This feels like a breath of fresh air when I'm used to clicking on these types of videos that promise the "12 secret hacks to being a better designer" and it's all about the hustle and grind. Thank you sir.
As someone who is struggling with time management and productivity guilt, I cried when you said we cannot work in an echo chamber because I feel that so deeply as I constantly confine myself in my room to finish work
I’m always very critical of videos sharing “secrets” to success - but this was so good. No boasting or condescension, and the advice is great and sincere. Side note: I learned in Uni that this part of the creative process is called the Incubation Phase. It’s often not taught as part of the design process, but stepping away from your work is so important for letting ideas ruminate and finding outside inspiration. Very glad that you are using your platform to share these ideas :)
Well said. Constantly being on the grind is a recipe for burn out. Getting out and gaining inspiration from the world and people around us is crucial for the inspiration process. Using our own stories and the stories of others in our work helps bridge the gap to strangers that even though they might not know us personally, they can still connect to us through similarities from their own lives.
Its defintely a process of keeping the brain plastic and open to all of your sensory inputs. Not just being open to them but also very much observational of them and when your soul is free and you are present, you take it all in and appreciate everything around you so much more, which opens you up to being a better creator/designer.
literally what i needed to watch!! thanks man.. if i'm not on my computer i feel like i'm not being "productive", and at the moment i'm definitely trying to balance things out and focus on starting my graphic design career but not forget to live ...and i haven't been living lately. i will now, thank you again!! 🙏
This video has such a good message. Social media tells us we need to “be on our grind” and work crazy hours in order to get where we want to be, but in following that mindset, we miss out on what life truly has to offer. Thank you Jesse for this reminder 🙏
So im a freelance graphic designer and ive been spending most of my lifetime at home because im kind of introvert person. And at some point being introvert and shy doesnt help me improve alot, missing alot of opportunity and the most important thing i doesnt have alot of network which is very crucial especially in Creative industries. So ive been taking any chances that infront of me whether i can do it or not i just need to take it, just frickin do it
I feel this. I’m an introvert as well and have been at home for the past two years taking care of my daughter and going to school from home. I’ve definitely allowed myself to miss opportunities because of being too shy and not networking enough. We owe it to ourselves not only as designers, but as people to push past all the internal blockings and just go for what we want 👏🏽
Thisss!!! I went to Europe last year and saw a bunch of museums and work from all the great masters and returned home completely inspired. I was overwhelmed by the exquisite quality of their work and realized I have to really step my game up so I can create at my absolute best
I have been working as a graphic designer for almost 20 years, and this video have a very neat message, that resonate a lot with my experiences and the things that makes me a better designer. I also wanna add that resting by itself is something good, not for having better ideas, not for resting when you finish work, rest as an end itself is great and we need it ❤
So, I recently quit my job to design full time in my own studio. At first I was so excited, but, last week I found myself in a rut. I questioned my decision, I was questioning my creativity, lacking inspiration. This video was so grounding! At the end of the day, we aren't machines. We are humans having an experience which I can totally see how this will make us better designers. I appreciate your content and this video in particular most. Thank you!
This video made me tear up. Not only reflecting on my design career, but in life in general. I’ve always been told to “that taking breaks means someone else will beat you to the punch.” This I took to heart- until the point of burn out and missing out time with loved ones. Remembering to live life and smell the flowers seems so small, but can heal my heart and life so fast. 🤍
As someone who is working herself back into graphic design, I really enjoy and appreciate your content. I hope you feel fulfilled in every aspect of your life, and I thank you for encouraging me and other designers :)
This is something I definitely needed, as i find lately working in the same room designing all day can actually be dreadful. I've come to this point where ive tried to find ways to add some spice to my life, and everything you said in this video follows just that! Thank you for delivering the message i needed to see. Cheers!
This is. Very meaningful video goes over the nuances and dynamics on why I’m committed to graphic design. Having ideas not just comes only in digital works or the internet it comes from personal experience and enjoying fulfilling experiences such as travel or going to a bar or having an experience at the library. I get my ideas from most of my travel experiences that is why I love making art to this day.
It's wild to come back from a work trip in Berlin where we didn't get as much done as we'd hoped, and see this. I felt the same though - being observant in your day-to-day life builds that illusive eye for design so well. Learning to understand people better helps us to work with clients and not get sucked into the trap of complaining about them. It's all helpful, so long as you check in with yourself to make sure you're keeping it fairly balanced.
Some times I feel so anxious about i can’t make anything progress in my work, which also holds me back from enjoying and appreciating things around me.
Great message I needed to here. I'm so caught up trying to work everyday 24/7 to get to a financial point I'm happy with but really I have enough to survive already so should chill a little and enjoy the day that I'm alive in cause tomorrow isn't promised
I Loved how you shared such a crucial basic which every designer must remember in the world of " HOW TO BE MORE PRODUCTIVE AND BETTER BY MONK/KING ETC MODE " hahaha, I honestly was merging my self into this crowd. Thanks
I need to deconnect, not working but instead learning and having experiences cause if not i'm affraid i'll end up hating doing design... I'm no longer comfortable working in a design agency... I want to be free, free to choose the kind of designs commissions i want, free to learn new skills, free to do whatever i want, when i want, i want to recover that love and passion i had everytime i was ready to tackle designs projects... Moving from freelance to Marketing agency for the second time showed me that working for a company is not meant for me... I love freedom... I'm going back to freelancing and first thing i'm taking a course in 3D and motion design this was my goal for 2024...
I’m trying to go out more fr. its hard as a grad school student but I’m going to make it a habit to step outside. The problem as well is that I really want to learn After Effects and 3D art butttt I think I can make time to schedule for my learning.
Lately i have been going through some real tough shiny object syndrome, by watching all of the 18 year olds making 100k per month living in dubai/miami , even tho i enjoy design and love the process. I discovered you couple months ago, and hope that my spark for this game gets rekindled. Because i have been using Photoshop ever since i was a kiddo. ❤ God bless.
Damn, this really got me, Feels like it came around at the perfect time. I have been in a huge creative rut with my freelance work and have been trying to fix it by working more. I might go touch some grass ahah. cheers x
I'm Glad you enjoyed your stay.. Amsterdam is a really cool city, ive been living there all my life and still discover new things lol ps: can you tell me what font that is at 0:30 (the word secret) ?
"I literally studied Graphic Design for 4 years, work in a marketing agency on design projects, and recently earned my professional degree. However, I DIDN'T consider myself a DESIGNER... UNTIL! I had to start wearing glasses... then I said "YEP, I'M OFFICIALLY A GRAPHIC DESIGNER" 🖥 🤓"
the format of this video is so neat. part mini podcast, part inspiration, part motivation, part visual stimulation, part dynamic type. love it!
Wanted to experiment with a new format, stoked people are enjoying it!
Me too
This feels like a breath of fresh air when I'm used to clicking on these types of videos that promise the "12 secret hacks to being a better designer" and it's all about the hustle and grind. Thank you sir.
As someone who is struggling with time management and productivity guilt, I cried when you said we cannot work in an echo chamber because I feel that so deeply as I constantly confine myself in my room to finish work
LITERALLY MEEEEE!!!!!!!! Especially when I push all-nighters to get it done for the deadline like ughh ADHD gets in the way
To me, travelling is the best way to fill the inspiration design tank. Personally London blows my mind and I fell in love with that city.
I’m always very critical of videos sharing “secrets” to success - but this was so good. No boasting or condescension, and the advice is great and sincere.
Side note: I learned in Uni that this part of the creative process is called the Incubation Phase. It’s often not taught as part of the design process, but stepping away from your work is so important for letting ideas ruminate and finding outside inspiration. Very glad that you are using your platform to share these ideas :)
thanks brotha, glad you enjoyed the video!
Well said. Constantly being on the grind is a recipe for burn out. Getting out and gaining inspiration from the world and people around us is crucial for the inspiration process. Using our own stories and the stories of others in our work helps bridge the gap to strangers that even though they might not know us personally, they can still connect to us through similarities from their own lives.
Its defintely a process of keeping the brain plastic and open to all of your sensory inputs. Not just being open to them but also very much observational of them and when your soul is free and you are present, you take it all in and appreciate everything around you so much more, which opens you up to being a better creator/designer.
these type of videos are the best as a design student
literally what i needed to watch!! thanks man.. if i'm not on my computer i feel like i'm not being "productive", and at the moment i'm definitely trying to balance things out and focus on starting my graphic design career but not forget to live ...and i haven't been living lately. i will now, thank you again!! 🙏
This video has such a good message. Social media tells us we need to “be on our grind” and work crazy hours in order to get where we want to be, but in following that mindset, we miss out on what life truly has to offer. Thank you Jesse for this reminder 🙏
So im a freelance graphic designer and ive been spending most of my lifetime at home because im kind of introvert person. And at some point being introvert and shy doesnt help me improve alot, missing alot of opportunity and the most important thing i doesnt have alot of network which is very crucial especially in Creative industries. So ive been taking any chances that infront of me whether i can do it or not i just need to take it, just frickin do it
I feel this. I’m an introvert as well and have been at home for the past two years taking care of my daughter and going to school from home. I’ve definitely allowed myself to miss opportunities because of being too shy and not networking enough. We owe it to ourselves not only as designers, but as people to push past all the internal blockings and just go for what we want 👏🏽
Thisss!!! I went to Europe last year and saw a bunch of museums and work from all the great masters and returned home completely inspired. I was overwhelmed by the exquisite quality of their work and realized I have to really step my game up so I can create at my absolute best
I have been working as a graphic designer for almost 20 years, and this video have a very neat message, that resonate a lot with my experiences and the things that makes me a better designer. I also wanna add that resting by itself is something good, not for having better ideas, not for resting when you finish work, rest as an end itself is great and we need it ❤
So, I recently quit my job to design full time in my own studio. At first I was so excited, but, last week I found myself in a rut. I questioned my decision, I was questioning my creativity, lacking inspiration. This video was so grounding! At the end of the day, we aren't machines. We are humans having an experience which I can totally see how this will make us better designers. I appreciate your content and this video in particular most. Thank you!
This video made me tear up. Not only reflecting on my design career, but in life in general. I’ve always been told to “that taking breaks means someone else will beat you to the punch.” This I took to heart- until the point of burn out and missing out time with loved ones. Remembering to live life and smell the flowers seems so small, but can heal my heart and life so fast. 🤍
As someone who is working herself back into graphic design, I really enjoy and appreciate your content. I hope you feel fulfilled in every aspect of your life, and I thank you for encouraging me and other designers :)
This is something I definitely needed, as i find lately working in the same room designing all day can actually be dreadful. I've come to this point where ive tried to find ways to add some spice to my life, and everything you said in this video follows just that! Thank you for delivering the message i needed to see. Cheers!
Thanks for the inspiration Jesse! Just like the fact that you always bring out the importance of being a great human being! Peace out brother!!
This is. Very meaningful video goes over the nuances and dynamics on why I’m committed to graphic design. Having ideas not just comes only in digital works or the internet it comes from personal experience and enjoying fulfilling experiences such as travel or going to a bar or having an experience at the library. I get my ideas from most of my travel experiences that is why I love making art to this day.
as an aspiring graphic designer who is stepping into this field ,this was an informative video, felt nice to watch and listen to this video
This couldnt be more accurate. Great job man
It's wild to come back from a work trip in Berlin where we didn't get as much done as we'd hoped, and see this. I felt the same though - being observant in your day-to-day life builds that illusive eye for design so well. Learning to understand people better helps us to work with clients and not get sucked into the trap of complaining about them. It's all helpful, so long as you check in with yourself to make sure you're keeping it fairly balanced.
You have been such a great inspiration to my own journey, and I wanted to thank you for putting yourself on this platform and sharing your work.
much love!
Thank you for this dude. I really needed this.
Beautifully made, thank you for taking the time to make this!
as someone whos about to graduate and enter the field, your videos give me hope lmao
Love the way you structure your videos
Thanks Lia!
Thanks for the honest and no bs take on this topic. Needed it!
even in a totally different discipline i get so much from these videos, thanks man
Some times I feel so anxious about i can’t make anything progress in my work, which also holds me back from enjoying and appreciating things around me.
Love this video. Born and raised in Amsterdam but living in London.
Eu estava precisando tanto assistir esse vídeo e não sabia. Obrigado por tudo Jesse! Você tem sido uma grande inspiração de vida
Your videos feel like some kind of design therapy lately. I like it :D
came for "let me be the very best" mindset
stayed bcs of the heartwarming messages
Great message I needed to here. I'm so caught up trying to work everyday 24/7 to get to a financial point I'm happy with but really I have enough to survive already so should chill a little and enjoy the day that I'm alive in cause tomorrow isn't promised
WOW! ty for this vid! as an emerging graphic designer you inspire me so much!
beautifully put, love the format of this video. Also your voice is so calming!
Facts! Gotta live life to make dope stuff 😭🥹🔥🔥
absolutely amazing and such a well put together and inspiring video, thank you so much for sharing this :)
I needed to hear this so badly.
Thanks Jesse!
I LOVE YOU MANNNNN
Great video! I’ve been keeping up with your content for over a year now and you have been so helpful😁
hell yeah. V well said my man! Inspiring for sure.
Best advice I've heard in decades.
I Loved how you shared such a crucial basic which every designer must remember in the world of " HOW TO BE MORE PRODUCTIVE AND BETTER BY MONK/KING ETC MODE " hahaha, I honestly was merging my self into this crowd. Thanks
this was absolutely amazing !
Thanks Jesse!
This is awesome, and I couldn't agree more. You have to live outside of your box and experience new things sometimes, because YOLO.
Super inspiring, thank you!
love this video man! keep up the great work!
I need to deconnect, not working but instead learning and having experiences cause if not i'm affraid i'll end up hating doing design... I'm no longer comfortable working in a design agency... I want to be free, free to choose the kind of designs commissions i want, free to learn new skills, free to do whatever i want, when i want, i want to recover that love and passion i had everytime i was ready to tackle designs projects... Moving from freelance to Marketing agency for the second time showed me that working for a company is not meant for me... I love freedom... I'm going back to freelancing and first thing i'm taking a course in 3D and motion design this was my goal for 2024...
I really love your thought process and content. God bless you and your fiancé! Mucho love from Nairobi, Kenya
I’m trying to go out more fr. its hard as a grad school student but I’m going to make it a habit to step outside. The problem as well is that I really want to learn After Effects and 3D art butttt I think I can make time to schedule for my learning.
This is exactly what I needed to hear today ❤
Lately i have been going through some real tough shiny object syndrome, by watching all of the 18 year olds making 100k per month living in dubai/miami , even tho i enjoy design and love the process. I discovered you couple months ago, and hope that my spark for this game gets rekindled. Because i have been using Photoshop ever since i was a kiddo. ❤ God bless.
everyone has their own path, goodluck with everything!
You are an inspiration jesse
eres un crack, amigo ( in english "you´re awesome, my friend" )
This video is exactly what I needed to see today
Damn, this really got me, Feels like it came around at the perfect time. I have been in a huge creative rut with my freelance work and have been trying to fix it by working more. I might go touch some grass ahah. cheers x
❤❤❤Totally resonate with this! thank you for the video
I needed this, thanks for reminding it Jesse🙏
thank you jesse
What a beautiful, inspiring video
brooo in the intro, the picture u took in berlin is right there where i live
Thanks I needed that
Jesse droping relevant shit exactly when we need it >>>>>>>>>
❤❤❤ could agree more.
Thanks for the cool inspirational video
thanks for this video :D
love this so much 👌🏽
I loovveee uuu💖
I'm Glad you enjoyed your stay.. Amsterdam is a really cool city, ive been living there all my life and still discover new things lol
ps: can you tell me what font that is at 0:30 (the word secret) ?
you inspiring me
totally true
omg, I am a software developer right now, and its funny how its like we are going through similar hurdles and process, huh
5:06
This summarize the WHOLE thing!
the homie
Perfect
Such a good video
much love Doron!
i love this video
Kenny Burrell design? 👀
"I literally studied Graphic Design for 4 years, work in a marketing agency on design projects, and recently earned my professional degree. However, I DIDN'T consider myself a DESIGNER...
UNTIL! I had to start wearing glasses... then I said "YEP, I'M OFFICIALLY A GRAPHIC DESIGNER" 🖥 🤓"
In solitude* not solidarity
❤❤
i think you need to google the definition of 'solidarity'.
is that a killua calendar in your office? 👀
it was a whole 2023 HunterxHunter calendar
❤✌️
Be a sponge.
Be a mirror.
Soak it up.
Swim in it.
2:10 Everyone we meet is an Inspiration?
Just so you know, solidarity and solitude aren't the same word, and I think you meant to say solitude.
🤣
The captions in the middle of the screen makes it too distracting to appreciate your message and the visuals.
Solitary not solidarity . Just FYI
I think you mean you work in solitude in your office? Maybe you have solidarity with other Graphic designers..?
I used AI. I am Super Human.
Maybe I try to disrupting you
:)
You work in “solitary” not “solidarity”. Oooof.
I have not been out and travelled from last 7 years, i am doomed.