I would add seeing what's missing as one of the components of developing critical thinking skills; not only being able to judge or discern what's there but also seeing what's not there: noticing gaps in information, identifying missing data or perspectives, what has been omitted. Thank you for taking your time to create refreshingly useful and insightful content that fills an intellectual void on UA-cam.
I agree about the lack of critical thinking skills. I suppose we (humanity) should really be looking at what the causes might be and what lies behind that.
Elliott, thank you for what you do here on UA-cam! Who would you point your audience to- channels, interviews, books- that inspire you or speak to design in a way that resonates with you? I need more of what you’re sharing.
Hey, Thanks! I should start by saying that I don't watch a lot (or almost any design/art content). I recently did a bit of research on people I think are doing something similar to me and I did find a channel that I think is really good (not similar to mine). David Choe's video's I think are pretty great. I was only casually familiar with his work, and quite frankly just automatically thought he was a poser, BEFORE I saw his channel - or really knew anything about him at all. I have completely come around on that... I think he's really smart. Most of the stuff that I have seen him talk about I agree with. I also think his work is really solid. All in all I think his channel is great. Then I recently came across this channel orenmeetsworld. I've only watched 3 of his videos, but I think there is something interesting about his world view. I wish his videos would deliver more on their titles and the promises of the thumbnails. (I guess I wish they were a bit more structured to deliver) but an interesting channel non the less. Then there is Alex Hormuziz - he drops mad science on social media game and on business.
I've been a branding specialist for six years, but recently I faced one of my worst creative blocks. Your videos were a lifeline, guiding me out of it. Thank you so much.
as a painter trained deeply in verisimilitude, you help me deeply uncover why I'm done painting realism, how I can start to be imaginative design paintings with different purpose than just reproduction. you're kind a dick too which is fun, all colleges need at least one (im the one in my department). great job.
I like the idea of thinking design like cooking rather than follow an as an algorithm. Design is not math, it's intuitive. A baker knows what is needed to bake a cake. Learning how to decorate the cake is where her art is. Similarly, a designer needs to know the fundamentals and know what his/her intention is. (Why am I baking this cake? Why am I designing this poster?) Which got me thinking. Could design be a reflection of a designer's aesthetic/philosophy? From there the designer creates his/her style. I'm thinking about "The Art of Coop" for example. He has his own style and ethos. Don't know. Poking in the dark. I did production art for sign shops and that numbed my desire to be a graphic designer. Working on rebooting that mindset.
This is ideal advice, I've done something similar and I feel that I've improved because of it. If you actually want to do this and don't have an idea of where to start, Experimental Jetset writes a LOT about their process. I'm still trying to wrap my head around how they build so well as a collective point of view. Thanks as always Elliot.
Hey Elliot, Love your videos! Thankyou for imparting your knowledge with all of us. Can you please make a video on the books a graphic designer should read (beginners edition please!) Thanks :)
I had a strong perspective on design, but now, with three kids, my views have shifted. Looking back, I see my perspective was very idealistic. I'm 37, and over the last 5 years I've been a contract designer for various companies, earning about $150,000-180,000 a year. I resorted to downplaying my design perspective to provide for my family. Things are different now and in most ways better than when I was single/childless/bohemian/carefree ding dong. To cope, I started learning fine art photography as a creative outlet, and it's been great-I think I'm pretty good at it. Now, as I approach 40, I've realized that to keep supporting my family, the options to monetize most easily off my experience and skillset are limited to director level positions at agencies doing more management than design, OR starting my own agency where stress levels most likely sky rocket. I don't need to make $150,000 to be happy, but being poor and idealistic with mouths to feed sounds much worse. The fire for visual expression on a 2D plane is still in me, but it rarely burns for experimental posters or typography. I'm all out of "personal-design-work-steam" after spending 8 hours a day doing design work for clients. I've yet to see a designer's unique perspective manifest on a project for a good paying client (the more the job pays, the more diluted the perspective of the designer gets). You can do zines, create banana typefaces and posters in your spare time, and occasionally take on a low-paying job that lets you be more expressive. But if you want to earn a living, your work usually needs to fit within expected and safe standards. This all sounds cynical, i'm not a cynical person, just being real as i can. none of what i said should indicate designers shouldn't develop a strong perspective -- they should -- but be prepared for the long haul.
The big part about running your own agency/studio is knowing who you wanna serve and connecting with them. If you're fine making ~$150k (who wouldn't be lol) that's basically an inflection point where a studio goes from sole proprietor to hiring their first employee (depending of course on the work and the clients). It is entirely realistic for you to run your own studio yourself and make the same money without losing your soul. You can do it!
@@bramdoe3303 I would love to but my problem is I’m no a business man. The thought of schmoozing clients or going out and being a salesman is not what I want to be doing. I have always felt I’d need a partner who would enjoy that side of the business.
@@bramdoe3303 i responded but now the comment is gone. here goes again. My issue with starting a studio would be the business side of the situation. finding clients, maintaining the account AND doing creative work sounds pretty daunting to me. I've always felt i would need a partner that would handle the business side of the studio. also, i realize its totally unique to our time, but i made my money these last 5 years almost entirely working from home. this has been the best part. I absolutely LOVE being able to work on a project, get paid well, and then step out of my office and play with my kids. I want the maximum amount of this in my life.
We need to love the fact that the AI used the whole internet information put it out there by real people, and now after using all that human behavior as seed of growth.... *the AI is talking like a ponzi scheme seller in a landpage funnel*
Common advice isn't always incorrect. It's wise to seek advice from people who have more experience in design than you such as your professors and this guy
Nothing more uplifting on youtube than a studio practice upload.
I LOVE STUDIO PRACTICE! It helps me translate my already acquired scientific knowledge into design knowledge.
I would add seeing what's missing as one of the components of developing critical thinking skills; not only being able to judge or discern what's there but also seeing what's not there: noticing gaps in information, identifying missing data or perspectives, what has been omitted. Thank you for taking your time to create refreshingly useful and insightful content that fills an intellectual void on UA-cam.
I agree about the lack of critical thinking skills. I suppose we (humanity) should really be looking at what the causes might be and what lies behind that.
Power move at the end! True role model🤝🏻
only reason I use UA-cam is for watching studio practice videos
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Appreciate the humor wtih these helpful tips!
Elliott, thank you for what you do here on UA-cam! Who would you point your audience to- channels, interviews, books- that inspire you or speak to design in a way that resonates with you? I need more of what you’re sharing.
Hey, Thanks! I should start by saying that I don't watch a lot (or almost any design/art content). I recently did a bit of research on people I think are doing something similar to me and I did find a channel that I think is really good (not similar to mine). David Choe's video's I think are pretty great. I was only casually familiar with his work, and quite frankly just automatically thought he was a poser, BEFORE I saw his channel - or really knew anything about him at all. I have completely come around on that... I think he's really smart. Most of the stuff that I have seen him talk about I agree with. I also think his work is really solid. All in all I think his channel is great.
Then I recently came across this channel orenmeetsworld. I've only watched 3 of his videos, but I think there is something interesting about his world view. I wish his videos would deliver more on their titles and the promises of the thumbnails. (I guess I wish they were a bit more structured to deliver) but an interesting channel non the less.
Then there is Alex Hormuziz - he drops mad science on social media game and on business.
I've been a branding specialist for six years, but recently I faced one of my worst creative blocks. Your videos were a lifeline, guiding me out of it. Thank you so much.
Happy to help!
as a painter trained deeply in verisimilitude, you help me deeply uncover why I'm done painting realism, how I can start to be imaginative design paintings with different purpose than just reproduction. you're kind a dick too which is fun, all colleges need at least one (im the one in my department). great job.
Ha ha… I say to my wife all the time. I’m not sure if Its a good or a bad thing that “I’m kind of a dick” LOL
Awesome video! Enjoy your vacation!!
Thank you!!
I like the idea of thinking design like cooking rather than follow an as an algorithm.
Design is not math, it's intuitive. A baker knows what is needed to bake a cake. Learning how to decorate the cake is where her art is. Similarly, a designer needs to know the fundamentals and know what his/her intention is. (Why am I baking this cake? Why am I designing this poster?)
Which got me thinking. Could design be a reflection of a designer's aesthetic/philosophy? From there the designer creates his/her style.
I'm thinking about "The Art of Coop" for example. He has his own style and ethos.
Don't know. Poking in the dark.
I did production art for sign shops and that numbed my desire to be a graphic designer. Working on rebooting that mindset.
Finally someone who links design to something that's based in logic 👏🏼
This is ideal advice, I've done something similar and I feel that I've improved because of it. If you actually want to do this and don't have an idea of where to start, Experimental Jetset writes a LOT about their process. I'm still trying to wrap my head around how they build so well as a collective point of view. Thanks as always Elliot.
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I watch a lot of these vids... you, sir, are impressive, sign me up.
would love a video of you breaking down other designers work you like.
Great suggestion!
Hey Elliot,
Love your videos! Thankyou for imparting your knowledge with all of us. Can you please make a video on the books a graphic designer should read (beginners edition please!) Thanks :)
I meant the AI bot narration part... YOUR follow up is spot on!
Gottchu
Thank you Elliot!!!!!
the chat GPT bit reminded me of a satori graphic videos
I had a strong perspective on design, but now, with three kids, my views have shifted. Looking back, I see my perspective was very idealistic. I'm 37, and over the last 5 years I've been a contract designer for various companies, earning about $150,000-180,000 a year. I resorted to downplaying my design perspective to provide for my family. Things are different now and in most ways better than when I was single/childless/bohemian/carefree ding dong. To cope, I started learning fine art photography as a creative outlet, and it's been great-I think I'm pretty good at it.
Now, as I approach 40, I've realized that to keep supporting my family, the options to monetize most easily off my experience and skillset are limited to director level positions at agencies doing more management than design, OR starting my own agency where stress levels most likely sky rocket. I don't need to make $150,000 to be happy, but being poor and idealistic with mouths to feed sounds much worse. The fire for visual expression on a 2D plane is still in me, but it rarely burns for experimental posters or typography. I'm all out of "personal-design-work-steam" after spending 8 hours a day doing design work for clients.
I've yet to see a designer's unique perspective manifest on a project for a good paying client (the more the job pays, the more diluted the perspective of the designer gets). You can do zines, create banana typefaces and posters in your spare time, and occasionally take on a low-paying job that lets you be more expressive. But if you want to earn a living, your work usually needs to fit within expected and safe standards. This all sounds cynical, i'm not a cynical person, just being real as i can. none of what i said should indicate designers shouldn't develop a strong perspective -- they should -- but be prepared for the long haul.
The big part about running your own agency/studio is knowing who you wanna serve and connecting with them. If you're fine making ~$150k (who wouldn't be lol) that's basically an inflection point where a studio goes from sole proprietor to hiring their first employee (depending of course on the work and the clients). It is entirely realistic for you to run your own studio yourself and make the same money without losing your soul. You can do it!
@@bramdoe3303 I would love to but my problem is I’m no a business man. The thought of schmoozing clients or going out and being a salesman is not what I want to be doing. I have always felt I’d need a partner who would enjoy that side of the business.
@@bramdoe3303 i responded but now the comment is gone. here goes again. My issue with starting a studio would be the business side of the situation. finding clients, maintaining the account AND doing creative work sounds pretty daunting to me. I've always felt i would need a partner that would handle the business side of the studio. also, i realize its totally unique to our time, but i made my money these last 5 years almost entirely working from home. this has been the best part. I absolutely LOVE being able to work on a project, get paid well, and then step out of my office and play with my kids. I want the maximum amount of this in my life.
Thanks!
You bet!
We need to love the fact that the AI used the whole internet information put it out there by real people, and now after using all that human behavior as seed of growth.... *the AI is talking like a ponzi scheme seller in a landpage funnel*
well thats vidiq, its an ai for youtubers so it basically made a youtuber script
3:40 to the point
2:16 🤣🤣
Common advice isn't always incorrect. It's wise to seek advice from people who have more experience in design than you such as your professors and this guy
eliotts alter ego at the end😅
That bit of boilerplate from chat GPT was truly nauseating.
Beautiful reaction to AI design tips
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I wish more people were saying this about AI. It averages, that’s it. That’s also why the hype around it is so absurd.
Let them use it to stay average haha
You forgot to tell us the most important part - the name of of your puppy!
That’s Moo. (Mooey)
@@StudioPractice1 Hahah that's a great name!
Im a Christian visual artist who finds great value in your videos.
Im a Christian visual artist who finds great value in your videos.
god might eat you