Lesson learned from 3,650 days as a graphic designer

10 years of graphic design, more like 10 years of yapping
Hope you enjoy this one:)
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 10 years of graphic design
00:29 Find your calling (agency, freelance, etc)
03:02 The importance of creative community
05:18 Rest and combating burnout
07:54 Be a sponge
10:36 How to use social media as a graphic designer
13:59 Other skills to support design career
16:24 Is graphic design art?
19:01 Learn design skills, not design programs
20:52 Personal passion projects as an artist/designer
24:48 Generalist or specialist?
27:20 More ideas for becoming a better graphic designer
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[@nicesuuue]

It is because I found your channel that I had the courage to learn design after many years of being afraid of it. Thank you for creating valuable content!

[@JesseNyberg]

Love to hear it! Thank you for watching🫶🏻

[@VRSKapitanaOfficial]

How tf is a person afraid of graphic design? Aaa, images and text!!

[@abgrafix]

"Sometime the best designer in the world isnt whos going to get hired for the project , its who's fresh in someone's mind " Very true .

[@megaloom]

treating design as art can be burdensome, especially in the areas of work you've experienced (commercial/agency stuff). it's motivating to see that it hasn't broken you and instead pushed you forward. can't wait to see what projects come next

[@JesseNyberg]

I feel that! Def had my soul crushed a few times at the office haha. Nothing wrong with clocking in and clocking out as long as you get other fulfillment on your own time outside of work🫡

[@zachariah7114]

Design is 100% art!

[@Lumos19Studio]

Yeah I agree with everything and the shots in different locations was a great idea. I love these long talks about problems and stuff we would talk about in a break in the office you know? Keep them coming!

[@DENNISANIEMEKE-lt6yw]

Thanks so much. As a graphic designer too, I particularly love what you said about doing personal projects even without briefs.

[@arale1402]

19:25 onwards. My mother's partner used to be a graphic designer and phto & text/font layout editor (in Germany we called them Grafiker/ Gestalter and Foto- und Textsetzer). I specifically remember him cutting out shapes and even text fonts by hand from red foil taped on white, thicker foil sheets with a scalpel. I think the red foil acted as negative space (or black mask). It's strange how I got into graphic design and digital art more seriously only 2 years ago (in my fourties) and long after the passing of Mum's partner. So while GD didn't enter my conscious mind until then, I would like to think that subconsciously Peter had an influence on me. And knowing how spoilt we are with all these digital tools at our disposal, I have gained a new level of respect for his work. I'm sure he would have absolutely loved working digitally if he was still around. Thank you for your insights. I have been enjoying your videos, Jesse, especially the ones where you mix analog and digital techniques to add texture/distress/grunge etc. Have a good one!

[@JesseNyberg]

What a great story, shoutout Peter!

[@alesshishlo5237]

Respect for mentioning RE2! :)

[@LucyB23]

i am a beginner in graphic design, and such videos are so an inspiration for me! want to learn more and more!

[@Artifixel]

I'm from Sri Lanka. I'm currently studying and I want to become a graphic designer . You are one of the few people who are inspiring me to follow my path.

[@oversettext]

Loved this video, Jesse. Definitely reminded me I need more output than input rn. Also the frame at 18:03 looks so goood,

[@JesseNyberg]

Appreciate it brotha, it’s time for you to lock in🫡

[@thalinexs]

Thanks for the advice, Jesse! I love it!

[@signedcsv]

you've inspired me to rediscover my passion for design again. definitely enjoy hearing your perspective!

[@JesseNyberg]

That’s great to hear!

[@praveen5847]

love ur work jesse! Keep inspiring and doing what u do😻 ur amazing!!!!!

[@Drewspoint]

Thanks for making this! well needed. I love film and looking forward will it will take me!

[@ok6866]

As someone who’s going to study design at uni next year, this is really inspiring. I love how open you are about your journey, it’s really helpful to hear from someone who has seen so many different sides of the design world!

[@RMK1994]

Loved the style of the video with the different locations out of your office. Really enjoying your design ted talks lately, keep em coming :D

[@jesusfreaklol1]

Its wild how someone can have a similar timeline as you but vompletely diff paths and offer you so much to learn.😊

[@awesometoaster7]

Mastercalss, the edits are just getting better

[@JesseNyberg]

Appreciate ya!

[@melner1]

Great advice, and an amazing video montage showcasing those random yet very interesting and attractive locations!

[@AURAxSTAR]

i really like how this video was formatted, some really interesting points! :)

[@biaocoelho]

Loving your videos more and more!

[@JesseNyberg]

Glad you like them!

[@nomorejustice]

glad to see this!

[@XENOImusic]

Great video, thank you!!

[@mhsillus]

this has been one of your best videos

[@joelandrean8054]

W jesse. I'll see you at the top!

[@reiyuke]

Really helpful video ❤

[@cranberrycanvas]

The mountains behind that tree are crazy

[@ProdJbrenz]

Very inspiring! smooth editing as well😎

[@JesseNyberg]

Glad you liked it!

[@babinbowie2846]

those tacos looked fire ngl. great video, jesse!

[@SWOOPNEBULA]

Dope video my guy!

[@JesseNyberg]

Appreciate it Swoop!

[@MollikFathemasArtGallery]

Nice topic

[@PeteandPan]

Great Video’s. Keep it up. Hope Europe was good for you.

[@kimthaelf]

about the rest and burnout: do you have any tips for someone who is easily overstimulated? bc when i work from 10 am - 4 pm, i feel veeeery tired after and i barely have any energy left for my hobbies or having fun :(((( even though i really want to :(

[@cadevelleman8843]

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[@sergioruvalcaba787]

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