Where Do You Start as a Graphic Designer?

[@willpatersondesign]

Hope you guys enjoy the video! If you have any questions leave them down below and I"ll do my best to answer :)

[@dxantlies]

Heyyy can you please make a video on different types of graphic designer as you are a logo designer 🙏🙏💗 it'll be of great help

[@evolgenius1150]

Respect level for you went up 1000% because of your work with Larry Taunton. God bless you Will.

[@neilrhyanllumpera8712]

Sir Can I get a freebook on pdf on this sir. can you give me the link? If not pdf how can I order. On amazon the book is expensive

[@ezoom1up262]

Hi, My name is Ebuka Q1. How can one get the right font and style for a client? Q2. I have a problem with color, though I know how to use my color palette which is primary color is 60% which is either black & white or Black or white and the rest can be 40% of the design when designing a poster or banner

[@arthuro237ff2]

Where can I find a good job to make money

[@kayla391]

I graduated this spring with a “bachelor’s in graphic design” it sounds fancy but the only jobs available to me were minimum wage and part time… or internships… so what I’m saying is you could probably be just fine teaching yourself and not paying for the degree. Show what you can do. That’s all your employers care about. If you can do the job. Start right off the bat with those part time and internship opportunities and grow from there. Don’t waste time at school if you don’t want to. Save some money.

[@steveopp1892]

Couldn’t agree more 👌 that’s what I’m doing now, and so far so good… only difference is I’m getting an associates degree instead of a bachelor’s…

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

AI will not maje it easier unfortunately

[@militarymatterss]

That's why I hate schools,

[@riteshvalanju7550]

I was thinking to join designing college but its expensive or should i do a diploma course from well known institute

[@marnix1]

​@@riteshvalanju7550 i think take online course it's more sufficient and cost effective

[@cameronfowler9451]

y'all should listen to this video! I started in 2019 doing a few graphics here and there for my mom bc she started her own bookkeeping business. Will Paterson was one of the creators I watched the most while learning and a couple years later I have an amazing job where design is like 90% of what I do. I wouldn't be where I am now without this channel

[@naomipaterson9300]

That’s amazing to hear! So glad the videos have helped you on your journey ❤

[@JerryN7970]

I’ve been a graphic designer for nearly 30 years. When I started out, portfolios were literally a binder where you put printed pieces. For almost 24 years I’ve worked for a promotional products company but recently things have not felt very stable at work so I’ve contemplated moving on. I wasn’t sure how portfolios were done now, so this helped. I guessed that it was probably done on the web but I wasn’t sure how or where to start. Thanks!

[@Syed-Irshad01]

Can I get your insta account please

[@anastasiayagodkina2897]

I am at university now, studying graphic design. It is my second degree, and it has been 10 years since I graduated from high school. Most of the times I am super excited about the studies, but also from time to time I feel tired of being a student. Also my classmates are all 6-7 years younger than me, and just want to party and don’t take it seriously, and I caught myself asking : am I doing the right thing?do I actually need a diploma? ( I have been working part time almost 2 years in design) there is no question in this message but I wanted to say thank you for your videos. I also learn a lot from them. Cheers!

[@willpatersondesign]

You're very welcome! What's your biggest challenge studying at university?

[@suede.the.curator]

Learning popular graphic design tools (*cough, cough* Adobe Illustrator and Procreate) has always intimidated me out of creating work of my own in this space. I am curious to know how people learn to use these tools effectively. The content that surrounds these tools online are “tutorials” or time lapses that show the steps to creating a specific work of art (e.g., “Create an avocado in Illustrator”). While it can be beneficial to watch someone’s process when creating, videos like these can still leave you feeling lost when it comes to defining your own process, understanding how to use the tools features effectively, developing an art style, etc. And I could be alone in feeling this way, but I would love to see a video where a designer/artist unpacks an integral feature - like the pen tool - and shares tips on how to get better using it.

[@willpatersondesign]

I’ve done that in many videos :). I totally get you though.

[@suede.the.curator]

@@willpatersondesign I found your channel when searching for reviews of the Illustrator iPad app. Immediately subscribed because I appreciated the content of (and humor in) that video, then started going through the backlog to check out the array of subjects you’ve covered. I’m a music producer, computer engineer, and UI/UX designer, so I am no stranger to software learning curves. The answer to “how do you learn a specific design tool” may just be that you start creating with it and learn along the way. Haha it seems like that’s always the key to developing any (creative) skill.

[@renovxperts]

This is great. Thanks a ton. How about some videos from the client's perspective? Tutorials like: how the client can develop a good brief or request for logo design? How to develop good brief for brand identity design? Something that could help guide the client to know how and what to communicate in terms of requirements to the potential designer(s) for a successful engagement.

[@naomipaterson9300]

This video is 🔥 such good advice! And reading through the comments has made me so happy 😻

[@techwithizzy]

Actually I have a dream to become a graphic designer. It's my passion. But I don't have any resources to begin I know I have skills . I make designs through my smartphone I know that it's not a way to get a professional output result. So I'm gonna throw away my dream. But I'm sure these kind of videos helping people hugely. Best thing we can recieve from PRO s is a guidance . You are doing it so well Will ! Thank you so much for helping People to pursue their dreams ♥️🙏 U R A LIFESAVER ❤

[@joseph95849]

video editing is leveling up 🤯! I love it! also, huge congrats on 800K here is to another 200k! 🥳

[@willpatersondesign]

Thank you so much!!

[@InitialT11]

I've always wanted to try graphic design and this video might just be the thing to kickstart that, thanks Will for the inspiration! Would be awesome if you could do a video on the programs to use specifically while designing. Not knowing anything about photoshop or illustrator (or any other programs you recomend) and seeing all the different toolboxes to choose from is quite overwhelming. Also, I've watched many of your videos and see you use a tablet to do drawings, is that something that's helps with to execute the design in an easier way? Hope you do more videos like this!

[@InitialT11]

Great! Let me know what you have in mind

[@naomipaterson9300]

This is so exciting! 😻

[@mictlanone6198]

I been drawing since i was 13. Barely got in to GD a few years ago. No college degrees, high school drop out and a gang member. Ive learnec the trade and making tons of logos and now making 3d models as well.

[@SamuelMartinez-kw4xv]

is logo design lucrative from your point of view?

[@mictlanone6198]

@@SamuelMartinez-kw4xv for me it is. Especially since i specialize in lettering. Alot of folks cant do that. And its a plus

[@shruthig9926]

Hi, what are all the kinds of designs i can make, if u have time, which software to use for what kind of design

[@d.r.656]

Did you get into Graffiti? What's your ig?

[@psoi628]

could you make more videos for beginners, for example which tools you use?

[@suryakantapradhan6935]

Sir, graphic design is just a surface name, it's like a iceberg on ocean, half covered by water we only know and heard about graphic design but if we see the mountain under the ocean we'll know graphic design is divided into so many lines like- brand identity design, motion desgin, illustrator and so on. And i believe this video is very informative specially brand identity design student, because will sir tell about typography and lot more stuff

[@etiopkismalac3999]

I want it to be my job a while ago and since that I started to watch you regularly and rewatch your old videos,they help a lot ,all of them are very informative and entertaining. I rarely give feedback for others. Keep up the good work :))!

[@willpatersondesign]

Happy to hear that!

[@jonz9078]

I really want to pick up graphic design for a long time. This video helps me a lot, thanks!

[@willpatersondesign]

Glad to hear it!

[@neilrhyanllumpera8712]

Books Mention: 1. Made by James: The Honest guide to Creativity and Logo Design 1:05 2. Grid Systems in Graphic Design by Josef Muller-Brockmann 1:08 3. Typographic Design:Form and Communication by Rob Carter, Sandra Maxa, Mark Sanders, Philip B. Muggs, Ben Day 1:15

[@ikeifeoma1101]

Please can you send me a link to where to download the book 📖 (pdf)

[@willpatersondesign]

All in the description

[@neilrhyanllumpera8712]

How about the PDF sir?

[@tioa1720]

thinking about it. this definitely helped boost confidence and learn some questions I didnt now to ask

[@butterflyj685]

This was very helpful! I would love to see more beginner videos. Thank you!

[@DushaAntona]

I have a question, if I may...Are trends still relevant in graphic and web design? I started in 2017, and we were taught that we always have to base our work on trends. Then I had to do a maternity break, and I'm recently getting back into industry. Do I study trends when beginning to work on a project? Do I infuse them into my work? Or I may finally not take them into account?😄

[@willpatersondesign]

Trends are trends. Like them or hate them it doesn't matter. What matters is what your target industry as a whole is using. :)

[@faridas.8726]

Thank you this was very helpful. I've recently been taking graphic design seriously and I think your channel is one of the best and most helpful. I would just ask if you could make a video about your most used tool/websites or link the mentioned ones in the description. Like Milanote, the Briefing website, etc

[@faridas.8726]

Sure!

[@coucamaya]

Love this video. Great job. More beginner stuff please

[@NikoPan1]

I saw a photo like you mentioned yourself, that inspired me and i’ve saved that photo and I spent hours in photoshop trying to make my version of it but it is truly very hard. The photo Itself is poster/flyer oriented of an automobile it truly is inspiring and made me want to expand my photography into a whole different direction. I just am not sure how to go about doing it.

[@charmainecampbell1694]

The goal isn't to copy per say, but to gain motivation and inspiration from it so you too can create something just as amazing!

[@Adlip_Kun]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing piece

[@anandshindey]

Well put, concise and to the point. This will help me. Much appreciated.

[@tutorio]

Thanks for sharing such invaluable insights. I've learned a ton from it. Your expertise is truly appreciated. Kudos and thanks for the amazing content! 👍

[@willpatersondesign]

Glad it was helpful! If you like the videos and learn a lot from them you might be interested in my course that launches this Friday! Here is the link if you want to check it out: www.logo-launch.com

[@Emilio_KM]

I am literary a beginner 😅😅😅🤣🤣 so thank you so much for this video it really has helped a lot. I do have a question though. Do I have to start with the creative cloud or Adobe at all? I am asking this since I am in Uni for a marketing degree and I want to add graphic design to my skills. So I won't be able to afford to pay for Adobe. I had seen a video about one software that is like Adobe called Inkscape and it is free. Please if you see this comment advise on this

[@militarymatterss]

You're my biggest inspiration 🫡

[@willpatersondesign]

That means a lot :)

[@alimbaharalimbahar]

My think is you are a master bluster of graphics design,

[@Imchillgirl]

Thanks a lot sir, rly helpful❤

[@sudipneupane27]

Big fan man

[@ShanciRook]

Thank you So Much 😊

[@omboromoreka6731]

Thank you so much 🥰 God bless you ,u are a Guru

[@willpatersondesign]

Thanks! I like to think of myself as more of a "Guide" :)

[@Terkel_Halepa]

cool video its really amazing!

[@Plūtø_vïēṣ]

Thank you 😊 The vedio was helpful but I will need more beginners vedios from scratch. Thank you again 😊

[@Ms19754]

Hi, thanks a lot for this video. Could you go a bit deeper into the topic of creting a portfolioas a beginner with no clients in a next video? Some examples could be very helpful. Also, do you recommend starting with some work for free in order to build a portfolio?

[@willpatersondesign]

I would be your own client and start a project. Take inspiration from other designers and go from there :)

[@viktoriyaseme]

Hi Will! What’s your posting schedule? I want to know what days I can look forward to for your next video. ❤

[@willpatersondesign]

Hey! It's normally twice per week - at the start and end. We don't have specific upload days as videos may not be ready on time :)

[@viktoriyaseme]

@@willpatersondesign I see. Thank you! I’m excited for Mystic Realms! I keep checking your channel for it just in case I missed a notification😆.

[@willpatersondesign]

@@viktoriyaseme Not long to wait now! It's going live hopefully this week!

[@dessybaby1247]

Thank you 🦋

[@laurasanders5050]

Can you become a part time graphic designer? To try it out? Are there different types?

[@juangv8002]

C.R.A.P. ist just brilliant 🎉

[@gandhir5050]

Super video and your big fan

[@NAILADO]

I love this anddd thank youuuu❤

[@willpatersondesign]

You're welcome :D

[@yusefmashharawi5156]

Beautiful thank you dear. But after the emergence of artificial intelligence techniques and tools, she advises me to learn the skill of graphic design. Especially since I am a beginner in this field and I learn it myself from the KZbin platform. May God reward you with all goodness Your follower from Gaza, occupied Palestine

[@gideonkanneh1181]

Would love to learn more about it, since l'm a beginner

[@asy42699]

i just wanna make those visualizations at 4:03... that's all

[@kurtsosa838]

I’m a self taught artist trying to get into the digital side of things. I want to learn music poster design and how to use Krita and photoshop to make music posters. Do u have any good resources that are free to recommend or any KZbin channels to recommend? I’m having so much trouble finding beginner videos 😢 send help 😅

[@OlawoleAdebayoTV]

what are the software you use to design?

[@jasmynechantel]

This was very helpful. I’m just getting started on my journey into graphic design. Please do more! I just subscribed.

[@willpatersondesign]

More to come!

[@tarzogamerff8662]

What best platform for freelancing ???

[@di55olve]

how do I get started? I know it’s probably a dumb question but do I need to get a laptop if I want to take this seriously? or what if I just want this to become more of a hobby/skill rather than a career, I mostly just want to create designs/logos for clothing and eventually create a clothing brand but I’m not sure if this is even something I need to learn? or if I should start somewhere else?

[@PrajwalNegii]

Where is graphic design principles link ??

[@YT_stories-W]

i really need someone to reccomend for me one of the four books,because i'm actually confused about which one i need to choose

[@PEARLWASHINGTON-n4p]

hey, I am Pearl. thank for the lessons,

[@Faisal.Waseem]

Love you bro❤❤❤❤❤

[@rayturnbow1836]

I have a few of my hand drawings, could they be part of the portfolio?

[@SohaibSohaibss]

I want to start to build good portfolio but I don't know how to start I have doughts tgat this is for me

[@ElisLatilis]

what software should i use?

[@ricemycivic6436]

Literally just learning to make my clothing brand😂💯

[@destinyphilips5847]

Thank you @willpatersondesign for this video, it really helps me learn how to start graphic design.

[@seowebservice]

Beautiful Explain all type of work in this Video God bless all of you Everyday mighty name of Jesus Christ Amen Evg Fahid Augustin Pervaiz from Lahore Pakistan

[@nitikachaudhary8120]

Which course we need to do for graphic designer please tell me RN I'm in 12 and i want to become a graphic designer

[@Ali_b1009]

I used to know design but I fell off. And most things I know are self taught so I lack the fundamentals and correct techniques. I’m currently a UX designer but I keep on hitting a wall with design. I’m looking into spending £10,000 on a shillington course. Learning alone is hard for me because I need to psychically talk to someone and get my questions answered as well as feedback 😩 Any suggestions of GOOD courses, tired of starting a course and finding out that’s it’s rubbish

[@willpatersondesign]

Come and join www.logo-launch.com :D For Platinum+ tiers we have live sessions and 1-2-1 coaching too for Diamond :)

[@MouryAlim]

Wow ❤

[@tsggiraffe2272]

hi there can you please explain to me the mood board like is it based on my mood what the vibe i am getting from the brand that i am designing or ?

[@Warmaksanoliver]

I value your content, but managing information overload is my current challenge. I'm dedicated to organizing it gradually, one step at a time. Would you be open to answering questions if I need clarification?

[@willpatersondesign]

Always willing to answer questions if I know the answer :)

[@Warmaksanoliver]

@@willpatersondesign Thanks, I'll bear that in mind.

[@moumenbilbeisi2607]

is there other ways to learn the fundemntals than the books?its just not my way of learning

[@willpatersondesign]

Yes, look online. There's loads of videos and courses out there that can teach these fundamentals. :)

[@moumenbilbeisi2607]

@@willpatersondesign thank you for answering i will be looking

[@olalekanfuad5571]

Hi i wanna ask if this books are available as ebook

[@Toidi123]

Grafic desing😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@RobiwulHachan]

Sir I am very good at graphic design hope I can do better if you help me of course

[@kylepfeffer7008]

What was the name of the mind Map software?

[@nickzz6754]

How much do you earn with this work btw? In a year maybe? like Im so interested on submerging myself with this job, I do have some quit good artist skills and I wanna put it to good use and earn as early as 20 years old.

[@marcin4278]

From where is the best to learn? From start learning graphic design?

[@willpatersondesign]

This video is a good place to start! Then I would say courses, books, trial and error, YT videos etc :) Learn as much as you can and you'll find out quickly what you don't know and then how you can learn it :)

[@dr7vk]

Just curious How does Square Space work is it like an app where Beginner's can learn or??

[@willpatersondesign]

It's a website for building websites :) it's got lots of templates though so it's great for beginners and people who don't know to code

[@piyush_design01]

DONE✅

[@Hayesin_finance]

Nice

[@justproductive-us8qz]

To be honest I don't have mac only hp laptop how about that

[@willpatersondesign]

Haha you’ll be fine!

[@henoktesfay9972]

can you give us the book you suggested (made by james)

[@willpatersondesign]

themadebyjames.com :)

[@KshtijivivanNavrangpura]

It covers essential steps for aspiring graphic designers. For more in-depth training, check out our courses!

[@abdelrhmanhelmey3753]

Hi Will, great video btw, I have two questions actually, so it’s been 3 months since I started my graphic design journey and I really like it and aiming to be a graphic design freelancer so, should I do more reach out to get clients or should I focus on my skills and developing them to make a portofolio and they will contact me automatically? the second question is, now i feel like i have no ideas, how can i get more ideas? Love your videos♥, keep up the great work and have a nice day

[@willpatersondesign]

Without knowing your specific circumstances and skills I would say a mix of both would be a good shout! A strong portfolio is what will enable clients to see what you do, but marketing yourself is also important so people can find your portfolio in the first place :) This video might help when it comes to ideas: kzbin.infoggT4RhQt5kU enjoy!

[@abdelrhmanhelmey3753]

@@willpatersondesign thanks ♥️

[@graphica2694]

Someone please help, i have no knowledge what i need to do to become a well graphic designer , i have done some basic courses but need guidance , please suggest me a course??? Blender or ps ,what should i need to do

[@willpatersondesign]

Come and join my new course! It launches this Friday! Here is the link if you want to check it out: www.logo-launch.com :D

[@NAILADO]

How can we have portfolio as beginners can you say more?

[@willpatersondesign]

You can use example work, eg passion projects, fictitious brands, work done for family and friends etc to show your abilities in your portfolio :)

[@samuelfavour-o3n]

Plz am new in graphic design I need some one to help me out

[@d.r.656]

The first writing dates back to 5000 years ago, how can typography date back 6000 years 😂

[@MovaGraphics]

2 hours and not even 1k views, damn youtube

[@willpatersondesign]

Yup. On the other hand it’s evergreen 🤷‍♂️

[@sammydavis5415]

Actually some of the greatest graphic designers don't draw at all

[@RobiwulHachan]

স্যার আমি গ্রাফিক্স ডিজাইন খুব ভালো পারি আশা করি আরো ভালো করতে পারব আপনি যদি আমাকে সাহায্য করেন তাহলে অবশ্যই❤

[@smailhb8206]

Bro Plante 🌱 🌱 🌱 🌱 In your room Dangerous for your health at night It’s let you breathe difficultly

[@willpatersondesign]

It's not dangerous :) It's in my office

[@arthuro237ff2]

Ape

[@ChalzHub]

Only use Mac LoL 😂

[@MarxismIntensifies666]

You look like a combination of Freddie Dredd and Jeffrey Dahmer, poitively.

[@starline474]

Start with Ai-the best way to make dumb feel like a pro!

[@topofthegreen]

AI will take over in this space.

[@MG-ng7ng]

If you need to use chat gpt . You're not an artist. Terrible advice.