"I try to be as giving as I can without hurting myself in the process". This line is beautiful! Something I need to inculcate :)
@Arthur-Silva7 жыл бұрын
I'm not a designer, I don't even want to be a designer nor do I want to work in this field but, I love this channel, there's so much information about business, please keep this alive, I'm sure you're helping a lot of people!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Art Silva thanks Art. Appreciate it.
@iosifnicolae27 жыл бұрын
I'm a developer and same as @Art Silva i like when i can learn tips to put into practice.
@samuelsmartgraphics Жыл бұрын
6 years later and still going strong🙏👍💪
@YueFoundChan7 жыл бұрын
I've worked in the Ad industry for about 5 years now and not once have I ever thought about starting my own company. Even though my life didn't go that direction, I've met great people in my journey, people that I can trust. I think I'm ready. Thanks Chris, what you're doing is truly priceless. I can never be more thankful.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
good luck. be prepared for the highs and lows. stay strong.
@accorsistudios6 жыл бұрын
I'll admit (as someone who works by themselves) I have to have fake conversations to hear carefully what I'm struggling to work through. Videos, advice, optimism like Chris goes further than probably even he realizes. Sitting in a remote mountain studio, churning away in that first year can be tough - this helps a great deal. Thanks for be authentic and helpful.
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
we are part of your global design community. here to help michael.
@brewlian117 жыл бұрын
A lot of value here. Especially if you want to go to a senior level from a jr or mid level. Be a problem solver, and not a order taker. cool talk.
@laviniam77425 жыл бұрын
Wow. This has been one of the most useful things I've watched in a while. It's really cool to find someone who can articulate so well the things that I'm already aware of but have a hard time explaining myself. Thanks Chris! I'm obsessed with this channel now.
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for being obsessed.
@MaiiyamR893 жыл бұрын
How can anyone not like this gold of a content, let alone 22 people. This is one of the most helpful pieces of content out there. Chris doesn't fish around or waste audience time. He provides invaluable information.
@xDaShaanx3 жыл бұрын
He said in 2016 "we wanna help you grow your business, we wanna help you build campaigns" & this is exactly what futur is doing now. In 2021. That's some serious dedication & I respect that a lot.
@thefutur3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@mequable5 жыл бұрын
This is the second video I watch where Chris shares how long he's been in the business, and it's always fascinating to see a person like that. Especially in the other video, where he showed his portfolio. It it SO interesting to imagine what is like being 20+ years in the business and seeing design evolve.
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
Evolve or get left behind.
@shhhhhhhhhh117 жыл бұрын
THE most helpful channel on KZfaq. Completely rethinking my strategies because of this content. Thank you Chris!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
thanks Ryan!
@kaelienie8 жыл бұрын
I love that you said, "I try to give as much as I can without hurting myself in the process." YES! Thank you. I feel validated in the times where I have helped Arts Councils and community groups and also the times where I have had to say no. Also, I think you're great.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+Kaelie Nielsen Thanks Kaelie. On the journey to self realization and mindfulness, I've discovered that helping others doesn't come free. It means that sometimes, you have to put your own dreams on hold. It can feel very rewarding but it shouldn't come at a sacrifice to your own progress and happiness. Learning to say "no" is one of the hardest things I've had to learn.
@thedeputydadbod6 жыл бұрын
I've been kind of bouncing around watching a lot of different videos about graphic design. To tell you a bit about myself I'm just starting out. I started a KZfaq channel and now I run a twitch channel. Through out that time I realized I needed to learn photoshop and get some editing skills. As time went on i've helped other people make their logo's or banners, give advice on production and little things like this. Now, I'm not a big channel by any means but people respected the effort I put in. I may be a bit early in doing this but I've always had it in my head that I can't work for someone else forever. So me and a friend have started our own studio. Yes, this was very early for me to do considering I have no real training other than what I've gleamed from these channels. Your videos are probably the single most helpful resource I've found on the internet. Time, practice, and research are the only things that will help my hard skills but the things you've taught have given me a new way to look at this. At first I started out with the expectation that I'd just be some small local office because that's what graphic design means. But the more I've looked into this and heard you speak the more I realize how wrong I was and how little I valued my own natural skill. Thank you for sharing all this information and for doing this for free. I hope to meet you someday and shake your hand. I'll be waiting until I'm more than the garage company we are currently though. again thank you.
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
we'll keep making videos til the day we can meet in person.
@9h4h4h4h8 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt some of the best content i've seen online, straight forward, beneficial, and thought provoking. Your insight will make me more successful.Thank you, thank you, thank you!
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+Robert Berube You're welcome Robert! Part 3 is coming out this weekend.
@JosephLouisTan8 жыл бұрын
Dropping words of wisdom as usual Chris!! Love the car mechanic and Doctor analogies :) we need to change the mindsets of designers and clients that we are problem solvers. We are consultants. We are the experts. And that's why clients come to us for solutions. Thanks Chris. Looking forward to Ep. 2!
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joseph.
@jonidegu4 жыл бұрын
I've been consuming content and learning a lot from The Futur for quite sometime now. To give context, I'm not exaggerating when I say that I binge The Futur content on a daily basis. But while watching the video, I don't know why I suddenly teared up, maybe I felt something ignited in me-hope, passion, drive, focus. Or better yet, direction. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much, Chris. I felt like I crossed a threshold.
@prakharmathur6193 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I don't even know what else to say anymore. I have learnt so much in the past 4 months from Chris and the Futur, that I can't even describe it. Just Thank You!!!
@thefutur3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome
@iceloc19947 жыл бұрын
Just listening to you speak about your own buisness experience is pretty insperating and enlightening. Could personaly watch you videos all day.
@LevAshin3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing to watch the transformation Chris has done within 5 years! So different in todays videos than on this one! So much confidence today!
@geechaney80514 жыл бұрын
Why does almost every word out of Chris' mouth give me so much value?
@OliverOsborneMusic8 жыл бұрын
I haven't watched anything so intensely since 24. I'm in the music industry in Singapore and there is a huge amount that is applicable to what I do. Good shit.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Oliver. I didn't know our show was that intense.
@RedcubeX242 жыл бұрын
Looking at new videos, chris is aging really well. I believe that this video, which i just found, is insanely good. Please repost or renew this for all the newer viewers!
@andriciandu3 жыл бұрын
"So if I'm looking into something, I do not want to watch you commercial about whatever it is you want to sell me." * add starts playing literally 1-2 seconds later. Pure gold.
@thefutur3 жыл бұрын
Irony
@HowardWimshurst8 жыл бұрын
That was some amazing insight. Thank you so much Chris!
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
You bet. 2 more episodes are on their way.
@FerminJeff7 жыл бұрын
I just learned about you by searching how to start a web and graphic design company and came across you. I love how you speak and your philosopy on the business of design. To me you are like a cornerstone of the new design industry. I have applied your blueprint to my blueprint and have had some great outcomes. I may have heard the many way of how to start a design company but the way you explain it is very much needed. If you could put a series of the design startup, I would support. I seen a video where you were explaining how your at the bottom of the food change and I believe you are the top of the food change because the new generation is in tune with what you are teaching. Keep up the good work you are needed in the industry!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Fermin Jeff hello and thank you for your comment. So glad to hear that you're having success. If I have any part of that then that's the biggest validation that we are doing something right.
@FerminJeff7 жыл бұрын
Do Chris have an online school
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
we are working towards that goal.
2 жыл бұрын
I love watching and rewatching those beautiful videos. Thanks for sharing your success stories. Blind and the biggest reinvention. I feel good watching and listening to that. Great goals and dreams and hopes. Great success stories.
@thefutur2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@shawn22967 жыл бұрын
This is how i spent my time after work watching your amazing channel if i knew this was here before i would have my business running by now. Thank you so much
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Glad to help. Shawn.
@timmcneill52998 жыл бұрын
Just resigned from an agency, planning on freelancing but treating my work as an agency business. Everything said in this video I have experienced, and its a breath of fresh air knowing its i'm not alone in this process... Gonna dissect all your videos and improve myself... thank you
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Good luck Tim. Know that you are not alone.
@benjaminkralj8 жыл бұрын
Chris Do is amazing. Iam learning so much from your videos guys. Just a big thank you for your effort to put these things out in the open. Please continue.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+Benjamin Kralj Thanks Benjamin! We are going to being ramping up with more episodes in the near future and experiment with formats.
@leonard01045 жыл бұрын
yes, totally agree with u mate, thank god he gave us Chris!
@jessicaahn6618 жыл бұрын
Be the change, right? I empathize wholly with your BIG MESSAGE. You're a beacon of light for the future generation. I greatly appreciate the insights and transparency that is consistent in your videos. I wish you great happiness and success! Namaste...
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Namaste indeed. Thank you.
@StephenLee5298 жыл бұрын
Awesome story Chris, 20+ years in business and you are still going strong. I really enjoyed that.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
20 years young. Loving where we are going.
@davidsalva94073 жыл бұрын
Still watching 5 yrs later, there's a value in every minute of this video o
@adriansomoza7 жыл бұрын
Man. This is pure gold. Thanks for sharing!
@solortus4 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine Chris being in his 40s he looks like he's in his 20s lol
@petermwale67953 жыл бұрын
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 The Futur is the best.
@DorlenSabbath Жыл бұрын
DM’d Chris, and now I’m here🖤
@mrpixelgrapher3 жыл бұрын
The Chris do here is honest and brutal with the facts the experience and struggle is visible. The present videos have better production quality and compressed value. Though I loved this ❤️
@Jc-si6pj5 жыл бұрын
He’s a really good teacher
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
Ty
@scurlcube7 жыл бұрын
Really great man, we all appreciate your content! Thanks!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
scurlcube thanks. Where are you watching from?
@scurlcube7 жыл бұрын
Chicago
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
scurlcube Windy City.
@RyanMcAlee5 жыл бұрын
"When I want to learn how to cut something out in Photoshop, I do not want to watch your commercial about whatever it is you want to sell me." - the video paused to play an ad. The timing was so perfect I burst out laughing.
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
Haha. Irony.
@etmargallo4 жыл бұрын
Lol, mine was a Wix ad, same exact spot, I know how to build my own website damnit! Lol
@ProfessorBRB8 жыл бұрын
I go back to the days of print design when we did it all by hand. They called us "wrists", as you say, order takers. Now everything is in flux so we must ask "Why?" when a client comes for a brochure (for example). They might need something completely different. Everything that you said here is true. There is no choice but to become strategic thinkers if we want to serve our clients well.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
In the "old days", designers were few and were able to control price based on supply and perceived value. Now, the Internet has made the marketplace global and powerful computers and software have eroded the barriers to entry. The only choice for designers to be paid what they're worth is to speak the language of business.
@OmJhody6 жыл бұрын
so much insight from this single video thanks Chris.
@DesignCode3608 жыл бұрын
Beautifully articulated Chris.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+DesignCode360 Thank you!
@alaamohamedfouedderdour124 жыл бұрын
There's so much value in these words
@steinmil4 жыл бұрын
@19:50 Great point. Once you begin knowing and trusting your skills you really need just do your own stuff.
@jayce54218 жыл бұрын
The inspiration you're story gives, will expand so many more young minds! Good job and thanks!
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Thanks JC! Hope so.
@cofa40115 жыл бұрын
Impressive pedagogic skills man ! You are a mentor ! ;) Good job and thank you very much for sharing andhelp us get the best out of ourself and of our time !!! :)
@gabrielugochukwu4897 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thanks for shaping me in the business of design.
@KeaDaCreative7 жыл бұрын
wished I found this video in August 2016... but I'm learning these things he's talking about through trial and error right now. and there's stuff he mentioned that are very key to the stage I'm at now... great video!! 👍
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
hi kay. you found us now.
@michaelyakutis73117 жыл бұрын
These videos are super validating, reassuring, and inspiring. Thanks for sharing these!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Michael Yakutis you're welcome 😊
@jessicabreedendesigns66708 жыл бұрын
This was amazing - thanks for sharing your story with us! As a brand identity designer that is currently working on creating her own business, this was so ON point!
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad my story resonated with you.
@dom1w0w2 жыл бұрын
Inspiring. Thank you for the insight
@JJWong224 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 a Futur video a day keeps ignorance at bay 🤩
@thefutur4 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@sachinrathor6863 жыл бұрын
you guys are doing great thing by providing us this kind of content. thank you so much man. 10000 appritiation you almost build my future. always greatfull.
@raftudela84787 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing video! Very motivating and well explained. Thanks for making it Chris (and team).
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Raf Tudela you're welcome RAF.
@Collins_Ngetich8 жыл бұрын
wow! this is very motivating. THANK YOU
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Collins for commenting and for the positive feedback.
@MarkSavant3 жыл бұрын
Great great video. Will watch multiple times. 🙂🙏
@jecamartinez7 жыл бұрын
“I was looked at as an internal resource at the end of a decision-making cycle” UGHHH SOOO TRUE!!! I also worked at an agency (lasted 9 months) and I felt like my work was a commodity and it was just about making graphics to fill our clients’ social media accounts, with no real passion/inspiration behind them other than “5 clients want social media posts everyday for the month, so 5 clients x 30 days = make 150 social media posts by the next day" I'd try to suggest more creative things like GIFs and stop motion, but I was turned down because they take too much time :(
@_tommykuo8 жыл бұрын
Really nice video, and the analogy was perfect. Thanks!
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. EP.2 coming.
@adhikakristyanto19983 жыл бұрын
Chris Do, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuck, Victor Antonio, Zig Ziglar what an amazing people for business,marketing,and sales thank you #thefuturishere
@999tricks5 жыл бұрын
So true! I love working with business people compared to creative people too because of the same reason explained here :D
@marekgrajczynski35246 жыл бұрын
Chris "The Scalpel" Do. Another valuable lesson. Thanks, buddy!
@rylewx7 жыл бұрын
Very good flow Chris. Much appreciation and respect.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jonathandacanha18945 жыл бұрын
"I do NOT want to watch your commercial about what you want to sell me" ...Up pops a commercial. Hehe, found that amusing. ...and yes I am angry with the advertiser and no I cant remember what drink they were advertising. Thank you Chris for your awesome perspective.
@freem4nn1295 жыл бұрын
Chris pours gold guys, thank you sir
@magicsmoke60008 жыл бұрын
Tons of value. Thank you for posting this.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
It's long so thanks for watching.
@christrip8 жыл бұрын
I love your content and how its evolving. All of it is good though. All good in a different ways.. I suppose bc I am growing with the channel. Taking everything from top to bottom but in different approaches, touching on different aspects within the same topics.. these lately are personal and wonderful.. Altogether filling in gaps. Love this channel!
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. Glad to hear your feedback and it's nice to watch each other grow. We are enjoying your channel as well.
@ankurvinekar35203 жыл бұрын
I get an ad right after he talks about it, it's so frustrating, I totally resonate with what point he's making 😂
@HeartInChristwithCristy3 жыл бұрын
Always Awesome Content ♥️
@mkalimikidadi25977 жыл бұрын
Such a grt channel Inspiring! Can't stop listening 2 U very helpful!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
pace yourself Mkali
@MyFlyParadise6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice Chris!
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
you're welcome.
@dododesigners8 жыл бұрын
Chris, this is some invaluable insights you're offering. Thanks a bunch!
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Anything else you want to ask Jon?
@dododesigners8 жыл бұрын
+The Skool Network Have you always gone beyond what's expected of you?
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Bennallick I try to every time. It's how you grow and gain more clients.
@dododesigners8 жыл бұрын
+The Skool Network Super! Thanks Chris.
@qianwenzhang92775 жыл бұрын
Not sure if I should ask, if it would be possible, can you share a photo of you when you were 20 years old ( the time you just started your company) ?
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
If I can find one.
@williamhawkins12154 жыл бұрын
This was great, thank you Chris. I’m really interested in your process for naming ‘Blind’ and ‘thefutur’. Any videos on that?
@christiancalligraphycorner1398 жыл бұрын
wow, that's awesome. 21 years. you guys must be doing something right. I thought the dollar shave club and pooperi commercials were ingenious. You are very right in a sense that commercials address almost dead.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Those 2 videos are not the standard commercials. They are designed to be funny explainer videos and did not air on Tv.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
You are right. Those videos are the future.
@aeliayousaf8 жыл бұрын
how can someone dislike videos like these...great video Chris!
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
They don't like my face or voice I suppose.
@ceeece3 жыл бұрын
"I don't want to watch your commercial about whatever it is you are going to sell me - " KZfaq Ad pops up. LOL.
@thefutur3 жыл бұрын
Haha
@ninaanderson93186 жыл бұрын
I fucking love you Chris.
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
luv u 2.
@jonathanbates87427 жыл бұрын
You are always inspiring Chris Do!
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonathan.
@OscarCuriel3 жыл бұрын
I was kind of an order taker sometimes, meaning that I used to work as a Inhouse Graphic Designer / Creative Director of a big Enterprise.
@cinemah82524 жыл бұрын
Looking this in 2020 it'l evergreen af.
@nkanyisozoza30806 жыл бұрын
thank you CHRIS DO
@stevenyilin3855 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being such a value giving example for everyone out there. Have u ever thought of maybe starting an agency for creatives or a platform where creatives can connect and help and refer each other?
@thefutur5 жыл бұрын
We have the pro group.
@harrietc.14048 жыл бұрын
Another amazing and educational video, guys!
@introfy8 жыл бұрын
This is inspiring and very informative. Thank you Chris.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+introfy You bet!
@benmoussahatim2154 жыл бұрын
Inspiring, as usual, thank you
@jaimeguerrero44738 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Really helpful information. Love the channel.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jaime.
@casperfigge7 жыл бұрын
have use some hours to hear your stuff.. but this i really can hear and feal it . and man you can teal it on the point. love your way to explain things. is like a Lego brick theory.. like you just build on though life. born with dyslexia and have some part Spadic paralysis in my legs..i sit alot at home. so really love to hear your stuff instead off to be needed to read a book !! ty for it !!
@spiritlaker89192 жыл бұрын
Miigwetch for the advice.
@luckyboypictures8 жыл бұрын
You're great speaker with a lot of emotion and passion. I can tell your next journey might be in public speaking. Who knows you might be on Ted. (Off the record tell your DP to position the camera higher, and use another camera for close ups, to catch your emotional side.)
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcus. The shoot wasn't really planned and was done with only 1 camera and no retakes. We're just glad we got this on film.
@luckyboypictures8 жыл бұрын
I realize that at the end, but you know when we're at your best, it is usually when are not expecting to be, Therefore, and this is just my opinion - don't need to take it seriously, but make every shot counts. There is something about you that pulls viewers in and try talking less about your chosen profession and more about what you should be, a great motivator.
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
+Marcus Bodington great advice. Thanks.
@luckyboypictures8 жыл бұрын
No, thank you...Keep up the good work!
@ChristylBenford7 жыл бұрын
Great content and information as usual! Thanks for this.
@thefutur7 жыл бұрын
you're welcome Christyl.
@chandanbadgujar53494 жыл бұрын
Hey! Chris, can you make a video on how to put a business plan together, and how the investor and stuff work?
@thefutur4 жыл бұрын
I don’t know enough to be helpful here.
@brandontabona95918 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for this very informative video, i learnt alot, and i'm sure my mindset will adjust accordingly
@thefutur8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brandon.
@AdamPhillips4 жыл бұрын
Lol the lean back and lean in talk was right at the moment I got hit with a Monday.com ad 😂🤷♂️ usually like Chris mentioned I’d be mad but because this was the topic I laughed!
@thefutur4 жыл бұрын
haha. it happens.
@AdamPhillips4 жыл бұрын
The Futur it was cool though as a creator I get it! Gotta have multiple revenue streams! 🤙🏽 that said is Monday a good tool?
@borgXmeister6 жыл бұрын
True! I can relate being an "order taker". :)
@AvantGrade6 жыл бұрын
16:05 Golden Nugget
@thefutur6 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@saistachhipa30533 жыл бұрын
I want to start my career in design. can I survive as a graphic designer for life? what is the first step should I take? I am an IT Student. so coding+designing will work for the career?
@Mgarcia4725 жыл бұрын
Great mechanic reference
@dan.h33353 жыл бұрын
Hilarious advertising has being going on for decades I don’t think it’s a new thing. Also this channel has been my favourite find this year on KZfaq great content.
@teronholtman25608 жыл бұрын
Great video, Great advice! Looking to start my own multimedia and marking firm, really getting alot out of this channel, great work guys keep it coming*