How You Can Learn Design Without School
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- Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2018
- What's the best way to learn design if you can afford going to design school? How can I learn design quickly? Typography is the foundation of graphic design, so it's imperative that you learn how to use type.
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11:30 Design Curriculum
12:00 Art Center Curriculum
16:11 Essentials for Design Education
40:50 and 43:56 AI shortcuts and Design/ Typography Tips
46:35 Contrast by Scale
49:58 Contrast by Weight
51:30 Contrast by Style
56:02 Contrast by Scale, Weight and Style
59:05 Type pairing for logo design, kerning and tracking
1:04:35 Where to practice kerning
1:05:03 Hanging Punctuation
1:07:10 Grouping with Rules/Lines
1:09:38 Lines in Paragraphs
1:14:39 Typography No No's (Shapes inside paragraphs and Widows)
1:19:37 Typography No No's (Quotes not prime marks)
1:27:14 Making a quick arrow
1:29:40 Tricks to make your work look like Chris'
1:37:40 What grids are for
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In 2017 I decided I want to be a designer. I self taught myself while working full time at a restaurant in Times Square. All my paychecks went to buying design books and networking with people. It was the hardest year of my life setting goal to finish my portfolio, taking several internships and searching for jobs. One year later, I recently got a job offer as a UX/UI designer in NYC and a scholarship for a grad school's design program. Your channel is one of my important sources of mentorship and helps me keep going :) Thank you for all the passion and time you put into the videos!
Congrats.
This is truly inspiring , i need more details about your journey , can i have your instagram or facebook ?
thats so amazing!
give us an update? I'd love to hear because I'm pursuing a similar path!
Want to pursue a similar path.
All design school did to me was destroying my creativity and will to learn or explore. Learining by yourself is so much better.
School is only to get grades, I'm learning much more on youtube and online courses (and I'm sad because I spent almost 3 years of my life on a design degree)
It sucks that you're more caught up in getting gud grades instead of focusing on your craft/growth etc.
I can related to this
Brother I spent 5lakhs i.e 6.257.66$ in design school and guess what I didn't learnt anything there .. it felt like I spent that much money only just to get that degree certificate... Professors are in their own imaginary world... No f*** given
00:08 Learn graphic design without going to design school
05:17 Being self-taught requires hard work, working your way up, finding a mentor, and making sacrifices.
16:14 Design education is difficult to find, especially high-quality classes on typography.
21:29 School assignment integrates mythology and entrepreneurship.
31:56 Splitting the channel into business and design content
36:41 The bundle will not be available on Black Friday.
46:32 Scale and weight are important for achieving contrast in typography
51:20 Contrasting scale, weight, and style in typography
1:01:16 Focus on proper letter spacing and hanging punctuation in design
1:05:51 Typography and design principles
1:15:42 Resumes are an outdated way to measure someone's worth, especially in the creative field.
1:21:04 You can use keyboard shortcuts to insert special characters on your phone.
1:31:06 Using shapes and boxes can add weight and emphasis to typography.
1:36:01 Using grids to maintain layout balance
It's incredible how much I could learn from this one video. Chris, you're incredible! Not to mention you have the gift of teaching, everything you say makes perfect sense and it's easy to follow. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication! Can't wait to watch all the other videos
I rather people say investment time than homework. Sounds like work and most people don't want to do work, but they do like to invest time for personal improvement. Just a concept I learned from a mathematics teacher.
some of the things I learned before I dropped out of college was that I didn't want to rely on an unrealiable teacher, cz I had many crappy teachers, and I was always ahead of my class doing my own research and building my own criteria. And there's tons of free high quality content that you can learn design from, just like this awesome channel. You don't actually need to pay for education if find the way to educate yourself
I'm glad that I found this! I'm doing a career switch with pursuing design! Thank you for making valuable content!
An idea: What if you guys made a sequence of small videos interviewing various people in your team about which bundle/kit/product they find the most useful, which chapter/feature/knowledge bomb helped them lvl up the most and things of that nature. I think it would be a nice way of promoting your products, while your audience can relate to personal stories of your team members and perhaps better understand what value you actually offer and that even pros have a room for improvement. + We get to know yall awesome folks a little better :) Cheers.
Nice job guys! I shout out - thank you sooo much for the great content like that.
You improved my life. I love the design and I was on a way to give up my way as a designer.
Now I am recharged through your passion - I feel it in each of your words!
Thank you!
Watching this on a late Saturday morning where I am, while waiting to start a design client meeting. Thanks again and again for these valuable videos. I am a self taught designer too with a loooooong way to go, and I've been eyeing that design bundle for a while now. Can't afford it just yet, but I'm saving up! Love you, The Futur, you're a great part of why I'm motivated more to work hard for this. 💕
That book mock-up just got me extremely excited!!! Whaaa??? 👏👏👏👏👏
This is amazing Chris and Ben. I have been watching your videos since then, but just like what Ben said, there are certain times that you see a designer put that line on top of two paragraphs and you don't know why they put it. Appreciate you both for taking time to create this 2 hour video. This is true man, everything can be really learned through RUclips, but being able to study at an A+ or B+ School, is also a great thing. Believe it or not, in this whole duration of video, I was just amazed by how Chris's tips on Illustrator will always come in handy, especially the principles of design taught in this video together with the keyboard shortcuts. Thank you The Futur, you made everything easy to understand and very concise. Cheers from the Philippines!
Oooh ! :D i LOVED the way chris danced at the begining ! Thank you for your valuable advices and good vibes! BRAVO to all @Thefutur team
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I think that the one thing that gets left out of of self-taught designers is the physical craft aspect. Whether thats woodworking or traditional illustration. The move to digital has killed that, and I know from first hand that. Although you can live without these skills, damn have I noticed that I wish I spent more time on them earlier in my academics
I just love the the The Futur. I'm so glad you guys create content. I am going to support you guys.
Thank you
Oh yes! I’m one of the selt taught, career switcher, late bloomer, c school guys you profiled and i’m buying this. Costs like a rent but i’ve been following you for months and never got disappointed
There is something intrinsic about being happy by making other people happy.
You guys never fail to deliver.
I wish you guys perpetual joie de vivre from AU. 🙏
merci beaucoup AU.
I just come across your page, and your vibes got my full attention! Knowledge is Power! Biggg Thanks!!!
You nailed it with this bundle! Exactly what I was looking for, being a career switcher with limited time! But with high hopes :-)
I think we know our audience. See you in the Futur.
The show was fun. I learned a lot.Thank you guys.
I've just bought the graphic design bundle. Thank you!
Thank you.
went to college for creative studies for a year and left. now a few months later i’m doing music industry graphic design with artists that are inspirations to me, anything’s possible!
You guys motivate me to become a better version ... BIG thank you to all of you
Good energy on this show on a Friday night no less!
Thanks guys, it was a lecture! a great one!
"Resume is an outdated way to measure somebody's worth" words of the wise.
I had to switch from medical school to design and it has helped me so much creating a futur for myself. A lot of inspiration came from the futur. Love you guys
I’m saving up for this!
So excited for the new channel
Chris Do, you are a monster. Whaaaat? I will learn so much from you. And you will most certainly learn in leaps and bounds. And then, being another generous soul, I will bring it on back around to you and yours. Floored right now, and I'm only half way through. Generous beyond description. Much love and many blessings to your whole crew.I n this moment I know my life just changed.
Bring it
Sometimes, I don't know what I'll do without contents from you guys. You guys are super amazing!
Thank you Steve.
“wow” been looking for this! Thanks 😊
Thank you. Loved it.
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Thanks Trent.
I'll be buying your book when it's released!
Some thoughts from the perspective of someone who graduated in 2015:
- $22k a semester is normal. It isn't the high end anymore. It's just the average.
- Most schools aren't teaching anything but design theory and some application. They definitely aren't teaching business basics or anything you need to actually get a job. They're training their people to be well rounded designers, which is extremely unhelpful in the industry unless you're going to be in-house.
- Few universities can actually place students in design jobs after they graduate. Only specialized design/arts schools actually pull this off on a regular basis.
- I personally learned more from these videos and a semester abroad in Singapore when it comes to design than I did in 4 years of design school.
- Learning theory is still necessary so you can actually be a GOOD designer, but schools structure things so you can't learn that until after a full year of non-essentials, further wasting your money (I'm talking language classes, liberal arts electives, etc; I'm not referring to foundation art classes since those are still needed)
- Talking to fairly recent grads and looking at the portfolios produced by graduating classes is the best way I've found to assess whether a school is worth the money. If the work is all phenomenal and the students are getting good jobs, it might be worth going to that school. Otherwise, skip it.
- If the school has a lot of specialized classes, that's a good sign. If you just see typography and graphic design with one or two other electives, that's a good indicator that you won't learn what you need.
Oh, for context, I have my own company now and I mentor other designers in my free time. I went to a "B" level school (we had a lot of high profile visiting lecturers, including Stephan Sagmeister, but significantly less portfolio development and business/workplace basics). The theory was really solid, but the classes were limited and unfocused.
I am one of the few people from my graduating class that actually ended up in design, and I'm moving away from it by choice. My classmates didn't even get a choice, they were just completely under-prepared by our university.
I got my first graphic design job in 1972 age 23, with no training just a bit of talent at drawing and a flair for art in general. I had several designs jobs after that and finally as a Studio Manager. This is long before computers and the net. I went freelance around 1982 and I am still working part time today. So yes it is highly possible to become a graphic designer without going to school, you just have to convince employers you can do the job.
Man! i love his energy a lot!
I’m currently struggling through Fullsail and was going to switch degree programs but this video and your content gave me some motivation to keep going down this path. I guess all the classes recently have favored artists and it’s been kinda deflating. I can’t wait to get into this type of coursework.
Good morning Chaz, Jeremy Harris here. I am seriously considering registering at full sail in graphic design and desperately desire your unadulterated opinion of the school and the program. Does the overall value justify the cost of the program? I understand you are busy and posted this months ago so I'm basically taking a shot in the dark but if you get this and reply, I will be very appreciative. Thanks
Thank you, guys! I learned a lot from this video, really helpful!
You’re very welcome.
Thank you so much for sharing 💖
Thank you, I'm trying to become a graphic designer I appreciate your help
Simplicity and Beginer friendly.. Love it!
Omg first time I am seeing like that deep work thanks Chris always
You’re very welcome
Hi Guys. I'm from Cameroon. I love all the good work you have been doing on this channel. i've always wanted to be a graphic designer. I've gathered some savings for your course but my money doesn't sum up to 349 so I'll just buy typography on your site. From there I'll go on to find other cheaper ones. Thanks a lot guys. I hope it's worth the money.
Let us know if it helps you.
love the content !!
loving this.
There is also a third way you can keep text together. Highlight two words you want to keep together, go in to the character pallet, drop down the hidden menu and choose no break. This creates a protected space. You can also do this in Word by pressing ctrl shift space on a PC. Hope this helps someone.
Good tip.
I'm a late blooming, career switchin diyer so this is REALLY gonna speak to me. Love what you guys do.
we know our audience. ;)
love the futur team ❤️
I got it! I was looking for guidance from a couple of people on how I can become a fundamental-oriented designer without going to a design school... I think I can get something out of it. ❤
I like your advice for learn design with design school Thanks Chris!!!😊🤗
You're very welcome
Love what you guys do! Can't wait to try one of the courses...are there any offers going on right now?
I needed this.
cant wait for the book!!
1:17:05 This is the type of insight to small details that I can't get anywhere else...
I will be in California in Late December. I want to meet you guys so bad! Your influence has changed my life.
We are doing an event at our studio in December. Maybe the timing will work out.
Roman hanging punctuation is a life saver 💯
Just the best!!!!!!!
Hey Chris! Love all your videos! Never missed a single video since I first subscribed your channel. I am lucky to have a Mentor like you!
Thank you.
Way finding needs to be redesigned for the NYC subway systems, ASAP!
1:37:18 suddenly mad me sad...but damn Thanks Chris!!!😊🤗
Your pronunciation of Neue is perfect. Sehr gut.
Danke.
Thank you.
B-Schooler checking in...lol. I'm currently a senior in a design program (have only been doing this since 2016). I just feel like the education i've gotten so far has been meh. And only recently have I felt passionate and excited about design because of channels like the Futur. I feel like I have so many holes in my knowledge and technical skills and taste.
At the first mention of the book I was certain that I will be buying it coming from a skeptical Virgo who thoroughly analyzes things especially before purchases. In addition to that I'm extremely frugal. But in .01 seconds I knew that this book will provide value without the description of it. I'm going to resume the video to hear more now lol can't wait!
I totall relate
This book is hilarious! Let the coverart just be like this!
Interesting. My instructor for my free design courses from San Diego College is from USC . My designs have gone from a 3 to a 10 in 1 month . I'm finally relevant
I'm looking forward to the KS of this book. Make sure to add some cool stretch goals in it too. 😉
You know we will.
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Watching this right now and where Chris talks about mentors and heroes... You guys at TheFutur might not know it but you've been both to me so far... I've learnt so much from you guys in the last year, and it feels like this is just the beginning.. Keep them coming guys, and we'll just keep learning, and loving it all the way. Like Dane Cruz down here, I can't afford any of the bundles yet, but I'm saving up... Been saving for the complete case study which I'm about to hit so I'm pretty pumped :) Love you guys man!
Thank you Godwin.
Thank you
I'm not even a designer. This is so fun to watch!
I'm doing both; I'm studying Graphic Design at the BA level in a community college in Trinidad and Tobago plus I'm learning from Chris Do and design books. It's a 'C-school'. It's the cheapest option for me.
thank you
supporter here.. greetings from the Netherlands.
watching this in 2021... wow... thanks guys...
Thanks 😊
great opportunity, I wish I can't currently, but. best of luck
I learned non of this stuff in my design education. Should have known going to a teacher's college turn state university was not gonna give me what I need. Getting each course in that bundle to sharpen my skills.
Sorry to hear. Not all schools were created equal.
i love how chris talks about his teacher like he was a jedi-master XD
In InDesign there are more options for adjusting blocks of text that combines tracking and kerning and returns without actually using a hard return. This is why it's a far superior software for doing book design.
ASMR lol :D
great video guys!
For Industrial design it is essential to know about materials and manufactoring processes. A product stylist may not need it.
True
Absolutely wow, with a pieces of chalk.
i like the hydro74 art on the wall lol
i'd love to see some magazine layout tips from you guys
Have you seen our other videos on typography?
yes i loved them! @@thefutur
serif: Origin mid 19th C: perhaps from Dutch schreef 'dash, line', of Germanic origin
Ayyye, that intro soundtrack tho
You like?
Wao! I just didn't know this that google has changed that... and I am watching this video after 5 years.
oh damn i never knew about command+space i always just used Z and option+Z. its not much different but command+space is a bit faster when you want to move the screen and zoom.
Inspired. I've been locked away in my house for 6 weeks. I'm not stopping.
I've been locked in my house for five months and haven't done anything
@@Nickporter17 why not?
@@debeauti2877 I've actually done a ton, just not as focussed on design as I would have hoped. Your comment just struck me because it was a year ago but matches the situation most of us are in now. So I made a not funny joke. How have your skills developed since you made your proclamation?
@@Nickporter17 hi. It's going well. I started my own business last fall and consulted in change management at a university. Now I'm honing in on my design and visual communi skills heavy. I'm building my website and started my online portfolio. I am marketing myself as a Visual Communicator.
@@debeauti2877 that's awesome! Probably too basic for you, but I just read "Killer Visual Strategies" the author uses the term visual strategist a lot to describe a design minded communicator. Sounds like you're putting yourself out there and getting the feed back you need. So awesome!
Dam... Watching this on Black Friday....
28:49 Those letters more perfect than the vector fonts
My school was the ad. Creepy how accurate the algorithm is
In my country (Turkey) many companies are obsessed with 4 year graphic design degree that’s why it was hard for me to find a job in that field. I did some book covers for a small publishing house, but they didn’t pay me enough money so I wanted to switch to a bigger publishing house. I applied to one who were searching for a graphic designer and they hired me but I was badly surprised to see that I was assigned to do just the inside pages of the books. Nothing creative in there just putting the content on the pages. The book cover design works were reserved to 3 freelancers who were working for them from home but who had 4 year graphic design degrees.
It was many years ago and my options for learning design were limited. Here is not many design schools and the entry in very hard, hundreds of applicants and only 30 are selected for each school. The only other option were 3 month courses who only teach the softwares but not the design principles. Thankfully now we have many online learning platforms like yours and I have more chance to switch my career to what I love to do.
Şu an nasıl ilerletiyorsunuz durumu? Aradan 5 ay geçmiş ve ben de tasarımcı olmak istiyorum. Açıkçası okula gideceğim sanırım ama okula değil de kendimi geliştirmeye odaklanacağım ve ilerisi için de yurt dışına gitmek istiyorum, iyi bir yerde çalışmak ve iyi bir hayat yaşamak için.
@@mihri. eğer okula gitme olanağınız varsa mutlaka gitmenizi tavsiye ederim. hocalardan birebir eğitim almak ve tasarımlarda sürekli onlardan eleştiri almak eğitimde çok önemli. okula gidemeyecekseniz işi iyi bilen bir veya birkaç ustadan sürekli tavsiye alma ortamnı yaratmaya çalışın. tasarım dil farklılıklarına rağmen yurtdışında yapılabilecek mesleklerden biri. yani gazeteci olup yurtdışında yaşamak istemekten iyidir.
@@mufishko anladııım teşekkürler. Umarım iyi gidiyordur her şey sizin için, ülkemizde tasarımcı olmak büyük ihtimalle zordur
@@mihri. biraz networke de bağlı tabii ama iyi portfolio önemli bunu oluşturmak da bir şekilde sağlam usta çırak ilişkisinden geçiyor. okul bunu gayet iyi veriyor ama okulda okuma imkanı yoksa dışarıda bunu oluşturmaya çalışmak önemli
Will there be a similarly priced sale on Black Friday? I may have to wait until then to save up.
20% on BF
"I Hate you Dude"... I spat my drink on that!
we use it sparingly for that very reason. ;)
Whoa its already 3 years old? Wish I saw it back then! I'm a "boomer" and graduated with a graphic design degree years ago but it was kind of a joke. I wouldn't consider the school to be that good at all. Especially after seeing real instruction. I ended up getting a job as a production artist which was basically photoshop all day editing photoshoot and product images of soccer gear. I'm not into soccer but it was a fairly fun job. It didn't pay that good but it was an easy job. So i stayed there for 7 years and basically wasted away. By the time i left I didn't have much of a portfolio and was burned out.
Not sure if I want to get back into graphic design. I think I might take this course over the winter or right now. I'm a very creative guy and it would be fun to go back to school and see what i can do. I was one of the best students in my class but nothing compared to other college students. One school i went to to possibly do an internship in their creative department and from what i saw there i wanted to immediately turn around. I think they just wanted to see what that school pumped out. I mean they were super professional and just bigger. State university versus state college. School days were so fun tho. I took every art class possible!
Is this the same as the Designers bundle that is on the website as of now? And 2nd question, is this a great starting point to start in the graphic design pathway?