How to Generate Design Ideas!

[@mariamangion21]

Been following you for almost 2 years, and these were the best 2 years of my life 🌸 I learned so much from you and I just want to say thank you! Thank you for your ideas, your smile and happiness that radiates in every single video🥹 I never felt so in touch with a stranger on KZbin that I never met! You’re amazing 🌺 Love you 🌸

[@abiconnick]

Thanks for sticking around Maria!! Really appreciate your comments and the love you share! Glad I get to share my journey with others! 🧡

[@spoorthikona4276]

I just started learning graphic design. I had a self doubt about my creativity and design ideas. But after watching your video , I feel like "I can do it." Thank you !

[@abiconnick]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@Tispundesign]

Hey …how is your graphic design course going on ? I also just start learning graphic design and having self doubt … can you please give me some tips and idea ? Thank you

[@cheeneemanijado1645]

I'm having the same problem, which cost my confidence, and I stopped designing. But after, I watched this video. I am pumped up again. Thank you, Abi!

[@abiconnick]

Great to hear!

[@isauc3alot]

I’m a designer myself and the best thing to do is to take your time sometimes you don’t get your best idea until after a few good and bad ones

[@luizandrade2400]

I loved the video! I'm studying design now and, here in Brazil, there is a lot of designers that don't make any research about the context in the briefing. Thank you!

[@joshandniv]

Your videos made the biggest changes at my career, forever grateful for the amazing work, Abi!! Have a great week!

[@abiconnick]

Comments like this not only make my day but my weeks, this it exactly why I do what I do, so thank you 😊💛

[@elishevaboaz7719]

I'm struggling with completing my Graphic design degree, and seeing this videos like these motivates me to complete it. Thank you so much 🙂

[@abiconnick]

Glad I could help!

[@joshuadunyo4215]

Another big fun from Ghana 🇬🇭 ❤

[@abiconnick]

Thank you 😊

[@logosdad1259]

Also from Ghana ....her fun as well

[@KenSTACKS]

Ghanaians rise up!

[@Thehustlrway]

I just started watching your videos and I love your content girl!! Definitely have inspired me with designing...you're teaching things I haven't even learned while getting my degree

[@abiconnick]

So nice to hear, thank you :) Glad I can help!

[@treffensaintjohnllc2913]

I found your site while having brain freeze on a project. Great job, and love your honesty.

[@abiconnick]

Thank you :)

[@adrcarvalho93]

So glad I found your channel recently! It's been a HUGE help to hear about your first project and obstacles, which I can totally relate to haha Anyway, I love the way you bring all the content together and it really clears my mind about this early career stage. 🤩

[@abiconnick]

So glad to hear it's been able to help 😊 Appreciate the kind words!

[@kawaiavalone8109]

You're literally the best abi! Thank you so much for existing ❤️

[@abiconnick]

well thank you, it's much appreciated 😊

[@Redstrike_games]

I last watched you when you were at 30k you've come very far

[@abiconnick]

Thank you!

[@jamilb.design]

Your video quality keep getting better and better

[@abiconnick]

Appreciate it! Thank you 😊

[@kvngs47]

You're officially my Mentor 😭💝

[@Jre4m]

In all your videos, you explain everything I learnt in course and still continiuing in. Im glad Im still being rubbed in the face with the process of how to provide a client with all the information 'needed' 😂oh and Im thankful so much for some of the videos where you explain about not overcomplicating the details of logos and using examples from well known brands to back up your point about sticking to the basic idea of how a logo is made and it's pattern to why it still sticks out and continues to. Thank you so much for the information Abi!! Continue with the explanation cause these are SOO NEEDED 💯 Im a young graphic designer wanting to start my own projects and Im loving your intel and experienced knowlege to help me understand the wider image of this career

[@estherayewoh1077]

You’re a gem. My brand has literally improved and my clients are now so pleased with my jobs all thanks to you! So glad I found you❤

[@abiconnick]

So glad to hear 😊

[@blaisepastel4505]

Great video and insight, hope all is well on your journey

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! You too!

[@sahilqureshi7688]

*ONE OF THE BEST VIDEO EVER* So engaging video that I didn't feel bored at any point throughout the video. Applauses to the editor❤. She explained everything so smoothly. Loved it. Thanks ❤❤

[@abiconnick]

Really appreciate your comment, thank you 😊

[@imane5009]

Girl thank you so mushhhhh. When you were talking i feel you talking about my self. Bc this is the struggle am in it now 😂❤❤❤

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful! Wish you the best :)

[@quinevere]

thank you for making videos. i am a woman in this field and you give me someone to look up to with the same design interests and type of style. you always teach me so many good tips and motivate me to do the best i can!

[@abiconnick]

Aw thank you, really appreciate this comment 🧡

[@krushang933]

happy to see you again! from India

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! 😊

[@zytariart]

love your content! I don't know anything about design but your channel makes me want to know more and learn! ^^

[@abiconnick]

ah so happy to hear that! Thank you :)

[@iamcler_]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your channel and content! You are an amazing designer and you deliver the informartion in a way that is so easy to understand and also they are very fun to watch for the way you present the information. I just would like to know, how is it that you analyze the competition? Greetings from Chile! You’ve got yourself a new subscriber ☺️☺️

[@ebizimorcosmos9262]

Love from a young learning graphic designer from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@abiconnick]

Appreciate it 😊

[@endfolife]

This really helps me as a graphic designer. You are the best . i love you

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@ANTENEHGETACHEW-w1w]

Another big fun from Ethopia🇪🇹

[@Tblade_DareToBeDifferent]

Yep, I have felt this way so many times in the past. I pray I never get stuck staring at the screen again.

[@moonagesyndrome]

So glad I found your channel. Your experience resonates so much with my own.

[@abiconnick]

Glad to hear it, thank you 😊💛

[@anateixeira677]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: Designing can be stressful and demotivating, especially when facing creative blocks. Lack of thorough brand strategy can lead to unoriginal and uninspired designs. Young Abby's mistakes in not diving deep into the business, researching competitors, and providing unique design solutions led to a lack of creativity. Implementing brand foundations, brand positioning, and design solutions stages can help prevent creative blocks and ensure unique designs. Using a design brief template like Milano can help compile research notes and mood boards, ensuring a cohesive design process and preventing a shortage of ideas. Made with HARPA AI

[@ranchoo5444]

Thanks abhi, it's very grateful for beginner designer 😁

[@khaledalaa8528]

watching you from Egypt ...keep going the videos are great

[@abiconnick]

Appreciate the support, thank you 😊

[@jonogrimmer6013]

Great to share this with fellow designers Abi - feel we all hit this stage!

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@robertdakey]

Hey Abi, loved the video. It's just what I needed. Thanks.

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SamuelSeriki]

so relatable!! lol😂. thanks, Abi👍❤

[@guidetopeacefullmindset]

can you please make a video on making a portfolio for designers with not many work to show, how to organise, how to make the projects look neat and not clumsy. I find myself throwing all the projects in the pages not knowing how to keep it flowing and easy to read. i just fell in love with your account. I've graduated many years ago but unfortunately there weren't many videos that were as helpful to answer my confusions in making designs, sooo i ended up moving away from the major. thank you for your efforts.

[@abiconnick]

Sure thing 😊

[@guidetopeacefullmindset]

Thanks a lot!!! You’re the best

[@graphicdesigner-rr8sm]

Thank you mam great information❤❤❤❤

[@abiconnick]

Most welcome 😊

[@VirtuosoBeats-mj8cm]

Thank you so so so so so so much, I am 100% subscribing.

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@CatalinGulan]

Big congrats for your video Abi! ❤ Living with this struggle every single day! I must say, I gave up and start having fan, and being self-ironic. At least this approach helped me and made my life a bit easier. Again, thank you much for your shares in here!

[@abiconnick]

Thank you, glad the video was helpful 😊

[@Hazeydaze92]

This is SO relatable! Great tips

[@abiconnick]

Thank you :)

[@mubarakakikonyogo6319]

This video was so informative. I am looking forward to start web development as a freelancer and would most definitely use this information.

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful! Wish you all the best 😊

[@adetolaoluwafemi6539]

This really helps me as a graphic designer. You are the best ❤️

[@abiconnick]

You're welcome 😊

[@opmview]

I think I know you from British council English program you used to be a teacher 🎉❤❤❤ you're Molly right!?

[@ihsserme2893]

You really made this video with me in mind it's crazy🤯!! Thank you for the advice I'll try to implement them

[@abiconnick]

Hope it was helpful 😊

[@maoonlogs8806]

Always the best for motivation ❤

[@abiconnick]

Thank you 😊

[@joshuadunyo4215]

Your videos helps me a lot as an upcoming graphic designer ❤❤

[@abiconnick]

Happy to hear that! wish you all the best 😊

[@omboromoreka6731]

Thanks so much Abi u have really help me so much,God bless you

[@MichaylaJohnston]

Thanks Abi! Loved this one! 💕

[@abiconnick]

No problem, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@zainkhan8043]

Such a relatable video😂🤧

[@nannimwuyep]

Thank you, Abi! Truly grateful for your tips.

[@abiconnick]

You're welcome! glad it was helpful 😊

[@tiquismistica9417]

In our school they teach us the importance of briefing and make a plan but also the analysis on target audience, competitive analysis and graphic design trends. Then within the analysis we have to make the conclusions visual with a moodboard of examples of other people's work. It's still not a definitive concept or the path that I would take. After that it's time to make minimum 2 concepts to present to the teacher/client based on the conclusions of the research, make a brainstorm and look at what the research taught you, and these concepts should be named using at the very least a verb as in having a whole story for your design. This is where I usually kind of have problems, the whole thing about thinking about concepts as a story, NOT a style. You hear from the teachers that by doing the analysis and brainstorming one gets ideas that are out of the box, since it is preferred that we don't use a lot of clichés but sometimes I get the feeling that I go too far with that and create something super abstract or something that unless I don't explain it in detail people ask why I made the choices that I do.

[@AlyBalagtas-sb5ql]

YES. I feel the same way 100%.

[@sp33dy03]

Wow Abi's so inspiring. Keep it up!

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! Will do 😊

[@peacebeuponus8951]

Darling, New Subscriber From: Sri Lanka.

[@totalpsyco]

awesome soundtrack choice too

[@adevikthur]

This is how I feel sometimes, drained after thinking for hours and not doing anything.

[@adevikthur]

Following you right away

[@kengaYT]

Thank you so much!!❤

[@abiconnick]

You're welcome 😊

[@Patrimiastudio.sports]

Very insightful videos I have really learnt a lot from u Ghana 🇬🇭

[@abiconnick]

Glad to hear that, thank you 😊

[@barbaraferreiramoro341]

Hi! Im a Brazilian designer and I really love and identify with your work, you teach and inspire me a lot! Could you please tell me if do you do any grid method for your logos? And how's the process? Thankss

[@abiconnick]

So glad to hear, thank you 😊I actually don't use grids when designing logos, it's not really my style, but I can do a video on it?

[@barbaraferreiramoro341]

@Abi Connick thanks for answer me ♡ I will appreciate if you could do a video about it ♡

[@eriklanda3819]

what if I don't do this as a job but for personal or school projects. The business aspect of your video really gave me an insight of a professional designer, but what about for someone who just wants to create for themselves and or others but still has those moments looking at the blank screen 🧐

[@lorenzoalvaro605]

wise words of wisdom, thank you

[@abiconnick]

Very welcome

[@alvarojflores]

Well, young Abi, while I'm confortable writing (speaking) spanish, I suggest to go out and get some good ideas from nature. Be healthy and successful! PD: Thank you for sharing your knowledge and resources! 👍🏻💪🏻

[@abiconnick]

Nothing beats going out in nature to generate some ideas, I certainly agree with that! 😊

[@syedhussainalishah1104]

Thank you so much Abi 😊

[@abiconnick]

My pleasure 😊

[@QuintonMcReynolds]

I've felt like this so many times during client work

[@Tblade_DareToBeDifferent]

Now how do I come up with new clothing designs for my own brand? I have my brand mission. Someone in these comments, get the creative juices flowing.

[@godmanthan]

Love from India 🇮🇳 ❤️

[@abiconnick]

Appreciate the support 😊

[@semazenArt]

Dear Abi, I will starting a DIY Business, have bought me a lot of materials and my plotter, my domain and emailaccount but I stuck to begin because I want first have a Logo and a website where I can share with my clients. I am not sure if I should do a paid hosted website (if this, it shoulf be perfect from begin) or starting easier with a Linktree or something else, which is free but don't allow a much to be creative and with more functions like a paid hosting website. And I also stuck doing a Logo, I have one which I did with Canva, maybe I will do it on Ai, but it is not that what I really want. Should I use this for the beginning that I can start and then later when I redesign it with announcing it as the rebranding, or it is better to have from begin the right design?

[@Zartashagull-0144]

Informative

[@Faisal-Alomari]

Good Job!!

[@abiconnick]

Thanks!

[@mrmohammad8775]

It comes in the right time this my feeling now

[@ekanengmalatjie]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@abiconnick]

You're welcome 😊

[@ishankumar8352]

beautiful

[@alphatv9172]

Hello, I liked the tablet you use on design, how can I get mine

[@jg23-i9f]

Thanks!

[@abiconnick]

Welcome!

[@jg23-i9f]

@@abiconnick you deserved to be subscribe

[@badarulislam7256]

TBH, Not that helpful. You found out and highlight the problem very well as it resonated with me. But the solution had nothing to do with the visual parts of the design. You started talking about the coming up with the brand strategy not with solving the visual part which is where i am still stuck and makes me hate designing so much. I am on a point where i believe you really are born with creativity not some muscle thing which you read on the blog posts and other discussions. At pace which i design websites is totally not practical for a real world market scenario. I am too slow to come up with unique designs.

[@muaz_mtofik]

Yeah man she didn’t address the visual issue we have, I guess all we can do is just practice practice and more practice 🥲

[@michaelakpuofoba3617]

I feel you bruhhh!

[@yoriichi_gaming_sfa]

True i agree with you but she still helps in many ways so no complaints

[@Seanod123]

To be honest a lot of it is just practice and looking at logos that work / trying to figure out why they work. Things eventually just start to click.

[@hivetv2296]

I totally agree with you

[@Habtshehabtshe]

can you show me logo save and seend the clinte plse tell me

[@respectworld4000]

Nice video ❤

[@abiconnick]

Thanks 🤗

[@saniariaz-yh7fx]

How do we know that we are ready to give the service of logo design and our logo are good?

[@violetachirila4534]

Hello! What tablet do you use?

[@nimesh.h.bandara3328]

❤ srilanka fan

[@WildAmaniCreative]

Hi Abi! Loved the video, as always they are so good!!! I was wondering what is the difference for you between Milanote and Notion? Or does it work together? As I saw you used both in your process! Thank youuuuu

[@abiconnick]

Thank you 😊 I actually use both, I like to use Milanote as more of a place I dump all my ideas, then in Notion I organised everything and present it cleint if needed. Milanote is internal between me and them team, and Notion is for sharing with the cleint. (hope this helps 😊)

[@mr.hridoydhali8941]

you look awesome!

[@abiconnick]

Oh thank you!

[@mistahbrown]

Where have you been ma'am. Dont disappear too long please❤

[@abiconnick]

Busy writing my brand design course ✏️

[@pipiesespipi]

it literally took me 6 hours of designing infographs just bc of my imposter syndrome

[@abiconnick]

you still got it done tho! Many would have quit,

[@adrianshah4715]

Lots of love from nepal .i wnna learn from you about designning.

[@abiconnick]

Have a course coming out soon 😊

[@adrianshah4715]

@@abiconnick how to get clients in freelancer .I'm fresher.

[@anandumadhu6399]

This one is very related to mine too 🤣😁❤️

[@ash7324]

Ahh got right to the end before realizing the entire vid was an ad

[@michaelndungu4826]

At what time does the video start?

[@entropysuh_789]

Hi! I just binge-watched your video to inspire myself as a designer again and planning to redesign my old project along with your video. I really love your content and how you structure every video. If possible, I'd love to see a video about starting over in graphic design in 2023. Thank you. 🤍

[@abiconnick]

Thank you, appreciate it 😊 Noted the video idea!

[@krushang933]

I also use it and I love it.

[@LennyYT]

Awesomeness! how deep do you go into their products if them? do you ask them to make everything available to you and do you have a ceiling of hours willing to invest in said research? many thanks!

[@abiconnick]

So with brand strategy I start by having a call with the client and ask them a bunch of questions about their business. Then go away and do my research. There are 3 stages to this: 1.Brand Foundations: the core of the brand. This is where I uncover a brands Mission, purpose, values and goals. These are rooted within the business and influence everything the brand does. 2. Brand Positioning -I do market research, analyse competitors and identify the businesses target audience and brand personality. 3. Design solutions - based on the information I’ve gained from the previous 2 steps, I’ll provide visual solutions for the brand in the form of Mood boards.

[@Footballleonaldo8993]

where do you get orders on brand identity...plz tell me

[@abiconnick]

Instagram mainly 😊

[@AlyBalagtas-sb5ql]

Do you create moodboards for every design work you're working on or just those with branding? Genuinely wondering.

[@abiconnick]

I specialise in branding so more often then not they're the projects I'm working on, but if I'm going something like packaging or social media post creation I still personally create mood boards as it gives me something to reference but also shows the client the design direction.

[@AlyBalagtas-sb5ql]

@@abiconnick That's true. I guess what makes creating mood boards so frustrating for me is that it takes me such a long time to do it when I just want it to end faster so I can start doing the actual designs. It makes me give up halfway the mood board process because it feels like I'm procrastinating or it's eventually just a waste of time -- which it isn't, really. Just my emotions acting up. (Also, wow! You replied! Keep sparkling. Big fan over here. Thank you for everything.

[@adityapratapsingh3960]

thanks abi, which app do u use to edit videos like this

[@ZinaGraphicDesign]

Première pro and after effects I guess 😊

[@abiconnick]

No problem 😊 premiere pro and after effects

[@СтепанНазаров-ы4м]

cool video)

[@stories_n_facts512]

Is this Milanote free for usage?

[@abiconnick]

Yes!

[@stories_n_facts512]

@@abiconnick Thank u ❤️

[@teboangel]

Hello Abi... Thank you for such informative content. I have a question. When should I buy better equipment for better design quality. I'm still using my Instagram doing some passion projects trying to build my business portfolio but I feel like I really need some more equipment.

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful 😊 When you say 'better equipment' what are you referring to? A new computer?

[@teboangel]

@@abiconnick Yes exactly

[@abiconnick]

@@teboangel is your current computer slowing you down or effecting your workflow whatsoever?

[@teboangel]

@@abiconnick Yes... I'm using a Microsoft laptop... When I run Adobe Illustrator for a long time, it crashes. So it's kind of annoying.

[@abiconnick]

@@teboangel If you have the extra cash to be able to do it, then go for it!

[@tyte2116]

what app do you use

[@tyte2116]

to customize different fonts

[@abiconnick]

Adobe Illustrator

[@cupofjoen]

Pinterest/Behance/Instagram speedrun saves the day.

[@beingsila]

Hey Abi, I have a question so at the time I am doing my two Instagram accounts one for teaching and one for getting clients by posting projects but thing is its becoming suffocating while managing 9-5, home & work, What do you suggest how should I take it as I am a perfectionist

[@abiconnick]

Hey! Could I ask why you have two accounts for? When you say teaching is this for your job or are you referring to design? 😊

[@abiconnick]

It can be a real struggle at times trying to build a business while in a 9-5, but stages like this can define you, if you can get through this, then we you eventually go full time on your business it will feel easy.

[@beingsila]

@@abiconnick i have two accounts because I’m one I teach in my mother language for south Asians, and other profile is for sharing my design portfolio and stuff to get potential clients

[@abiconnick]

@@beingsila ah okay! I'd suggest having a sit down and rally thinking what direction you want to go in and just focusing on one for now, until you have more free time in the future :)