Daily Routine Of A Graphic Designer In Los Angeles.

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So, this is my first ever DITL Video! and it was a headache to film. However, it honestly has been the most fulfilling video to date. I look forward to doing more in this cinematography style of film. Please let me know what you think, and if you want to see more! Thanks.
-Computers and Monitors-
□ Apple Macbook Pro 16" 2.3 GHz i9; 32gb; AMD 8gb
□ Dell 27 4K UHD USB-C Monitor
□ Wacom 24" Cintiq Pro
-Cameras-
□ Main Camera - Sony A6400 w/ 35MM Sigma
□ Second Camera(s) - Apple iPhone 13 & 12 Pro Max
Royalty-free music is from Epidemic Sound (epidemicsound.com), Music Bed (musicbed.com), and Envato Elements (elements.envato.com).

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@MaxBeckett101 9 месяцев назад

enjoyed the silence, makes a change to youtube's fast pace.

@DavonMcMillian 9 месяцев назад

That calmness in the morning is super rewarding. Thank you! :)

@chiragjain12 8 месяцев назад

I too am a graphic designer and I can see you doing a good job , really creative, keep growing ❤

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! I appreciate that a bunch bro! I hope you can find something in my process to bring into your own! 😊🤘🏾

@chiragjain12 8 месяцев назад

@@DavonMcMillian yes definitely, keep growing 💪

@quinnwatterson4145 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant video man. I really enjoyed how calm and relaxing this was. It's also great how genuine you are when showing your day, I appreciate that a lot!

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Thanx man! It really alleviates alot of stress just sharing things as they are! Im glad I could bring some calmness to your day. 😊💫

@jeffhildenbrand8705 10 месяцев назад

I appreciate the genuineness of this piece. Well done. 👏

@DavonMcMillian 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Its always easiest just to keep it real 🤘🏾

@diegogarcia3499 9 месяцев назад

I love your house, seems minimalist and cozy

@DavonMcMillian 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! I really enjoy a minimal space. :) Im glad it shows.

@alenkajtezovic 5 месяцев назад

love to see the content man really dope.

@toastedpastries 8 месяцев назад

I love the typography at the beginning, appreciated that as a designer myself.

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Glad you like it! I love type, it’s one of the funnest elements of design to me. 🤘🏾☹️🤘🏾

@amaterasu-omikami7937 7 месяцев назад

Every graphic designer who wants to make his life better should have lunch with a good anime. Great video, fellow graphic designer, I especially like your illustration of the character Roronoa Zoro from One Piece. BIG HUG, keep living life with style.

@DavonMcMillian 7 месяцев назад

Well said! Love me a good anime to refuel the creative tank! Thanks for the kind words and hope to see you on the channel! :)

@kendrickeraart 8 месяцев назад

Love to see your process! Keep it up

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! Will do! 🙏🏾🙏🏾😊

@yaohshalom 7 месяцев назад

im also a young, brotha. artist/'desginer. i recently moved to philippines. this video gave me inspiration, i have a wacom one, and I am your 890th subscriber shalom

@DavonMcMillian 7 месяцев назад

Shalom Brother! Best of luck in the Philippines! And I will do my best to continue providing good energy and inspiration to you along the way. :) Welcome to the channel 🙏🏾😊✨

@HelloQori 9 месяцев назад

Cinematic masterpiece. 🤌

@DavonMcMillian 9 месяцев назад

Goated comment! Ty so much! 😊🙏🏾

@rainakreeger 8 месяцев назад

Amazing video! Loved the aesthetic shots and typography! 🔥

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Oh the shots are so much fun (and time consuming) so I’m glad to hear you enjoyed them!! :)

@rainakreeger 8 месяцев назад

@DavonMcMillian haha i can imagine. Each of my own videos take longer and longer cause i learn new things, aesthetics change, i want to try different transitions or pay extra attention to details and so on, and it all adds up... but the end result is so worth it

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

I agree! So worth it in the end! Keep up your awesome work as well!! :)

@MrBones-pq5oi 9 месяцев назад

this video is therapeutic ! .... keep going ...

@DavonMcMillian 9 месяцев назад

Ty so much! This style of video is so rewarding. Im excited to share more. 💫

@LuongLo36 8 месяцев назад

Love it brother!

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Appreciate it! 🙏🏾😌

@DralenNotJalen 8 месяцев назад

You've been what i've been looking for! A BLACK MAN GRAPHIC DESIGNER content creator!

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Brother, Im glad hear it! I was looking for the same thing for years. Welcome to the channel. 💪🏾💫

@benakariuki1772 8 месяцев назад

wow you deserve so much more attention ! awesome video

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I'm super appreciative of any and all the love I have gotten so far. Im also excited to continue the journey. :)

@shareefhassan2935 8 месяцев назад

Nice edits love how u got to the point of the video

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! Im really enjoying the editing.

@ElChapoMahn 8 месяцев назад

Dope man, love this!! I can picture myself doing similar. I'm trying to be more creative. I really wanna try digital drawing on an ipad looks great for designs and artwork. Your videos help! Especially with so many others doing the same kind of thing but we all have our own unique ways. Much love man!

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely! you can definitely do it man. I love drawing digitally but learning traditionally first was important to my process. I still love sketching and painting on paper...but Digital painting has come a long way, and the Ipad is a great tool. I will be sharing full files of art in my Patreon if you ever become interested. :)

@Diehb 8 месяцев назад

Dude this work life balance is amazing

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

I try. To be honest, not all days are this balanced, but I try to keep things in the 70/30 range as much as possible.

@aleilyyy Месяц назад

awesome video :) i love all the vibes and your aesthetics, keep up the great work! 🤍 can’t wait to see what’s next

@DavonMcMillian 18 дней назад

Thank you so much!! i really appreciate that. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@livtyart 9 месяцев назад

this was a super great video

@DavonMcMillian 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!! :) Im overjoyed with the outcome. 😊

@taismendesrj 7 месяцев назад

I'm from Brazil, and I love following your vlogs 😊

@DavonMcMillian 6 месяцев назад

Glad you like them! Thank you for that support. Got a new vlog coming next week! :))

@MoreCreativeGFX 8 месяцев назад

This is incredible

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Bruh you are incredible! Thank you for watching :)

@BB23573 9 месяцев назад

First off , love your capture of the day in the life!!! Awesome video! What iPad do you recommend to buy as a graphic designer?

@DavonMcMillian 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! I hate to say the most expensive one, but it is. The M2 Chip Ipad Pro (2022) is my favorite so far. Its incredibly fast, and has a gorgeous screen. if not that the 2022 Ipad Air! is cheaper and a great travel buddy... GL! :)

@Tahycoon 7 дней назад

Love it! Keep these relatable videos coming. Although I am not a graphic designer, but I do make Shopify stores and apps for clients. My problem is not with getting clients, but it seems even if I get a client everyday it won't be enough to cover basic expenses which a 9-5 would. I guess my question is how do you not just get clients, but also figure out how to make being a freelancer profitable and not end up working 16 hours a day!

@DavonMcMillian 4 дня назад

Specialize, raise your prices and communicate your expertise. This is a pretty difficult question to answer in a comment, but I can talk about this more in a future video. One quick note, if you are charging hourly, stop. hourly pay rates are lower because the security a 9-5 provides and the generalized type if work. Freelancing is high risk, and specialized, so it deserves higher pay.

@Ilarihuitti 9 месяцев назад

You got a new subscriber! 😌

@DavonMcMillian 9 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard! 🎉 thank you so much for the support! 🥲

@MikeeRogers 7 месяцев назад

Sick ass typography in the beginning!

@DavonMcMillian 7 месяцев назад

Bro thats massively appreciated! Ty!

@slpramodesign 6 месяцев назад

🤩

@TashaDaily 8 месяцев назад

I thought I clicked on a vlog but here I am watching a film.

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Ayoo! I appreciate that, Ty lol 🍿 ready!!

@pinknineYT 10 месяцев назад

Living the life

@DavonMcMillian 10 месяцев назад

Loving life at the very least 😌❤️

@Ad-block 8 месяцев назад

Nice video, share some design blogs?

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Abduzeedo, Creativebloq, AIGA (eyeondesign), and Creativeboom are solid options for me. I’ll make a video short going into more details. 👍🏾

@fernandoraymond 9 месяцев назад

Good routine Davon. haha that's a lot of supplements! Nicely done video, did you record and edit it?

@DavonMcMillian 9 месяцев назад

TY! Yes I recorded and Edited it 😅... and the supplements are definitely maxxed out. haha

@fernandoraymond 9 месяцев назад

@@DavonMcMillian sounds good!

@bengarcia963 8 месяцев назад

what are some sites you like looking at for design inspo?

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

I mostly use Pinterest and Instagram tbh, but I have been trying this new site (Savee.it) and enjoying it. I also like to reference magazines like GQ, Thrasher and Hi-Fructose for layout sometimes.

@kehmo_ 10 месяцев назад

☄️l😮🔥

@DavonMcMillian 10 месяцев назад

TY 💫

@MuhammadFaheem-kc1sv 2 месяца назад

bro spend day on food hahaha , Nice

@DavonMcMillian 2 месяца назад

You get out what you put it in! Food fuels the mind. 🙏🏾😁 … and coffee.

@murillobernardo6830 6 месяцев назад

my man did everything but work today hahahah

@DavonMcMillian 6 месяцев назад

Aye bruh, my dreams are work. it all comes full circle. 💫

@chokdeesam2365 8 месяцев назад

So nice bro, super video ! And the food looks delicious 😊 can you tell me the name ? I am living in Thailand, and I want to eat the same :)

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Thank you brother! Thailand is beautiful. 😊 for the meal its a Sweet Chili Chicken Rice bowl topped with Kale Chips and a Fried Egg 🍚! It’s really good! Lots of nutrients and flavor 😋

@jordybandilla2yahoo 8 месяцев назад

enjoyed the video makes me want to follow my dreams

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Thats awesome! I certainly hope you do! Im glad I could help inspire the pursuit. 💫🙏🏾

@issaronow 7 месяцев назад

i love your cat

@DavonMcMillian 7 месяцев назад

Isnt she chill lol thank you!

@QuintonMcReynolds 8 месяцев назад

How did you get that good at making art

@DavonMcMillian 8 месяцев назад

Time + Love of the craft. If you learn to enjoy the process, dedicate time to grow and have a goal in mind. Anything is possible. 🤘🏾💫

@f4llenstarr Месяц назад

how do people survive living in la, seems like a nice spot u got there but can imagine pricey!

@DavonMcMillian Месяц назад

Thank you! 🙏🏾 Yeaa, Its up there forsure.. LA is expensive, but alot of creatives make a very healthy income here. You have to be really competitive and hungry but if you focus on your craft you can find a means to increase your income fairly quickly.

@KaluUgia-ox1jo 5 месяцев назад

I probably like to live the life you live

@DavonMcMillian 4 месяца назад

Easily done my friend with patience and passion. I wish you the best! 🙏🏾🧡

@mycrazylife408 9 месяцев назад

what is your main source of income bro? you got that huge tablet for illustrating and you got your own place and seem to have lots of time to yourself but you don’t have tons of work or any client work that i can see on IG so i’m assuming you have another main source of income?

@metalbunnie7 9 месяцев назад

You don't post all of the work you make on your portfolio. Your portfolio is something that represents you and works to your benefit to brand yourself and attract the kind of work YOU want to make that hopefully resonates with potential clients. You include your best work, the stuff that represents your style, etc. which doesn't necessarily have to be client work. You also keep it at minimum, too many pieces become overwhelming and repetitive. The Instagram portfolio, the clothing brand, and even this very video are part of branding himself and his skills. It's all work, which leads to clients/income.

@DavonMcMillian 9 месяцев назад

My income is very divided, the largest portion of my income comes from my clothing brand @mednokta and client work. Most of my clients are under NDA agreements, I can talk more about this in the next video :)

@DavonMcMillian 9 месяцев назад

@@metalbunnie7 This is very true and very well stated! :) Your portfolio is incredibly personal, and if a client wishes to see more specific examples of work, I always oblige...but of course, I want to attract the type of work I enjoy most, even if it at times, isn't the most sought-after 😭lol