J.C. Hardt

J.C. Hardt

As a creator and entrepreneur, I am driven by the power of creativity. I believe that through cultivating the art of creative thinking, anything is possible. I believe that every person has the ability to be a creator, and it's my goal to help people tap into that human super power and use it to make a difference in their lives and the world around them.

Though I've been many things, with every project, I strive to use my story to unite people through shared experiences, inspire change, and challenge the people to grow. Whether I'm working on designing a brand for a company, creating a marketing campaign for a product, casting vision to a team, or simply sharing a personal story with a friend, I am always looking for ways to connect with people and inspire them to make a positive impact in the world.

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  • @JinKee
    @JinKee2 күн бұрын

    To be fair when i first saw Kia’s name i thought “Killed in Action”?

  • @JinKee
    @JinKee2 күн бұрын

    K И

  • @EspdiVideoG
    @EspdiVideoG11 күн бұрын

    Nice font.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt9 күн бұрын

    I agree!

  • @HerrSW5
    @HerrSW512 күн бұрын

    I’m rather excited to have something new to use and anything based on something Teutonic is fine by me 🇨🇭

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt11 күн бұрын

    Totally agree! A refresh is good for our eyes. 🤩

  • @darksun9492
    @darksun949215 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt14 күн бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @shubham_M7777
    @shubham_M777716 күн бұрын

    Sir please make comparison video on web developement vs designer (there are lot of different fields in graphics designer, web design, logo, Baner,thumbnail designer) vs animation, digital art. How to choose between these? Can I do freelancing for lifetime? Can I do it without degree, college?Can I take it as a business? How to clear confusion, which one is for which person or personality, how to choose?

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt14 күн бұрын

    A great topic of conversation! If you're just starting out, I recommend trying a bit of everything to see what you like. Typically a UI or website design role will trend more analytical, while a brand or logo design role will be more abstract. You also have to take into account personality. If you want to do branding you'll have to work with founders meaning there is a lot of discovery and communication. If you go with a more technical role, you'll probably end up working with engineers on the product team and having a lot more "deep work" time. As for freelancing long-term, you can definitely do it! I know people who have been freelancers their whole lives. It just depends on what you want to do. No college degree is required. Though, I do recommend working at an agency or for another designer for at least a few years so you can learn the trade. I hope this helps!

  • @JuliusCae-li7ht
    @JuliusCae-li7ht20 күн бұрын

    I’m still scared tho as an artist

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt17 күн бұрын

    A.I. might be able to design, but it's cannot create. This is why we still need artist like yourself. What makes art impactful is the WHY behind the art. It's never the art itself. Only you can develop a meaningful reason behind your creation. The reason behind the art is where all of the value is. What kind of artist are you?

  • @hamza-chaudhry
    @hamza-chaudhry20 күн бұрын

    Well said

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt17 күн бұрын

    🙌 Thank you!

  • @Haze_Falon
    @Haze_Falon21 күн бұрын

    I’ve never seen a person that actually gave more than two shits about the mission of a company.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt17 күн бұрын

    😂 That's the problem! I learned this from an entrepreneurial mentor of mine. He once haggled with me for 6 weeks over a mission statement. As he said, "Every word of the mission statement needs to inspire people. If we don't get this right, our business sets out on it's journey aimlessly."

  • @user-lc1gy3ug4h
    @user-lc1gy3ug4h22 күн бұрын

    Sir, please create more videos on graphic design principles. I watched your 'How to Use Contrast in Your Design' video, your explanation is very good.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt17 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the compliment! I enjoy teaching design, but I've been transitioning to talk more about creativity as a pursuit rather than limiting myself to design based tutorials. Are there certain topics you're interested?

  • @user-lc1gy3ug4h
    @user-lc1gy3ug4h17 күн бұрын

    Okay sir, but please you’ll make videos on principles later, sir i have just started learning graphic design

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt11 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I'll keep that in mind!

  • @SonyaThePrincess
    @SonyaThePrincess23 күн бұрын

    How can i create the last grid ?

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt17 күн бұрын

    The last one is a bit complicated. My recommendation is to Google around for grid templates until you find ones you like!

  • @infuzioncreative
    @infuzioncreativeАй бұрын

    OMG 2024 and I've just seen this. Needed a full refresher on Golden Ratio because it's been soo long since I did Graphic Design properly. , this video is worth watching and getting a subscribe!! Thanks very much

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt24 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful!

  • @user-uy2ul2yw8x
    @user-uy2ul2yw8xАй бұрын

    it's a nice share. Go for it!

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardtАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Jusme010
    @Jusme010Ай бұрын

    don't know how old this video is but it was on point it really cleared up a lot for me...👍👍👍👍

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardtАй бұрын

    So glad you found value in it! Thanks for subscribing!

  • @benfidar
    @benfidarАй бұрын

    I used Calibri because I thought I had no choice. I got used to it, begrudgingly. I love Helvetica, still, I would be over the moon happy if I could use it seemlessly. I hate Aptos. I hope I get used to it since I am being forced to use it or add steps to my workflow that will become thousands and thousands of extra useless steps. Microsoft sucks. Hard. Why can't we have nice things?

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardtАй бұрын

    😂 We should all just start using Helvetica everywhere all the time.

  • @hamza-chaudhry
    @hamza-chaudhry2 ай бұрын

    Damn that's so true

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    It's an odd trend isn't it? 🤔

  • @hamza-chaudhry
    @hamza-chaudhry2 ай бұрын

    @@jc_hardt yup

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    @hamza-chaudhry so what's your story? 👀

  • @hamza-chaudhry
    @hamza-chaudhry2 ай бұрын

    @@jc_hardt nothing interesting, just a university student studying computer science but with a creative side

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    See, your default answer was your career path. Not your story. You answered the question incorrectly. 🫣 Let me give you an example: I grew up in Kansas in a very structured environment, but I didn't fit that mold. I was curious and expressive. I learned from a young age, mostly through RPG games, that it was way more fun to live in a world I could create and be free in. As I got older I took that philosophy with me. I've never had a "real job." Instead, I create the world I want to play in. The reason this works is because it takes about the same amount of time as telling someone about your career path, but it provides context. Notice you still got the answer to the question you're really wondering, but now you know the WHY behind it. Telling your story opens the door for more interesting questions and conversations. 🙂

  • @justingiovanetti
    @justingiovanetti2 ай бұрын

    On a white background, at what point, if it ever does, does a 10x10px dot that has 50% opacity, that’s scaling up, ever have more visual prominence than a 10 x 10px 100% opacity black dot?

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    I don't know if there is a specific point, but try it out and you'll find a point at which the visual weight will change to the 50% opacity rectangle.

  • @justingiovanetti
    @justingiovanetti2 ай бұрын

    @@jc_hardt For example, if the body copy is 50% opacity and the first heading up from the body copy is 100% opacity, the opacity of the two should somehow affect the required difference in size. Does that make sense? Somehow normalizing the difference. If both the body copy and heading are 100% opacity, then the change in size would be greater, than if the body was 50% opacity. (Not taking weight into account)

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    Correct! I often get away with this trick to make my headings a bit smaller I will reduce the contrast of the body copy.

  • @justingiovanetti
    @justingiovanetti2 ай бұрын

    @@jc_hardtyep. There’s got to be some formal formula for it :)

  • @kirisuchino6085
    @kirisuchino60852 ай бұрын

    Porque você tem sotaque brasileiro? 😆😆😆🤨

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    I do?? I have a lot of Brazilian friends 🤷

  • @minime1137
    @minime11372 ай бұрын

    Researchers from Harvard University of tourism has recently done a research that if you go to Pakistan you can exponentially enhance your creative powers. Try it.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    Pakistan huh? 🤔

  • @JustPerusing
    @JustPerusing3 ай бұрын

    Love this video.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @motionmuse5684
    @motionmuse56843 ай бұрын

    I hate logo design, I don't know why lol. Love visual Branding, colors, fonts and pattern design

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    Same TBH... 👀

  • @jonwatte4293
    @jonwatte42933 ай бұрын

    Something that "feels modern" will actually last less long, because a stronger appearance wears out faster. In a very important way, the less something sticks out, the more it will last.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    This is very true, but I would argue this was Calibri's problem. It was designed to be "modern" but then became outdated quickly. The nice thing about Aptos is it takes inspiration from Helvetica, which has been established as a workhorse font for over 50 years and is still going strong.

  • @huldar
    @huldar3 ай бұрын

    Do you have any thoughts on the font in terms of inclusivity? Like when it comes to dyslexic people I hear that having really distinguished letters helps. Perhaps that’s a possible reason for the c and the e to be so different? What do you think?

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    Great question! Super important. Lexend was actually designed specifically to help with dyslexia. I believe the designer was also a reading therapist. Certain typefaces are easier than others, and we should lean into that when possible!

  • @tobi9717
    @tobi97174 ай бұрын

    The guy with the mustash from 1800 tells me something about old Fashion, thanks KZread!

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    😂 I'm bringing the 'stache back!

  • @jorgemiguelmilano1535
    @jorgemiguelmilano15354 ай бұрын

    8:51 Nice. But on a serious note, Aptos feels like a challenger to SF Pro from macOS.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    💯💯💯

  • @davelash1219
    @davelash12194 ай бұрын

    Six months after this video came out, I heard of Aptos for the first time. What an excellent introduction and primer! Can't believe it hasn't had more likes (42)!!

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the feedback!

  • @caboh
    @caboh4 ай бұрын

    Great video! Especially when it gets underway at 4:50. Kudos!

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 💯

  • @joshuaychung
    @joshuaychung4 ай бұрын

    I can't wait until someone tries to pass a fake document from 10 years ago written in Aptos!

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt2 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @myautobiographyafanfic1413
    @myautobiographyafanfic14134 ай бұрын

    I never thought I'd be learning layout from Groucho Marx

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome 😆🥸

  • @myautobiographyafanfic1413
    @myautobiographyafanfic14134 ай бұрын

    @@jc_hardtI'm glad you took that the way I meant it, cause I now realize it might come off as insulting.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt4 ай бұрын

    😆 you're not the first KZread commenter to say such. I think it's funny.

  • @salutvictor4772
    @salutvictor47724 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much, very clear and useful content!!! Here watching and learning from Guatemala!!!!

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt4 ай бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @salutvictor4772
    @salutvictor47724 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU for this content!!! Watching from Guatemala!!!!

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! 💯

  • @gerededasein1182
    @gerededasein11824 ай бұрын

    I think it's ca-LI-bri, not CA-li-bri? /kəˈliːbri/ is the pronunciation given on Wikipedia. (Still like your enthusiasm, regardless.)

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt4 ай бұрын

    😆👍

  • @TremereTT
    @TremereTT5 ай бұрын

    Whats wrong with Bierstadt? They could at least name it Warstein, Flensburg, Frankfurt, Einbeck usw. Also wasn't Aptos even more controvesial? btw. I like the one! It looks like European one. Would have liked to have seen a European 7 too!

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    I liked the name Bierstadt, but it's not the easiest thing to say 😅

  • @TremereTT
    @TremereTT5 ай бұрын

    @@jc_hardt Well , the fact that it means "beer city" would have been worth keeping alone. What is your take an Non-English 7 , you know the one that doesn't lack the vertical strike in the middle? It's kinda rare in typefaces.

  • @rufusfromjohto7515
    @rufusfromjohto75155 ай бұрын

    I will keep to Arial, the squiggly lower case g always put me off calibri and will keep me away from aptos. It is just a strong personal preference.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt4 ай бұрын

    Arial is a great font! 💯

  • @Theampersand
    @Theampersand5 ай бұрын

    It’s pronounced “app toss”

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    🤔🫡🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @nickkulper
    @nickkulper5 ай бұрын

    Man we got new default font before GTA VI

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    😆😆😆

  • @richomuhammadhafsah9028
    @richomuhammadhafsah90285 ай бұрын

    First time, I look you like an artist. Whatever 😂

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    🫣😆

  • @hemantsingh8176
    @hemantsingh81765 ай бұрын

    For this video

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    🫶🫡

  • @hemantsingh8176
    @hemantsingh81765 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @Peapodzilla
    @Peapodzilla5 ай бұрын

    Anyone here do work on fiverr? Looking to have a logo created.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    Would recommend searching on Fiverr or Upwork if you’re looking for an introductory logo. If you want to get something of a bit more quality, try searching Dribbble or Behance!

  • @user-ol7ld7km5z
    @user-ol7ld7km5z6 ай бұрын

    You are creating such high quality content for creators out there with so much insights. One of the best design channels right now. Absolutely amazing. Keep going 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! New videos coming soon!

  • @ronaf9358
    @ronaf93586 ай бұрын

    Never know im practicing it until you mention it in your video 😂😂.. also this video adding new knowledge to me 😊

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    Yay! Thanks for sharing!

  • @user-rq6wh3xs5w
    @user-rq6wh3xs5w6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @tmb8807
    @tmb88076 ай бұрын

    I’ve been trying really hard to like it, and it has grown on me a bit, but there are things that are not making it easy. I’m a heavy Excel user so Aptos Narrow is the variant I’ve been using most. But there are some really glaring issues with it that seem to be related to how it’s being rendered in Excel specifically. Numerals look absolutely horridly narrow and amateurish at 11pt, and completely different to either 10 or 12pt (at least in the desktop app - rendering seems to be different on the web). And the ‘1’ numeral just inexplicably received a bottom bar, similar to Calibri, making Narrow inconsistent with the rest of the family (but again, only in the desktop app, not on the web). I was concerned all this was related to rendering just being terrible on lower resolution displays (my laptop is 1080p), but I’ve had the same experience at 1440p. So I’m hoping these are teething problems and once they’ve stopped messing around with it, it’ll look more uniform and I’ll eventually just forget about it.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    Great feedback! I haven’t tested it in Excel yet!

  • @graftedworks
    @graftedworks7 ай бұрын

    I like your videos, but the super frequent camera view shifts and constant body movement are so difficult to watch. Meant as constructive criticism. Thanks!

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback! Noted! 🫡🙂

  • @vashishtha001
    @vashishtha0017 ай бұрын

    Excellent Brother 👌 Concept is clear but if you added some more examples( in size, weight ,fill,color,stype,and typography each section) ☺️ it will be nice or it would gives us a more ideas for understanding and applying contrast in our design work.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the compliment! Noted!

  • @glassowlie
    @glassowlie7 ай бұрын

    4:51 How fitting.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    😝

  • @glassowlie
    @glassowlie7 ай бұрын

    An example of an identity crisis.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @glassowlie
    @glassowlie7 ай бұрын

    Even in 2023, I miss the previous design not just the logo but the overall can designs. The previous ones had so much personality e.g. A Pringles chip diving in sour cream and the such. The 2020 onwards design is so much more generic with no personality and charm of the original packaging. Also the new blocky font looks awful, the serif font was way better.

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt5 ай бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @farheenreshi
    @farheenreshi7 ай бұрын

    Great content

  • @jc_hardt
    @jc_hardt7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!