a month in my life as a 25 yr old graphic designer in LA/SF (speaking at cal, expo west, riso print)

some play and some work in this month long vlog as a graphic designer and content creator!!! thank you for tuning in to another episode (sorry it's been a month!!!! I am trying my best to make more videos)
title card fonts:
intro / I missed Berkeley / subscribe: BN Hooha
back in the bay / location title cards: SansPlomb 98
brands and booths at expo west: Ozik Soft
butterbeer: Irregardless
in conclusion: Ohno Casual
instagram: edgykatrina...
tik tok: www.tiktok.com/@edgykatrina?l...
website: www.katrinaromulo.com/
camera: sony zv1
music: artlist & epidemic sound
edited with premiere pro
thank you for 24.2k subscribers!!!

[@keirenlariss3531]

As a baby freelance graphic designer I totally relate to the feeling of being consumed by the routine, feeling behind and trying to find a good work/life balance. I personally enjoy your vlogs, they have a very relaxing vibe and it's always nice to see how other creatives experience life. Don't be super hard on yourself, you're doing great!

[@edgykatrina]

thank you 🥺 this is really sweet

[@Izzydroid.]

Seeing brand and package designs is the most satisfying thing in the world 😄

[@Pumpkinbeanlatte]

You have a vintage style to your designs, I love it!

[@edgykatrina]

thank you so much hehe

[@DesignWithShanice]

I just LOVE your content! Has such a nice vibe and is amazing for inspiration as a fellow graphic designer too 😍

[@annabell7783]

Love how you said social media is just a highlight reel because that’s so true! Thank you for being vulnerable/ real by telling us you sometimes struggle with certain projects as well ( I always feel like I’m behind in my projects and feel super guilty about it )

[@edgykatrina]

yes!!! i always compare myself to other people and feel behind when im not being productive but no more feeling guilty 😤

[@angelahuang7564]

these are so comforting to watch!! go kat 💖🥹

[@elfetteverilion4283]

Your vlogs are so different and inspirational. I always have a lot of fun while watching. LOVE YOU!

[@callieaveril]

you inspired me to study graphic design and im really enjoying it!! love your vlogs

[@lemonandiate]

loving the vlogs!!! after watching your videos, it sparked my love for design once again. went on a 2 year hiatus after graduating from design school and told myself I would never dive back in again due to the extreme burn outs / toxic work culture back at my old place. going to give it another shot, thank you and keep going 💪

[@lingromulo]

Congrats on a full body pull-up! 💪 I loved watching your newest vlog! Please please take me to Universal Studios when I visit you! So proud of you with all your accomplishments baby! Keep up the amazing work that you do! 🎉❤

[@edgykatrina]

thanks mom !!!!!!

[@sowrovvowmik]

It means the world need so much graphic designer... Really appreciate your efforts for the community ❤

[@lidiad3027]

Am I the only one who is in love with the typefaces she uses??💖 Loved the video1!!

[@unkairos]

just subscribed to ur channel and i gotta say; ur videos are def inspiring me to do more creative and 'me' stuff!!! im studying design rn at uni and grades have been k/lling me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! been really unmotivated and i feel like my work has gone bland...but this video just relaxed me on a way that everything will work out if i do it my way and focus on improving my skills, not grades, and still live unapologetically a fun life without the regret that i could be doing assigments and rotting at home :P tysm keep doing these vlogs!!!!!!!!

[@zoedasen5504]

loving your vlogs sm!! i also kinda work as a graphic designer and if you haven't tried already: canva is so great for presentations! Even the free version has cool transitions and it's so user friendly. love your work!

[@L0r110]

Always get so excited for your new uploads, thank you for always inspiring!!

[@edgykatrina]

thank you :))

[@emmarussellstudio]

Ooo love all the colors of Risotto and the card you made! So bright and fun.

[@edgykatrina]

thank you so much!!!

[@user-kw7ck4xx9x]

I love what you’re sharing, keep up the work! Great content and designs

[@edgykatrina]

thank you so much!

[@artyomspector5725]

your energy is unmatched! love your videos sm

[@edgykatrina]

thank you so much!!!

[@zinov_arsenii]

I am very like the bold cartoonish letters, and thanks a lot for sharing it!

[@kura7475]

you are literally my dream! I aspire to be just like you

[@eatsbyrachel]

I really enjoyed seeing all the packaging designs at expo west, so COOL!!

[@edgykatrina]

me too!!! glad u enjoyed it hehe

[@bitycastro]

im a soon to be graduate entering the design field and your videos are so inspiring 💓💓

[@edgykatrina]

ooh congratulations!

[@carlosbenedickarcayan3019]

This is one of my dream job, to be a graphic designer but it's too late 😂 I love your approach on your videos too and nice designs! 🤞

[@edgykatrina]

it's never too late!!!

[@from_bitterbean6681]

You inspire me ! 🌷✨

[@edgykatrina]

thank you!!!

[@fvith8893]

Haha aside from having to wait 45 min to an hour… same. I’m a creative too, I used to work at Universal Orlando when I was 18, I’m 26 now lol. My boyfriend works there doing security and the parks are crazyyyyyy. We barely go because of the 60-90 min waits and the HEAT 🔥🔥🔥 but I would love to visit Cali again and visit the parks.

[@pedrowar7]

I love your vlogs

[@Supersaiyansade]

Love your content! Wondering where you got your dry erase calendar?

[@keniaherrera4640]

“I am just a graphic designer” 🥹 all I wanna be and more ✨

[@delicatetype]

you’re really inspiring me to start youtube !!!

[@edgykatrina]

do it!!!!!!

[@karanheer]

so inspiring!

[@user-hy6nv3nr7v]

Hey I'm a graphic designer too but i had my first order yesterday last night and completed it it was a logo customization and i did for 5 dollar and I'm really for my first work and now I'm motivated to do the more work and also i want to study design in a foreign university like you did now I'm in highschool so i think the journey will be fun to cover

[@kendallgriffin9716]

go Kat go!! you're doing amazing, sweetie (Kris Kardashian voice)

[@edgykatrina]

[@user-yp5mi7ss2h]

This Is Nice Keep Going.

[@nafcreative]

as graphics designer i work on video editing and motion graphics and also looking to witch as film making

[@wikaklika3028]

As beginner graphic designer I really luv your videos ♥ Do you have any tip for start?

[@edgykatrina]

thank you!! I made a video on "how to become a better designer" with some tips but some main points: try to create something every day, have fun, don't put pressure on yourself to be good!!!

[@roguewavecreative]

Hopefully you see this. First off I love your content and your work. I am curious when you are designing do you basically just work off of your laptop vs having a separate monitor. Thanks and continued success.

[@edgykatrina]

thanks!!! I mainly only use my macbook (m1 2020).

[@roguewavecreative]

@@edgykatrina first off, thank you so much for responding. I feel like you are justifying my mindset. I have struggled so hard having an Apple Studio Display which I love BUT it always makes me feel tethered to the desk. I was so fortunate to get an m1 max 16” 64gb memory new for 2299 from adorama. When I just use that and sometimes my ipad pro 12.9 as a second monitor it feels like more than enough. Thanks for your time. That M series of macs are amazing for design.

[@ashlostbones]

8:35 Reminded me of how my wife and I waited about 3 hours in line for the Cars ride at Disneyland 🥴😂

[@edgykatrina]

was it worth it!!

[@ashlostbones]

@@edgykatrina It was!

[@Kephinio]

At the beginning of the video, you showed Keynote. Since it's availably only on Apple devices, have you had any issues with compatibility or in terms of features when using it for presentations? I've people around me using Windows and Linux and I've been wondering if using only Keynote is worth it as I would love to. Thank you for including the part about reminding that there are also parts that seem to be not as exciting as others that we see often on social media.

[@edgykatrina]

I use keynote occasionally when I get requests to submit a presentation in keynote! I haven't tried sending it to people with non-apple devices so I'm sorry this isn't the most helpful response :( I know it can convert to pdf but you won't be able to do animations

[@Kephinio]

@@edgykatrina Thanks for replying! It actually is helpful. I'll just try it out then and post the results here if I remember. 😀

[@NAjq5db]

sorry irrelevant, but how do you get your hair so thick and lusicous please???

[@clemauyeung4719]

What's the font you used for your keynote preso? I love the retro serif!

[@edgykatrina]

tartuffo!

[@clemauyeung4719]

@@edgykatrina 🙏

[@donsescar]

yo we also waited for like 1hr+ and the ride was broken

[@edgykatrina]

and they didn't say anything we had to find out from people walking out of line!!!!!!!!!

[@IfhamKhan22]

Hey, it's really amazing work 👍🏻 sorry, but you made some mistakes. I hope you fix it because you needed now And when you do it, it will increase your views and subscribers exponentially. Hope you understand🥰 btw BEST OF LUCK ❤❤

[@bhavesshx]

damn you just looks like my hamster

[@cloudybillows]

$7 for a water bottle- spongebob or not- is atrocious im so sorry

[@edgykatrina]

so true airport water is always an outrageous price

[@Rtb-aramvlogs]

Hi sweetie, first time watching, I'm also a graphic designer. I like your video ❤❤❤

[@edgykatrina]

thank you!!

[@user-hy6nv3nr7v]

Hey I'm a graphic designer too but i had my first order yesterday last night and completed it it was a logo customization and i did for 5 dollar and I'm really for my first work and now I'm motivated to do the more work and also i want to study design in a foreign university like you did now I'm in highschool so i think the journey will be fun to cover