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[mariamangion]

Who else agrees that Abi is one of the sweetest persons ever?

[SimMess]

After 8 years of working as a graphic designer for small company, I am done. I havent seen a rise for four years. I find my work boring and frustraiting. I don't have energy to learn and stay up to date. My passion is completely gone. I'm so jealous of your passion and attitude.

[danielgaviria]

It really got me in the "TRUST THE PROCESS" I felt soo identified and it helps me to feel better too ❤ Thanks Abi.

[tonylovestech]

Hey Abi, I KINDA disagree on working for free.

I feel like going to a business (local or otherwise), they'd take your work and ask for another free piece of work the moment they could. Maybe stuff is different in the UK compared to the US, but over here, businesses are ruthless, evil, and greedy, and will demand the most for the least. Even some local ones!

I'd like to propose an alternative:

Work on Volunteer projects/events in your community and/or Open Source projects!

I'm still a complete noob in my Graphic Design journey, I bought some books to teach myself (Creating a Brand Identity, Principles of Logo Design, The Designer's Dictionary of Color) along with looking at your videos (which I love) and I've tried to pay attention to product labeling/design alongside logo design from local businesses in my area. Your channel has been nothing but inspiring for me.

I've NEVER felt comfortable working for free, at all, I did some stuff while I was in college (I mostly taught myself and I'll be honest I didn't come from a good baseline), and most of my assets + work was stolen, lost, or inaccessible (love it when companies lock me out of corporate accounts) :(

But I did want to contribute to SOMETHING to level up my design skillset.

I discovered open source projects need designers! Such as Ubuntu and Fedora (both are Linux-based Operating Systems), doing design work for an open-source project is probably way better than just doing typical "free" work for a local business. People on a global scale will notice your talent immediately, especially if your designs are approved for use within a given operating system. It's also a massive plus on LinkedIn as FOSS contributors will take immediate notice and might ask for help in other areas, most of those contributors work at companies and they might be able to get you something that'll start paying you money. (or you'll have a really sick portfolio that shows how dedicated you are to Open Source computing)


You could also get involved with volunteer organizations in your city that might need a designer, maybe they need social media posts or a t-shirt or a re-designed website. I started to look around for events in my city that might need designers, most larger festivals and events already had someone that made a design a while ago, but events a few decent months or a year out might need a designer.

[courtcrea.]

Abi, I absolutely love how transparent you are and all the consistent value you provide. Thanks again as always with another brilliant video! ♥

[ilustramaat]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it was very helpful for designers like me, who is in the beginning

[czar]

I love how I’ve come across your channel. I am currently exploring the world of brand designing and as I’ve watched your videos, I know that I can be an excellent brand designer someday. As much as I would love to enroll in your class, I can’t afford it. I am from the Philippines and it would cost me around 66, 000. 😭 I am beyond grateful to see your works and tuts. 🩷

[HonestlyTylar]

this was so helpful! thanks so much for sharing Abi!🤗

[Adityakittoo]

Another Helpful Video Abi, I agree with all of the Points.

[PhilippAmana]

Thanks alot, it was a hidden secret for me who is a branding specialist who is still learning and adjusting to become simpler and scalable during my growth process. 🎉

[aisourav]

Thanks Abi, for not gatekeeping and for your honest advice.

[christoffersrensen]

Your vidoes helped me through university! You go girl!

[auroramurgia]

I would love to meet you in person and chat!❤ You're professional and have a way to articulate your thoughts and expertise that is sooo inspiring ✨️ truly thank you Aby🥰

[Ravenousyouth]

the sound effects are slightly too loud

[rajproshad]

Wow that's great logo design essentials

[arabusername]

how to use notion as a graphic design and how to send it and get answer by client

[mattwest]

Hi Abi, your video's are amazingly helpful! Quick question (I'm a newbie) when pairing fonts for a client, do you normally go to Adobe Fonts? I use Envato Elements but a bit confused with regards to licensing. As far as i understand, with Envato you can vectorize it for the client or 'create outlines'.

[UsmanUsman-rd]

I want to start my logo design journey please can you make a video on how to become one.what should we learn first then second and so on What are the basic fundamental principles should we learn and so other things please

[TobiAdereti]

Hey Abi, another amazing video. You have inspired me to start using photography in my branding but I can’t seem to present it right. When I put logos onto photography I notice the images look pixelated but in your videos they look amazing. Are there any tips you could give me?

[Freemanacid-]

hey there,
I'm a teacher. and I want to be a graphic designer. I don't have so much work at home ( I'm almost free after school ). so can I learn to be a graphic designer ( I'm familiar with photoshop and illustrator) ? If the answer is yes, can you give me some advise please?
( btw this video was great and very useful for me ❤ )