Day in The Life of a Graphic Designer (NYC)

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I'm finding that in order to show up as my best creative self (especially as a freelance designer), I've got to create my own daily rituals and stick to them. Otherwise my anxiety and overwhelm take over. This video offers a glimpse into my day, and while you'll see me designing, you'll also get a peak into what keeps me healthy and motivated (as well as sane, ha).
I'm not able to show a lot of the projects I work on until they are released to the public, but I hope I'll get to share them with you soon.
♦️TIME STAMPS ♦️
00:00 Morning rituals
03:26 First work session
06:02 Break time
07:32 Second work session
08:20 Wine time
MY FAVORITE TOOLS:
*Some of these are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase on the site after clicking these links, I could earn a commission. Thank you for your support!
✎ Huion 611 Tablet and Stylus: amzn.to/47kCCEa
🍵 Fave mug for hot bevs: amzn.to/3KwW0nH
🍵 RYZE mushroom matcha: amzn.to/3KyOzfI
🖌️ Brushes/Fonts from Envato: 1.envato.market/Ry4J5X
CONNECT WITH ME & SEE FINISHED PROJECTS HERE:
Instagram: ericvasquez84
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/evasquez84
HIRE ME:
Website: www.ericvasquez.net
Behance: www.behance.net/evasquez84
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ABOUT ME:
Hey y'all, I'm Eric. I create in-depth design tutorials centered around entertainment, key art, and brand design. After 15 years in the 9-5 world, I recently transitioned to working for myself full-time and starting a design biz. I've worked for brands like SYFY, NBC, Lifetime, History, Discovery, and Major League Baseball.
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@EricVasquezDesign 11 ай бұрын

What's your daily routine that keeps you feeling creative?

@dotpenji 11 ай бұрын

Creating. Sounds silly, but as soon as I wake up, I either draw or shoot a quick form video to get my day going. Could even be b-roll or a picture. Create create create!

@EricVasquezDesign 11 ай бұрын

@@dotpenji I love that! Starting your day with some creativity is a great way to make sure you’re always improving and working at your craft even if the rest of the day gets busy!

@iracaullenedimaranan 10 ай бұрын

Certainly@@dotpenji! Starting your day with motivation can set a positive tone for the rest of the day. This video is inspiring.

@monicasoriano8581 10 ай бұрын

@@dotpenji That's true, it all starts when you wake up, if you are passionate about your art and you put in the effort and the practice to develop your skills, then you can make good things happen, not just everyday but most importantly for your future.

@joveponseca9964 10 ай бұрын

Same here!@@dotpenji Creating google sheet trackers. 😁

@jasonmillers6941 2 ай бұрын

-I wake up at 6am -Do my morning routine. Includes coffee. (about 30mins) -Go to the office. I work from home, so my office is in a different room from where I sleep -Go straight into ideation and designing. Because most of the time I think of a project before bed. I like channeling my morning energy into creative output -I start working from 7am - 2pm -Take a break 2pm - 3pm -Start planning for the next day, read and reply emails (“housekeeping”) 3pm - 4pm -Close the day by going for a walk or anything that gets me away from my work station

@EricVasquezDesign Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing Jason!

@ginaprovenzano4354 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate your sharing ideas for organizing on daily routines. Gratitude is essential

@EricVasquezDesign 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Gina! 🙏

@nandoism 9 ай бұрын

Woah. Another great one. Felt like I spent the day with ya. I love your cloffice + I need access to your playlist, yo. 😊 Forgot we drink the same matcha in the AM…good stuff for sure. 👍🏽 Those walks are epic! Winding down with wine-haha 😂 t shirt slogan for sure. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next one. ☝🏽

@EricVasquezDesign 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Nando! I’m so glad you liked this video! 🙌 The cloffice was a big project, but it really helps me have some much needed separation for my work in our apartment. And yes to the walks! The views are stunning and I look forward to seeing all of the water (you know how that is!). The Matcha is then my reward for doing the walks, which def keeps me going some days 🍵. Will send you the deep work playlist too! 🎵

@stumpxcore 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I wish I could watch one of these for every designer I know or follow 😆

@EricVasquezDesign 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Nicole! This one was a fun video to put together! 😊

@jennynb42 11 ай бұрын

I find that journaling really helps me out. It's hard to make sure I do it every day though!

@EricVasquezDesign 11 ай бұрын

I love it! Even if we don’t journal every day, I think checking in with ourselves and how we are feeling is a very important practice.

@jesamegbe1579 8 ай бұрын

0:03 looks like a scene in Denzel Washington's Equalizer 2 movie

@talijahmoet 10 ай бұрын

A ball of anxiety Is a good way of putting it because same😂😂 anyway here for the inspo as a fellow GD Lol

@EricVasquezDesign 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad you could relate to that one! 😆 Thank you for checking out the video and for stopping by for some GD inspo! 👍

@jarmelo2006 8 ай бұрын

I enjoy working for anything independent. Lol. Nice.✌🏾

@SahilSawant-td1pw 10 ай бұрын

Hey Eric , really nice video! I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your video to reach to a wider audience .

@EricVasquezDesign 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Sahil! I appreciate that. Feel free to send me some more info at info@ericvasquez.net.

@TheCoreyJones 10 ай бұрын

My daily routine is crucial in allowing me to stay inspired and overall in maintaining a positive outlook. I too was extremely burntout but am still working in my stressful enviroment. I have tried to take more control over my day and the below is my attempt to take back my days My Creative Daily Routine: 8:00 AM: Rise early and embrace the tranquility of the morning. Engage in inspiration spotting, meditation, reading, and sketching. No email or social media, and steer clear of negative inputs like news and media. 10:00 AM: Review your pre-planned to-do list for the day and organize your focus blocks in uninterrupted time slots on your calendar. 11:00 AM: Check email and Slack. Remember, most things are not urgent. If you add something new to your list, remove something else. Prioritize crucial tasks. 11:15 AM: Work in 90-minute sprints throughout the day, maintaining focused productivity. 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: Enjoy lunch, followed by a mindful break. Sit still, read something light, or engage in sketching to refresh your creativity. 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM: Continue with your creative work. 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Dedicate this time slot to your creative endeavors. 6:00 PM: Dinner break to relax and recharge. 7:30 PM: Begin planning for the next day to set yourself up for success.

@EricVasquezDesign 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Corey for sharing your creative daily routine! This sounds like a really great breakdown, and I believe it will certainly help to inspire other creatives who are looking to figure out the best ways to schedule their days to prioritize creativity AND rest. I can definitely see some overlap in both of our routines, which leads me to believe that you are well on your way to reclaiming more control over your days so you will be able to preserve your energy for the tasks that are the most important! 🙌

@TheCoreyJones 10 ай бұрын

@@EricVasquezDesign Thanks for boost I enjoyed your video sir! Also love the key art work you do

@EricVasquezDesign 10 ай бұрын

@@TheCoreyJones thank you so much! I have a few poster design tutorials that you may be interested in, but there will be more on the way soon!

@TheCoreyJones 10 ай бұрын

@@EricVasquezDesign nice I will check them out. I am working on one this weekend for a documentary. Always love learning new tricks 🙌🏽