it is department from the computer science it is not art from any side it is just computer science not because you have to be creative it has to be an art okay in literature you need creativity but we didn't call it art so design is computer science not art
The more I study from other designers and artists on youtube, the more I'm realizing that college mostly only taught me how to use the tools (very slow, much expense), and hardly anything about designing for success. I've also come across many tutorial videos and webinars that made me regret college altogether as I could have saved so much time and money. My degree didn't get me any full time jobs, but my learned skills brought most of my clients to me by word of mouth, most returning for more, with very little networking effort (but to viewers, DO network!). My life advice would be to skip college altogether and go straight to the online mentors, where you won't be put into a lifetime of debt for a degree that will mostly be ignored. It is my personal opinion that if you've developed your skills well enough, your work should speak for itself. *This is only my perspective based on my own life experience, and is not intended to be in any way offensive, but to contribute to discussion.
Jen, Thanks for you POV. I agree about the fact that formal design education is sorely lacking in the real-world graphic business skills building department. That is one reason why I am doing what I am doing here on YT.Sharing all the stuff I learned AFTER I got out of school - the really important stuff that you need to survive and succeed. The one thing you didn't mention though it that school does teach you aesthetics - and that is very hard to teach online. You can also really notice it when someone has not had a formal education when it comes to composition specifically. I know lots of folks who know the tools, but don't have the aesthetic.
There are definitely those who know the tools and don't have aesthetic, I agree. Perhaps it's just my college that was really underwhelming, but they didn't teach me much about composition, and definitely didn't teach me anything about using the golden ratio or the purpose of overshooting in typography (those are just a few things I'm learning on youtube currently). That's sort of what I meant by designing for success, as aesthetic is vitally important.
Jen, you are going about it in the right way! Assessing what you are missing and going after it with continued self-directed learning! Congrats and never stop!
I appreciate your channel so much! As a graphic designer, it's difficult to find quality advice and new tips from an experienced graphic designer. So, thank you again and keep 'em coming! ❤️
Terricia, You're very welcome. Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there! Glad to have you as a subscriber...you did sub right?
I thank you more than you deserve. Learning to design is really a lifetime journey. You really can't escape the basics, start from scratch and you will surely get there.
Hi Phillip, I am an architect, in learning. And have finally gathered the balls to start my own. Just wanted to express that your videos have given me a lot of direction on how to go about the sector that I didn't know anything about while I was at college or at the design offices I was working for all this while. Many thanks, and keep up the good work.
Madhukar! I'm so glad you keyed-in on this one point! It is a really important one. Do what you think is right that will make an impact. You will be respected for your take-charge initiative. And VERY rarely will you have to ask for forgiveness, I promise you!
Many of these lessons really go beyond design--as someone who's coming into design from a software engineering perspective, the ideas of learning the history of one's field, learning the fundamentals (first principles), and life-long learning, in general, are so, so important. Many thanks for the video!
I am currently attending a community college right now and I just figured out that graphic design is the route I would like to take. I am planning on getting an internship after completing my portfolio then starting my career in graphic design right after I get my associates degree. I have looked at many RU-vid videos to help me learn some good tips on it but yours stood out to me in many ways. Thank you so much for making this and keep up the good work!
You rock SHACK! Sounds like you are starting in on an amazing journey. Check back in and let me know how it goes. Sub to my newsletter on my website (see description) - I announce everything there. I think you'll dig it.
Thanks for your observation and personal insight on your vast subject. The key factor to be a good designer is "Take it and Make it simple" You are an amazing mantor. Good designer must develop these qualities - 1- Observer 2- Develop Prespavtives 3- Good communicator
It's good to re-watch this video. I find the most important thing out of all that is to listen to feedback and don't take it negatively. I used to do that and it's only been the last year where I really have gone "hang on a minute, just listen, accept and create something even better". It can' t get any worse and you find yourself realising that it can make a huge difference not just for your own work but how your business runs. This should go with any type of business, even Gordon Ramsey is always obsessed by feedback and taking on board criticism as he just wants to make the experience even better for the customer.
Stuart - you have unlocked one of the hardest things for creatives to leverage - the ability to really hear criticism - and translate it into motivation to move to even higher levels of achievement - rather than chafing at it...It's a real sign of creative maturity!
honestly one of the most useful and inspiring video on design that i've watched - i feel like if you master even one of the given advices, you would already be a way more successful designer than you are currently! while a bunch of other videos on graphic design or design in general on youtube are mostly created not by experienced designers but by amateurs who don't seem like they know what they are talking about (and you see it when you look up their portfolio and other content on youtube), you know that this video is created by a professional designer. if you haven't, i encourage you to look up Philip's work and portfolio - it's amazing. Author, thank you so much for creating quality content!
That was absolutely fantastic!! I live telling my son his speech matters for any and every job he could ever want. I correct him every time and wait until he repeats it correctly before I move on. 😂 I’m going to print these tips and put them on my wall! Thank you!!
Sir has taken my interview from the graphic design to make sure that you are ready to use any of the techniques that you have to offer, but you have a lot of expert advice on your behalf.
I like how detailed your video is and also the way you responded to each of the comments. .. lost my heart to the way you presented everything. .. being a fashion designer ... i felt your video was so helpful 💕
As a student from England studying graphic design, I’ll definitely be trying to implement these into my work and daily life! Great video, new viewer and thoroughly enjoy the vids.
I got a recommendation to watch this video from a course, and It's amazing. I agree with all of the tips. I have been conducting some of them, and it makes me so strong. Positive energy is hard to earn and hard to keep, so we should do it for the first thing in our life.
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I felt like the last lesson session happened at the college of graphic design course! With this video anybody would definitely motivated towards themselves n act perfect!!
Those 20 pointers were so freaking true and effective . One of the most precise and straight way to teach us young aspiring designers. Thank you so much for this video sir.
Another valuable video! I wish I'd had you to listen to when I was coming out of design school 16 years ago, but glad to know I've been doing at least some of the things on this list. I'll work on the others.
And i subscribed your channel, every single thing which you mentioned i found so relevant in my routine, seems i am on the right track. Great content keep it up, as they say "We lift by raising others" .
Not even a minute in and I realise this is too much of a high value video to just have on in the background...Definitely going to take notes on this one!
Charlie, You're very welcome. So glad to have you as a new subscriber! Be sure to check out the other videos in my catalog. There's tons of great stuff there!
Thanks for this will surely watch again once i forgot the 20 ways heheh , well i admit i always lose my mind in the process of doing my craft.. easily distracted. Got something to remind i guess... Thank you so much!
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Amazing list and great insights. I teach myself design and you really know to transmit and summarize lots of really important points in this video. I will share them with my students at our Design classes. Congratulations, because you really must make a great principal for your institution!
Thanks Jesús! I'm so glad that you are finding this content helpful for your classes. That makes me really happy. I used to be a college teacher - so educating designers and artists is a total passion of mine. Keep up the good - and important, work!
Your really adding value .. I suggest to put your content from these small videos into e-book, which will be very helpful and useful for us.. thanks a lot 👍🙏👍
Thank you so much for this. I really don't usually take few of your videos seriously. This has made me fell in love with you. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm super-excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! I'm too happy. will take steps.
I am 14 and im dreaming of working in the design field. i like thinking of logos design posters and brochure. im the art kid of our school and im pretty skilled (and excited)
I am very to start my world of design !!! But These brilliant key term diffidently help me to do focus and pursue my millstone Journey of Art. Thank You. Please Keep making videos for needful people like us. How and where I may start Daily practice for Art and Graphic design - Fundamental Courses. Its challenge for me to find series and episodes to learn on and on. Please advise further.
SURYAKANT, Thanks for watching! I'm sorry, but I don't really do actual design tutorials on my channel. But there are a lot of software tutorial channels out there on YT, just do a search and you'll find some great ones! Good luck in your design career! I do have a lot of videos on strategy, business and career stuff though that will help you!
Ecks, You're probably right - if you think about it that way. But if you think about it in the context of a design or creative career - implementing these suggestions would look a lot different, I think. Thanks for watching my friend!
wow! I just found your channel and i’m so happy about it! thank you for this beautiful videos. I’m going to be a fashion designer soon. I will use your tips for sure thanks!
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