Day in The Life of a Designer - Twenty Four hours with Creative Director Matthew Encina
What does a day in the life of a designer look like? Follow creative director Matthew Encina, for 24 hours. See his morning rituals, the tools he uses to stay organized, and how he manages the team of animators and designers at Blind.
Matthew Encina is a creative director at Blind, and an author at The Futur. You can see his design, animation, and directorial work at:
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Credits:
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Host- Matthew Encina
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If you love what you do, sleep is an interruption. But if you dont, then it is the best escape.
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
YodaVon .VaderWalker well said.
@aryan5137
5 жыл бұрын
The Futur deep stuff
@aeonjoey3d
4 жыл бұрын
this is true... i often wish i didn't have to sleep. we're lucky... very lucky.
@viccodes3671
3 жыл бұрын
i just want to design but school is my interruption. i'm in college :/
Best takeaway really is that being a creative is really still about the grit and determination to be consistent at it, which is just the most unromantic and un-”random“ thing to say about creativity. It's kind of beautiful that to be spontaneous, to be truly spontaneous, a certain level of consistency must be achieved. (I'm droning on, hahaha.)
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
John Espino yep! #grindlife
If i did rock climbing before work I'll be sleeping on my desk for the rest of the day lol
@PaganShagger
4 жыл бұрын
@@MatthewEncina To an average person this is extraneous, but the more experiance and developed a person becomes, rock climbing turns into a wake up routine.
Are you sure you a designer? I didn't see you procrastinate..
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
lol.
@rheapinto5404
7 жыл бұрын
ECA EDG *see
@siyabongamtetwa7888
7 жыл бұрын
Hahahaaa... That's so TRUE with designers!!
@PhotohackLovers
7 жыл бұрын
Im a huge procrastinator, like im supposed to be working and im watching futur again
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
Jacob Campbell editing is life.
Love how Matthew plugs the Futur during his Vlog.
@narendrayadavkkc
6 жыл бұрын
why mac crap
Loved this! Please make more like these. It's so great to de-romanticize what the life of an creative looks like.
@good2btheking
7 жыл бұрын
The shit we do for money seldom is pretty but knowing that your efforts contributed to something worthwhile is validation enough for most artists. I wish we lived in a world where we had the upper hand and not the other way around :/
@ThereWereHeroes
7 жыл бұрын
True! It only works if you love the work. Channels like these are the best :) Thank you for the content!
@ThereWereHeroes
7 жыл бұрын
I feel you. On the other hand, a lot of the time it's when we have limitations we produce the best work. It's like starting a magazine. You have to keep within the boundaries of that niche you've chosen. But within those boundaries you're free.
Make this into a series. Waiting for Day in The Life of a Designer #2
@peatear42
7 жыл бұрын
Yes please! I would love to see more :D
@latinillusion00
6 жыл бұрын
more please!!!
After watching this vid I got really motivated, want to become an art director one day. Thanks for the inspiration!❤
This channel has rekindled my passion for design. I thought I could "quit" being an artist and give up trying to live off of it as a profession. I saw myself as talentless and not good enough to compete with others so I concentrated on doing the business side of things. I didn't think it was possible to meld both worlds. So thank you. :) Really excited to see more from this channel.
Matthew, it's a pleasure getting a sneak peek into your world. You seem to have a great balance in your daily life. I originally signed up (way back when) for Chris and Jose, and now it's great to get to know the rest of the awesome team at The Futur.
Thanks Matthew! Honestly as a designer/businessman, time management is so hard for me. Now you give me hope. lol. Thanks for sharing your day! More power!
Thanks for the insight on your life Matthew, really makes me consider the time I use/don't use on a day to day basis. Need to start going to the gym again...
This videos was really inspiring, really something to look forward too, to be compasioned and also organized is soo damn important, most people just don't even know it. You actually set minded me with just this videos, guys pls, keep up the awesome work you're doing ! ;)
I'm sure everyone would love to see a day in the life of Chris Do and Ben Burns too! Please try that if possible. Great video, this :)
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
ben is up next.
Thanks for sharing! Loved the music and video editing!
Matthew, please do more like this.. I like the way you recording and editing the video for personal vlog.. and you guys delivered a great content as always.
According to my opinion one of the most excellent editor is mathhew encina
What an great video! Thank you for sharing! Excited to see more
I better become a morning person
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
that's early even for me.
@good2btheking
7 жыл бұрын
Best art/creativity happens after 3am for me, the witching hour. I conjure up creativity like a wizard :D
@crisace2784
7 жыл бұрын
For me it happens when i'm trying to go to sleep, my brain just gets flooded with a bunch of ideas.
@DavidKFZ
7 жыл бұрын
acecg I used to work in a job with alternating day shift and night shift. Day shift meant waking up at 4:45am, night shift meant waking at 4:45pm. I slept just fine through either of those providing that the room was dark enough. You will be able to do it no worries once you establish the sleeping pattern. And I can tell you personally that waking at 4 or 5am is the best for the simple fact that the world is still asleep at that time, you can wholeheartedly focus on whatever you choose
@DavidKFZ
7 жыл бұрын
And in terms of creativity, I believe Ben Burns covered that in a video a while back. Apparently the body shuts off the front part of the brain before sleep which gives you uninhibited creativity. It's a good method to come up with concepts and is backed with science
Awesome video, It's always cool to see how creative people use their time throughout the day
I really enjoyed watching this blog. I hope you'll do more on a daily or regular basis. It really helps seeing the behind the scenes as a creative director and designer, especially for design students like myself. Thank you for this. 😊😊👍👍
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
let's keep encouraging matt. maybe he will.
Great video, Matthew. Thanks for sharing! Your schedule looks a lot like my dream scenario.
Thanks for posting! Really enjoyed this.
Wow what a video!! Love it!!
HEEEY, Glad to see the snapshot obb and logo finally in action. So awesome to see it in pre-producution in the past videos.
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
blackknightkanos you guys get to see everything we do.
loved this. always interesting to see designers perspective on things
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
NIKITAIZIEV I think Ben Burns is up next.
@suncanaskrobonja9044
7 жыл бұрын
yes, please! :)
Mathew this is cool! Had a nice flow. I want to see more, maybe on a weekly basis. :)
Loved this! More videos like this please! :)
Loved this episode, really well made, with a large variety of techniques used and balanced perfectly. PS: climbing looks really inspiring as a workout, for sure I will look after a climbing gym around my place.
Awesome thanks for sharing this.
Cool video, loving the journal and PC build! 👍
Love this. More of these, please! 👍🏻
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
Ben Levermore Ben burns is next.
Great video Matt! Wondering about that 5 minute journal tho. What do you use for that? Thinking of starting one myself.
waw what a video!! love it ❤️❤️❤️
Inspired. I dream of a life like this when I'm a designer.
could you tell us where you got your 5 minute journal? Thanks
This is pretty helpful.. Thanks for making this one ☺
I love the idea of going climbing in the morning.
Great video! Thanks for sharing your day with us Matthew. Also, I'm watching The Office, it's nice to finish the day laughing. I hope we can see more videos like this in the future, from Chris too!
Love this.
Loving SnapShot! Keep it up guys👌
More positive vibes with the future !!!
Thank you for these videos! Love seeing the behind the scenes of the day-to-day grind from people we look up to and admire professionally. I wanted to know Matthew, can you lend some insight as to your work relationship with project managers? The pros and cons perhaps of your experiences? Could be a conversation not for public consumption and if so, I'd love to DM you some more questions about this topic. Thanks again for the great content guys!
@jarredhoelle8253
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to reply! And thanks for the insight.
MORE OF THESE!!!
Nice. Amazing.
This was really nice.
Thanks for sharing... workout time is very important. Y'all always leave good tips. if I'm correct you created this video? Your skills are on point! Salute to #thefutur
the fact that you put your alarm for 5:55 just felt relatable on next level lol
Interesting video. Matthew, could you share the configuration of that PC?
Such an inspirational video. One day you will wake up and there won't be any more time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now.
i can't do a hand written to-do list anymore, I have to use our PMS (wrike) and when i need adhoc lists in meetings and such i just go to notes on my iphone or mac (which sync to eachother)
Which drawing touch pad do you use??
lol you're eating dinner when I'm like.. asleep. I prefer to start my day really early, be working by 7am and be done at like, 3-4 pm. I've always been terrible at working in the afternoons, so I'd rather go work out or something at that point. love videos like these though, awesome job!
Inspiring me, this is amazing.
Love your videos...
Wich brand is this backpack / bag?
What is the name of the project manager tool on the mac?!?
I really enjoyed this video. Brilliant.☺
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
appreciate it.
LOVE THIS JOG
Matthew I have a question. If I create a 3d file, how could I display that 3d object in a web browser? JavaScript? Css3? WebGL? Could you give me some advice?
One helluva first PC u got there ^_^
What type of journal is that?
What a boss. Climbing every morning!
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
not every morning. just this morning. but matt climbs regularly.
More Please...!!! It was amazing to see the prices of a designer...!
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
expect to see more from us in this series.
@peternjuguna4143
7 жыл бұрын
especially you. I am from Kenya still teaching myself design. I still have a very long way e.g. at the moment, I am not able to design even a simple logo but will get there. I am from Kenya..hehe (rare people here). I would love to see your daily life as a designer.
@victormanuelgonzaleznorieg2478
7 жыл бұрын
Yes please, if is from the other members of the team it will be great as well..!!!
2:48 , i spotted Love live anime here :))
Awesome work flow
it was interesting to see how you use your to-do list. do you write them in the order of priority? or chronologically?
Awesome! Thanks for giving us a little snapshot of life as a designer at Blind, Matt. :D
@liamandrewcura7518
7 жыл бұрын
By the way, when is Blind open for job/internship applications? Ir is the team just open to receiving portfolios regularly?
@liamandrewcura7518
7 жыл бұрын
Matthew Encina Sounds great. Thanks so much forgetting back to my inquiry. I'll be sending an application soon. All the best!
Woah how did u build ur own pc???
Great theme of video!
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
it will be interesting to see how this series develops over time with others outside our studio.
Can you expand on the 5-minute journal daily goal setting?
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
Pixel & Bracket maybe Matt will in a Futur episode.
@pixelandbracket
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the insight!
His day looks like my year.
Inspiring!
you know howta build a PC? Nice!
similar timing except I clock out at six and start working on personal projects till 11 and up by 630
I would love for you to make more videos on your channel
this is so inspiring bcoz i spend my most of the time in procastination
Nice video! Keep it up cousin and keep things simple with your schedule!
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
welcome Matthew's cousin.
I loved this.....this kinda mirrors my day, except I go to the gym in the night.
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
glad you enjoyed it.
What software do motion graphics artist use...do they prefer adobe after effect or other softwares
@thefutur
4 жыл бұрын
c4d and AE
great can you pls upload the video fron brainstorming and how convey to people that your idea is best
Love u guys
Really enjoyed this. I hope you guys make a playlist for these kind of videos. Also maybe videos on how projects are done from inception to completion (My opinion though).
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
Sulley Nasyr we have. It's called snapshot.
@svlleyy
7 жыл бұрын
The Futur thanks very much.
Hahahaha Love the dog's name!! In some parts of the philippines "Chuy" is synonymous to the word cool Chuy masyado ang aso ni Matthew hahahha (Y)
Start work at 10am for a full time job?! Living the dream!
@thefutur
6 жыл бұрын
10-7pm.
the interview was nice very interesting ....being organize your time...and work as a team..great...
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
Code@Kwento no interview. Just talking to camera by himself.
I'm glad that you're sleeping 2 hours more than me!
I want to see the day in the life of Chuy next!
i like your cap what is it's name??
So, Matt, you get a little over 6 hours of sleep... You are a warrior!
@thefutur
7 жыл бұрын
#BeastMode
You get to build a PC everyday? That's sounds sweet
4:30 song??
What is mushrooms coffee mix?
curious as to what that journal is called ( the one to keep a log of all your goals, and how your day could've been improved)
@MKsAlteredArt
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I was wondering that too. Thanks for the podcast names. I have a long commute in the mornings and this will be refreshing.
Nice day management man
Yerba Mate? Where you from? Argentina? Uruguay?
No Weetabix for breakfast? How do you keep the energy levels up? Thanks for posting this. It must have been a bit strange having the cameras on you for so long but it's a great insight.
There is a way in designing that one letter can extract all letters in the same style in a way (template, trace paper). Please explain the topic on your channel. Thank you.
I want to work with this kind of community :'(. That is my dream..