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.
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?
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?
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
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?
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!
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?
Hi! I'm a Multimedia Arts student and I find my interest lies more on graphic design, your videos and many others here on TH-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?
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.
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"
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!
"Rest is also part of your productivity." Thank you for the reminder. Great video, that was really helpful!
Yes!!! Thank you!
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!
From Nigeria
Thanks alots for this,
You motivated me .
You got this!
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!
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 .
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!
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.
thank you so much!! thats perfect structured explanation ✨
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?
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
This was very helpful thank you!
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 you so much, this is very helpful! I'm starting to build my career as a freelance graphic designer.
Good luck to you!!
I appreciate you sharing this knowledge and wisdom! More clients. Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful to 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 love this, it's really helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome work! That's a huge amount of help that I needed is over here. Keep doing it!
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!
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
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?
Thanks for this! I've been restarting my illustration&design journey and this is a helpful guide
Glad it was helpful
Amazing content as always!
Thank you!
Wonderful, concise video! ❤👍
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience this is very helpful
Glad you appreciate it.
Thank you for not gatekeeping. New subscriber here❤
This is all I needed to start... Thank you very much for doing this
Go for it! :)
Thank you for sharing your take on becoming a graphic designer.
welcome!
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
This was so helpful thank you! God bless you!
Glad to hear it was helpful!
Very well compact and informative video my friend. Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
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 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!
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
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 genuinely good content, thank you sm!!
Thank you for this video. This really help me to finally pursue my Graphic Design career
Great to hear! Go for it :)
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!
Thank you so much, this was very helpful 🙏
You're welcome!
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
Hi @Michael Lubrin, thanks sa video. Going to start with my graphic designing journey :)
This is the best guid video for beginners i have seen, thank you so much
Wow I appreciate that!
Really! I love it 😍
Good Job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Respect!
Really cool video! Thank you!
Glad you liked 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
I love posting how to design videos thank you
Thank you so much, Michael. You've helped me a lot with my new career.
You're welcome!
This is very ✨cutesy✨demure✨and thoughtful✨
Thanks for your video
I really need a video like that
Guarding for learning
Glad it was helpful!
Most helpful video out there .... THANK YOU.
Wow. I appreciate that. Thanks
Subscribed. You're amazing!
Welcome aboard! Thank you
Thank you...
A simple thanks as it looks, but it emerges from deep of my heart
I super appreciate that!
this was very helpful, thank you Michael
You're welcome
Subscribed ❤ Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
Thanks!
Early bird for this vid! Thanks for your wisdom!
Wow! Thank you :)
thank you this was hulpfull you seem honest and calm
Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you very much you helped me so much
glad it was helpful
Thank you! This is very helpful !
glad you appreciate it
This is amazing dude, thanks!
Thank you!
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
This is such a well-made and helpful guide! Thank you! 😊
Glad it was helpful!!
Thank you
Thank you ❤
You're welcome!
Thank you Man. This has really helped me out
Glad it helped!
Very excited for your video on getting ciients for freelancers!
Working on it. Thank you!
Great video!
Thank you!
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!
Amazing content. thanks alot
Loved It ....
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
New subscriber here, Mike! Love this video! ❤
Thank you so much
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
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 :)
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 so much for this video it’s helped me so mich
I'm so glad! Youre welcome
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
Hi! I'm a Multimedia Arts student and I find my interest lies more on graphic design, your videos and many others here on TH-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!
Good design 👌🏾
bro, you got a new subscriber..! ✌
Thanks for subbing! Appreciate it
Thanks Sir !
You're welcome!
Just click to random video and such a nice surprise- great chanel ❤ 😊
Welcome mate
very helpful! thanks:)
glad it was helpful to you!
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
Thank you so much
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! :)
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 :)
Can you do a tutorial of how to make a portfolio?
It is really helpfull thanks
Glad to hear that
I am a newbie and still learning but I m confusing about to open a portfolio