    • @joannat682
      @joannat682 3 місяці тому

      Same feels. Wanted to quit my corporate job and transition as a graphic designer .

  • @cheshireraccoon3192
    @cheshireraccoon3192 2 місяці тому +3

    thank you so much!! thats perfect structured explanation ✨

  • @ghaly7949
    @ghaly7949 2 місяці тому +2

    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

    • @ghaly7949
      @ghaly7949 2 місяці тому +1

      I hope that next year I'll get a job, hehe pray for me😅

    • @izabela4010
      @izabela4010 2 місяці тому

      Good luck! Let’s work hard

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  Місяць тому

      Good luck! rooting for you!

  • @saritasarwara5334
    @saritasarwara5334 22 дні тому +1

    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?

  • @Kimmy-Shortvids
    @Kimmy-Shortvids 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so much, this is very helpful! I'm starting to build my career as a freelance graphic designer.

  • @cupokat5998
    @cupokat5998 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for this! I've been restarting my illustration&design journey and this is a helpful guide

  • @geovelleandres7506
    @geovelleandres7506 2 місяці тому

    This is the best designer guide I ever had so far for me restarting again. Thank you sir

  • @jojodelacroix
    @jojodelacroix 4 місяці тому +4

    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.

  • @PrincessLouJaneQuerubin
    @PrincessLouJaneQuerubin 5 місяців тому +6

    I appreciate you sharing this knowledge and wisdom! More clients. Thank you!!!

  • @ludovitnastisin
    @ludovitnastisin 6 місяців тому +9

    I like that duck with cowboy hat sooo much. Great subtle detail. Also the video has a lot of value. 🎉

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah i love the ducky. Glad you find it helpful

  • @school-h4v
    @school-h4v 3 місяці тому

    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

  • @mustiremix4
    @mustiremix4 5 місяців тому +1

    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

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  5 місяців тому

      Wow thank you. I put a lot of effort on this one

  • @ebiomusic7045
    @ebiomusic7045 2 місяці тому

    This is all I needed to start... Thank you very much for doing this

  • @subiksha
    @subiksha 3 місяці тому

    Awesome work! That's a huge amount of help that I needed is over here. Keep doing it!

  • @gogotimmie4553
    @gogotimmie4553 3 місяці тому +1

    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?

  • @tubeMonger
    @tubeMonger 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing your take on becoming a graphic designer.

  • @renzcachapero2023
    @renzcachapero2023 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video. This really help me to finally pursue my Graphic Design career

  • @blaire639
    @blaire639 2 дні тому

    This was very helpful thank you!

  • @hi_theabelle
    @hi_theabelle 2 місяці тому

    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

  • @mohamedabusam9218
    @mohamedabusam9218 4 місяці тому

    Thank you...
    A simple thanks as it looks, but it emerges from deep of my heart

  • @dedigitalemetselaar
    @dedigitalemetselaar 26 днів тому

    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.

  • @gosuperva
    @gosuperva 4 місяці тому

    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.

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  4 місяці тому

      Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Thank you!

  • @ashleymccurdy1908
    @ashleymccurdy1908 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience this is very helpful

  • @ap_graphic
    @ap_graphic 5 місяців тому

    This video is incredibly insightful and motivational! It's cleared my mind and set me on a valuable learning path. Thank you!

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  5 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful. Took some time to organize my thoughts on this one

  • @mayh191
    @mayh191 4 місяці тому

    Michael this video is so wonderful! You are a great teacher, thank you for creating such an awesome guide :) Big fan 🥰

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  4 місяці тому

      You're so welcome! Glad you found it useful

  • @maeme123
    @maeme123 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for not gatekeeping. New subscriber here❤

  • @georgekariuki1631
    @georgekariuki1631 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much, Michael. You've helped me a lot with my new career.

  • @Tobi-vj9fn
    @Tobi-vj9fn 2 місяці тому

    This is genuinely good content, thank you sm!!

  • @alialqeisi3958
    @alialqeisi3958 2 місяці тому

    This video is awesome. Thank you so much for the info and inspiring talk 😊

    • @DreemCee-j4m
      @DreemCee-j4m Місяць тому

      Please can you tech me how to become a graphic designer privately?

  • @bean2819
    @bean2819 5 місяців тому

    This is the best guid video for beginners i have seen, thank you so much

  • @LeumasJacinto
    @LeumasJacinto 6 місяців тому +5

    Amazing content as always!

  • @createdtobelovedart
    @createdtobelovedart 11 днів тому

    This was so helpful thank you! God bless you!

  • @davidaudu6003
    @davidaudu6003 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much, this was very helpful 🙏

  • @StanleyChidera-c2h
    @StanleyChidera-c2h 13 днів тому

    I love this, it's really helpful

  • @thealyssariley
    @thealyssariley 6 місяців тому +1

    This is such a well-made and helpful guide! Thank you! 😊

  • @IKSRTFO
    @IKSRTFO 4 місяці тому +1

    Very well compact and informative video my friend. Thank you!!!

  • @imanedridje
    @imanedridje 5 місяців тому

    thank you this was hulpfull you seem honest and calm

  • @leagueofbronze4835
    @leagueofbronze4835 4 дні тому

    This is the video whay I'm looking for. Gentle explanation and clear word pronounciations!! Thank you kuyaaa!!🤍🤍

  • @fammue
    @fammue 26 днів тому

    Wonderful, concise video! ❤👍

  • @Ari.03
    @Ari.03 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for your video
    I really need a video like that
    Guarding for learning

  • @bryedelcastillo4985
    @bryedelcastillo4985 3 місяці тому

    Hi @Michael Lubrin, thanks sa video. Going to start with my graphic designing journey :)

  • @PlutoWheels_GraphicArtist
    @PlutoWheels_GraphicArtist 5 місяців тому

    Thank you you gave me so many awesome ideas and cleared up my brain fog just a smudge …i appreciated this video ❤

  • @njoachejudechia311
    @njoachejudechia311 5 місяців тому

    Thank you Man. This has really helped me out

  • @lifebykrisa
    @lifebykrisa 11 днів тому

    hi kuya! new subscriber here! :) i learned a lot. as an aspiring graphic designer i am inspired by your habits and aspirations ❤

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  11 днів тому +1

      Welcome! Keep practicing and you'll get there!

  • @esraaahmadsakr
    @esraaahmadsakr 4 місяці тому

    Most helpful video out there .... THANK YOU.

  • @de_osaxx1812
    @de_osaxx1812 4 місяці тому

    this was very helpful, thank you Michael

  • @KeleenDesignsArt
    @KeleenDesignsArt 2 місяці тому

    I love posting how to design videos thank you

  • @SophiaAngeliqueSanDiego
    @SophiaAngeliqueSanDiego 6 місяців тому +6

    Early bird for this vid! Thanks for your wisdom!

  • @hippowafflesify
    @hippowafflesify 6 місяців тому +3

    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?

  • @sara.space94
    @sara.space94 4 місяці тому

    Really! I love it 😍
    Good Job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    Respect!

  • @salvation_raised
    @salvation_raised 3 місяці тому +1

    This is very ✨cutesy✨demure✨and thoughtful✨

  • @DC_Yap_Mac
    @DC_Yap_Mac 2 місяці тому

    Subscribed ❤ Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

  • @sarahahnouche
    @sarahahnouche 4 місяці тому

    Thank you! This is very helpful !

  • @jaredfontaine7128
    @jaredfontaine7128 5 місяців тому

    Very excited for your video on getting ciients for freelancers!

  • @The-Creative-Studio
    @The-Creative-Studio 4 місяці тому

    This is amazing dude, thanks!

  • @kristinavisk6604
    @kristinavisk6604 2 місяці тому

    Really cool video! Thank you!

  • @euphoric_vibes2066
    @euphoric_vibes2066 6 місяців тому +3

    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?

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  6 місяців тому +3

      Nice work! Wishing you the best. I've tried UI/UX but I prefer doing branding and packaging

  • @evie9473
    @evie9473 20 днів тому

    Thank you very much you helped me so much

  • @cloud0716
    @cloud0716 2 місяці тому

    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?

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  Місяць тому

      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 :)

  • @mousumipachal
    @mousumipachal 6 місяців тому +2

    how to learn packaging design A to Z. make video on this topic please

    • @HarisAli-sk5ks
      @HarisAli-sk5ks 6 місяців тому +1

      Same wish 🎉I also want to be a packaging designer......😊
      Now I am also learning it.......

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  6 місяців тому +2

      It will be one of the videos in the lineup

    • @HarisAli-sk5ks
      @HarisAli-sk5ks 6 місяців тому +1

      @@michael.lubrin Thanks....
      New subscriber here......

  • @owusumanuchannel4129
    @owusumanuchannel4129 6 місяців тому +4

    Please update more videos

  • @cenmarichess
    @cenmarichess 4 місяці тому

    Subscribed. You're amazing!

  • @krystinemuring6205
    @krystinemuring6205 6 місяців тому +1

    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?

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  5 місяців тому +1

      You'll never "feel" ready, get actual projects and learn/improve as you go. You'll learn more when you do real client interactions

    • @krystinemuring6205
      @krystinemuring6205 4 місяці тому

      OMG! Thank you for the response!

  • @Herecomesthedreamerr
    @Herecomesthedreamerr 2 місяці тому

    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?

  • @kamalesh4833
    @kamalesh4833 6 місяців тому +2

    Create a tutorial for mock making in blender

  • @austinbass7057
    @austinbass7057 5 місяців тому

    thank you so much for this video it’s helped me so mich

  • @ivanaandersson
    @ivanaandersson 4 місяці тому

    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 :)

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  4 місяці тому +1

      @@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.

    • @ivanaandersson
      @ivanaandersson 4 місяці тому

      @@michael.lubrin yup, this was definitely what I was thinking too, thanks for clearing it up! :)

  • @RickYkciR
    @RickYkciR Місяць тому

    Thanks Sir !

  • @swastikghosh2198
    @swastikghosh2198 Місяць тому

    I am a newbie and still learning but I m confusing about to open a portfolio

  • @berniekatzroy
    @berniekatzroy 3 місяці тому +1

    Screw photo shop and illustrator, I'm using firealpaca.

  • @hysushi
    @hysushi 3 місяці тому

    Amazing content. thanks alot

  • @username.deleted
    @username.deleted 3 місяці тому

    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!

  • @mohdbalbal23
    @mohdbalbal23 10 днів тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @HarmonyOfWisdom-x3e
    @HarmonyOfWisdom-x3e 5 місяців тому

    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

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  5 місяців тому

      we must learn to adapt to the changing times

  • @Oheyitskayla
    @Oheyitskayla 2 місяці тому

    Can you do a tutorial of how to make a portfolio?

  • @aymjeyarbi
    @aymjeyarbi 6 місяців тому +1

    New subscriber here, Mike! Love this video! ❤

  • @mehrnazmoussavi
    @mehrnazmoussavi 2 місяці тому

    Great video!

  • @wilsontran4036
    @wilsontran4036 Місяць тому

    i'm absolutely in the same situation

  • @sandaminilakshika5457
    @sandaminilakshika5457 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much

  • @SaulOrue
    @SaulOrue 6 місяців тому

    Sube más videos de tu día a día.

  • @dorisw2507
    @dorisw2507 4 місяці тому +1

    Any tips on sitting still? It is this just a me problem. It's so hard to sit all day

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  4 місяці тому +1

      You don't have too. :) You have to keep moving anyway for our health :)

  • @marcelinaliszewska5885
    @marcelinaliszewska5885 5 місяців тому

    very helpful! thanks:)

  • @asmifatima2825
    @asmifatima2825 6 місяців тому +1

    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?

    • @michael.lubrin
      @michael.lubrin  6 місяців тому +2

      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

    • @asmifatima2825
      @asmifatima2825 6 місяців тому +1

      @@michael.lubrin Thank You so much!

    • @mycrazylife408
      @mycrazylife408 6 місяців тому +2

      downloading cracked versions is not risky at all lol

    • @asmifatima2825
      @asmifatima2825 6 місяців тому

      @@mycrazylife408 how come? I've seen so many stories of their devices getting hacked and blackmails amd stuffs!

    • @ifzashoukat
      @ifzashoukat 5 місяців тому

      @@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

  • @rafales1525
    @rafales1525 6 місяців тому +1

    Just click to random video and such a nice surprise- great chanel ❤ 😊