The Reality of Growing as a Graphic Designer

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Today I'm chatting about having consistency and grit as a key to success as a freelance graphic designer, burnout in personal projects, will ai replace us graphic designers, and more! I hope you enjoy this episode of The Jesse Nyberg Podcast!
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Time Stamps
00:00 Consistency as a designer
01:34 The Power of Grit
04:14 Burn out with personal graphic design work
09:21 Working from home as a freelance designer
12:10 Practicing Gratitude
15:00 Salary jobs in a graphic design career
19:57 Will A.I. replace graphic designers?
22:57 Give yourself the freedom to fail and learn
25:37 Finding your own unique style
28:44 Should you still be posting on IG consistently?
30:24 Working on the days "you don't feel like it"
32:25 Biggest tip for productivity
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@macklemark Жыл бұрын

Really love it whenever you make videos or solo podcasts like these. It's insightful to hear you share your experiences working within the industry while also giving genuine advice for other designers. The video definitely helps put things into perspective when it comes to working and using your time.

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the love!

@ConnorWoog Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@KJLbeats Жыл бұрын

You are such a beacon of light in this community - there’s very little content online I look forward to seeing, but your videos are so transparent and REAL, it’s hard not to love your outlook. Respect!

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I’ll keep trying to do my thing on here🤘🏻

@davidcapuzzo 6 ай бұрын

AI helped me a ton when I was working in agency, it sped up my workflow by getting rid of "blank canvas syndrome" and I was using midjourney v3 which is essentially just blobs of color and shape but nothing cohearent. the shapes led way to ideas that I then refined. like getting an Idea for a painting by looking into the clouds

@andriigrey Жыл бұрын

100% the same for me when it comes to burn out. It’s hard to stay motivated sometimes. I learned how to track my brain when it tries to tell me that there are no more ideas to execute. What I do in those situations is very simple, I basically try to escape the same pattern of behavior by introducing myself to some new very spontaneous experience. Just to be able to shift my paradigm enough to be able to see all things from a new perspective.

@ConnorWoog Жыл бұрын

One thing I’ve run into in my career is shiny object syndrome or always looking for the “next thing.” I was intensely passionate about design for about 4 years when I was learning it and going through college and getting my first job. Then, that job wasn’t so fulfilling and I started trying to develop a video game on the side (which I suck at lol). Now, I got a cool agency design job and it’s pretty rewarding, but I still struggle finding myself in design again. Watching your channel has been awesome for me to feel like I have a design friend (I know, so sad) and you have some great ideas. Overall, it’s cool to see where you are at after so much grit and I think picking a lane and sticking to your guns is the way to go. Thanks Jesse

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Most def, it's always good to try and sit back, reflect, and be grateful. I get wrapped up in looking for the next best thing as well.

@thesonofmasterchief Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the link brother I really have been watching every video over and over it helps me know not to stop designing even if I feel its challenging. (:

@belonicaa 10 ай бұрын

I don't usually comment at videos, but I just had pause for a while and do it! I like how chill and honest you are, talking quality stuff that come to your mind all connected to the work process and graphic design and sharing a lot of your concerns about yourself and being self consious and critical (which is great on one hand because it makes you get better, but don't get used to it so much), but on the other side everyone here looks how good you're doing! I enjoy your "rambling" videos as well so much and keeeeep doing more of it, please pleasee share your tought process, it's so valuable! :D respect

@CLEEEEEVE Жыл бұрын

This was wonderfully insightful and personal. Appreciate these type of videos where you get more vulnerable. Keep up the great work.

@dotbase3PF Жыл бұрын

Just got into your KZfaq content. I appreciate the visuals, they are providing insightful direction for formatting. I also push myself to burnout as a morning person. As an artist & designer I am giving myself multiple industry roles. I am discovering the versatile artwork flow equipments me to adapt to the maturing Ai circulation in the market. Cheers to making it to your own thing!

@RebelOfSociety Жыл бұрын

I watched this video multiple times to help refresh my brain. As a GD, who also runs his own clothing brand, these problems of Creatives Block and working in the same place you live Is very relatable and can be a distraction. So anytime I am having problems I always come watch your videos for a fresh reset. thank you fam

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Much Love!

@TailoredPressHQ Жыл бұрын

I really appreciated this video Jesse. Its motivating. keep the content flowing

@coldensbassmusic 8 ай бұрын

Hadn't watched your videos in over a year, but have come page to your page and loving the content. Also, I relate so much to this freelance design life with the ups and downs!

@ConnorFredericksDesign Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVED this podcast! probably one of my favorite ones I've watched so far! So funny hearing you talk about your own experiences as an upcoming designer and also the heat lmaooo. I loved all of the topics you covered in this episode, can't wait for the next one

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Connor, happy to hear all of you resonating with my own struggles coming up. We all been there so I’m happy to help out when I can along the way

@CassidyJane7 Жыл бұрын

always enjoy your solo podcasts and just hearing your thoughts! i think you’re really right with designers not letting themselves be bad and i’d say that’s what i regret the most about my design school experience is not letting myself experiment more and explore and moreso feeling a pressure to have something good to show potential employers and honestly just trying to feel like i’m good enough compared to my peers. id also say social media can be great for inspiration and connection but it has led to more comparison and negative feelings in my own life. now i’m navigating what being a creative looks like without social media and if i’m missing out by not having it. anyways, great ep!

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Appreciate all the kind words. You’re def right social media puts a lot of Pressure on us to only make super good work, but sometimes you gotta experiment and learn from mistakes

@rileylevine7631 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this man. Couple years out of school now and been on salary for the last two. You were spot on for what that can be like. Watching your vids has inspired me a lot just bc it sounds like your path is somewhat similar to mine. Thanks for showing us that those feelings are normal and expected. Giving me the will to push on and make dope shit for me and remember why I got into this in the first place 🙏🙏🙏

@sstrongnproud Жыл бұрын

Just about to graduate and planning on binge-watching all of your videos. Thank you so much for all the useful advice you share! :)

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

appreciate that!

@wyan2222 Жыл бұрын

dude you've been such an inspiration to me lately. ive been enjoying ur videos during the day when i want to gear up to be productive. im getting hopeful for what i want to create on my channel

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@joshbrennan Жыл бұрын

I'm an animator but I always like hearing your general outlook on working. Keep it up man!

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Josh!

@kevinferministudio Жыл бұрын

Very therapeutic podcast. I spent the summer going hard on client work, and I'm dealing with the burnout now. It's tough suddenly having free time, but not having the energy to get back to my passion projects. Thanks for sharing where you're at Jesse, good to know I'm not alone!

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Much love, happy that one resonated with ya

@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart 7 ай бұрын

I really like your vids. And the hot weather rants were funny

@cooper6614 Жыл бұрын

your work and videos have influenced and helped me so much

@alanchicheportiche8394 Жыл бұрын

Always good to listen to advice and point of view of a other freelance graphic designer, thanks bro keep going 📈

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

appreciate that Alan, thanks for listening!

@sreypov1681 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your valuable experience.

@crackrock5650 5 ай бұрын

“I just get it done” nice!

@versacegsis1085 Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot!!! so nice reverb

@irudikasrinirmal7127 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful!! Thank you

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@brandnewalien1851 Жыл бұрын

you hit my soul with this lol keep grindin homie

@fritzianbalendez7037 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Your video content is the safest and most useful

@uglymice Жыл бұрын

Love the channel. Glad to see a graphic design channel that centers around more modern, edgey design

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@zvckbodey Жыл бұрын

I am in the early stages of graphic design, self learning and fulfilling all my curiosities in this realm.. Your videos are awesome and I learn so much from them. Keep it up. I am aiming to freelance and create some work like yours.

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm happy to help out!

@sleeper6000 Жыл бұрын

A question that doesn't come up with AI art is copyright/ the ethics of using artist inspired prompts. A lot of people use living or dead artists to influence their outputs, which begs the question of whether the works created are original or ripping off the artists/ designers. As someone who uses both traditional 3D art and AI together, it's something that will definitely make creating much faster too, I honestly really wish people would stop being so thirsty over replacing current artists with it, instead focus on how we can make the act of creating + design more fun alongside fulfilling over the grind/ hustle culture we currently have.

@squishy_secrets Жыл бұрын

I love the AI tools in Adobe specifically, it means I don't have to do as many crappy tasks in my job makes things a bit easier and faster. A lot of my friends who are also designers or artists don't like the idea of AI or are scared of it. I'm just jumping head first into the AI stuff to learn as much as I can.

@Benny_B0O0 Жыл бұрын

This was genuinely one of the best videos I’ve ever watched

@ZAPRandom Жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff man always good to ear from fellow freelancers. We all have our problems and it's good to ear other problems from other people. Thanks for this.

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@mikea.8640 Жыл бұрын

lol loved the eureka and marinate comment ... loving the videos my guy! i am a designer for a memorial place. I've been designing since 09' and this company for 3 years. I used to freelance right after college.

@Katakuri645 Жыл бұрын

good work king, love you

@lizaorlina 6 ай бұрын

You might not even understand how awesome what you do really is. There are so many designers that are just starting out and are not connected to the design community, watching your stuff really helps with putting things into perspective even if you have no one around you IRL to give you advice. and it also shows that this career is possible if you put in the work and take it seriously. It's awesome that you are putting your time into social media because you are becoming a role model for so many young people and I bet you that in 5,10, 15 or whatever more years this all will pay off! Thank you for sharing this, you are awesome!

@JesseNyberg 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, for the kinds words:)

@funduzdesignz Жыл бұрын

Very grateful for your thoughts 🙏

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@shonthelawn Жыл бұрын

I'm a big Jesse Nyberg fan. Really cool guy. This won't be a highly watched video but people like me appreciate it! It really is hard to find real people on KZfaq.

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you:)

@O-CreativeG-Designer 3 ай бұрын

Ruminate/marinate 🙌 great recovery and made sense as well

@BiggALdun Жыл бұрын

Another one thank you bro

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Yessir🤘🏻

@mikea.8640 Жыл бұрын

I guess I am considered the OG crowd!

@bryanrayobalandra721 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

Gotchu!

@viero313 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jesse!! I am new in your channel and I want to say you that your content is so great!! One question: where the most part of your incomes comes from?? I mean, from poster design? Logo design?? Thanks man!!

@jmdza Жыл бұрын

I use Chatpgt for emails and presentations

@yonnymarquez Жыл бұрын

buen documental buen video excelente exitos

@bliss3174 Жыл бұрын

What book were u referring to at 5:15? What book was it

@allezaserebo9605 Жыл бұрын

works gj

@bb_4488 Жыл бұрын

wait am i cringe for using the liquify tool 😂 i think I’ve mastered it in a pretty cool way to go past just the abstract liquifying

@SatoriStudios_ Жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

@Hichamoulhiyan Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@chelseathomas7965 4 ай бұрын

Interesting to hear your take on AI, i know this is an older video but i still dpnt think AI is a threat. Ive even talked to some non creatives who said just yesterday " ya AI isnt replacing designers any time soon, this is so shit 😂" like really not impressive right now. And honestly even concept i think that is actually one of the more safe fields. Ai is pulling from sources already made, so the concepts it makes will just pull from the same produced items and to me will quickly become stale and lifeless. Just like you said in a newer video about how you have to go do interesting things to create interesting art, otherwise if you stay in your room and absorb the same stuff then what you produce will eventually be boring and reitterations of what you already did, to spice it up you have to be inspired. Ai pulling from the same bucket to me will be dry and stale without actual artists continuing to put stuff in

@satyajitpattnayak7307 Жыл бұрын

My brain is overheating

@indigo_reji 5 ай бұрын

You are the Cus D'Amato to the Mike Tyson I'm shaping myself to be. ❤️🇵🇭

@adrianachowdhury2718 Жыл бұрын

Do u need to be good in art to be a successful graphic designer?😩 pls reply

@JesseNyberg Жыл бұрын

I don't think you NEED to be good at art but it doesn't hurt, all depends on what you mean by "art" as well

@liliyakuzmenko3131 Жыл бұрын

Your soft's cool btw

@drisslachaal4293 Жыл бұрын

god bless u xdd

@gabrielarechavaleta7653 Жыл бұрын

Bro if AI replaces designers, while im still in college imma lose my shit dawg

@ekom1521 Жыл бұрын

Am just starting out cmon???

@lewessays Жыл бұрын

Nah...don't even compare AI with nft or bitcoin or other sh***t 🤣 But, I agree we don't need to worry a lot but, we need to device laws & stuff to regulate this; because it is breaching copyright laws. People have even filed law suits in California state I think agains the companies.