Good Advice For Students & Graphic Designers 2023

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Are you a student or a graphic designer? If you're looking for some advice to help you with your career, you've come to the right place! In this video, I'm sharing some good advice for students and graphic designers in 2023.
From tips on finding a job to advice on creative design, this video has everything you need to start your career on the right track. Whether you're just starting out or you're looking to bolster your skills, I hope this video will be a great resource for you!
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@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Thank you to everyone who gave advice! I hope this video is motivational to you all :)

@MeInfinity Жыл бұрын

❤

@simbarashemazise4235 Жыл бұрын

thanks man

@matthewsmith1547 Жыл бұрын

Did my question on Facebook inspire this video? 😂

@motivationallife6923 Жыл бұрын

Sir please help me

@motivationallife6923 Жыл бұрын

Help me

@danzo5727 Жыл бұрын

I've been a graphic designer for over 10 years now, and the biggest difference was... At uni, I'd have a hypothetical brief (that I'd create) and I can spend a month or two on. In the real world as a junior designer straight out of uni, you'll have a few hours to work on a brief. Look at what other people are doing, and imitate it. Before you start a project, look at 5 or so examples of people that have done it well, and create something "unique" from it. Your boss and your clients want something that others have done because it works. Take this tip, and you'll develop so fast as a designer. But get stuck into real work.

@deluca9340 Жыл бұрын

Thats one of the things in hindsight you'll appreciate - not to be bound by budget. Around 20 years down the line I used to do a lot of exploring, imitating and such, which I still aim to do - but in the end of the day i'll mostly do client work. One plus about beeing experienced is that you'll aim better at the assignment and know beforehand where to go.

@AlexTML Жыл бұрын

I've recently graduated from uni with a terrible grade. I feel that I'm a terrible designer, but I thought that way because I always was thinking that I needed to be original with my work and come up with very estravagant and work that has never been seen before. But I guess, I never allowed other people work to influence me and tried to do things my own way which I often procrastinated out of fear and judgement. So I guess what I understood is that taking people's work as inspiration and doing what's trendy gets you places. Rather than trying to be original and coming with the next design techniques and methods.

@cranialjukebox 11 ай бұрын

This is really helpful and practical advice. Thank you!

@zansku Ай бұрын

Not really advice, but a good quote I saw yesterday: ”You may not be where you want to be, but you’re not where you used to be. And that’s major.”

@Glasspiperunner 10 ай бұрын

University was never established to turn you into something. It's simply there to facilitate both student & teacher with information and a physical network that also obsesses over the same subject(s)/discipline you desire. However, the spark to create, the drive for work, and the hours of devotion to your craft must already be in the person before they sign up.

@masonmurry8413 Жыл бұрын

I went back to school at 33 years old and am about to graduate with a degree in graphic design. It's not always easy to learn something new. It's more difficult when you are pushing forty years old. Your videos have not only been like taking extra classes and giving me invaluable tips and knowledge in the field, but they also build my confidence and ease my anxiety about my designs and entering the professional world. Thank you for what you do. In my case, your videos actually change a life!

@stevekdigitalworx Жыл бұрын

I'll graduate at 53 with my graphic design degree, and had never drew anything until I was 49. Talk about scary. Good luck!

@Bluemoon_wav Жыл бұрын

@@stevekdigitalworx good luck ! very inspiring !

@nahanng7791 Жыл бұрын

@@stevekdigitalworx you landed any good job since?

@rachelhagan7403 11 ай бұрын

Hi - Also switching to graphic design at 33.

@SnakesNSquids Жыл бұрын

"Be content where you are because you know where you're going". This is a really pertinent point, and very well put. It's an important reminder that life is happening right now, it doesn't start when you've reached your goals. Enjoy the journey there.

@Glasspiperunner 10 ай бұрын

So true on different levels. When I was in design school, my mentor told me this same advice: never stagnate, don't live in a vacuum, always seek out criticism and leave the ego at home.

@Mattadhino Жыл бұрын

The best advice I’ve received over the years came from a previous manager. He said to “always ask why?” in other words, always question the brief and don’t just take it at face value, because it will help you to fully understand the problem that you’re trying to solve with your design. Nothing wrong with asking questions to get a deeper understanding.

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Solid advice!

@adocokolado1 Жыл бұрын

You will NEVER learn Graphic Design in college. Teachers will always see you as their competition, they will never teach u how to find a job or how to truly become successful in Design. I'm glad i realized this on my own and the minute i started exploring and learning by myself i got really better with my work and college projects. Will bro u are a great guy and thank you for sharing stuff like this. :)

@04liverydesign7 11 ай бұрын

Aaaand that's true as fuck, when i went to an institute which teaches you the basics of graphic design, i made a final project that was decent enough to be considered professional, it was an identity for a brand, the idea came out of nowhere and ended up being great, but after presenting it to my teacher i could notice the jealousy on his face and from the words that he said, that was the moment where i realized that i have even more potential than i thought of myself at first, and somehow learning on my own would be more productive since i already have control when it comes to research and finding more information related to what i want.

@JBmusicart 7 ай бұрын

Um, and you are a moron.

@JBmusicart 7 ай бұрын

You are part of the problem

@JBmusicart 7 ай бұрын

Lol, says the guy that is uneducated and can't come with a definition for Gestalt.

@swoodney 7 ай бұрын

Woah! So sorry you went through something like that 😞 I’m currently a sophomore majoring in GD but it’s been nothing but amazing. I’ll come back if I stand corrected but every student in my major can tell that our professors genuinely want their students to be successful and go on to do great things, they wouldn’t have accepted us if they didn’t believe it. Maybe it’s because it’s mainly older men who are confident designers and artists. And looking back at the portfolio I submitted to get in, is years behind what I’ve done and learned in the last semester alone. I couldn’t imagine going through that and I’m sorry (and I don’t usually reply) but I didn’t want a someone to miss out on the amazing experience that I’ve had because of your comment. Even meeting people who are just as passionate about it as you is so exciting. I didn’t even think to look out for this though, if I know anyone who wants to major, I’ll let them know to do their research. I believe in you 🙏!!

@sara6404 Жыл бұрын

There's something I'd like to share: When I had finished my studies in graphic design 6 months ago, my teachers had called up everyone for a one on one meeting where we were supposed to showcase our portfolio of the work we had done through the course. And when I was done with my explanation of each project. the head professor began with a speech about how much sincere I was through out and was also quite hardworking BUT! I was not ready to enter the industry and begin working even as an assitant/Junior Graphic designer. I Lost hope so badly when she said I needed to to restart everything from learning the fundamentals to creating doodles. That very incident has created self doubt in me. Something I never had. Those words made me feel small and useless. But the best part is I still believe in myself and am still learning being on the same path I had chosen 3 years ago. Thank you Will as your content and you have played a major role in boosting my confidence and improving my skills !🥰😇

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I bet that was really hard to hear, and obviously I wasn't there so I don't know the full story but it's good to know there are professors and teachers out there who are honest, even when it's not what we want to hear and who will be realistic with students to help them improve and be prepared for the real world (employers and clients will have even higher expectations as they're paying you) Well done for taking their feedback on board and keeping believing in yourself and growing! Keep at it

@folkit.studio Жыл бұрын

I had a professor say something similar to me, basically told me she “worried about me in the industry” because I had been through a deep depression during my second year of design school. The comment has been a mental burden that’s been tough to carry, but I’ve been a professional freelance designer for over 10 years now and have worked in multiple countries for some very famous brands and institutions. Don’t let their judgments keep you down, keep building your skills, look for mentorships and opportunities to collaborate with other designers and get constructive feedback on your work 😉 Keep going 🤗 P.s. The Artists Way by Julia Cameron, The War of Art by Stephen Pressfeild and Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland have been some of the best resources I’ve found for dealing with self-doubt 😉

@sara6404 Жыл бұрын

@@willpatersondesign thank you so much Will! This really means a lot and yes you are right it is hard to find honest people nowadays.

@sara6404 Жыл бұрын

@@folkit.studio wow Emma! Your journey sounds amazing! I'm so happy you shared your story because it is very motivating for students like me.

@ntinos_karras129 8 ай бұрын

It's a real comfort watching and hearing about design, big and casual things within it. You always give me a boost when it comes to creating and and not just giving up on it even though I have to do. Kudos to you, my friend!!

@suryakantapradhan6935 Жыл бұрын

Mr will, this is one of the best advice i found on KZfaq, as a self taught graphic designer i always confused i ask professional and industrial leading desginner what to do what to not. They started giving me tons of advice then i ask myself what's my goal? Then i fillter out all my advice that gather from individual and start applying one by one. It takes a lot of time but it worth it

@dakotabragdon3738 Жыл бұрын

Something that was never told to me was the high amount of turn-over rate for graphic design. Do not be discouraged by this. People rarely give graphic designers their dues and they are incredibly underappreciated. Remember what God told Joshua, "be strong and courageous. " So, be strong and courageous.

@AlexPresa Жыл бұрын

Thanks Will! So lovely to see all the collaborations you were able to make happen. Each and every one of them have inspired me or touched my life in some way or another 🙏

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome. These guys are amazing.

@naomipaterson9300 Жыл бұрын

Great advice for people starting out! (And to be honest a lot of great reminders for those who have been designing for a while too!) ❤

@Megaman14 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video this was some great advice. I have moments where I doubt my skills/me learning new things but I have to get out of that if I want to get better I need to focus and practice more I may not be the greatest graphic designer in the world but I can be the best one I can be and eventually create good work that people will like.

@imjuliasousa Жыл бұрын

I’m new here and I have to say that I already love you’re videos and you gained a new subscriber! Keep going with the great content, it is inspiring me a lot and giving me the confidence I needed to follow the graphic design field! 🙌🏻😍

@jdicky2020 Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for this video Will and thanks everyone for all the great advice. I’m an older student and decided in the past few months to go back to uni to study Graphic Design and really looking forward to it

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

That's amazing, well done you!

@mcshady2758 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video! I'm currently a student at Full Sail University in the Graphic Design program. After I complete my English Composition class, I'm starting with Design Theory, and I'll finally receive my macbook pro and my sub to Adobe Creative Cloud. Until then, I've downloaded a free trial of Affinity and started to create some designs for some extra portfolio pieces. I'm constantly looking for new tutorials, new videos, and new inspiration. I wish I could join an internship at this point, or have some kind of mentor, but that's what I use KZfaq creators for.

@mylesm_media Жыл бұрын

I remember leaving school last year and worrying a whole lot about freelancing, I fell into the design business rabbit hole and got to work. Living in a 3rd world country where Design isn't the most important thing for businesses (and the big businesses that do only use agencies) I'm fighting an uphill battle, I'm currently making $200 - $300 a month, and working hard to increase it using a lot of these advice already.

@nimblethenoble8850 Жыл бұрын

Where do you live?

@mylesm_media Жыл бұрын

@@nimblethenoble8850 Jamaica

@Kallah_DaughterOfYAHUAH Жыл бұрын

I PRAY much success for you

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

We're all rooting for you. :)

@mylesm_media Жыл бұрын

@@willpatersondesign Thanks

@gabrielvandyck2588 Жыл бұрын

A real inspiration you are. Thanks for being amazing at what you do.

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

That's so kind, thank you

@reconmaster907 Жыл бұрын

This was just the motivation i needed 🙌 ❤thanks.

@palesam4517 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video. I'm graduating in a few weeks and was introduced to your channel by my lecturer in 2019. I'm super grateful for your channel 💛 I can say I'm always learning now about freelancing and all sorts of things... including music 😂

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

That's awesome, congrats on your graduation! And you're absolutely right, as creatives we should never stop learning :D

@user-si7zr1yn8h Жыл бұрын

Thanks for collaborating to serve this great piece

@kaillashpunmagar7625 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video 🙂 I desperately needed it

@murphysonthobejane9102 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I bumped into this video, really helped me a lot

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

@IntrusiveThoughts247 Ай бұрын

thank you so much for this amazing video! Recently I had actually been wondering if it would benefit me to just make a fake client and practice or if that was a silly thing to do, and when you explained how it can build your portfolio and improve your skills through direct action, it really made me put the puzzle pieces together. Thank you!

@someoneunknown3465 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your videos. You’re such an amazing inspiration to us!!

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! Thats so kind of you :)

@someoneunknown3465 Жыл бұрын

😍😍😍😍

@LuxiTV Жыл бұрын

I've been learning a ton from these videos, thanks! Currently transitioning from self-employment as a musician back to the workplace due to the pandemic and it feels like a massive undertaking. Telling myself to take it one day at a time.

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Glad the videos help! Keep at it :D

@BikesRPG Жыл бұрын

The moment I learned that you know "Made By James" - a big smile shows up on my face! You guys turn logo design "a pain in the @ss" to something that I can start enjoy working on. It usually takes me longer than the client can afford cuz I keep finding things to tune and adjust.

@daveyakley6318 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I can't wait to share this with my students.

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Please do! :)

@dumisanimacdonald3519 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much will for sharing this valuable lesson

@flaminjoe 11 ай бұрын

How come this only has 50k views after 4 months?! I've watched almost all of Will's videos and this is by far one of the most valuable ones. Thanks for putting this content up for free, Will & Your Team ❤ Btw, as an affiliate manager by trade, I'm impressed with how you place sponsored content in your videos. Top notch!

@willpatersondesign 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! We aim to make videos that are evergreen. Focusing on making sure the video is relevant in the years to come will slowly increase the views. I think that's why we're good with sponsors!

@itsharandesign Жыл бұрын

This is a great inspiration to me as a beginner in graphic design. Thanks a lot! ❤

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@Adlip_Kun 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this

@TsfAbr Жыл бұрын

Thank you! really needed this 💖

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :D

@mohamedoooo200 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Will actually I'm a big fan. Your words always inspire me nd give me a push

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@mohamedoooo200 Жыл бұрын

@@willpatersondesign ♥️

@vincere3606 4 ай бұрын

I have been a graphic designer and the digital marketing head for an engineering company and this made me shaped one lesson that will always stick to me. My mentor said to me confidence comes from competence.

@willpatersondesign 4 ай бұрын

I love that :)

@purplekrakenyut Жыл бұрын

What the heck, I just got a notification from you for the first time since last year. That’s crazy, this whole time you’ve been making videos and never once did I get a notification! Freaken KZfaq!

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

That's the algorithm! hahah. Thanks for watching :)

@Graphics.DesignFix 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing these valuable advices.

@willpatersondesign 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@Mvstermind11 4 ай бұрын

thank you for always sharing great content

@willpatersondesign 4 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@djcar781 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that little push it means a lot 😊

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

No problem :D

@brettricheatwork Жыл бұрын

Hey Will, can you do a video of your own rebrand of Pepsi? Their recent change has been getting a lot of praise, but I personally think it could’ve been done better. Would love to see your approach and rating the new one they went with. Thanks!

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

I'll check it out :)

@adamoboccitto5595 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video I wish I saw this when I was in school. I literally learned all of these lessons the hard way lol Some people these points might seem outrageous, But I. Go through literally all of this all the time. Lol

@luclimpio737 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much from Benin in Africa 🌍

@not..A..channel Жыл бұрын

i guess, working; and failing can be beneficial. as you said, the only thing you learn is how not to fail again doing the same mistake but you might learn a new technique, or you might find your "flow" for working. very motivating video will as always!

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@ShahidAli-kn4te Жыл бұрын

I guess I am Not qualified to give advise, because I have just began to explore this field, 🎯and what I learn is being versatile in your trade is essential, because every time you want produce amazing projects different from previous one, so understanding client requirements and surprise them with out of Box idea is not only challenging but fun as well and in this process you will never get bored or stuck and your learning process never stop.

@MohitGupta0777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir❤

@Farahzafarr Жыл бұрын

That was really helpful 😊

@ChaossX77 Жыл бұрын

Zimri had the best advice. But for real great video as always. Very helpful! We all make mistakes. It's whether you learn from them or not that makes you smart.

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sunilchristian3430 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@militarymatterss Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your motivation! Love from India!

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@alexandrakv7554 9 ай бұрын

Hi Will! Thank you for the video, it's really helpful! Any advise for those who are not getting a degree, but learning on their own?

@willpatersondesign 9 ай бұрын

Best advice would be to come and join me on my new course! www.logo-launch.com the second module is going live today :D

@DanielGrovePhoto 8 ай бұрын

I hate "vibe" too! And "mood" while I'm at it! What is a vibe or a mood? Anything you want... means nothing. Great stuff here.

@johnguillen68 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos and advice. Is it better to go to a college for a certification or to get a degree? I have a BS in Biology and work in the medical field for over 18 years and looking for a new career. I love creating logos, designs, and art on PS and a little bit on Ai. So I figure why not get into something that I like. So I'm trying to see which route to take. I really want to start right away because I want to be happy in what I do and work for myself or a company.

@carmenaureart Жыл бұрын

Could you make a video on how you would create a concept project?

@charliesfit_ 11 ай бұрын

I did a ba in design in 2014 I struggled what to do next after and still struggle I give up in the end because it’s hard to get started specially on your own and no mentor or anyone around you for a bit of support just got stuck 😢

@adamoboccitto5595 Жыл бұрын

The best advice I can give is Learn as much as you can and girl the business ( Regardless of speed) We've all been there. The. Best way to do that is too Find your own way. It may sound super corny, but it's fact. You could be the best designer, but if you work at c company you hate, Designing things you don't care about your Mental health and financial situation will suffer. I've been working for myself and have builded my own agency for 7 years now. And I am beyond Fulfilled. If you're in school, Start looking for clients now. Or At least someone who has witnessed your work and Will put your name out. Take control. Ps even if you find a job after school it's 97% A bad time

@vivekjagtap5327 Жыл бұрын

Learn everyday and act on it, even if its only 1%. Progress is progress one step or 100 steps...

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Great advice!

@anthonydavis2399 Жыл бұрын

My best advice for aspiring Graphic Designers is to get some real world business and marketing experience, to see how your future clients think and what they will need from the products your mind will create in the future. Graphic Design is just one element of marketing, you need to learn it all to see how you slot in.

@pallaviessence709 Жыл бұрын

Good advice

@ranafadi42 10 ай бұрын

I have done Mphill in graphic designer

@mohgraph254 Жыл бұрын

As a student in the craft, this was handy

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@kimseyla7885 9 ай бұрын

Good presentation

@individualunit8331 Жыл бұрын

I’m currently doing a design course so this video is great for me. I find the course however is actually killing my creativity and I feel I could learn more in my own time. Should I stick with the course or go without the degree?

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't want to give specific advice on this as I don't know the full story, sorry

@OCDTraci 2 ай бұрын

Good advice for non-students as well.

@deckerd9270 Жыл бұрын

Where should I watch for more design ideas

@gokugaming9886 Жыл бұрын

I followed you from start❤

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@chanchalmaheshwari443 Жыл бұрын

Bro my dream is animated graphic designer pls make a video for animation graphic designer ❤

@krupladani8361 Жыл бұрын

I am a graphic designer, so now I want to start my freelance work, what should I do for that?

@w.wsweet_t452 Жыл бұрын

Any advice for a high school student?

@AdilAkbarOfficial Жыл бұрын

Hi Will I want your suggestion how about CorelDraw VS Adobe illustrator?

@adnan_samyn Жыл бұрын

I'm a student from EEE background on my 2nd year undergraduate programe . I am earning quite well & i'm enjoying doing designs for my client . Now i am really confused to match my Major EEE with the design work that i'm currently doing for my clients. Investing time in both of them sometimes gets messier as two paths are completely different.. Suggest me something , my aim is to blend two skills and match them up . But is there any career out there for that ? Drop your thoughts pls

@adsonmettler Жыл бұрын

Great tips! All these advices made me remember something that was, but still is here in Brazil, finding good peers to exchange knowledge and experience. That is really important to grow faster and consistent! Guys, do you know were is a great place to build network and what are your advices of how to build great networking and make peers? Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky like Paterson to have a wife as a businessman! 😄

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

The link to our Reddit page is in the description, there are so many amazing designers there and people are awesome at giving feedback on eachother's work, it's a great community :)

@adsonmettler Жыл бұрын

@@willpatersondesign Sounds great! Definitely I will get into it. Thanks!

@katiejmiller 5 ай бұрын

I've been a designer for 20+ years. If I followed what I wanted to do (astrology, fairies, crystals), I'd be broke and out of work. So maybe that's better advice for those who have a more mainstream direction they'd like to go.

@korinlive Жыл бұрын

Hi Will, great video! I am graduating in a few months and honestly the most worrisome thing at the moment for me is what’s going on with AI generation. I can’t help but feel like even design work is going to take a big hit in just a couple of years which is very sad. What do you think about it?

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

It's a hot topic at the moment, despite all the varying opinions on it as designers we need to be aware of it and in my opinion learn how to use it to our advantage, we can't just bury our heads in the sand and hope it goes away - it's already being used and implemented by journalists, designers, copywriters, accountants, marketers and so many more and it will only continue to be developed - I made a video not too long ago where I shared my thoughts in more detail, but my best advice is to not ignore it, and ideally learn how to use it to your advantage, which I appreciate some people won't want to hear, but that's my thoughts :)

@jasminemaine664 4 ай бұрын

Would you recmend getting an MFA in media design after getting your bachelors degree

@Luvlajourney 3 ай бұрын

Do you have any suggestions on a great boot camp that is respected and reputable?

@KG-op3ci Жыл бұрын

does anyone know any design challenge newsletter sites? or something. i want to hone my skills after a break

@alipr07 Жыл бұрын

some time I like my work but after some more time I don t like and same time I like but its so bad

@steriz5780 Жыл бұрын

Hey Will, I am currently about to finish my college study graphic design, but next to this i am also focusing on my own brand. I wanna follow a four year bachelor degree design study next year, do u recommend following this study? or is it better to focus on my own brand and learn from that? (18 years old currently)

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't want to give an opinion on your specific circumstance as I don't know enough about it to comment, sorry

@kii_2002 11 ай бұрын

I´m considering enrolling in a graphic design program at my local UNI.. I liked art class at school and I find it amazing what graphic designers do, and all there is to it, but I´ve never owned a tablet/ WACOM drawing tablet, so I don´t really know how it will work out. I´m still unsure as everything depends on some issues at my workplace.. Does anyone have some advise? Will they teach me what there is to know, or do they expect me to be familiar with all this already? :(

@kelvingutierrez4198 3 ай бұрын

What if your a hands on type of person and dont like reading?

@skyl5487 Жыл бұрын

be aware with your deadlines, be AWARE with your deadlines, BE AWARE WITH YOUR DEADLINES

@show-fz4rc Жыл бұрын

I have a can we do graphic designing a hobby and then have it as a side income

@deluca9340 Жыл бұрын

Learn from the best - to be better than the rest ;)

Жыл бұрын

Any Advice for someone who has been a Designer for 16 years? ❤

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

Don't lose your passion :)

@xxminixkittyxx 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm very embarrassed to ask this, but how do you present yourself after... taking a break from the field for so long. You see, I graduated with a B. A (as a graphic designer) in 2019: around the time the pandemic hit. My professors weren't really the most friendly... it was a very competitive work environment: if your work didn't measure up, you were kicked out. Half of my class was kicked out: I was part of the lucky half... but I didn't feel worthy. Those years drained me: I lost my confidence altogether... I was afraid to search for a job, but then COVID... my family hit tough times. Basically, I have a college grad portfolio... I missed... all those years toiling away at a dead-end part-time job. I"m ashamed of myself...I don't know, I have so much to do. I feel ashamed; I'm afraid people questioning me on my lack of ability, or why it took me so long to get out into the field. How am I supposed to show credibility when I'm nothing more than a sleeper designer that's just waking from a nap. I just feel so overwhelmed... there are so many things I need to relearn. I just don't know how to take the first step and I feel frozen.

@willpatersondesign 10 ай бұрын

I'm sorry you feel like this and experienced that :( it doesn't sound like a very positive start to your design journey. One thing that I would say is that the past doesn't define you - and professors aren't Gods, they're humans just like you and I. If it's daunting to get back to it after a negative past experience I would just start small. Get your portfolio online, give it a freshen up, put your best foot forward :) and be kind to yourself, you are your own biggest supporter after all! And slowly change the narrative to 'I'm not good enough' to 'I can do this' - you're the director of your own life

@xxminixkittyxx 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@topofthegreen 3 ай бұрын

What they don’t tell is how over saturated it is and its very hard to find work.

@JBmusicart 7 ай бұрын

What would some 20 year old know about design. Tell me what gestalt is.

@hassanhameed720 Жыл бұрын

How to get remote internships

@cameronPSA Жыл бұрын

Is going to uni even worth doing? Seems like the uni experience is to pay a LOT of money to go only to learn the most after you finish. Sounds like a bad investment to me.

@aristoaks Жыл бұрын

Could you please recommend me any book on layout and composition?

@multosakalye Жыл бұрын

Grid Systems in Graphic Design by Josef Muller-Brockmann 👍

@aristoaks Жыл бұрын

@@multosakalye Thank you so much for the recommendation, I'm currently going through "Making and Breaking the grid - by Timothy Samara". It is pretty informative.

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

I did a video not too long ago about books for designers if you search it on my channel you'll find it - Grid Systems is absolutely the best for layout :)

@aristoaks Жыл бұрын

@@willpatersondesign Thanks a lot, I'll check out that video for sure. :)

@jonrex0304 Жыл бұрын

Maybe instead of the word 'vibe' you can use the word 'connect'

@Babiielicous1996 21 күн бұрын

Should I bother to go university to my masters in Graphics? I graduated in Film Production (undergraduate). How cam i create my own or start my own graphic design work

@willpatersondesign 18 күн бұрын

I've just posted a new video about becoming a designer in 2024 which you might like, I talk about university and starting out :)

@Babiielicous1996 18 күн бұрын

@@willpatersondesign Thank you will actually give it a watch.

@njessidivine4774 Жыл бұрын

Hello Wills .... I build a logo and will like you to review if you will mine . But how can I send that to you?

@willpatersondesign Жыл бұрын

You can post it on the Reddit :) Link is in the description

@oliviademetriou8397 10 ай бұрын

Hi everyone! I'm a creative looking to get into graphic design, just starting to collect some research so all advice is welcome... I'm 26 so I'm not going back to uni (I studied art & design at uni years ago and got a foundation diploma... so I dont have a degree but my studies are relevant)... I've learnt lots of software/design skills from coding to photoshop to interior design to literally eveything artsy ... what advice or help could you give me as someone whos looking to start a new career in graphic design ... all advice is welcome no matter how random or strange it sounds, thanks!!!!! its appreciated

@willpatersondesign 10 ай бұрын

Hi Olivia! I've got a course launching this Friday www.logo-launch.com if this is of interest to you? The best way to get started in design is to learn as much as you can, from KZfaq, tutorials, books, trial and error and also courses :D And don't be afraid to give something a go!

@oliviademetriou8397 9 ай бұрын

@@willpatersondesign thankyou !!

@willpatersondesign 9 ай бұрын

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