5 Tips to Grow your Income as a Graphic Designer!

In this video, I share some tips and things I learned along my path as a graphic designer. started out learning graphic design in my second year of University. It was one of the things I was super passionate about. I would randomly walk round the school and pick flyers and posters and just draw or recreate them in any way I could. I had sort of pictorial mind and I loved and appreciated things that were well designed but I just couldn’t re-interpret it to the best of my abilities. One thing you should know is that as a beginner, you can never really know exactly how to do something unless you learn how to do it or practice it. This video aims to shine a bright light on many concepts and also things I have experienced. What are the things that have helped you as a graphic designer? #GraphicDesign #Freelancer
0:00 - Introduction
1:50 - Learning
5:59 - Getting Work Started
8:55 - Understanding Clients
11:29 - Understand Money
14:44 - Market Yourself
16:10 - Conclusion
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[@FisayoFosudo]

Which tips were useful for you? Reply below 👇🏾 Let’s Chat!

[@TechPhD]

I found all the tips super helpful, but if I had to choose, it would be the tip about using a mouse with a high DPI setting and marketing yourself. If you don't put your work out there, no one will discover you. Absolutely brilliant! I loved the video 🔥

[@andafajeremy4856]

All of this tips are useful for me, but freelancing is tough especially on Fiverr.

[@FisayoFosudo]

@@andafajeremy4856 almost anything worth doing can be tough

[@andafajeremy4856]

@@FisayoFosudo abi? thanks though, your videos keeps me motivated to keep going.

[@andafajeremy4856]

@The RoboRai giving it a try again huh?🙂

[@LindsayMarsh]

Thank you for inspiring so many people out there that graphic design can be a very rewarding career. I make 80k per month as a graphic design instructor. I started with nothing and a mother of 3 small children that I take care of and try to work. I have spend almost no money training myself and creating content to train others. Anyone can do this with enough passion and heart and determination which you show in your videos. Anyone doubting themselves, please do not, press onward. Thank you, you just earned a loyal subscriber. ❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻

[@Ayub-i7i]

Lindsay, you take graphic design education and training to another level. Thousands of students from all over the world have been benefiting from your courses. Thank you very much for all the value and benefit your courses provide. you are awesome

[@LindsayMarsh]

@@Ayub-i7i Thank you so much Tajul, it has been such a joy in my life to teach others.

[@bougtibmehdi5923]

hello , teacher may i ask you that anyone can learn graphic design even of his low level of education . i would love to start with knowledge not just a software etc. …

[@LindsayMarsh]

@@bougtibmehdi5923 yes! Anyone can learn. I would research design theory basics like typography. Font pairing. Color theory. Color harmonies, layout, grids and more. The channel you are watching now is a great start.

[@editbydenzel]

Wait.. $80k ?? Really?? Like for real?

[@TechPhD]

I saw "graphics designer" and just had to click immediately!

[@FisayoFosudo]

Yooo!!

[@andafajeremy4856]

Me too 😂

[@riskyrymes]

Same here

[@abdoulmajeedbello6364]

lol same here! Thank you❤️🙏🏽

[@restessence1]

I have been missing out for years😭😭 It's never too late. God blesss you Fisayo

[@meteanddesign]

This is the second time I’m coming across your video, the first mistake I made was not jotting all this down 😪. It's so informative and inspiring, thank you so much. I hope to reach your level some day.

[@alaribejames8535]

As someone who has been on freelancing sites for a while I can for one say that it's not really easy to get clients as a new designer but it's a great way to get paid. People here (Nigeria) offer peanuts for designs and make it seem like they are doing you a favour.

[@CourageJackson]

Indeed

[@kenedwards849]

Also it’s better to build relationships with clients than just getting one off jobs that pay a lot of money, and also don’t just focus on designing, branding and product marketing skills can be very good for getting your ideas across even better, and as always great video Fisayo! 🔥

[@FisayoFosudo]

Definitely! This helped me and is underrated 👌🏾

[@MiDaY_i]

"Your interpretation of your creativity is limited by your skills" Felt that one because in my most recent edit I was trying to simulate certain ideas I had in my head in 3D but my skill level at it limited it a lot...it still came out okay but deep down inside I knew that I had to look up tutorials learn more advanced 3D simulations just so my creativity feels less bound by my skill level....

[@TechPhD]

MiDaY, you that Jaguar responded to your video! Boss please don't be modest! 😂. But seriously though, I completely agree with you and I constantly find myself in this situation. I choose to look at it as a good thing though because you realise that your creativity is constantly evolving and as a result, your skills will constantly evolve in order to keep up, and before you know it, every project you make is leaps better than your last and you keep incorporating new elements and trying new techniques subconsciously. That's what I've ben experiencing and I find it absolutely awesome!

[@MiDaY_i]

@@TechPhD Yessir!..Lmao omo are you sure it was my tweet they replied too👀💀

[@MandateKonsept]

Thank you Fisayo for continually putting in your best to teach & help us designers and everyone who watches your channel. Thank you for being sincere and real sir. God bless you!

[@XclusiveDaniel]

Very good and educative video.. Very relatable and I know for a fact a percentage of viewers just got motivated by this as it applies to every area of freelance life not limited to just design.. Good one, proud of you.

[@OdeeLive]

As a Nigerian I found this very enlightening! You just got a new fan. Kudos 🙌

[@Momentwithpaulwealth]

This video was helpful. As a beginner in graphics designing I'm taking your steps and guide and hoping to go far. Thank you so much.

[@Izikmakesart]

Very insightful, I still have a long way to go but I'm sure by the end of this year I should start something. also, I agree with you on typography, just from watching one video on youtube and reading a few articles my design game went up a lot, I'll definitely take that course.

[@KrxNero]

I don't know why, but every time I watch your videos it like seeing my future self, I'm into art and Tech and I've already started working on Fiverr. This is one of your best videos of recent (at least for me) cause I can totally relate to everything you've said. Thanks.

[@FisayoFosudo]

Thank you for watching!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@theartofverbonate2582]

I saw this video and I shouted "God go bless you Fisayo Fosudo!!". This came at a very good time in my life as a graphic designer and owner of a growing graphic design agency. Gotta watch 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️

[@FisayoFosudo]

Yayyy 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@eejay3084]

Sneaked this in just before Friday ends

[@FisayoFosudo]

hehehehe 😄

[@wondercreation8311]

I just discovered you on KZbin and this night I decided to go through all your videos... I have been encouraged with all I saw.

[@FisayoFosudo]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@wondercreation8311]

@@FisayoFosudo I really want to get better in my still graphics and motion graphics design. Do you have slot for mentorship?

[@scenicscenesy]

I always learn so much from your videos. Love it!

[@RockyRobotTheMagicMaker]

I am looking up to Fisayo. I am an Education student from UNILAG, a graphic designer and I started my own KZbin page last month, where I’ll cover skills related to Filmmaking & Visual Design. It’s a lot of work, I’ve got a lot to learn and do; but in time, time will tell. I love your work and your production. Maybe someday in the future I hope to meet or feature you, like you met Mrwhosetheboss. I love his animation, visuals and production. Maybe I’ll meet him too. I’ll dread carefully 😅😅😅, I may be fantasizing a lot ✌🏾 Bless up✌🏾

[@innocentkboateng]

*I can relate to all these tips, especially learning and understanding clients, thanks for the thorough information*

[@emkwame8974]

I see you, Big Boss😀

[@HappyPloce]

This was wonderful as a beginner in graphics design would love to see more of this topic

[@otakubunny-13]

Wow. Thanks for this. Super helpful!

[@santiagobydesign]

Yes, everything you say makes sense... I'll try these tips, thank you!

[@kre8iveoche]

This is video states it all, thanks for putting this out

[@carlographics907]

you have seriously inspired me bro thanks a lot for this!

[@oluwasemiyeowolabi8488]

This is really amazing!! I found it easy to resonate with all you said. Thanks for putting in a lot of work to make this video answer so many questions. PS: Your public speaking skill is amazing 💯💯

[@paulolamide5382]

Thank you Fisayo for another amazing Finance Friday video. You mentioned something about an enlightening on your finance would really like you to shed some light on that. Thank you 👍🏾

[@FisayoFosudo]

Check the Millionare book I linked in the description of the video

[@franklinejindu6318]

Been waiting like forever for you to talk about this, finally!!!

[@FisayoFosudo]

Glad it’s here 😁

[@smarthustlersclub6375]

For real bro, I still struggle with typography and colors! But am still learning! I don't do much of print work but mainly web design work and web banners!

[@deepdivewithanu]

This is going to be on replay for me. Thanks Fisayo🙏

[@FisayoFosudo]

Big up!

[@DerekTechReviews]

Thank you soo much Fisayo for this video, God bless you.

[@ikennaduruoha2610]

Dayummnn!!! Your an inspiration mahn🔥🍻 Keep doing what you do🙏

[@boluwatifeolubode7284]

I really enjoyed this video... Thank you for this

[@suleimanomoruyi226]

Thanks alot Fisayo. This was really helpful.

[@shittufaruq-xn6pz]

i really love this.. thanks MR FISAYO. Designer in the making

[@anyanwuuzoma6420]

I'm a music producer and I picked some good stuff from your video. Thanks a lot!

[@davidmuller811]

thanks mate, much appreciated topics :) I just started as a freelancer GD

[@Dadi_Shield]

Thank you. ❤ Even as a pro designer, i still learned a lot

[@deezaina]

Been a While I've been so excited to watch a video, every Friday issa banger

[@emmygraphics5741]

sir i love this, thanks so much i really your work may God continue to support you

[@Travelwaka]

This is lovely, thanks for sharing.

[@Liwaaaah]

Congratulations on the nominations!!! New subscriber alert

[@solie9598]

Super insightful! Thanks!

[@exonnkemchor5373]

Thank you for this video Fisayo🙏🏾

[@noahtro5411]

Thanks for this info it will help me a lot

[@AnyigorChinezeremgbo]

Thank you sir Much love ❤❤

[@sodiqbakare3017]

Thanks for the inspiration bro

[@designhearts255]

Good to know with this video...keep it up.

[@drawspot7014]

Thanks sir, the Binance part really was of high value to me cuz I've been clueless all this while about how I would get to receive payments when eventually I launched into freelancing.

[@abrahamcole9397]

hi Fosudo, your video is really insightful. good job

[@andafajeremy4856]

Thank you boss, starting is not really easy but I mweeev😎

[@Marcelmikael]

Two videos in and I'm a fan, thanks a lot sir

[@2ndsonmedia]

Thanks for this video.

[@ayobamiokla]

Educative, insightful, helpful... Well done bro.

[@FisayoFosudo]

🙌🏾

[@blisstech01]

Graphic design is my passion

[@fayezqamar6138]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@davidterfa7318]

This is Gold, thanks fisayo 🙏❤

[@FisayoFosudo]

Thanks David!

[@tomola7312]

Thanks a lot for this 💯

[@oldaccount275]

Beautiful video! Love from London :-)

[@JonCage9]

Thanks for this video Bruh!

[@werchsley]

Thanks for the tips. New subscriber here. Continue inspiring

[@kingcheche_]

Thanks for the video Fisayo.

[@divineahammy]

Thank you so much!

[@adedamolaolainipekun9149]

Thank you Fisayo. Really great to hear from you. What applications do you use for graphic design and HCI Designs (Websites, Mobile Apps, ICT products etc.) Thank you.

[@dicksonrekpene5903]

Thank you Fisayo🤗 You are an amazing person. How can one get to see your available graphic design jobs

[@ojuomamogho5622]

Thanks for this Fisayo.

[@OmotolaAyeni]

We see you Fisayo, sneaking in on a Friday night. Thank you for this video!

[@FisayoFosudo]

Haha 😄 had to do it! Hope you enjoyed it?

[@OmotolaAyeni]

@@FisayoFosudo I am enjoying it sir! I have a question sir, how can one a good design portfolio, I haven't seen KZbin videos that explains this in the 'Nigerian Setting'

[@extraordinaryrespect8044]

Your tips are very helpful, but I would love to ask what advice would you give to someone wanting to go into graphics design, has a beginner. Thank you. ❤

[@EmmanuelEkine]

Good evening, My is Emmanuel, I am a Graphics Designer from Portharcourt for past 4years and have been having some challenges getting clients, please I need a bit of explanation in that regard. The video gave so much insight thank you so much. Hoping to hear from you soon!!

[@UopeopleTranscript_helper]

Do a story on your experience with graphic design and how you started

[@alaribejames8535]

Great video as always. Can you give tips on how to get clients on freelancing platforms and what other alternative to get clients.

[@AbdussalamPopoola]

Thanks for sharing this Fisayo💙💙

[@ce_graphics]

Would have loved to get the Ina Saltz.. Omo don't have the money.... Thanks for this info it was really helpful

[@wesleywilliams5755]

Hey Fisayo please can you make a video about getting started on video editing/ videography?

[@TechPhD]

High mouse DPI is so important, it's cut down my video editing and designing time by a lot! 🔥

[@FisayoFosudo]

Yes it does!

[@Osysyy]

Gamers can relate 😂😂

[@SOJhouseFilms]

Awesome ...thanks

[@victorchukwu4603]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I've learnt a lot.. Pls, but how about a designer that can't draw or sketch?

[@JesseNyberg]

great video man!

[@baldwinnigatovf8095]

Thank you so much

[@edwardjohn7644]

Please Fisayo... do kindly do more Vlogs on graphics design. Possibly, like the finance Friday, create a graphics design Tuesday or Wednesday 😊😊😊😊

[@BracketReviews]

I have been learning on tips on typography so this came in at the right time. I learning from Canva and other KZbin creators. Thank you, Boss.

[@danielvaega]

Excellent Naija channel. Representing

[@MiDaY_i]

This is not just applicable to graphic designing... I freelance Vfx Jobs online and a lot of the things you mentioned here are very very applicable or I had even done them subconsciously...so if you create stuff and offer services related to it in general this video is for you!

[@FisayoFosudo]

🔥

[@michaeldakova-vaughan3015]

Splendid Video Fisayo

[@danieleloma3698]

Very insightful tips. How do you start getting consistent gigs on platforms like fiverr and upwork?

[@Anietieeffiong_]

Wowwwwww Thanks Uncle Fisayo

[@TechPhD]

Fisayo: Secondly, make sure you hit that like button *Me who hit the button before the video started*: 👀👀👀

[@FisayoFosudo]

😄😄😄

[@1kitts]

Lol 😂. I always wonder why most KZbinrs say that.

[@1kitts]

Lol 😂. I always wonder why most KZbinrs say that.

[@lifeofbrilliance4494]

Thank you Sir

[@RaidenStylist]

always helpful no cap

[@joelohimai2305]

Hi Fisayo, I have watched your video and the area of graphic design that I have an interest in is what you are currently doing. I'm thinking if I can get a guide from you on how to go about my journey to become a professional.

[@DerekTechReviews]

Graphics designer 😍🙌🏼

[@adedejijesutola7155]

I really enjoyed this video. Could you recommend a laptop that is not expensive and could also get the job done for starters. Thinkingabout getting used laptops but still confused on which one to get. And also what tools do one need as a graphic designer.

[@charleswokocha116]

God bless you bro... i rep PH, a graphic designer here

[@theodoraeloh61]

Thank you.

[@umaraliyushehu1931]

i want you to make a video on how your KZbin Studio looks like at home i really enjoy your video thank you

[@wilsonprecious6629]

Thank you so much for this video... I find it really helpful. Please can u make a video abt fiverr for those just starting?

[@gloriaenaholo4035]

Thank for the tips .what were are the application you can use to deliver a nice graphics

[@DroidAfrica]

Nice video again and again.

[@FisayoFosudo]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@oluwoleadedayo7202]

I'm a beginner in graphic design I'm basically good at Corel draw design. What site exactly do you think is okay for me to grow more knowledge and sell some designs also. Thanks for the update I like them 💯

[@ebubechukwuani4849]

First to like and comment 🌚🌚