20 years graphic design experience in 5 minutes

[@Hamyhamster24]

i first started graphic design in highschool and loved it. But never pursued it passed highschool and ended going to business instead. I'm now in my early 30s and have recently gone back into. even got a full-time job as a designer. i do regret not pursuing it earlier. if i could only go back and tell that to my younger self instead of wasting so many years searching for my passion when all along it was my childhood passion that was buried away :(

[@MattBruntonUK]

I'm sure you'll find that your business experience will come in useful. Most of us don't progress linearly in our careers and that's ok.

[@zachloera3590]

This is so cool! I’ve just landed my first Junior Designer Position! Used to work in retail and it was a pretty scary last couple of months but we pulled through! Never give up design fam 👊🏽

[@danielabanas2650]

Hey man, It works great and without any problems.

[@drabimbolaa]

Thanks alot Matt, really found it insightful. Could you also do a piece on building a portfolio that gets the job? Down to little details like software, and larger ones like quantity of work, content, e.t.c. Thank you.

[@CastleEmoji]

Appreciate this Matt! Really helpful beyond the surface stuff. Still working up to speed myself and not being such a perfectionist

[@MattBruntonUK]

Appreciate the comment.

[@AOcreative]

Thank you so much for sharing 💓

[@cheyennerichie2772]

Thank you for the info 😊

[@ValentinBlary]

Thought you were 10 years younger ! Thank you for sharing your experience !

[@MattBruntonUK]

Haha! I'll take it.

[@jugglingfair]

Thanks a lot, successful designer solves problem, sell big idea and communicate. 👏🙏

[@MattBruntonUK]

100%

[@Moderator.]

Thank you for this valuable information.

[@zo3ma-575]

i love u so much bro, thanks very much

[@Saadinni]

Thank you so much for this golden advises 🏆🏆

[@eneacreativedesign]

Very helpful tips, thanks!

[@suman121069]

Congratulations 🎉 Thank You so much for all of your valuable advice.

[@MattBruntonUK]

Thanks Suman

[@sahilkundu1986]

Thanks a lot Matt for sharing such valueable advices.

[@MattBruntonUK]

Thanks for saying so Sahil, glad to have you here.

[@shayanzaidi2836]

Great advice, Matt! Thanks so much for the valuable content

[@MattBruntonUK]

Pleasure Shayan, thanks for the comment.

[@danielmenka]

Such a good content in a short time. keep up the good work. Would like to know the type of mic you're using

[@MattBruntonUK]

Cheers Daniel. Aston Stealth.

[@AS-ld5mz]

another course? can't keep up! overload!

[@glendanascimento1853]

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[@748sugarbaby]

I love this video Matt, my younger brother is a graphic designer who loves your work he’s been doing it since he was 13 he’s learnt by watching videos of different designers he’s 19 now and wants pursue this full time. His only problem is he never got the opportunity to go to college to study it, he’s wondering if that would be a hindrance to him?

[@MattBruntonUK]

Nope! Portfolio and experience over a college degree every time.

[@toosharp4417]

I totally agree that you can have a skilled design work without going to a college, but try to connect with guidance at different design colleges and show your work. If you show your design work, they might give you several scholarships that might cover all of your college expenses. The reason I’m saying this is because of the experience you’ll get by being at the campus, getting to know different creatives, and building new skills while studying among the best designers. Yes, you can totally skip this part but in the future you might have a regret what you missed.

[@MattBruntonUK]

@@toosharp4417 If you can go, by all means do! I have two degrees and am a huge believer in education.

[@beans_dev]

Hi, thank you for the video, you guys teach me a lot. In the first part of the video, Matt talks about core design skills, I am trying to learn them, but how do you deal with the fact that you aren’t progressing at the rate that you would like? That’s my biggest frustration. One more question, while developing the core design skills, can I copy from inspiration? Thank you for any kind of response & the education flux team🙏

[@caku93]

I can tell that the struggle in the head of other designs beeing better than yours or that you dont see yourself getting to the point where you want to be, is never going away. Espacially when you discover social media, where you get so many different approaches and ideas. You will always see something new. Instead, try to get better in what you like the most. Help other people or companys with your expertise and get better while doing it. Then check your favourite agencies and compare your work to them. Ask yourself questions: what do they do different the you? Why does it look the way it looks? and so on. Get that inspiration and mix it with some other inspirations to create your own approach. You dont have to create something magnificent new. Just help others communicate their message. Good luck :)

[@beans_dev]

@@caku93 Thanks, I think your point about social media is right, because when I see designs on social media, I start to feel like I’m behind. Thank you very much, you just put things into perspective.

[@MattBruntonUK]

Great questions. Copying is a great way to practice. I don't think any driven person progresses at the rate they'd like in any area! But patience is key-life is long enough to get where you want to be. ✌🏻

[@ethanrogers9627]

Please fix Matt's IG link in the description, it seems that's his personal one. Take more care of his privacy.

[@OluwapelumiE]

Thank you so much, Matt! This is insightful. I've just started my design journey and it's been overwhelming, challenging, and fun at the same time. These tips came at the right time!

[@MattBruntonUK]

Thanks Oluwapelumi! Great to hear. Remember to enjoy it.

[@nrop000]

I'm about to finish my media degree, majoring in design but honestly, I don't know what my next step should be

[@alexkiptoo2007]

Matt Thank you! This were my take away points. 20 years of graphic design experience in 5 minutes 1. Successful designers know more than software. 2. Successful designers work at speed. 3. Successful designers solve problems. 4. Successful designers create and sell big ideas. 5. Successful designers don’t rely on their process. 6. Successful designers don’t let admins trip them up.

[@RedRumble14]

So how much do u make in month???

[@MattBruntonUK]

More than enough to look after my family and help others... and I enjoy what I do. That's all I need.