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I’m currently not offering design mentorship as a service just yet (trialling it on a few other designers first). But if this is something you’re interested in let me know below!!👍

@mariamangion21

Жыл бұрын

Watching it xxx

@altiwythe6150

Жыл бұрын

Definitely interested!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

@@mariamangion21 Wahoo enjoy!!!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

@alti wythe Good to know! What are some things you'd love support on?😊

@Mademoiselleivy

Жыл бұрын

If ever there is like a mentorship, omg! I’ll definitely sign up 🥳🥳

Your attention to detail and ability to make everything feel like magic is such a blessing to those around you 🥺Thank you for shining your light in the world and for being so positive and being so sweet! Can’t wait to watch 🍂 Appreciate you so much 💕

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Maria! Hope you enjoy this weeks video, had lots of fun mentoring someone else for the first time!!

I wasn't about to quit. I am starting my career as a Freelance Graphics Designer but still watched it and liked it as well!! Keep up the good work!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Love that you still watched it and found it useful!

This video is exactly what I need at the current stage of my business, so thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been struggling a lot with projects dragging for months and it takes away a lot of my mental space. I definitely need to implement the one concept method, even though it feels super scary, your reasoning behind it makes a lot of sense. Great video as always! ✨

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help and wish you all the best! Thanks :)

There is no way this video came right when i started depressing about this project. I am a pharmacy student in a third world country and i wanted to find a way to make some money as a designer (not my main source) but after starting for a little bit i lost some motivation , and your video really came at the right time. Thank you SO MUCH !

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this video came at the perfect time!!! I've been there so many times wanting to quit or losing motivation that it can be hard! Glad my content has given you that push you needed!

@skandev1921

Жыл бұрын

medical student from a third world country too here

@skandev1921

Жыл бұрын

algeria to be exact

@TheTuto2000

Жыл бұрын

@@skandev1921 kifkif

Thank you so much again for your great advices and support for creatives !

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad I can help :)

This advice can even be applied in my music world, so many parallels with creatives, we all suffer from the same problems ahaha. Fantastic Video Abi!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you John, much appreciated 😊 It's almost like as people, we all go through the same issues 👀😂

You're so amazing and that you offer this advice for free to help others and creating an amazing design community. Hands up to you for reaching out and investing so much of your time for fellow designers. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Just want to try and help as many people as I can, that's why I love this channel so much because I get comments exactly like this! 💛

Ugh your content is amazing!! Thank you ❤

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, thank you 😊🧡

These are so practical and you were so explanatory. Thank you so much Abi

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! Glad I could help :)

Your videos are very helpful and encouraging. Thank you kindly!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it 😊

I love all ur vids and tips and it really helps me in my graphic design studies! Thank you sm for that, hope u going well tho. Greats from France ❤️🇫🇷

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Love to hear it, thank you 😊

Your videos are so precious. I learned so much from you and I'm grateful for those free video with actually important and useful informations. Thank you, Abi!

@abiconnick

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great advice and the way of delivering it 👏

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

thank u for such amazing educational video as always Abi :3

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it :)

I love your videos. Thank you so much for everything abi. I have been watching you for almost 2 years now. I am in college working towards a master is design and a Certificate in Business Management. You have helped me a lot throughout the way. Ok have l learned a lot from you

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad my videos can help! Wow, you've pretty much been here since I started this channel, happy that you're still here. That's incredible, wishing you all the best with your next steps!

Thank you so much Abi for this light I almost gave up Thank you alot

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Got to keep going! The tough parts just make for a better success story :)

That "buffet" example... 😮‍💨🔥🔥 Such a valuable video. Grateful for the knowledge and insight. 🙌🏼

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

The buffet was a example close to my heart 😅😂 Glad you enjoyed the video :)

I'm basically a second mia! I mean I was really confused with unnecessary stuff to do in a day, and leave all my real works for the end of the day! Now i know how to organize my to do list. Anddd i was giving too many options to clients and make them and make "me" confused! Thanks for this great video i just found you on KZread and I'm definitely gonna dig out your channel! Already a big fan ❤

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're on the right track :) Appreciate the kind words and support, thank you 💛

Discovered your channel today! 🎉This Video was missing in my life at the moment 😅

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!! Glad I could help :)

I feel what Mia feels. apart from being diagnosed with MADD (something related to depression) my business has started to decline until now and I don't know what to do to fix what went wrong. Thank you abi for this content! very helpful

The one concept thing will really change everything. My old job always requested 3 options and I think Im a bit stuck with that. Also I am trying to let go of old habits. Thank you for the videos. I am currently It a bit of a dark place with my own business but listening to your ideas while working is very inspirational. At the moment I am stuck with breadcrumb designs but maybe one day it will get better.

@abiconnick

10 ай бұрын

You got this!

An aspiring student designer from the PHILIPPINES! Thanks for the tips on handling stuff like these Abi! This really helps me prepare for my future job!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Its a pleasure! Glad my content can help other aspiring designers! Wishing you the best with your journey💛

@livingpoo9994

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick Rooting for this channel to reach more creatives like us too, Abi!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Awzm 👌👌, It would be really helpful if u can share those templates ( Invoice , E-mail templates , Brand presentation templates) for us.

Abi, you and your work are amazing! I have already DMd you some time ago asking for a mentorship and would be definitely up to it!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 Sorry about that, my dms get a bit swapped on Instagram! But when I do start offering something similar to this I will announce it on here and there!

Amazing 🤩

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗

I love the buffet analogy! It drive me crazy when a client asked for 5 or 6 different options. I basically tell them to trust me and that we'll start with one option (sometimes two) and we'll go from there.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Had this before 😅 They just end up confusing themselves!

truly insightful...note taken✅

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Yay, glad my content can help!😆

@jonathanlotobi

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick it would mean the world to me, if you could reply to my IG dm

Hi Abi I love ur work and how you consistently evolving wish u luck ❤️❤️❤️ And pray for my passion to design and creative work get back 😭 + I noticed that u take out the outro of your video 😭😭💔 I mean WHY it was such minimalistic and clean one and like prepare us to the end of ur video now video just end all in sudden ? Anyhow love u girl keep the good work up

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, really appreciate it 😊 I took it out because people were clicking off the video and not watching the next one, for some reason if the video abruptly ends people are more likely to watch another video.

Hello ,hru Your content is useful for me . thanks I request you, don't stop upload videos because I learn lot from you. Again thanks 👍

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you! Glad my content is useful 😎

Hi, Abi I have a degree in visual communications with a concentration in Graphic Designs. But having issues focusing on my design concepts and remembering what I learned because of hardheadedness (didn't do as my design professors told after graduation) and for being run over by a car in 2018. It seems it knocked some of my design knowledge out of my head. I have to familiarize myself with adobe suites...before the accident I was fully knowledgeable in Photoshop, Ai illustrator, Dreamweaver, and InDesign; but also knowledgeable in other adobe programs. The first one that I'm attempting to relearn or refresh my brain with is Ai and in few weeks going after Photoshop and so forth. I want to let you know that your tutorials on typography and illustrator tools are so amazingly wonderful and helpful to me and I love to give props for all you do to assist other designers reach their unique design self...lol. I'm actually trying to create designs or Art for my online store so I can start making money and doing what I really love graphic design and photography and including all the other elements of design manipulation. Again, thanks.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

oh wow! Sorry to here this, but good on you for not letting it stop you! It's very inspiring and you've motivated me! So happy to hear that my videos have been able to help you along you're journey! Keep at it and I wish you the best 😊💛

I’m definitely interested… being in the game for 2 years and if feels like it’s not working as I want

Whenever I see your videos, my heart says that your videos are very very very helpful and relatable for us, as creatives. and big thanks for all ❤😊 And lastly my english is weak so please adjust 😅 Hope you understand what I am trying to say. 😌

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

I understand! and I appreciate it, thank you :)

That Netflix analogy took me outt 😂🤣

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

haha how true is it tho! 😅😂

Great Video...

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome video, I've had very similar feeling! If you don't have one already I'd love for you to do an illustrator training course, even if it's just the basics of logo design, I use Photoshop and want to get better at Illustrator but all the courses I can find are 5 years old! Thanks!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You must have some mystic powers because that's the exact course I am currently creating! Hopefully be out in around 2 months.

@ZABESIMS

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick Amazing! Thank you in advance 😂

Hi Abi would you please do a video of how to design a whole brand with only using an ipad ❤

Abi you know me so well lol cause sure enough I had lost a little bit of hope😄

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Everyone does from time to time, it's just part of the journey! But stay with it! I wish you all the best :)

@blkpanthercreative

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick thanks Abi 🙏🏽

Early gang! Amazingly because I’m up at 12:40am worrying about my business and playing with the idea to quit 😅

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Ayyy happy to have you here! Oh wow, this came at just the right time! Just know that those feelings are pretty normal and to this day I have breakdowns and sometimes just want to pack it all in!! BUT you've got to remember why you're doing it and what good it can bring you! You got this!!!💛

@fazalesubhan8709

Жыл бұрын

Hi I need a friend to discuss problem with each other so I need friends

This is what I do! I haven't started my business yet but this is my problem that I don't stick to one idea & make a lot of options. It's like a lot of things are going inside my head at the same time! And it's so difficult to focus on one thing 😩 By the way, your videos are great ❤️ Can you explain how to create logo guidelines & how do you choose typeface for any brand & it is presented? Thank you so much!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just have to start and be okay with learning along the way :) Thank you! I have a video on how to present logos to clients here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4OgtquHeMW5fKQ.html

@fareehaqamar893

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick I'm loving your videos! Taking notes 📝 & the fact that I'm actually discovering through different platforms that pro designers go with 1 concept! Thank you for this! Just one question. How do i find passions projects? How to write good emails for sending proposals? I have checked notion..its great! But I don't have customers rn so I want to reach out to people. Would be great if you make a video on this ❤️

0:56 Don't worry, i gotchu 😂 I heard that somewhere else

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Go their back!!!!😎

The way you present it is really amazing. btw can you please tell me what camera do you use to record your videos?

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Definitely improved since I first started my channel haha! I currently use the Sony Z-V1💛

@emonahmmed9192

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick good to see your reply 😁 thanks

Eeeeeeeee, thumbnail was gulumulu.😊

Make more vedio related packaging design process __ :)

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Sure 😊

Great video, who is your editor? does he have his own social media?

I needed this video 🥲 thank you so much

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

No problem 😊 Glad I could help!

Hi Abi, thank you for this amazing video it's really helpful, i have a question how do you find that amazing music for your presentation videos is there a free resources for that this might be a good idea for the next video because all the music that we can find for free is horrible🙂

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! So we actually use artlist for all of our sound! (This is an additional cost) but sound can add so much to videos so i recommend investing into it! It’s quite hard to find specific music that’s good and free!

Hey Abi! I had a question (not sure if this would be the best place) but Im not sure if you took any online certified courses for graphic design (or product design) prior to getting your apprenticeship, but do you have any advice or tips on which courses you would recommend taking? Or any advice on other ways than courses to learn how to be a "certified" designer? Like would a degree be helpful when applying to apprenticeships/jobs or would experience/portfolio matter more? Thank you so much! Sorry for all the questions, PS DEFINITELY would have taken your course! I just am on a slight time limit of needing to get started December or January

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

When I got my apprenticeship I was straight out of college, I hadn't done any prior training. When it comes to graphic design, there are a bunch of good ones on Udemy, but I've always struggled to find good brand design courses, and that's why I decided to start creating them myself. I personally think experience matters more when trying to get a job, because you're providing proof you can do what you say. I wish you all the best :)

@asmrizzy1574

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick Thank you so much for your advice!! 💜

Combining two concepts is always a Nightmare

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

I used to hate hearing this!!!😅

👋 I am interested! I went to school for industrial design and I am finding myself doing graphic design but I need to obtain clients and find my path.

content creator suits you

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this comment thank you! Hoping to dive into more things like this in the future😀

I have an enquiry abi! I want to know how can we make editable templates for customers e.g. social media posts, resumes, presentations, postcards, flyers etc. It would be great if you give a tutorial on that.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Noted! I have a video on how to make social media templates for clients here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWl2sJV8oNifYbw.html

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy the video!❤️

When i cam into industry i was so passionate full of motivation.. But slowly i lost it.. Main reason is things are not working... 😒 I upload pictures or reels on Instagram but instagram compressed their quality.. Etc etc🙇🏼‍♀️

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Why aren’t they working for you? What’s the main problems your facing? Sometimes the quality of reels can come down to your equipment and file size! Maybe try different sizes of uploading and see if that helps 🧡

@hfatimah9597

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick I'm working hard bit still do not get even a single client.. Bit it's OK.. I'm not quitting.. Every night i lost motivation and the next morning i get up with new idea with 100% motivation.. It is exhausting but bit i have to go through it.. Maybe

What are you thoughts on how to create invoices and contracts for clients? I've been struggling finding the right place or someone in legal who understands creating agreements and forms for brand designers :(

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Being completely honest, at the start of my journey I just winged it, maybe not the best thing to do, but it just got me started. (it all depends how much money you charge for your projects) I used a software called QuickBooks to invoice customers, in terms of contracts I just got a free template off google and then as I started to make more money I paid a solicitor to create me a professional one :)

Can you do a challenge video where you only use ipad for a whole branding.. Is it possible to only use ipad for all of that ?

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

To be honest I don't use my iPad all that much when it comes to design!

Is there a video that explains what type of different templates a designer should have to make admin processes more efficient? I for one as well struggle with managing my time and end up doing nothing creative, which I totally miss :( just because I spend a lot of time crafting proposals, invoicing etc.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

I have a video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4aomKeud7HAkso.html that should be useful, it's not a complete video but should help :) Also this might be of help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4aVp9p6k7ngoNY.html

Wanted to ask that in your shop there some stuff with 0 as the price so does that mean like they are all free?? for example the moodboard?

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Yes, anything that is £0 is free😊

@ipsitadas8671

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick ohh wow that's so nice of you! 🥺

I want you as a mentor 😭

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

It's good to know the interest is there! Hoping to offer this as a proper service in the future, so keep your eyes peeled!💛 What are some things you'd love help on?

@itsamandaedison

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick I did actually message you on Instagram a while back to ask if you could do the same, as a self - taught person with no design education, I mostly just want to know if I have it and if I am improving my skills or am I hallucinating if I could actually do this.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

@@itsamandaedison Ooh sorry my Instagram DM's can get a little crazy! Okay, that's good to know. I think anyone has what it takes if you've got the determination, patience and willingness to continually learn! x

@itsamandaedison

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick Could I re-reach out to you on instagram? I mean, it was a long shot trying to connect the first time alone... this one too..

Hey Abi, I am want to Know how do you find the clients? Using any freelancing platforms like Fiverr, upwork etc? Or do you use any other methods for get client? Hope you will answer my questions

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

I've never used freelance platforms, I have a video here on my method: kzread.info/dash/bejne/epNho82Mj7vbpdo.html 😊

@aaiyesikhtehaiyaha1573

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick Thanks For Your Reply 👍

Hey abi, what if the client straight up asks for 2 or 3 concepts. What should I tell them to make them drop the idea of multiple concepts.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes it’s okay to cater your services around the client and it’s down to your process and what you’re comfortable with! I’d find out why they are looking for multiple concepts and if they are open to being presented with one in-depth concept! Sometimes clients aren’t sure of the difference between the two so it’s our job as the designer to explain how providing one solution can be better for their brand!😊

@fitah47

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick thankyou very much abi

@fitah47

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick can you make a video based on explaining how beneficial a one concept is to the customer and not just the designer side

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

@@fitah47 yes !

@fitah47

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick looking forward to it

How much for that mentorship

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

I'm not yet offering this service, but it is something I'm considering in the future!

@ellenwoodslim7367

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick trial with me

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

@@ellenwoodslim7367 I'm already trailing with a handful of designers and don't have bandwidth to take any more on, but when I do I announce on instagram first :)

If you know what were the last words we shared ,then tell me I would tell you some more

I'm not good at drawing, can I still be a creative designer?

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely. You can be highly skilled in other areas like typography, logo design etc. I would recommend working on your weaknesses, so you can get better!

@juneldelacuadra5973

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick Wow, thank you so much.

Present Mam Am I Late?👀

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

haha not to late, all that matters is you made it!

First comment

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

I see you!!!👀

wait, do she have a love bite on her right side of neck oohhh!! haha ;, great vide tho

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

haha no I'm not 14 anymore , just a rash I got from a new gym t shirt 😂

@siddharthpaul2267

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick 😂 I m not 14 either haha