Emmy Winning Designer SHARES 3 SKILLS To Go From An AVERAGE To GREAT Designer (Part 1of3)

In this 3 part series with Emmy Award Winning Designer Chris Do, who's worked with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Gnarls Barkley, Coldplay, Microsoft and many others, he shares with us the 3 Essectial Skills that transform someone from an average to great designer.
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Host: Chris Do
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[@aransiolaferanmi8968]

Chris just makes things easier for us in the design space. You chunk down tons of value into small and really relatable videos. I appreciate all that you and the team are doing. Once again, thanks!

[@yanaalo]

Tired of lowballing myself and staying average, I'm ready to be a great designer.

[@unmexicanodeclasemedia-baja]

Can't believe this info is open for everyone! Thanks for all your efforts Chris, and thanks to all thefutur team for presenting it in such enjoyable way ❤

[@thefutur]

My pleasure

[@asherriyaal]

On my 2nd (or 3rd) listen, this reminded me of Steven Covey’s “seek first to understand, then be understood” principal. There’s a genuine and honest core of relationship building here, and so much value in these lessons. Listening to others has value way beyond business to all relationships. Thank you Chris, Mo, and every one @thefutur 😊

[@mark.daniel]

Asking the right questions is seriously a superpower as a designer. Nothing else reveals how much you understand the potential project and what will be involved than the questions you ask ... AND how you ask them.

[@isaacedomobi3204]

Chris has his way of delivering classic ideas. Man is just unbelievable. As an aspiring brand owner working on some ideas, i find your contents really helpful. Thank you,boss.

[@thefutur]

Thank you 🙏

[@abeeralkhalaf7065]

As young designers, its terrifying to ask many questions or to say no. Thank you guys for the great content!

[@notesaver]

"Make sure you're oriented in a right direction" - I love how all the things Chris teaches us can be applied to any aspect of life Thank you for your valuable content! No I'm getting back into the video :)

[@NatoriousB]

Looking forward to this series! Thank you!

[@babyshmay]

i appreciate that you're talking about design skills (although i also love your business/strategy content). I also had to jot down the point you made that was something like: if someone with less skill/worse execution is making more money than you then its time to work on sales/marketing and is a good thing

[@SaqibHussain]

What I love about your videos is that, even though I'm not a designer myself, I get to learn a ton of useful things as a brand strategy professional. Keep doing the good work, Chris and Co.!

[@thefutur]

Thank you for tuning in

[@SaqibHussain]

@@thefutur you bet!

[@mauribazan3520]

So excited to hear about the other 2 skills ❤

[@designstinamarshmallow9868]

I'm not a graphic designer, but this advice is advice for real life situations. Listening to your "client", asking questions to get on the same page, is crucial to any kind of collaberation or working in groups or even with yourself. Ask yourself questions, if what you're doing is on the right path, and find your answers. 🤗🥰👍🏼

[@asherriyaal]

Very solid! Who can argue against listening to clients better! And this applies no matter the craft of the creative/designer. I appreciated Mo's story that clients continue to want to work with him after telling them the original scope/work wasn't a good fit. And the Dieter Rams quote: "Less but better!" at the end Chris! Totally agree!

[@joanclaire9026]

Hi Futr team! I'm from Asia and I'm an aspiring illustrator; I'm still learning the ropes of the business side of creating, and your videos help me a lot! Keep up the good work!

[@bLueBerry-ek4vj]

"Make sure you're facing the right wall" Really useful, I've had personal experience working with clients, not asking them any questions, just trying to jump into the creative part; and that leads to so much stress and confusion, and even the relationship with the client gets kinda bitter. Can you please give some tips on how to ask the right questions in order to maximize the information that we get from the client. Also thanks for the great content that you put out for us

[@mgoodkin]

I like this video. I'm in The Future Accelerator Program, designed to help my web design business grow. After 2 months, I have a capabilities deck, some case studies, and completely redesigned my website. I'm now ready to email out leads to my dream clients. I recommend this program for creatives who need to ramp up their business.

[@drewkantos]

I'm in the sound world, but each and every one of these videos is game changing for me and my business. Keep it up Futur team!

[@GregoryK-IYA]

Thanks for the value, Chris (and team!)

[@russelrealeza5252]

Getting lots of value from Chris Do. I believe what matters the most in any type of industry is how you present yourself even through high caliber clients with such confidence. Asking the right questions is very crucial as well so that you can save more time for the client and for yourself. It's a win-win situation for both sides.

[@kshiteejpatil305]

From the start of my journey in design as a student until now as a working professional, I've seen The Futur grow and myself grow as a designer. I always love watching your content, as it always provides valuable nuggets of advice for designers of all levels. I just wanted to thank not only Chris but also all the people who are part of The Futur, as well as those who were previously part of it. You guys have really helped me grow as a designer. Keep up the fantastic work! ❤️ (Just a text to keep the algorithm working for you guys 😂)

[@VibesUWishUHad]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I apply these simple practices throughout all my many careers and I notice immense difference. I consider you one of my mentors and hope to shift perspective in a positive way as well.

[@thankjeb]

You guys have been guiding me in the right direction for so long. These videos have been invaluable to me and my journey, thank you!!

[@PentaDankGaming]

I'm A CEO Gamer who is from Pasadena, CA and I love watching the futur as it had made me greatly a happier person. Thank you Chris, Mo and The Futur Team

[@scottericwilliams]

This was insightful. I decided to approach this video with openness and I appreciate the advice. I wish I could afford your classes, Chris

[@sarahjoystreet_]

This is gold. Love the videos!

[@TrinityElle]

Thank you so much for all of your help.😌👐🏼

[@chuckleupen]

Great video!! Love the ideas of Asking Questions and Building Rapport.

[@michaelh5890]

Thank you Chris for your beautiful insights! 🐿 As always, they are very helpful. Even though I’ve heard some points already several times since following you on KZbin. Because repetition helps when learning something new. It's like un-learning … it needs practicing. So often I find myself asking too few questions. At the workshop in Amsterdam this year, you jokingly said that every time we do not ask questions, we should chastise us with the rubber admission wristband. But that would mean that I could no longer use my arm because of the pain. 😅 But I am getting better … with listening and asking good questions. Your recommendations work very well! Thank you again!

[@akgraphics6861]

Chris is always so insightful. Keep up the great work.

[@chaitanyabidkar]

Love the clarity you speak with Chris. I aspire to reach this level of clarity in my communication

[@thefutur]

Thank you

[@superchala]

Hi from Chile! Thanks for all your work and the resources The Futur has provided to the community.

[@BurningBushcraft]

Love the content, learning a lot from your talks

[@JacobKim-nc3wu]

Once I realized listening was the key to a lot of design, that unlocked a lot of things for me.

[@Komikal-]

Getting better at asking questions is definitely on my to-do list.

[@jordangonzales-watkins3429]

This channel is top tier, so informative, so digestible. Thanks guys

[@coffeonnn]

Wow, I feel like I'm in the right place again. Thank you Futur and Chris

[@RenatoStupar]

Thanks a lot! This was very inspiring and helpful. There is one sentence that I remember from my secondary school at the first day of Croatian language course that I'll never forget. The professor came and wrote on the school board: "Listen to hear, look to see!". Afterwise he said to us to wrote down this sentence on the cover of our notebook. Instead of just writing it down to the notebook cover, I memorized this and used to apply it since then. This happend 22 years ago and now I'm applying it in my work.

[@theraymondsjolseth]

Thank you Chris and guests for always delivering so much value.

[@user-um2uo8op9d]

From Palawan, Philippines. This video helps me a lot. Thanks thefutur team!

[@wishah1]

I just come back to Chris Do videos just to listen to something relavent while working and everytime I realize "Why haven't I watched these videos before? it's so gooood"

[@thefutur]

Thank you. Why you not listen everyday? Haha.

[@134ar]

Respect from 🇧🇩... Thank you so much Chris and the team

[@UXMurt]

I feel like the unsaid skill is confidence and a sense of self worth to be able to apply this advice.

[@sejalkothari6687]

Brilliant as always! Thank you!

[@bismidesignsolutions757]

Great Info. Thanks to The Futur team for these invaluable nuggets.

[@user-gy6pi7cx3u]

Hello there. On beginning of my journey, thank you Criss for supporting ❤

[@NomadaJuan]

Soooo much value with this!!! Thanks!!

[@kuvvatashyrov2677]

This video is helpful. Thank you!

[@ashish_captures]

That was really helpful!

[@Jackson4687]

This is really helping me in my learning process right now.

[@duhbeast]

thank you for sharing and helping others out!

[@thefutur]

My pleasure!

[@sam.barcelos.d]

I really don'y know why I haven't found your content earlier. I feel like I lost so much time. Thanks a bunch for it, Chris! From Brazil!

[@bewdeyeswhitedragon]

Very valuable info! Thanks!

[@bintislam6869]

Great stuff!! Thanks Chris!

[@SBey-zee]

All excellent advice, thank you!

[@amanhonney]

It's worth watching video! Thank you!

[@26Illustrations]

I love these videos they help me so much.

[@thejoshloh]

Another great video - Thanks guys

[@PaulHebron]

I love this. Thanks for your wisdom, Chris.

[@jswanson859]

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-sz4dg9us5b]

So good!!

[@victorylaurelproductions]

Listening really does help and it puts the ball back in their court. Accountability is everything.

[@mariamothman3681]

Thats a one great advice 👍 .. thank you The Futur

[@user-og3sg3iq5k]

Great video

[@arthur.b.hill2]

The level of insight gained from these videos is so immense. Sheesh!

[@YoussefElHoulaili]

thank you Chris for your teaching

[@morcio]

Chris thanks for all the content that you make!

[@antoinehernandez135]

Thanks a lot for your teachings Chris, long live the Futur!!!

[@thefutur]

Thank you

[@user-kf1fq1ly8s]

This is such valuable content. ❤ Designers mainly focus on the design part of their career and sometimes forget to consider who they are designing for. Great Listening for the win ✨

[@Skept88]

Love you bro. Such good work

[@crystalk25]

6 min, loving everything said so far. Great stuff Chris!

[@buddygzus]

I’m from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us ✌️

[@Geniusproduction]

Loving the tips here!

[@rachelbliven]

Really enjoying this.

[@melanietirrell1081]

I’ve actually had that happen where a client said, even though I didn’t feel like I could fulfill everything that they needed, they said they still wanted to work with me. And that took away so much stress from me knowing they knew my limits up front. Then when we ran into an issue they went beyond those limits, they were so good to work with when we needed to bring someone else in. Such good advice! It’s a hard thing to say, especially when you’re starting out and needing clients. But so worth it!

[@thefutur]

Hard things make strong people.

[@spaceshipboi]

Always good content that helps us creatives here. Awesome

[@christopherdavis2350]

Always a pleasure listening to your conversations. ✌🏾

[@whoknows816]

Thanks for the video Chris and team!

[@thefutur]

You bet!

[@neguscreatives1540]

Hi The Futur and Chris, Thanks for all. I'm from Ethiopia.

[@abdiastenas6890]

Awesome content, keep it up!

[@phoegon12]

Another example of Chris's amazing words of wisdom

[@user-on8gn4lj4d]

You are a gift from God for the design industry and business as a whole, insightful as always

[@boipelomuse9295]

Keep flying the design banner high,Chris! 🎉

[@ericguenthner5414]

Great video!

[@neekodavid5981]

Always bringing value

[@AlexHanse]

Love this!

[@mugen8studios]

im self teaching me design, rebooting my life. and all i have to say is thank you a LOT! much love from brazil!!

[@thefutur]

Obrigado

[@jukraoy]

Futur has been a great resource of guidance and continues to be so!

[@thefutur]

Thank you

[@isabelerivera4075]

Very valuable content🙌🏼

[@adamhebert2011]

Love this design advice!

[@kates.5663]

This is great!!❤

[@delarae9464]

Hey, from Nairobi, Kenya and I've learned a lot from you guys. Thank you

[@kavinkacreates]

I'm a copywriter and presenter from Sri Lanka and his advice applies to my craft too, not just design!

[@devilingism]

8:06 So true. The same thing happened to me. When I told a client that I don’t have the expertise in logo design but glad to help them find someone, they insisted on hiring me for the logo since I will be doing other work for them anyway.

[@deyanovmilen]

Great advices, I love it

[@padme.india.essence]

great channel - valuable info.

[@SoulSipsInspiration]

Fabulous advice!

[@lcoulagency]

Wow. You got me to write a comment. The skill!!! 7:06 Learning more than what is being taught, thanks.

[@MrZMcQ]

Such wisdom here! The work before the work begins.

[@christinacyanide8919]

I've outsourced a company that said they could do things that they couldn't and the only thing that saved me was total honesty to my client: "I can't do that but I know of someone that can" to "That someone lied, they tried and failed" and the client understood from the start that it was an outsourced job. They appreciated that I still took full responsibility by saying "I chose the wrong person for the job". I will never work with or refer anyone else to the outsourced company again but I've kept a good relationship with my client and still frequently get work from them that they know I can do and I do well. If I had lied and said that I can do what they asked for and then still outsourced a company that made the same lie to me, I would have lost one of my biggest clients. The outsourced company closed shop a year later.

[@thefutur]

Transparency for the win