Tools and Software I Use as a Freelance Graphic Designer

Tools and Software I Use as a Freelance Graphic Designer | Designer Productivity

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In this video I will share the tools that I use as a graphic designer. I have been getting a lot of question from the comments about this. I will break down the things that helps me stay productive - my tools, gadgets, design software/programs, even the chair and desk that I use.
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0:00 - Computer (PC)
1:05 - Laptop
1:39 - Drawing Tablets
3:16 - Design Softwares
5:32 - Phone
6:50 - Notebook
7:20 - Storage
7:46 - Headphones
8:07: - Desk and Chair
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@megatron3800 Жыл бұрын

living the dream. i only have a 4gb laptop and a drawing tablet for pc. that's it. sometimes its hard to work with my slow laptop but i try my best

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Don't let that stop you. I started with a slow laptop too but I'm now in a much better place. Keep going

@megatron3800 Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrin thank you for encouragement. How did you put your work out there?

@TripathiSpandan Жыл бұрын

I started with a terrible PC bro. Couldn’t even run illustrator. Trust me it gets way better. Just never stop learning and having fun.

@issaouighassen849 Жыл бұрын

Can u show us where we look and where we put work and get money??

@sendirian6991 Жыл бұрын

@@issaouighassen849 Look dude im 17y old on my way to finish high school for Graphic Design, ofc i'm not pro at this but as far as I've reached, the main thing bout being succesful gfx designer is your portfolio, i mean open an IG acc and post everything u do there, get to know people who are supportive and love what are you doing, also talk more about your job/hobby(gfx design) and let people know who you are so they can work with you.

@dexie135 Жыл бұрын

Usually i don't really like silent video, but your setup is not really fancy and focusing on functionality along with describing your experience with them, really enjoying for me, great video👍

@deoksun5045 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much! I am inspired by you to do well and practice more. One day I find myself having self-doubts if I should give graphic design a try since I love what I do. but, sometimes I couldn't help but to overthink and compare my works to other designer out there. it is also the reason why I'm having a hard time to finish a single project and be committed to learn different softwares such as adobe. I am 17 and turning 18 this december. I have this mindset that I'm too young to engage with this field and keep up with other graphic designers out there. I really wanted to consider graphic design as a career because I know that i'm enjoying it.

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

if you enjoy doing it, go for it! dealing with comparisons and impostor syndrome are some of the challenging things in this career. but if you enjoy it, this career is actually very fun and fulfilling

@kazim6957 Жыл бұрын

Amazing Setup buddy, I always love watching your videos.❤❤❤❤

@bharatxr Жыл бұрын

This was a great video. Thanks for showing us the tools needed for graphic designing.

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@shawtyduwop5691 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to be a designer I'm glad I found your channel

@kennethsoriano8751 Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this :) new in this industry :) hopefully learn a lot from you next vlogs.

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@santhoshkumar-sv2rx Жыл бұрын

really a cool video. and great effort in showcasing the product .. worth to watch highly recommended. thanks buddie

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@Yadziah Жыл бұрын

Great video! From my side can recommend Indy tool (we are indy). Great software with free features which help to manage plenty of things (invoices, contracts, customers).

@davidemmatwice Жыл бұрын

Wow! This setup of yours and the tools are very nice, quite dreamy for me right now, but hopefully I'll get there someday😊💯

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

you'll get there soon

@medomm2 Жыл бұрын

Work hard, aim target, touch the sky. I really hope you get it soon My best wishes for you.

@davidemmatwice Жыл бұрын

@@medomm2 sure, thanks💯❤️

@davidemmatwice Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrin surely...thanks🙏🏾❤️

@charlesgitau8615 Жыл бұрын

hello @dayswithmike always great to watch your videos, which inspire me to be a better graphics designer. Currently working on building my tools, atleast u have educated me on why i need a tablet and a drawing tablet....👍

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. A mouse and pen tool can work just as fine

@charlesgitau8615 Жыл бұрын

Will do @dayswithmike

@yuuroshin233 5 ай бұрын

Ooh to have these kinds of setups and tools in my room!!!

@michael.lubrin Ай бұрын

Manifesting a good setup for you

@raffdraws Жыл бұрын

Nice setup! What do you use as the wallmounted shelf? Looks super neat.

@robertsantos7526 Жыл бұрын

Your tools and equipments are just my dream 🥰

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

You'll get your dream equipmetn one day. :)

@robertsantos7526 Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrin Definitely will work on that! 🙏😊

@supunsanjeewa9476 Жыл бұрын

That's a dream I have only 2nd gen pc(with 6GB ram)but i'm trying Thank you for your video

@bensoumokil Жыл бұрын

Finally a video that is simple! How does the PC handle doing video editing? Right now I have a dell XPS 17 with pretty good specs but when I’m editing video it takes a lot out of the performance and loves to lag. Was wondering if you noticed any differences in between your laptop or the PC doing those sorts of tasks.

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

The PC struggles with video editing. I would say any video that would be more than 5 min long, I would always do it in the laptop

@summer5237 Жыл бұрын

Omg,, can u vlog often? I find ur vlog inspiring

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I will try! Hard to juggle youtube and client work

@gurwindersingharts Жыл бұрын

Make more videos like this I like it bro

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

sure will

@rageshbusiness6625 Жыл бұрын

Keep going Mike., from India

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@saadschool8357 Жыл бұрын

good job ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@maanacademybd Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

No problem

@heyimhoben Жыл бұрын

Keep goin Mike.

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Benjo

@montarizzadollente4137 Жыл бұрын

This is really nice :) sana masanay na kong gumamit ng pen/pencil tool para makapag start na din ng illustrations.

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

more practice lang po :) good luck

@kaushik4038 Жыл бұрын

giving my like because of blender

@ryuKiesh Жыл бұрын

Nice setup, need ko nalang arm mount for my Display tablet sakit sa leeg nakayuko >.

@thepreacherskid1995 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mike nice video , your day in a life video you did really inspired me thanks a lot, could you recommend some courses om how to start graphics design or do I need to know how to draw or sketch

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I would say start with free resources here on youtube. there are great design resources here. and no, you do not need to know how to draw or sketch. that can be studied and practiced

@hollum1648 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU for mentioning Fresco - graphic designers never talk about what they use to do illustrations and if they do it's always Procreate

@michael.lubrin Ай бұрын

yess

@folarinoladejo6159 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video man, very insightful and helpful, please which course did you use to learn these graphic design skills

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I started with just youtube videos actually

@folarinoladejo6159 Жыл бұрын

Thank you mike

@swathishetty991 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing tools and software Mr. Mike. I wanted to learn graphic designing, so could u pls recommend some KZfaq channels to learn the process step by step before investing in paid tutorials. Thnks

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

the Futur, wil patterson, abi connick, etc

@GCgr8 Жыл бұрын

Please teach us graphics design

@eliasgrafix2698 11 ай бұрын

Hi, what type of that phone/camera holder you use for filming a top view of your desk?

@Thanura_Sahanjana Жыл бұрын

i,m from Srilanka 🇱🇰 superb bro.🙂

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@emiolaodunayo440 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike 👋 , I like the way you used blender to upscale and upskill yourself. Which courses(free and paid) did you take to be this good

@owusumanuchannel4129 Жыл бұрын

Yes the blender course

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Just youtube videos to be honest. Check BlenderGuru, Grant Abbitt, etc

@owusumanuchannel4129 Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrin Thanks

@emiolaodunayo440 Жыл бұрын

That's nice, can you please do share the courses you took to be this good for your next video ☺️

@jays5332 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was very informative! I have an interest in 3D product design so I was wondering if you could explain how you learned to use Blender? It doesn't have to be extremely detailed, but I'm curious about what courses/tutorials you used to learn this skill.

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I started with BlenderGUru and Grant Abbitt. There are lots of Blender KZfaqrs, but start with the foundational lessons because it's quite hard to learn this program

@jays5332 Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrin Thank you for the reply, I appreciate it! Having a good foundation is important after all.

@gregfrancooo Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrinwhat are the foundational lessons for blender?

@itsmepizzy Жыл бұрын

please one day take me being like that. its my dreams

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

you'll get there soon!

@XTREMETHOTTLER Жыл бұрын

Sir I Happy With My Af,Ps,Pr,Al crack versions 🙂

@SHADHIN_10 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, Try to share your experiences and journey from the beginning.

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

i may release a video on that soon

@arnavvv123 Жыл бұрын

i have an asus vivobook pro 15 OLED lol it is very nice and it is meant to be for creators i5 12 gen geforce rtx 3050 Ti 512 gb SSD 920$ on amazon the screen is just AWESOMEEE

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

those specs are great!

@bryan_ferrer Жыл бұрын

Grabe sobrang advanced na. Madami ako kulang sa pag gawa nang design and portfolio :(

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Don't let the lack of tools stop you. I started po with just a slow laptop 2 yrs ago.

@alicreativeofficial2023 Жыл бұрын

Please Make More Videos Like This

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I will. Thank you

@alicreativeofficial2023 Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrin Most Welcome 🤗

@missmelay4086 Жыл бұрын

haizzt ,balang araw makakabili din ako nyan

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Yes po. Manifesting po sa inyo ma'am

@abdullateefjabasa9647 Жыл бұрын

I Think the chair is the most important thing for Designers (after pc/laptop)

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

i somehow agree

@Aman_Visualss Жыл бұрын

can you please shere the deteils about you pc build . that goes smooth with every creative apps

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

check 1:00

@theory2469 Жыл бұрын

Love ❤️ your videos , buh how did u gain subscribers in noo time?

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

i have two videos that blew up and i got most of the subscribers from those videos

@theory2469 Жыл бұрын

Ohk thanks

@amgtsyr1475 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video and sharing information, I have a question which is did you worked in a company as a graphic designer before you became freelancer or not , and can someone become freelance graphic designer without to work in company

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

No, I jumped straight to freelancing. So yes, it is possible. Though it's not bad to work with an agency/company first.

@amgtsyr1475 Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrin ok thanks so much for encouraging mister mike

@nuketurnal2 Жыл бұрын

my dream job. but i dont know how to start :( im only familiar with photoshop right now

@SaraMelissac Жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a question I understand the design process I am confused regarding the measurements how do you decide the measurement to create logos? what are the standards? do you use templates for the boxes sizes? thanks

@cherishjeanabenasa7183 Жыл бұрын

Same here, I'm confused in terms of the measurements.

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

For logo, i usually send 1500px by 1500px to my clients. For box sizes, it depends on the box that the client will use, usually they work with a printer then the printer will forward the dieline and template to me

@Francis-Kanja Жыл бұрын

What can I do if I need upwards of 10 - 20 TB(Terabytes) worth of files?

@juvrielechannel1235 Жыл бұрын

waiting

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

It;s up now. :)

@Bexxxtuff Жыл бұрын

hi, how much do graphic designers make? just a range...pls. thanks🙂

@janerosa9577 Жыл бұрын

Do yo have a template for design proposal?

@javiervalerk Жыл бұрын

Model Keyboard video

@gabrielemumwen9921 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike How long did it take you to be a graphics designer

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I have been designing for 2 years. I have always labelled myself as a graphic designer from the beginning. You have to own it to be one

@ncjpr04 Жыл бұрын

which website you use for freelancing like fiverr, freelancer etc.?

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Just social media. I have a video on that

@hasanisa1251 Жыл бұрын

Which is the best drawing tablet and laptop for beginner

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I would go with the XP-PEN i mentioned in the video

@3dvisualizer723 Жыл бұрын

will ai replace graphics designer?

@Ricanald20 3 ай бұрын

new subscriber po, question lang kung ilang taon po ba bago nyo masabing maalam na kayo mag graphic design or gaano po katagal bago po kayo nagkaroon ng client??

@michael.lubrin Ай бұрын

First client after 2 months of learning. Iba iba naman po tayo ng progression. Ang important mo constantly natin iniimprove ang craft natin

@louloumontanaofficial 9 ай бұрын

How did you learn using Adobe? Or where... I'm still confused on its different tools

@michael.lubrin 9 ай бұрын

check Envato Tuts on youtube. they have basic photoshop and illustrator courses

@louloumontanaofficial 9 ай бұрын

@@michael.lubrin Wahh thank you idol!

@Dojodogo Жыл бұрын

do you think its possible to start off with just an Ipad and apple pen ?

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@rashidjamil3870 Жыл бұрын

From where you can buy books collection with different sizes?

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I bought it from a local online store.

@NvidiaGT630M Жыл бұрын

What mechanical keyboard you use? You never mention at the description

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

It's a keyboard from a brand called Zeus. It's actually just a random keyboard I found online. Have yet to invest in a good one

@NvidiaGT630M Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrin what is the good one you’re going to get? Hope I can get some idea from you hehe

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

@@NvidiaGT630M I am still looking for options. I'll let you know once I have decided. I dont see that as a need right. my keyboard works just fine

@kitta9558 Жыл бұрын

Send link brother old laptop hard drive case thanks

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I updated the links in the description. Check the one that says Hard Drive Enclosure in the description

@wisley2049 Жыл бұрын

Bro can I ask if Lenovo IdeaPad flex 5 ok for graphic designing

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Di po ako sure sa specs pero lagi ko po sinasabi go for the laptop that meets your budget

@nurasiah4888 Жыл бұрын

Hi a quick question, is asus vivook 15x oled(intel i5 12500H) good for graphic design?bcs I'm considering to buy it to use it in university

@nurasiah4888 Жыл бұрын

*A1503Z

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

i think that could work

@aikomaykorenaga1642 Жыл бұрын

Pwede na din pala i5 for graphic design? Anyways great video po sa mga nag reresearch pra mag graphic designer din as a side hustle. Thank you

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Yes po. Ok naman lalo na yung mga new generation of intel processors

@technicalbuddiesgaming1296 Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrin what about i5 2nd gen with no GPU and 8gb ram and SSD and hdd

@owusumanuchannel4129 Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend any blender course for me?

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Start with BlenderGuru's videos

@anamsaifi9274 3 күн бұрын

Can we use a led screen instead of monitor , is it safe ?

@michael.lubrin 13 сағат бұрын

I am not sure about that. I just use commercially available screen

@melvinyolip Жыл бұрын

kailangan po ba magaling ka mag drawing bago maging graphic designer?

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

No po. Helpful sya pero pwede naman po aralin and ipractice

@rdendelacruz4332 Жыл бұрын

Pareho tayo kuya..... Pero pag naka bili ako bagong pc magdadagdag ako

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Nice. Keep it up

@twinkletop10 Жыл бұрын

Hey from where you get clients

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Kindly check my finding clients video

@user-oq7yd7fb9p 3 ай бұрын

Where did you learn blender

@michael.lubrin Ай бұрын

Just youtube :)

@NoelDanielAlcantara Жыл бұрын

Whats the specs of your pc?

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

i think i put it in the video somewhere

@gothafoxy Жыл бұрын

can u suggest me udemy class for start working on being graphic designer?

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

i'd say courses by lindsay marsh

@antarray1381 Жыл бұрын

So you have a lot of money, you have a very nice set, I want to make a PC like yours,,. But I don't have money, but one day, I trust in God, one day I will earn money and buy it

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Manifest it

@Ck_yt007 Жыл бұрын

How to install ps for lap top

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

You have to subscribe to Adobe.

@therealjamin6618 Жыл бұрын

I have crack versions, they're a bit slow but they don't crash

@K_MZL7 Жыл бұрын

What are your specs on your PC?

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I mentioned it in the PC part of the video

@tridiveshnaidu5603 Жыл бұрын

paperlike spoils apple pencil

@jhiinrex Жыл бұрын

boss paanu kita ma contact madami lang kasi ko need itanung bilang freelance :) salamat kung ma guide mo ko

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Nasa description po and account profile yung socials ko po

@markreyponce15 Жыл бұрын

Senpai san po kita pwde ma follow sa mga soc med mo? My mga tanong lg sana ako .☝️☺️

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

Nasa description po sir :)

@ibrahimawan8573 Жыл бұрын

HI .Dear bro your video is great .bout your SEO Score is low your SEO score20 take this 100%.....

@gko_0844 Жыл бұрын

So richhhhhhh

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

I didnt have these when I started

@AwjayTV Жыл бұрын

how old are you na po ? Are you still in college po ba? Thank you po ❤️

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

thank you

@RealRelaxHappyMind Жыл бұрын

I want get free adobe Ai help me to get.from uk

@michael.lubrin Жыл бұрын

The Adobe programs are not free unfortunately. Try alternatives like inkscape, gimp.

@RealRelaxHappyMind Жыл бұрын

@@michael.lubrin You Ai drawing using Pen tool or brush tool

@rajeshvelappan8396 Жыл бұрын

u forgot to tell one thing. which camera u using to shoot this video?!!