Simple Tips to IMPROVE your Design

[@thefutur]

For everyone asking, the app we’re using in the video is Affinity Designer for iPad: go.thoughtleaders.io/266420180801 Click through our link to check it out. It’s a nice thank you to our sponsors for making this happen.

[@uberaktivka]

Is that an iPad Pro 12 in or 10 in

[@thefutur]

12

[@ham2956]

For everyone else asking. How do we locate the CORE Tribe fb group without Jose. His website expired. Is he alive?

[@soundstar1424]

if This App Is Aavailable For Android??

[@mariavictoriagonzalez4197]

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[@thecgr]

This was super helpful! To Recap: 1. Have Visual Hierarchy 2. White space is your friend 3. Direct Viewers' Eyes 4. Use plenty of Contrast 5. Look for balance -Alignment etc...

[@dungnguyen3458]

I like how Matthew, as a Motion Designer, demonstrates his understanding of composition in other fields of Graphic Design, showing how universal design can be when you master the basics.

[@thefutur]

Same principles, different applications.

[@incampodesign3009]

So true! Good design is good design. I feel like a great designer can design for any application.

[@BrianZvaitaLatestBuzz]

Great Designer but your ultimate gift is being a Teacher... humble & soft spirited and beautiful posetive energy. Thanks and you guys just got yourself a new subscriber...

[@favourokoye3767]

I love how you're so interested in complimenting the works before critiquing it. The constructive criticism is top notch

[@kaeptive]

More from Matthew please!

[@thefutur]

Noted.

[@hiro.93]

Agreed!

[@namansaini500]

He has his own channel too

[@josefinadiaz1233]

The quality of this video is as good as the advice given. Loving the latest uploads👏

[@thefutur]

Yay!!

[@gosmow]

I love this type of video with Matthew ! Its so much fun to learn those little tips about graphic design in a few minutes

[@UniquedesignzNetHMKGroup]

Love how clean you laid out this video. So easy to digest and implement. You do a great job with that dude! Would love to see more vids like this from you Matthew!

[@creative907]

Great design critique! For the FIFA poster, I'd actually prefer the original poster. I understand and appreciate positive and negative space. But, it seems to me that the original artwork (country names, contrast wise) creates more legibility for web accessibility. The knockout orange block text feels weak in comparison to the white against the solid orange background. My 2 cents.

[@luisfmoreno]

James Chiu completely agree

[@auntymel1331]

My thoughts too. If this poster going to be big on a wall, the original one will look better espcially from distance.

[@briannaflynn3824]

I agree. I thin you could have combined the ideas though and taken the white and made it an orange with either less opacity or just the same orange but a light color.

[@CreativeDirectorStudio]

Re-Watching this masterclass in creative direction. We are big fans of this thoughtful approach! Design is a process and part of building up the soul of your design involves learning to look for the things Matthew is pointing out. Take notes designers & CDs. Big fans of this and all of the Futur content.

[@thefutur]

Thanks again!

[@toddragoo1240]

Really glad to see you guys break down these great designs and apply subtle but meaningful changes. That “tightening” up of skill is what I’m looking for!

[@toddragoo1240]

Matthew Encina absolutely agree! I guess refining that 10% comes with time and practice. But it sure helps when you guys share insight!

[@ncs737]

Yes! Please more of these! Especially when editing text to give it hierarchy

[@laurayep93]

More of this kind of video please. Really love how the Pro designers look at thing differently.

[@jamiesweet4352]

The only video that actually made me learn and concentrate. Usually I would have moved on to the next video.

[@Carrizationize]

That's exactly what I thought! Before I knew it I had a pen and notebook out.

[@camilochaj2823]

More videos like this one!

[@thefutur]

You got it!

[@williamlillicrapp7601]

“Didn’t have to do much to make it look awesome” IT WAS ALREADY AWESOME !!! You made no difference

[@thefutur]

ohhh kayyyy. drink much haterade?

[@Pankaj-Verma-]

I mean seriously, You were great. The intro is fantastic.

[@elainabuie9951]

This was suuuuper helpful. It's so easy to spend hours pouring over a design, but it's crucial to take a step back and make sure you are hitting the fundamentals strong before diving back in. In fact, starting with nailing the basics would probably save a lot of time.

[@beanheadshop]

Your a beast!!! Minor tweaks and the work became way more impactful. I'm impressed. Shows your experience and knowledge without a lot of fluff talk. I'd like to see your rapid visualization skills (30 min or less) from idea to concept. I think a lot could be learned. Appreciate the thorough and short video.

[@thefutur]

That's a cool idea. What kind of challenge would you like to see solved?

[@beanheadshop]

You have been asked by the National Eye Institute & Cantoone to create a simple color reference guide for people with Rod monochromacy or achromatopsia. This guide should allow them freedom to create color combinations, which are harmonious (based on color wheel theory).

[@Avant5]

I am Affinity fan and user. It's good seeing a big name design firm endorsing them, it's such a great product line and company.

[@BenoitBeal]

Creativity is the source of design. The source is enriched by experiences and knowledge acquired since the first day of our birth ... Great post !

[@auntiediddy]

Love this type of video where you provide design tips!

[@andreabartfai4246]

Thank you Matthew! I definitely would like to see more of this kind of video :)

[@procise1982]

Im impressed the iPad and Affinity Designer handled that file I know it was pretty big. Thanks again for the Tips!

[@thefutur]

Thanks for submitting the fantastic work Joel. You're an A+ student of the course!

[@procise1982]

This made my day :)

[@procise1982]

Matthew!! Thanks man the class helped me so much but I still have more to learn. At this point I just need to keep putting in the work but I thought I saw a comment you got something coming up for style frames?

[@procise1982]

oh yea congrats on that..I'll be looking forward to seeing that as well.

[@pranavshaj]

Wow, You entirety changed the my view of perception. changed "The Good to The Perfect". thanks for the Tip,Great Review Mathew!!

[@lucaucronia1706]

Love this type of videos! Watching the work progress is really cool.

[@roanxp]

This was insightful, shows how important basic principles are as a foundation of any design.

[@edraldi]

Would love to see this approach on Apps or Mobile Design. Much more constricted spaces. Thx!

[@MsSquarebanana]

I really enjoy these types of videos. Great job!

[@easyluckable]

Love this types of videos, would love to see more examples from other design fields, like web design, app design. Also please do more episodes on Affinity Designer on iPad.

[@MenschMesch]

Thanks for these helpful basics and for using this pretty nice app. I really like the Affinity products.

[@GamalEldien]

U are The Masters Of Contrast, Love U so Much More Like this

[@thefutur]

Thanks. We'll do more!

[@itajac80]

Great video tutorial, clear, concise and delived by Matthew. What more can one ask for?. More of these, please.

[@malu.maluqui]

Love “Before & After”, and see the process!! Learned a lot!!

[@mohgrafikworkx]

Your tutorials have been very helpful to my design. Thank you so much

[@liamandrewcura7518]

Amazing video, Matt and The Futur! Thank you so much for the critique. More power to the whole team!

[@thefutur]

Liam Andrew Cura thanks for submitting the great work

[@safiralhaq8462]

Thank you guys, your content improved me so much as graphic Designer🙏🙏🙏

[@thefutur]

Congrats on leveling up. Keep learning. Keep growing!

[@rajavanya]

Holy sh#8 the simple balance made the logo so much better instantly. Also I use Affinity Designer on the Mac and fell in love with it, since the first time until today. They did what chrome did to browsers when it was released.

[@beunlimited7575]

Matthew, you're incredibly talented. Very seasoned suggestions.

[@hiiahuynh1292]

Thanks for sharing your design tips. I’m appreciate it. Please upload more video about tips, trick, tutorial. We love to see more your videos.

[@unicornfactorynz]

Honestly, so knowledgable and so well delivered. I really learned heaps in this video. Also, cool app.

[@thefutur]

Fantastic!

[@Slaneous]

“If you can design one thing, you can design everything.” Massimo Vignelli

[@onceuponasynth]

Great tips, thanks! Also, I love the 3-camera setup, very polished presentation. I do have a question on that note, how do you guys mount the top-down camera? Is it mounted to the ceiling somehow or do you have a very tall stand? Or something else altogether? Cheers!

[@thefutur]

It’s mounted on a tall c stand.

[@juststoic3809]

Literally the only video that shows actual work my God.

[@vivianeb90]

All that is exactly what I would have changed. That is amazing. You are awesome!

[@maimohamed3590]

I love this channel, so much knowledge , thank you guys, you're the best😍👌✨

[@thefutur]

You're the best. Our community is awesome!

[@theskmsoftware]

As a web designer, your tips are remarkable for me. Thanks a lot!

[@thefutur]

Fantastic to hear.

[@designunder5806]

This was great, thank you! Will certainly sharing a lot of this with others. More please!

[@shelbylydesign971]

Great tips! Would love to see more videos with Matthew.

[@thefutur]

He'll be back.

[@jasperruijs]

As always great content! Could you show a before and after to see how much the changes impact the piece of work in the next episode.

[@insightdesignsolutionsinc.]

Great video! It’s always a good thing to utilize foundational design skills. Without these, what’s the point? Thank you! You (Futur/Blind - entire staff) all continue to strengthen and stretch design community❣️

[@insightdesignsolutionsinc.]

Matthew Encina it is absolutely my pleasure - it’s refreshing to hear positivity, authenticity and genuine kindness in design. Your contribution to the greater good is what it’s all about! 🔆

[@SOUTHNEK]

Love the work The Futur is pumping out! Side note-Video quality, lighting etc. appears to have jumped a few levels. Looks great!

[@thefutur]

The team has been trying to level up here. Glad you recognize the effort.

[@JazDesignz]

This is what we need!! thank you

[@thefutur]

You're welcome.

[@stormbrewer1169]

Love it! Thank you for another amazing video, I really appreciate it. I've been a professional designer for over 7 years but it's always educational to watch The Futur. Sharpen your Saw people.

[@AnasAhmed-by7fq]

Because it's Future :) :p

[@stormbrewer1169]

The Futur is the Future ;]

[@rgt2358]

Love seeing the process! Great content.

[@ficky5609]

I can tell Mathew is a great person.

[@thefutur]

He is

[@leemaclennan2640]

Great video, thanks you. One thought I had during this video was about the use of "feeling". If I passed a logo or any design onto 10 professional designers for critique, each would feel its done at different places depending on their experience. How does any designer say "this logo is done"?

[@leemaclennan2640]

haha that makes good sense, so I guess it comes down to education and learning through help from other designers and becoming self confident. Thanks again Matthew, watching your productivity tips now. You guys do awesome work helping the design community, it is very valued.

[@tabasummiftaul4276]

Really awesome explanation.I just fellow your direction.Still learning...

[@pjbongares]

Yup! more videos like this one please! Matthew just made small adjustments on details but it made so much impact visually. super dope! p.s. way to do subtle way of doing a demo of AD, haha awesome!

[@thefutur]

;)

[@GOGOAKUMAN]

Wow, that was incredible. Please give us more of this!

[@thefutur]

You got it.

[@henryaihi3242]

Very helpful...and valuable info to actually improve the understanding and to speed up the process of graphic designers. I loved the episodes.

[@henryaihi3242]

Anyone who watches Mathew's videos can definitely learn so much... It's amazing.

[@incampodesign3009]

Awesome, detailed breakdowns and tips. Thanks for bringing that value to youtube!

[@brianaknowsads]

This was awesome! Definitely another reason I want an Apple Pencil.

[@thefutur]

Necessary with the pro.

[@thesonners]

Good to see content from Matthew. Thanks!

[@mdmasummunsi6246]

Obviously I wanna see more this kind of videos... Thanks

[@LoviiLetter]

Woo! Shoutout to Affinity Designer

[@AD-Dom]

I've moved away from Adobe softwares bloated bs to affinity designer and photo. Best business design decision I've made in a while.

[@sintacahyadi7006]

This is super helpful with the design examples and showing what can be improved from each design 👍

[@elsaleemenna]

it's only a small review but impactful. I love it. Thanks Matthew.

[@ShoshanahShear]

Thank you. I enjoyed watching this. I have a lot to learn about design.

[@beebebs]

So cool that youa re using Affinity !!! Yey

[@elberttiao1169]

Amazing video. More rad tips from Matthew please!

[@lemueljunior]

Affinity is the future!

[@mwhite212]

Wow. A little Affinity love.

[@HardikPadhiyarDesign]

Love it! Need more style frames video❤

[@nb08]

Hi Futur, I just joined an art school where I will learn graphics and animation but they have been teaching me sketching for last two weeks. Is it good? or should I change? Thanks.

[@thefutur]

What are you trying to get out of school? Watch this video, and it you can answer your own question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWXJmZagaspkrbM

[@nb08]

Thanks! I will definitely watch this.

[@AmieB2005]

Nishant Bilkhiwal You're already judging a school by what they're teaching you just in the first two weeks? How long IS this program? 6 months, a year? 4 years? That depends. If it's a short-run course, obviously you don't want to spend half the course on paper and pencil seeing that animation involves a lot more technically than traditional art; which brings me to my second point. It also depends on what kind of animation program you are in. Is it traditional art (cell animation), or is it digital motion graphics? Either way, it is always good to have some foundation in fine arts as every good process ALWAYS starts on paper first. However, it makes sense if you are in a traditional program that you will be mostly sticking to paper. If the program is digital, you are more than likely being taught a base skillset that every designer, traditional or not, should have in their toolbox, and later moving on to more technical work on the computer. Every design program always tests out those essentials first, but you can't judge a program in the first two weeks! Don't you know the curriculum description? Isn't there a list detailing the entire coursework for the program?

[@lua9502]

Okay, thats a really awesome video. I've definetly learned something

[@tara730]

The first poster I would recommend the change color of the stroke into black or increase the width of the stroke because of a thin line of orange not easy to ready, especially on outline text.

[@HanseloG]

Inspired to keep creating man, thank you!

[@morganthesyndicate1333]

really awesome! more more mooooree!

[@Silverjerk]

Liked the video. That said, the change to the first poster was a stylistic one, not necessarily an improvement in composition. With borders being used for the larger font, the bold text in the central image still allows the eye to be drawn inward, keeping the reader focused squarely on the main communication point of the design. Fundamentally, the original design wasn't really flawed, and I actually preferred it to the revised one, which lost some of the original design's impact.

[@terrelljonesmusic]

I like you should do this weekly

[@shalinitripathi3140]

Thanks for the video Matthew, very helpful :)

[@AbhinavRege]

I love Affinity Designer

[@augustlee5554]

This video is all perfect work. Thank you Matthew

[@melodyperez6058]

Yaaas more vids like this plzzz

[@thefutur]

You got it.

[@ultimaokami]

I enjoy this video it was quick and to the point. Thanks for the tips

[@estampadonna]

Nice content! Thank you! More videos like this!

[@micahhansen6204]

Thanks Mathew. This was really helpful.

[@alyssacastillo853]

More from this guy please!

[@RamadhanPutraAndila]

😱1:54 you make me cry at this point.. sh**!! preety fast and smart moves..

[@amardaily1018]

Thank You Matt

[@woneymalian]

Nice, Matthew!! Thank you again!!

[@Aprilforevergreen]

Excellent and you have a great presentation style - really easy to follow and relaxed

[@LosFoodiesMagazine]

Super cool ap. Digging it. Thanks again!

[@magiclabs3659]

Should I get an iPad Pro as a designer? Seems tempting...

[@morgantran2066]

Freakin awesome matthew! Please do more

[@alexspinola4835]

would love to see something on packaging tips

[@thefutur]

Great idea!

[@tunacancreative1495]

@@thefutur would love to see this!

[@2spoons]

I liked all the designs and stayed with you video till the end to see your amendments - loved the application / pad / pen and slight changes made all the difference (with rulers could have margined up things easier ?) - you have a nice relaxing tone (but the music between tips was a bit loud).... would like to see more ...!