The Best Advice for Designers in Their 20s

Your 20s can be hard to navigate. It's very much a discovery period in your life.
Today I'm discussing how I'd optimize my 20s if I were to redo things.
In brief, there are two things you should be actively doing in your 20s: Intentional experimentation and networking as much as possible. Meet meet meet meet. All of this networking will be super beneficial in the long run.
To the non-20-something year olds watching: What's your best advice for people in their 20s?
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Experiment
1:40 Network
3:05 My path
6:00 You have time in your 20s
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[@abhitoshghongade5098]

In my 40's, As a teenager started with a pager maker to make pamphlets for a local print shop. Later studied Mechanical engineering but focused on ergonomics, eng drawing, engine design. I did a master in design from where I have changed cities every 2 years. Started my design career as a researcher and now doing UX. Now practising motion graphics and planing for game development in future. Design is a variable field where you can experiment at large in life so don't settle for one aspect of it.

[@nro337]

I'm a 22 year old designer and developer. I really want to grow my network, thanks so much for the guidance!

[@grimice415]

I'm a 20 year old designer and (considering) developer. Howdy.

[@darkturtle5959]

I always shamed myself for being a jack of all trades and not be pro at any of them but apparently I've been taking the right steps, thank you for taking a rock of my chest!

[@simonaspalovis1204]

It depends on the situation. Generally, you SHOULD try to find something you want to specialize in, because employers in companies are usually looking for people with specific job titles and specific roles, especially in junior and mid roles (e.g.: Graphic Designer, UI/UX Designer, Web Designer, Packaging Designer). So, unless you're looking for work at an early-stage startup, you won't typically see job posts requiring a Product-UI/UX-Graphic-Illustrator-3D Designer & Front-end Developer. In my opinion, being a jack-of-all-trades is mostly useful in two situations: 1) at the beginning of your career, when you want to experiment with different things and decide what niche you will focus on, and 2) when you are at a Senior-level position, like Design Lead, Creative Director, Fullstack Designer, Brand Consultant, etc., because these positions require you to understand and facilitate different design and development practices.

[@Noelciaaa]

@@simonaspalovis1204 what if you get insanely bored of doing something once you get good at it? that's my problem. there's no stopping the loss of interest at that point and it feeling like an awfully cumbersome chore while anything new at all is so thrilling.

[@tikusblue]

@@Noelciaaa then at that point you can go into a new direction in your free time and try to transition your career

[@sir_arsen]

I'm 20, I'm designer, guess i should watch this video

[@grimice415]

That seems to be the logical conclusion

[@nikolatripkovic5322]

Same😂💪🏻

[@dharmendrayeole1436]

I'm 20, I'm designer too.😀

[@rohankarmakar8868]

I'm 19, I'm a designer, guess i should watch this a year later? 😂

[@lazyg7218]

Same

[@thegerardo981]

I'm 22 years old, I'm trying to improve my web design skills, during this time, I'm also experimenting (Motion Graphics, Marketing, Video Editing) to find my passion. Right now, web design is my best quality! :) This video is awesome and helpful!!

[@parasshah195]

Being in my early 20s, I was all ready to niche down and soecialize, but this is something that I realized after pondering a lot. Thanks for putting it in a concise way with proper context, Ran. Makes things clearer for me.

[@himanshujangid9192]

This was something i needed very badly rn , thank you for the advice Ran. I hope you’re having a great time.

[@mohammedshoaib9722]

This is a perfect video for someone like me who's 21 Thank you flux for your amazing videos

[@MdJuwel-zo2rc]

Why not try reaching god? Kid you're only 21. YOUR WHOLE LIFE IS IN Allah's hands. Please do pray daily.

[@mohammedshoaib9722]

@@MdJuwel-zo2rc I agree on that and I do that every day i get up in morning to go to Namaz sir then read Quran after namaz and yaa my life is in Allah's hands but not my complete life I believe a part of it is in our hands too, that's the reason why we get something on doing something maybe right or wrong He made us Humans and rewarded us with brain to think and let us make decisions to see what decision we make and decision we make are what's gonna be our affect future so even if our complete life is decided by Allah we still have some parts or some elements of life in our hands. And in the end I also agree on his decision is what all matters. That include the choices we make for example we show him how much we love him he loves us in return.

[@amongdoomers9464]

@@MdJuwel-zo2rc Will playing to god teach you design?btw I'm muslim as well

[@ayodeledestiny2227]

I needed this

[@brandon_shopify_expert]

Completely agree with you Ran! I'm 22 and am focused on experimenting and meeting people! I was so focused on niching and honing in on a craft for all of last year. I realize this process of honing in will take a lot longer than a year!

[@patrickyeboah570]

Thanks Ran I really appreciate this valuable advice I’m 20 watching this and I feel blessed ❤️

[@walrusbahaha1570]

I just passed halfway through my 20s and am trying to switch my career as a web designer from a clerical worker (before that I was an English instructor😅) now is the time that I’ve been finally focusing on what I really wanted to study and somehow contribute to the society since I was a college student. I should’ve started earlier but I hope it’s still not too late to start learning and become a web designer!

[@younlogiudice7244]

Thank you for the advice Ran! I’m currently 18 years old and I must say that I find your path to freelance pretty inspiring. It gives me hope and I know exactly what to do. This was pretty valuable for me. Big love!💙🎉

[@rovelynabarico1042]

thanks for this..im so behind ..just getting started and love to learn to web .design.hope i spend also my 20's focusing on skill nad what i want to do in a long run...thank u for ut hardwrk!!!!

[@aminansar5294]

Bro your intro is the best I have seen for design related channels

[@rewiredlifestyle]

Needed this video. Kept feeling like damn, I'm trying all these things am I wasting time? Am I falling behind? Am I going to regret trying 5 different things? Guess not, glad we feel the same, I'm going to keep trying and mastering different skills and find the sweet spot. Getting to 25 soon so its a half way mark ay. Lets keep it up guys, all the work will pay off.

[@hazeemfernandez4640]

Being in the 20's sucks because we think reality will come to us sooner and for that, we overthink a lot on what and where we needed to be. Like time is my enemy, rushing to learn this and that. And that's what I'm struggling with now. It's sad.

[@designbymix]

Turning 20 Next Month. Best time to Get the Vid. Great Video! ❤❤ Thank you Ran!

[@peterpan9597]

Oh shit. I will turn 20 on april 30th. Best wishes april buddy ☺

[@alystdesign]

"meet and work with many as possible" that's why I'm freelancing right now. Than being stuck as a in-house designer. It opens a lot of doors. When I work for others as an in-house. It felt like I don't have any ownership or I'm just there to help them finish the work but not solve a problem. But hey, that's just me.

[@austinandriese]

I'd love a video explaining your experience with transitioning from a full time job to freelancing. Things you learned and what you would have done differently if you could go back in time. I don't currently work in design but have been freelancing for over a year. I have a wife and daughter and am trying to know when the time is right to fully shift gears. Working two "full time" jobs is very stressful on my family and relationships and I'm wondering what the best approach would be to ease into design while maintaining a reliable income and benefits to support my family.

[@BBI-Brandboost]

Effective website design requires producing a bespoke site that can be developed and updated to meet new market demands or business growth. Creating the initial design features and functionality involves knowing the client’s audience focus, and researching the best way to reach and engage with this specific market. It takes time to get this just right.

[@ramneetkaur4054]

Hi Ran, Thank you for your valuable content. I love web design but also interested in photography and digital downloads (journal, notepads etc)What would you suggest to learn this skillset.

[@elihertig7032]

Well, how many things do I have to do at the same time to be a designer ? Yes ! Hardcore Multitasker hahahaha I can say I tried a lot of different things, like photography, video, print, oil painting, wathercolor, illustration, digital illustration, sculpture, weld, apps, some coding... I like to know a lot of things, but I can't go in deep in all those things for different reasons (like time is limited, and they cost money) Definitively I have to work on Networking... Got here because I was looking for Webflow tutorials ;)

[@vincenteliot7756]

I'm 30's now, and as you said, I tried many things from 20 but I still don't know what to do because I do many things but none of them work. Right now I working at a real estate agency, and still make a dime.

[@hakeemadjei2035]

Just when I was going through it and looking for answers

[@fredbearsteve]

I'm 21 y.o & had just so happened started learning and doing graphic and ui design last year when i was 20, guess the timing's perfect

[@oleksandrbohatskyi8669]

Hi Ron. Please, recommend a good cameras for video blogging and what camera do you use for this video? Thanks in advance

[@klarx6421]

Hey there, i've been following a bunch of your videos and using them to help me get better is there anyway I can show you this website i'll be working on? I've seen an apprenticeship in graphic design that's job skills required will need to have an understanding in web design especially in wix. So is there any chance i can get you to essentially grade my website?

[@waleedcreates4294]

first off thanks.i got one for ya.my issue is how to show all these skills and still remain appealing to customers? I am building a portfolio site and I have been doing 2d digital paintings (quite good) and book covers. That has expanded me into designing logos , typography and have taken a web design course and doing 3d sculptures. How do I integrate it into being able to show these different interests in my portfolio where all the suggestions I've gotten is to be specific in a niche so that I can get commissioned work. Essentially you seem too scattered and all over the place. Ps still in my 20s 😇 Hope you respond Thanks again

[@Captainobviousfax]

I'm about to be 20!

[@ladunagaming3391]

I am a beginner in the web design industry and I learned about it through udemy courses please guide me from here a little.

[@marisolenriquez5735]

I’m 21, I’m curious about Web Design and i don’t know if it’s a good idea to get into a web design course in college?? Or if it would be a waste of time?

[@SilverHelm19]

Got this huge dilemma atm. I thought i spild start visual communication education in another town, however my employeer wants to keep me. So i’ve been given the opportunity to start a part time study that they Will finance beside my salary. So what to choose? The social life of full time study, or the work experience, money and an online Education at the same level?

[@grimice415]

It depends on the situation with your employer if anything. Are you in a situation where you don't want to continue being associated with them?

[@sercanoray]

Hello. I find your channel interesting but I can't understand it since I don't speak your language. I would like to see your video translated on Subbedd, so I too can watch it.

[@madebyDebo]

I am working towards this but it's a struggle so far.

[@FluxAcademy]

the struggle is indeed real. Keep it up brother!

[@leverrr5207]

I'm 22 and I want to start with web design, I've no idea how to start, where, should I pay some course or learn free on youtube, im confused honestly... anybody here, my age, to share some experience? Would appreciate any answer, thanks.

[@aminahomar4284]

Ali Abdaal*

[@CoolScratcher]

What about someone in their teens like me? 😅 (I'm 13.)

[@kyda__]

Keep goin!

[@topemeister3000]

Come back in 7 years!

[@grimice415]

It's never early. ☮️

[@swaminawale7386]

Stay Tuned...🔥

[@guillermocast01]

What about designers in their 30s ?

[@ayodeledestiny2227]

Basically become a "FULLSTACK DESIGNER"

[@knuttlaarsen7218]

Don't know how I bumped onto this. All in all GREAT content 🥇. I also watched those rather similar from MStarTutorials and kinda wonder how you guys create these vids. MSTAR TUTORIALS also had cool info about similiar things on his vids.

[@swarnimmandloi4331]

Maybe remove the intro music... it's too loud

[@silversurfer89]

I'm 32. Fuuuuuuuuck!