Daily Routine Of A Graphic Designer In Los Angeles.

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So, this is my first ever DITL Video! and it was a headache to film. However, it honestly has been the most fulfilling video to date. I look forward to doing more in this cinematography style of film. Please let me know what you think, and if you want to see more! Thanks.
-Computers and Monitors-
□ Apple Macbook Pro 16" 2.3 GHz i9; 32gb; AMD 8gb
□ Dell 27 4K UHD USB-C Monitor
□ Wacom 24" Cintiq Pro
-Cameras-
□ Main Camera - Sony A6400 w/ 35MM Sigma
□ Second Camera(s) - Apple iPhone 13 & 12 Pro Max
Royalty-free music is from Epidemic Sound (epidemicsound.com), Music Bed (musicbed.com), and Envato Elements (elements.envato.com).

[@MaxBeckett101]

enjoyed the silence, makes a change to youtube's fast pace.

[@DavonMcMillian]

That calmness in the morning is super rewarding. Thank you! :)

[@chiragjain12]

I too am a graphic designer and I can see you doing a good job , really creative, keep growing ❤

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you! I appreciate that a bunch bro! I hope you can find something in my process to bring into your own! 😊🤘🏾

[@chiragjain12]

@@DavonMcMillian yes definitely, keep growing 💪

[@quinnwatterson4145]

Brilliant video man. I really enjoyed how calm and relaxing this was. It's also great how genuine you are when showing your day, I appreciate that a lot!

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thanx man! It really alleviates alot of stress just sharing things as they are! Im glad I could bring some calmness to your day. 😊💫

[@diegogarcia3499]

I love your house, seems minimalist and cozy

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you! I really enjoy a minimal space. :) Im glad it shows.

[@jeffhildenbrand8705]

I appreciate the genuineness of this piece. Well done. 👏

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you! Its always easiest just to keep it real 🤘🏾

[@toastedpastries]

I love the typography at the beginning, appreciated that as a designer myself.

[@DavonMcMillian]

Glad you like it! I love type, it’s one of the funnest elements of design to me. 🤘🏾☹️🤘🏾

[@alenkajtezovic]

love to see the content man really dope.

[@amaterasu-omikami7937]

Every graphic designer who wants to make his life better should have lunch with a good anime. Great video, fellow graphic designer, I especially like your illustration of the character Roronoa Zoro from One Piece. BIG HUG, keep living life with style.

[@DavonMcMillian]

Well said! Love me a good anime to refuel the creative tank! Thanks for the kind words and hope to see you on the channel! :)

[@HelloQori]

Cinematic masterpiece. 🤌

[@DavonMcMillian]

Goated comment! Ty so much! 😊🙏🏾

[@kendrickeraart]

Love to see your process! Keep it up

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you! Will do! 🙏🏾🙏🏾😊

[@Diehb]

Dude this work life balance is amazing

[@DavonMcMillian]

I try. To be honest, not all days are this balanced, but I try to keep things in the 70/30 range as much as possible.

[@MrBones-pq5oi]

this video is therapeutic ! .... keep going ...

[@DavonMcMillian]

Ty so much! This style of video is so rewarding. Im excited to share more. 💫

[@BB23573]

First off , love your capture of the day in the life!!! Awesome video! What iPad do you recommend to buy as a graphic designer?

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you! I hate to say the most expensive one, but it is. The M2 Chip Ipad Pro (2022) is my favorite so far. Its incredibly fast, and has a gorgeous screen. if not that the 2022 Ipad Air! is cheaper and a great travel buddy... GL! :)

[@DralenNotJalen]

You've been what i've been looking for! A BLACK MAN GRAPHIC DESIGNER content creator!

[@DavonMcMillian]

Brother, Im glad hear it! I was looking for the same thing for years. Welcome to the channel. 💪🏾💫

[@rainakreeger]

Amazing video! Loved the aesthetic shots and typography! 🔥

[@DavonMcMillian]

Oh the shots are so much fun (and time consuming) so I’m glad to hear you enjoyed them!! :)

[@rainakreeger]

@DavonMcMillian haha i can imagine. Each of my own videos take longer and longer cause i learn new things, aesthetics change, i want to try different transitions or pay extra attention to details and so on, and it all adds up... but the end result is so worth it

[@DavonMcMillian]

I agree! So worth it in the end! Keep up your awesome work as well!! :)

[@ElChapoMahn]

Dope man, love this!! I can picture myself doing similar. I'm trying to be more creative. I really wanna try digital drawing on an ipad looks great for designs and artwork. Your videos help! Especially with so many others doing the same kind of thing but we all have our own unique ways. Much love man!

[@DavonMcMillian]

Absolutely! you can definitely do it man. I love drawing digitally but learning traditionally first was important to my process. I still love sketching and painting on paper...but Digital painting has come a long way, and the Ipad is a great tool. I will be sharing full files of art in my Patreon if you ever become interested. :)

[@LuongLo36]

Love it brother!

[@DavonMcMillian]

Appreciate it! 🙏🏾😌

[@yaohshalom]

im also a young, brotha. artist/'desginer. i recently moved to philippines. this video gave me inspiration, i have a wacom one, and I am your 890th subscriber shalom

[@DavonMcMillian]

Shalom Brother! Best of luck in the Philippines! And I will do my best to continue providing good energy and inspiration to you along the way. :) Welcome to the channel 🙏🏾😊✨

[@shareefhassan2935]

Nice edits love how u got to the point of the video

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you! Im really enjoying the editing.

[@taismendesrj]

I'm from Brazil, and I love following your vlogs 😊

[@DavonMcMillian]

Glad you like them! Thank you for that support. Got a new vlog coming next week! :))

[@benakariuki1772]

wow you deserve so much more attention ! awesome video

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you so much! I'm super appreciative of any and all the love I have gotten so far. Im also excited to continue the journey. :)

[@livtyart]

this was a super great video

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you so much!! :) Im overjoyed with the outcome. 😊

[@MoreCreativeGFX]

This is incredible

[@DavonMcMillian]

Bruh you are incredible! Thank you for watching :)

[@MikeeRogers]

Sick ass typography in the beginning!

[@DavonMcMillian]

Bro thats massively appreciated! Ty!

[@Ilarihuitti]

You got a new subscriber! 😌

[@DavonMcMillian]

Welcome aboard! 🎉 thank you so much for the support! 🥲

[@aleilyyy]

awesome video :) i love all the vibes and your aesthetics, keep up the great work! 🤍 can’t wait to see what’s next

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you so much!! i really appreciate that. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@pinknineYT]

Living the life

[@DavonMcMillian]

Loving life at the very least 😌❤️

[@Ad-block]

Nice video, share some design blogs?

[@DavonMcMillian]

Abduzeedo, Creativebloq, AIGA (eyeondesign), and Creativeboom are solid options for me. I’ll make a video short going into more details. 👍🏾

[@fernandoraymond]

Good routine Davon. haha that's a lot of supplements! Nicely done video, did you record and edit it?

[@DavonMcMillian]

TY! Yes I recorded and Edited it 😅... and the supplements are definitely maxxed out. haha

[@fernandoraymond]

@@DavonMcMillian sounds good!

[@TashaDaily]

I thought I clicked on a vlog but here I am watching a film.

[@DavonMcMillian]

Ayoo! I appreciate that, Ty lol 🍿 ready!!

[@slpramodesign]

🤩

[@bengarcia963]

what are some sites you like looking at for design inspo?

[@DavonMcMillian]

I mostly use Pinterest and Instagram tbh, but I have been trying this new site (Savee.it) and enjoying it. I also like to reference magazines like GQ, Thrasher and Hi-Fructose for layout sometimes.

[@chokdeesam2365]

So nice bro, super video ! And the food looks delicious 😊 can you tell me the name ? I am living in Thailand, and I want to eat the same :)

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you brother! Thailand is beautiful. 😊 for the meal its a Sweet Chili Chicken Rice bowl topped with Kale Chips and a Fried Egg 🍚! It’s really good! Lots of nutrients and flavor 😋

[@MuhammadFaheem-kc1sv]

bro spend day on food hahaha , Nice

[@DavonMcMillian]

You get out what you put it in! Food fuels the mind. 🙏🏾😁 … and coffee.

[@kehmo_]

☄️l😮🔥

[@DavonMcMillian]

TY 💫

[@jordybandilla2yahoo]

enjoyed the video makes me want to follow my dreams

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thats awesome! I certainly hope you do! Im glad I could help inspire the pursuit. 💫🙏🏾

[@issaronow]

i love your cat

[@DavonMcMillian]

Isnt she chill lol thank you!

[@QuintonMcReynolds]

How did you get that good at making art

[@DavonMcMillian]

Time + Love of the craft. If you learn to enjoy the process, dedicate time to grow and have a goal in mind. Anything is possible. 🤘🏾💫

[@murillobernardo6830]

my man did everything but work today hahahah

[@DavonMcMillian]

Aye bruh, my dreams are work. it all comes full circle. 💫

[@f4llenstarr]

how do people survive living in la, seems like a nice spot u got there but can imagine pricey!

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you! 🙏🏾 Yeaa, Its up there forsure.. LA is expensive, but alot of creatives make a very healthy income here. You have to be really competitive and hungry but if you focus on your craft you can find a means to increase your income fairly quickly.

[@KaluUgia-ox1jo]

I probably like to live the life you live

[@DavonMcMillian]

Easily done my friend with patience and passion. I wish you the best! 🙏🏾🧡

[@mycrazylife408]

what is your main source of income bro? you got that huge tablet for illustrating and you got your own place and seem to have lots of time to yourself but you don’t have tons of work or any client work that i can see on IG so i’m assuming you have another main source of income?

[@metalbunnie7]

You don't post all of the work you make on your portfolio. Your portfolio is something that represents you and works to your benefit to brand yourself and attract the kind of work YOU want to make that hopefully resonates with potential clients. You include your best work, the stuff that represents your style, etc. which doesn't necessarily have to be client work. You also keep it at minimum, too many pieces become overwhelming and repetitive. The Instagram portfolio, the clothing brand, and even this very video are part of branding himself and his skills. It's all work, which leads to clients/income.

[@DavonMcMillian]

My income is very divided, the largest portion of my income comes from my clothing brand @mednokta and client work. Most of my clients are under NDA agreements, I can talk more about this in the next video :)

[@DavonMcMillian]

​@@metalbunnie7 This is very true and very well stated! :) Your portfolio is incredibly personal, and if a client wishes to see more specific examples of work, I always oblige...but of course, I want to attract the type of work I enjoy most, even if it at times, isn't the most sought-after 😭lol

[@davismotomiya6864]

NOW THIS is how u do a day in a life! Super chillll🤌🏾 my gauge sizes are close to yours im tryna get like u one day haha

[@DavonMcMillian]

Thank you! I gotanother one coming up next. 😌 yeah the gauges get alot of attention haha. Good luck! Take it slow! 💫