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Been following you for almost 2 years, and these were the best 2 years of my life 🌸 I learned so much from you and I just want to say thank you! Thank you for your ideas, your smile and happiness that radiates in every single video🥹 I never felt so in touch with a stranger on KZread that I never met! You’re amazing 🌺 Love you 🌸

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sticking around Maria!! Really appreciate your comments and the love you share! Glad I get to share my journey with others! 🧡

I’m a designer myself and the best thing to do is to take your time sometimes you don’t get your best idea until after a few good and bad ones

I'm having the same problem, which cost my confidence, and I stopped designing. But after, I watched this video. I am pumped up again. Thank you, Abi!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Your videos made the biggest changes at my career, forever grateful for the amazing work, Abi!! Have a great week!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Comments like this not only make my day but my weeks, this it exactly why I do what I do, so thank you 😊💛

I just started learning graphic design. I had a self doubt about my creativity and design ideas. But after watching your video , I feel like "I can do it." Thank you !

@abiconnick

10 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! 😊

@Tispundesign

5 ай бұрын

Hey …how is your graphic design course going on ? I also just start learning graphic design and having self doubt … can you please give me some tips and idea ? Thank you

I loved the video! I'm studying design now and, here in Brazil, there is a lot of designers that don't make any research about the context in the briefing. Thank you!

Another big fun from Ghana 🇬🇭 ❤

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@logosdad1259

Жыл бұрын

Also from Ghana ....her fun as well

@KenSTACKS

10 ай бұрын

Ghanaians rise up!

So glad I found your channel recently! It's been a HUGE help to hear about your first project and obstacles, which I can totally relate to haha Anyway, I love the way you bring all the content together and it really clears my mind about this early career stage. 🤩

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it's been able to help 😊 Appreciate the kind words!

I just started watching your videos and I love your content girl!! Definitely have inspired me with designing...you're teaching things I haven't even learned while getting my degree

@abiconnick

5 ай бұрын

So nice to hear, thank you :) Glad I can help!

thank you for making videos. i am a woman in this field and you give me someone to look up to with the same design interests and type of style. you always teach me so many good tips and motivate me to do the best i can!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you, really appreciate this comment 🧡

You're literally the best abi! Thank you so much for existing ❤️

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

well thank you, it's much appreciated 😊

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your channel and content! You are an amazing designer and you deliver the informartion in a way that is so easy to understand and also they are very fun to watch for the way you present the information. I just would like to know, how is it that you analyze the competition? Greetings from Chile! You’ve got yourself a new subscriber ☺️☺️

In all your videos, you explain everything I learnt in course and still continiuing in. Im glad Im still being rubbed in the face with the process of how to provide a client with all the information 'needed' 😂oh and Im thankful so much for some of the videos where you explain about not overcomplicating the details of logos and using examples from well known brands to back up your point about sticking to the basic idea of how a logo is made and it's pattern to why it still sticks out and continues to. Thank you so much for the information Abi!! Continue with the explanation cause these are SOO NEEDED 💯 Im a young graphic designer wanting to start my own projects and Im loving your intel and experienced knowlege to help me understand the wider image of this career

I found your site while having brain freeze on a project. Great job, and love your honesty.

@abiconnick

11 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

Big congrats for your video Abi! ❤ Living with this struggle every single day! I must say, I gave up and start having fan, and being self-ironic. At least this approach helped me and made my life a bit easier. Again, thank you much for your shares in here!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad the video was helpful 😊

I'm struggling with completing my Graphic design degree, and seeing this videos like these motivates me to complete it. Thank you so much 🙂

@abiconnick

Ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

*ONE OF THE BEST VIDEO EVER* So engaging video that I didn't feel bored at any point throughout the video. Applauses to the editor❤. She explained everything so smoothly. Loved it. Thanks ❤❤

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your comment, thank you 😊

So glad I found your channel. Your experience resonates so much with my own.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, thank you 😊💛

Great to share this with fellow designers Abi - feel we all hit this stage!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 😊

Thank you, Abi! Truly grateful for your tips.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! glad it was helpful 😊

I last watched you when you were at 30k you've come very far

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You really made this video with me in mind it's crazy🤯!! Thank you for the advice I'll try to implement them

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful 😊

This really helps me as a graphic designer. You are the best ❤️

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

This really helps me as a graphic designer. You are the best . i love you

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 😊

Thanks abhi, it's very grateful for beginner designer 😁

Hey Abi, loved the video. It's just what I needed. Thanks.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Your video quality keep getting better and better

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Thank you 😊

Thanks so much Abi u have really help me so much,God bless you

This video was so informative. I am looking forward to start web development as a freelancer and would most definitely use this information.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Wish you all the best 😊

Great video and insight, hope all is well on your journey

@abiconnick

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Thanks Abi! Loved this one! 💕

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

No problem, glad you enjoyed it 😊

Girl thank you so mushhhhh. When you were talking i feel you talking about my self. Bc this is the struggle am in it now 😂❤❤❤

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Wish you the best :)

This is SO relatable! Great tips

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Wow Abi's so inspiring. Keep it up!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do 😊

Love from a young learning graphic designer from Nigeria 🇳🇬

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it 😊

happy to see you again! from India

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Always the best for motivation ❤

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thank you so so so so so so much, I am 100% subscribing.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 😊

Thank you so much Abi 😊

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

watching you from Egypt ...keep going the videos are great

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support, thank you 😊

Hi! I just binge-watched your video to inspire myself as a designer again and planning to redesign my old project along with your video. I really love your content and how you structure every video. If possible, I'd love to see a video about starting over in graphic design in 2023. Thank you. 🤍

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate it 😊 Noted the video idea!

awesome soundtrack choice too

so relatable!! lol😂. thanks, Abi👍❤

Thank you so much!!❤

@abiconnick

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

beautiful

It comes in the right time this my feeling now

Following you right away

wise words of wisdom, thank you

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Thank you so much 🙏

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

You're officially my Mentor 😭💝

Very insightful videos I have really learnt a lot from u Ghana 🇬🇭

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, thank you 😊

Another big fun from Ethopia🇪🇹

Informative

I also use it and I love it.

Thank you mam great information❤❤❤❤

@abiconnick

10 ай бұрын

Most welcome 😊

Your videos helps me a lot as an upcoming graphic designer ❤❤

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! wish you all the best 😊

Such a relatable video😂🤧

Good Job!!

@abiconnick

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Darling, New Subscriber From: Sri Lanka.

I've felt like this so many times during client work

can you please make a video on making a portfolio for designers with not many work to show, how to organise, how to make the projects look neat and not clumsy. I find myself throwing all the projects in the pages not knowing how to keep it flowing and easy to read. i just fell in love with your account. I've graduated many years ago but unfortunately there weren't many videos that were as helpful to answer my confusions in making designs, sooo i ended up moving away from the major. thank you for your efforts.

@abiconnick

11 ай бұрын

Sure thing 😊

@guidetopeacefullmindset

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!!! You’re the best

Hi Abi! Loved the video, as always they are so good!!! I was wondering what is the difference for you between Milanote and Notion? Or does it work together? As I saw you used both in your process! Thank youuuuu

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I actually use both, I like to use Milanote as more of a place I dump all my ideas, then in Notion I organised everything and present it cleint if needed. Milanote is internal between me and them team, and Notion is for sharing with the cleint. (hope this helps 😊)

you look awesome!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

Nice video ❤

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗

it literally took me 6 hours of designing infographs just bc of my imposter syndrome

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

you still got it done tho! Many would have quit,

You’re a gem. My brand has literally improved and my clients are now so pleased with my jobs all thanks to you! So glad I found you❤

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear 😊

cool video)

This one is very related to mine too 🤣😁❤️

Hello, I liked the tablet you use on design, how can I get mine

Well, young Abi, while I'm confortable writing (speaking) spanish, I suggest to go out and get some good ideas from nature. Be healthy and successful! PD: Thank you for sharing your knowledge and resources! 👍🏻💪🏻

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Nothing beats going out in nature to generate some ideas, I certainly agree with that! 😊

what if I don't do this as a job but for personal or school projects. The business aspect of your video really gave me an insight of a professional designer, but what about for someone who just wants to create for themselves and or others but still has those moments looking at the blank screen 🧐

Hi! Im a Brazilian designer and I really love and identify with your work, you teach and inspire me a lot! Could you please tell me if do you do any grid method for your logos? And how's the process? Thankss

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear, thank you 😊I actually don't use grids when designing logos, it's not really my style, but I can do a video on it?

@barbaraferreiramoro341

Жыл бұрын

@Abi Connick thanks for answer me ♡ I will appreciate if you could do a video about it ♡

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: Designing can be stressful and demotivating, especially when facing creative blocks. Lack of thorough brand strategy can lead to unoriginal and uninspired designs. Young Abby's mistakes in not diving deep into the business, researching competitors, and providing unique design solutions led to a lack of creativity. Implementing brand foundations, brand positioning, and design solutions stages can help prevent creative blocks and ensure unique designs. Using a design brief template like Milano can help compile research notes and mood boards, ensuring a cohesive design process and preventing a shortage of ideas. Made with HARPA AI

This is how I feel sometimes, drained after thinking for hours and not doing anything.

How do we know that we are ready to give the service of logo design and our logo are good?

Hello! What tablet do you use?

Dear Abi, I will starting a DIY Business, have bought me a lot of materials and my plotter, my domain and emailaccount but I stuck to begin because I want first have a Logo and a website where I can share with my clients. I am not sure if I should do a paid hosted website (if this, it shoulf be perfect from begin) or starting easier with a Linktree or something else, which is free but don't allow a much to be creative and with more functions like a paid hosting website. And I also stuck doing a Logo, I have one which I did with Canva, maybe I will do it on Ai, but it is not that what I really want. Should I use this for the beginning that I can start and then later when I redesign it with announcing it as the rebranding, or it is better to have from begin the right design?

❤ srilanka fan

can you show me logo save and seend the clinte plse tell me

I think I know you from British council English program you used to be a teacher 🎉❤❤❤ you're Molly right!?

At what time does the video start?

Ahh got right to the end before realizing the entire vid was an ad

Lots of love from nepal .i wnna learn from you about designning.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Have a course coming out soon 😊

@adrianshah4715

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick how to get clients in freelancer .I'm fresher.

Good

Where have you been ma'am. Dont disappear too long please❤

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Busy writing my brand design course ✏️

Love from India 🇮🇳 ❤️

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support 😊

Awesomeness! how deep do you go into their products if them? do you ask them to make everything available to you and do you have a ceiling of hours willing to invest in said research? many thanks!

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

So with brand strategy I start by having a call with the client and ask them a bunch of questions about their business. Then go away and do my research. There are 3 stages to this: 1.Brand Foundations: the core of the brand. This is where I uncover a brands Mission, purpose, values and goals. These are rooted within the business and influence everything the brand does. 2. Brand Positioning -I do market research, analyse competitors and identify the businesses target audience and brand personality. 3. Design solutions - based on the information I’ve gained from the previous 2 steps, I’ll provide visual solutions for the brand in the form of Mood boards.

❤

Hi! Abi, I am a graphic designer but I really in need of a laptop 🥺🥺🥺

Do you create moodboards for every design work you're working on or just those with branding? Genuinely wondering.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

I specialise in branding so more often then not they're the projects I'm working on, but if I'm going something like packaging or social media post creation I still personally create mood boards as it gives me something to reference but also shows the client the design direction.

@AlyBalagtas-sb5ql

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick That's true. I guess what makes creating mood boards so frustrating for me is that it takes me such a long time to do it when I just want it to end faster so I can start doing the actual designs. It makes me give up halfway the mood board process because it feels like I'm procrastinating or it's eventually just a waste of time -- which it isn't, really. Just my emotions acting up. (Also, wow! You replied! Keep sparkling. Big fan over here. Thank you for everything.

Love from Pakistan

Ideas live around us

@abiconnick

10 ай бұрын

yes to this!

thanks abi, which app do u use to edit videos like this

@DesignZina

Жыл бұрын

Première pro and after effects I guess 😊

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

No problem 😊 premiere pro and after effects

I 😘 love you . ❣️🤞

where do you get orders on brand identity...plz tell me

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Instagram mainly 😊

0:12 Correct correct 😂

TBH, Not that helpful. You found out and highlight the problem very well as it resonated with me. But the solution had nothing to do with the visual parts of the design. You started talking about the coming up with the brand strategy not with solving the visual part which is where i am still stuck and makes me hate designing so much. I am on a point where i believe you really are born with creativity not some muscle thing which you read on the blog posts and other discussions. At pace which i design websites is totally not practical for a real world market scenario. I am too slow to come up with unique designs.

@Muaz_tofik

6 ай бұрын

Yeah man she didn’t address the visual issue we have, I guess all we can do is just practice practice and more practice 🥲

@michaelakpuofoba3617

5 ай бұрын

I feel you bruhhh!

@yoriichi_gaming_sfa

5 ай бұрын

True i agree with you but she still helps in many ways so no complaints

@Seanod123

3 ай бұрын

To be honest a lot of it is just practice and looking at logos that work / trying to figure out why they work. Things eventually just start to click.

@hivetv2296

Күн бұрын

I totally agree with you

Hello Abi... Thank you for such informative content. I have a question. When should I buy better equipment for better design quality. I'm still using my Instagram doing some passion projects trying to build my business portfolio but I feel like I really need some more equipment.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 😊 When you say 'better equipment' what are you referring to? A new computer?

@teboangel

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick Yes exactly

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

@@teboangel is your current computer slowing you down or effecting your workflow whatsoever?

@teboangel

Жыл бұрын

@@abiconnick Yes... I'm using a Microsoft laptop... When I run Adobe Illustrator for a long time, it crashes. So it's kind of annoying.

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

@@teboangel If you have the extra cash to be able to do it, then go for it!

hi my name is utpal hai i am from india. I like your videos very much, I watch a lot and enjoy, I have learned a lot by watching your videos. I want to know from the perspective of a graphic designer that yes, I know that you use Apple products, so I wanted to know that Apple Magic Mouse and trackpad which is better For easy use ( i love trackped 😁 )

@abiconnick

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear the videos have been helpful 😊 I prefer using a mouse, but it's all personal preference, there's no right or wrong.