I still can't believe how this video got only 440k views in over two years! Like, what are these young designers looking for on the internet? Man! This video is gold and could easily be sold as a 200 dollar online course. I'm dead serious. I watch it everytime I work on a big logo project. This is like the 10th time. When the designing is done and presentation is on the horizon I always come back (just like now) to get focused and reminded on what matters, because you forget some things when doing other stuff beside logos. Kids wanna charge big for a logo but don't learn enough how to justify the price tag. My logos are maybe no better than average, but I do all the things beside designing (including a great presentation), and with all that I can charge 5-7 k without negotiating. That's why this video is so great.
I felt a nice and kind vibe while watching this video, would love to see Ben teaching more stuff. I love how even from thousands of miles away Ben can give the kindest vibe I have received in years just from a video. Good work man!
1. Logo on light background with lots of negative space 2. Comparaison between the dark logo on light background and the light logo on dark background 3. Mock ups small and large size 4. Isolated logo
Saw this video 2 days ago.. prepared my presentation yesterday... and crushed it today! They loved the first design so it went better than expected... but man.. I was so relaxed about it because I was prepared. THANK YOU! 🙏🏼
I go back to this video all the time. I must have watched/listened to it at least 10 times by now. There is so much gold in there. Especially for beginners.
12:30 So true about that ego boost. Once I presented a logo to a client in a beachflag and billboard mockup and they never thought about it to show their new brand that way. So my next job was to create that billboard and beachflag.
I am doing a degree in Visual Communication Design and i can guarantee that i have learned more from The Futur then even my teachers taught me in the lectures and seniors dont even know the things i know from ur channel 😍 respect u alot
Guys love you to the moon and back! Starting my own creative business in country where no one is that professional and no one wants to share their best practices and experience ( you know, eastern Europeans..). So you you are my best inspiration and advice. I didn't noticed that I spent a lot of time a day watching your videos and this time was the most valuable time spent on the internet. Thank you and hope you will make more and more! Following your steps and hoping for the best! Hope to see you all one day and discuss professionally.
As a User Experience designer. There is a lot that applies to presenting your interface and experience changes in this video. It was an excellent thought exercise for how the goals of the deck's content could be altered to fit the UI, UX, Product Designer field.
Petition to get an updated version of this video for 2022. To highlight any changes in your process over the last four years since this was posted. PLEASE AND THANK YOU!
I have watched this in 2020. Well, I've had issues presenting logos to clients, A friend of mine once called me a dictator as I always presented one option of Artwork, Be it logo, poster or business card e.t.c. to my client(s). I started presenting the same logo design in 3 different versions but with a few tweaks and this gave my clients the sense of choice. I don't really ask for feedback or comments, as Like you have said. "I send mail or Whatsapp" Am changing that effective immediately. This has been useful to me.
I am quite that dictator too, And What i do nowadays is share sketches before hitting illustrator then tweak the final one into 3 related ... Plus, I share jpg in black and white and a mockup that best suites the brand. I don't ask for feedback either, Because worse you do bring it, You have to explain properly ( Haha )... I love watching this video, Will create this kind of presentation according to Mr. Ben Barnes and share on my Behance...
I've been there too. A simple solution to that - stop naming files "final" :) I always put a timestamp information at the end of the file i.e. project-name-logo-201810251230.ai (which is YYYYMMDDHHMM) Try it! It will change your life :D
I'm ending my first career of Graphic Design and in a few months it will be my grade final exam. I have to present a tea brand with real, consistent mockups and explain all about the brand, and this video is really a big help! Thank you!
I think The Futur is doing so well in business that they're sharing this kind of high quality content, and at the same time, generating a high quality feedback. Congratz guys! Thank you for this! Shout out to Ben and The Sensei Chris 🔥
Hey! I wanna thank you so much for this video! I'm working in a brand identity project as my Semester project (I'm studying Graphic Design, first semester now), with a real person who's slowly starting a new business. And yeap, I already sent him logos in png with no mockup or presentation.. Far from being disappointed with myself (damn, I'm only in the beginning) I really appreciate all your tips and they all make so much sense. This video really encourages me to keep learning and growing to become a good graphic designer. Thanks a lot you guys!
This is the first time I EVER write a comment on RUclips but I just feel like I have to. I usually open like 4 tabs randomly from videos I would like to watch within the next hour. So I did, and I was watching "I Wish I Knew This When I Started: Logo Design". The second one was this and I was just completely shocked to realize the same guy on the previous video was this one. I even went to the other video again to check his face and name just to be sure. It is amazing what The Futur did to him. In the first video, he was just shy and with low self-steem, telling the story of how he used to charge only US$50.00 for a logo. Now, I see this amazing guy who knows what he's talking about, with tons of confidence and find myself learning so much from him. Now he looks like he could charge US$10,000.00 for a logo. The Futur, you only know how to do magic with people. Thank you for all you give us. Watching you is way better than any school or institute. Good vibes to you all.
Mister Ben Burns, you're the man. Thank you for helping me tighten my presentations. Very, very instructive, especially the reasons on WHY you are doing it that way, like the "ego boost" part. Here in Nairobi, Kenya, we normally do slide 1 and slide 2 for all the three options and then do the "Step Four - Compare all Options". Get the client to "feel" and choose one. We then do have another presentation where we show the mockups. Between the two presentations, the client asks for changes and choice of the visuals for presentation (within reason) that are then presented at the "Mockups" (Slide 4 - 6) presentation. That way the client gets brought in further into the brand and we get to do less scattered work. My take is that its is a "culture" difference and we the designers get to choose how we are going to do it. Works very well for a small design boutique.
I love watching Ben hitting the mic and video. I can tell the hard work you've put in and the growth over the past year. Wow. Kudos to Ben and Chris. Also, love this video - one of the all time best ever.
I am an architect and product designer and this channel has been so useful for me! I can clearly see ways to translate the concepts and ideas behind your videos and apply them in my field. I am so happy to have found this channel! Thank you for the great content!
I'm learning to be a graphic designer, I created some things and I'm seeking feedback. But then a tought came up in my mind that I can't just trash my work on someone, I should present it in some efficient way... and I'm so glad I got to this video!
Hey guys! Don't know if this video came about because of the comment I posted in the community group (re: how do you present logo sketches/concepts) I've gotten some excellent community answers but I'm really grateful for this video "response". Great work Ben!
although this was made in dec 2017 when i began my freelance graphic design business, i used it in feb 2021. one factor that will never change in the design industry is core values. great content ! :D
I have gained a lot from this. I like the fact that you have tailored it in a way that the presentation is short, gives the clients value which influence them to give honest feedback in return. I used to only present the logos but from now, I will be following the 5 steps of presentation which includes the mock ups. I cant' forget the one million dollar dude that should be the cost of design. All my queries are answered lemme prepare on hitting my presentation off the park. Salute Sir Ben, all the way from Kenya.
Learnt so much from this video! Awesome! Started to use the tips you gave when presenting logos to clients and I haven't got a regection once in the 3 months since implimenting your advice. Thank you!!!
As a freelancer, I can't meet with some certain clients in some part of the world, is it ethical, is it right to do a video of the presentation with my voice over it and send it to the client?
I don't know why I thought this presentation is for the final design. I forgot that it's selling the concepts. No point in trying to sell something that is already sold. Currently working on a presentation using these tips. It's a bit of work upfront but I'll make it a template that I will reuse. This is such valuable info!
This Video is a better explation than my class at University. Thanks so much for the efford. I didn't learn this stuff in University, i am watching this to learn more, so that i can do my own graphics. As a freelancer who has to learn everything from scratch, Videos like help me a lot to understand how running a creative buisness works. Thank you so much, this made my day
Fantastic! I loved this presentation, if anything it reaffirmed that I'm doing things in the right direction. One thing I've found that works is bringing forward why you like a particular logo as the designer. I find it takes them out of their head and into yours! Clicked the bell! Can't wait to see more!
Another Great video, as usual, You guys are the best out there and very helpful. I've always struggled with my logo presentation and boom here you go with this. Problem solved. Just to give you some follow up. Since I watched the first video on this channel I went from not having business to now closing out 90 percent of my clients and charging a lot more than what I use to. And its pretty cool that you answer your comments it means alot, just saying. You guys are going to have a bag of money sent your way for sure. God bless you!
this video was awesome. i'm a marketer moving into graphic design and it is awesome to learn from a designer who understands the importance of storytelling. thanks!
This is honestly more than I bargained for. It was such an amazing wealth of knowledge that you shard. You also presented it so well. I got the information I didn't know I needed to ask about. Thank you so much, Ben, and the Futur :-)
Okay so i've been out of the industry since taking a different career than college and I want to get back into but feel like i've forgot everything and OH MY WORD, you've just nailed every underlying question I had again. Thank you!
Hey Ben, thank's so much for this! I was putting together a pitch deck this evening while watching and you helped me get my thoughts together as I was panicking re: delivering a logo tomorrow afternoon. Love the video. Thanks again--very generous.
Oh wow! This process reminds me of what to do when wordsmithing copy and creating a story. I love this presentation idea! So incredibly valuable. Thank you so much! If someone put my logo on a building in a presentation, I'd probably cry a little.
This video is AMAZING! Super clean quality, nice background music, soft spoken voice, very objective and clear tips, good examples, funny remarks... I mean, I honesly can't believe this is free content. Amazing. Thank you!
Very informative, especially the psychology of holding the client through each step of the presentation. Would appreciate seeing more of your teaching & coaching with the Blind designers if that’s at all possible? You have a great teaching style and approach Ben. Loved the content 👌
THANKS! I´ve just make my first presentation based on your tutorial...and, dude, the clients was fascinated! :D And SO DID I. It took one full day to make the presentation look great but I loved how it have such a strong presence, and how it makes me look MORE professional. THANKS a lot. I loved it. :D
i'm watching this in 2021. i must say this video hold value by it self and it checks everything about presentation and branding. it has valuable information and details. it didn't hold back on any details. thank you so much.
This is great. I have been a designer for a few(lots) years now and I have to agree with a comment posted a few years ago here, all those years spent at the Art Institute and this on of the best and most valuable lessons I have received.
Hey Ben! I‘m not a logo guy but your approach is carefully done and I enjoyed watching it. And Aron, so many good details and steps included in this cut. 👍 and to the whole team: I like the new way you’re going. A lot of professional recordings and ideas summarized in a shareable video. It reflects your skills and equipment you play around with. And the sponsor is carefully included and absolutely fine!
This is great advice and methodology. Looking back on the identity freelance work I have done in the past, I realized that sometimes being too transparent can also be a bad thing. You want to include the client in the creation process but don't forget that you are the professional that they hired for a reason. don't be afraid to guide the direction of the project and give your honest professional opinion and show how that would be of benefit to the client in the end. Love that this video lists the slides step by step, and helps to eliminate the prospect of scope creep.
You guys are Awsome! I started watching your RUclips videos and now I’m addicted to the level of professionalism that you guys have introduced me to! I have subscribed to your channel and now I look for anything with your stamp. You answer a lot of questions that to some is simple maybe, but I spend hours toiling over to create a process. I have never wanted to be apart of decreasing value of our trade, and you guys are definitely a value added resource to our trade! Thank you very much!
I like this video format better. He is calm and direct. It didnt take almost 40 minutes to go through the banter of the other 2 who hosted previous videos (who are great)...its just easier to digest the info in this format.
I appreciate the "Psychology of Client Presentation", is there a Futur video featuring mostly Emily's part targeting behance / dribble / artstation style portfolio presentation platforms?
Thanks Ben! I'm starting my design career and one question I have had around presenting my work is "what are the right questions to ask for when reviewing my work?". Guiding the feedback towards the user persona and asking if the work moves us closer to our goal are two insights I will definitely be keeping in mind on my next presentation.
Ben Burns, thank you, thank you, one thousand times thank you. This is the best christmas gift I got. PS: I know asking "did we miss our mark completely?" is meant to break the ice. But doesn't that give the impression of being insecure of your work and results? wouldn't it be better to show more confidence at the end of the presentation, and breaking the ice in another way?
i'm with you on the icebreaker comment. i guess we all have to come up with a line that works for us. i think when he's staying that, he's being sarcastic (because we usually over deliver) that it becomes obvious.
HI Ben, I downloaded this to watch offline a couple of weeks ago. I just finished watching it today, and had to come back and just say thank you so much. It's changed how we'll be doing things from now on
SUPER SUPER AMAZING! Really learned a lot of new things and made a lot of notes. @Ben I would like to ask is Emily's link removed or was it missed uploading at first place? As so many people have asked for it too. Thanks again you and Team Futur :)
Great stuff .. i dropped out of my college to start my own venture and for a very long period there was this thick cloud what i later came to realize was imposter syndrome untill I started watching your videos and realized every designer goes through this and the only thing that matters is the grit to preserve and eventually it all starts coming together. This channel is great help. Can't say this enough. Keep up the good work. 👍
thanks for informative video!!! love your guys channel btw Ben where can i download Emily's mockup template with smart object??i checked the FREE RESOURCE LINK but couldn't find what i saw at the video it looks really useful :)))
The Futur continues to generously put out insanely valuable content. Ben articulates these succinct points in such an approachable and informative way. Thank you for saving me so much heartache and for helping me look like a pro. Saving my pennies to become part of the Futur Accelerator program! Woot!
I like the idea of showing only 3 samples to choose from.. They way how to move during the whole process of designing the logo. And explaining the thought process behind each design.
another question, what if you don't do a new identity for an existing company. what if I do an identity for a completely new company? (this question is targeted to "our goal is to build a new visual identity that...")
Not all projects allow to do such developed presentations. Perhaps you guys only do big projects with big numbers. But how should smaller projects be done? Also this already goes into branding and identity design. When the first step is a logo, its kind of hard to do all the extra work for the mockups. Most need a design which is kinda making the brand. DOing this for all proposals is much work. That probably means you use big numbers for making a logo. I find the mockup process to be more like branding. Though it does help the client get a better feeling on how his/her logo will look and feel.
Its true that is a lot of extra work, but that extra work is both billable and valuable to the client and it is of tremendous help in the long run to have a solid foundation for your brand.
@@andreimariuteac your missing the point, not of it's a small client and thus not billable you make a quote #o you know what you will make on this project. Billable is when you work per hour
OK... First, I love the video and especially Ben's style. But, a couple of things. Watch Bill Burr's comments on Apple AKA Steve Jobs. It's right on. Nerd Jesus hahaha. Next Apple computers represent give or take 10% of computers worldwide. I feel Ben's comments on Keynote not being a Windows app were disrespectful. Apple is an OS just like Windows Linux Google and others. That's all it is. It's not Nirvana. Hello? Adobe has more Windows users than Apple. Most Adobe tutorials on RUclips rightfully recognize this. Ben talks about Photoshop. Again. Hello? Who cares if you are running Photoshop on a Mac or a Windows device??? Or download Storyblocks content on whatever device/OS of your choice. Keep up the good work Ben. Don't betray your non-hip heritage. It's what makes your videos appealing (as other commentators have noted).
This one video was better than an entire class at an Art Institute...
you said it. we didn't. :)
agree
Ugh
As an Ai alum, I 100% agree with this.
@@jasonstorey9545 sad, that's why I ugh, I also am Ai alum
I still can't believe how this video got only 440k views in over two years! Like, what are these young designers looking for on the internet? Man!
This video is gold and could easily be sold as a 200 dollar online course. I'm dead serious.
I watch it everytime I work on a big logo project. This is like the 10th time. When the designing is done and presentation is on the horizon I always come back (just like now) to get focused and reminded on what matters, because you forget some things when doing other stuff beside logos.
Kids wanna charge big for a logo but don't learn enough how to justify the price tag. My logos are maybe no better than average, but I do all the things beside designing (including a great presentation), and with all that I can charge 5-7 k without negotiating. That's why this video is so great.
I'm not even a designer and I'm learning from is for my SMM business.
I ask myself the same thing, why don't they watch this FREE education?
Make notes, would come in handy
No better than average and 5-7k budgets? Lol
Shhhhh.... They do not need to know.:)
This actually works. So far, I've used this technique on 3 clients. Worked like a charm. Thank you
I felt a nice and kind vibe while watching this video, would love to see Ben teaching more stuff. I love how even from thousands of miles away Ben can give the kindest vibe I have received in years just from a video. Good work man!
will do
I totally totally agree. I wish to see Ben in more tutorials
So true this guy is sooo nice and a great teacher!
Just found this 2 years after it was uploaded and man, the wealth of knowledge I gained in 24 minutes blew my mind!!! Thank y'all so much!!
1. Logo on light background with lots of negative space
2. Comparaison between the dark logo on light background and the light logo on dark background
3. Mock ups small and large size
4. Isolated logo
Then repeat for all x3 logo options
Then one slide with the 3 options.
Thanks for your recap.
Saw this video 2 days ago.. prepared my presentation yesterday... and crushed it today! They loved the first design so it went better than expected... but man.. I was so relaxed about it because I was prepared. THANK YOU! 🙏🏼
I go back to this video all the time. I must have watched/listened to it at least 10 times by now.
There is so much gold in there. Especially for beginners.
12:30
So true about that ego boost.
Once I presented a logo to a client in a beachflag and billboard mockup and they never thought about it to show their new brand that way.
So my next job was to create that billboard and beachflag.
Very cool.
I am doing a degree in Visual Communication Design and i can guarantee that i have learned more from The Futur then even my teachers taught me in the lectures and seniors dont even know the things i know from ur channel 😍 respect u alot
Probably the most informative futur vid so far, just sayin. Ben is the man.
Guys love you to the moon and back! Starting my own creative business in country where no one is that professional and no one wants to share their best practices and experience ( you know, eastern Europeans..). So you you are my best inspiration and advice. I didn't noticed that I spent a lot of time a day watching your videos and this time was the most valuable time spent on the internet. Thank you and hope you will make more and more! Following your steps and hoping for the best! Hope to see you all one day and discuss professionally.
As a User Experience designer. There is a lot that applies to presenting your interface and experience changes in this video. It was an excellent thought exercise for how the goals of the deck's content could be altered to fit the UI, UX, Product Designer field.
Petition to get an updated version of this video for 2022. To highlight any changes in your process over the last four years since this was posted.
PLEASE AND THANK YOU!
Let’s see what Ben will do
@@thefutur OMG Yes please yes
I have watched this in 2020. Well, I've had issues presenting logos to clients,
A friend of mine once called me a dictator as I always presented one option of Artwork, Be it logo, poster or business card e.t.c. to my client(s).
I started presenting the same logo design in 3 different versions but with a few tweaks and this gave my clients the sense of choice.
I don't really ask for feedback or comments, as Like you have said. "I send mail or Whatsapp" Am changing that effective immediately.
This has been useful to me.
I am quite that dictator too, And What i do nowadays is share sketches before hitting illustrator then tweak the final one into 3 related ... Plus, I share jpg in black and white and a mockup that best suites the brand.
I don't ask for feedback either, Because worse you do bring it, You have to explain properly ( Haha )...
I love watching this video, Will create this kind of presentation according to Mr. Ben Barnes and share on my Behance...
I'm a freelance copywriter. In my experience, the principles and tips that Ben shares here apply equally well to my field. Good stuff! Thanks!
I loved the way and honesty that I saw in this video, very very very informative
Exactly, I really thought that I was only me doing finale finale finals😁
Yes!!! I totally agree! ^^
This video is not to be ignored. I do some graphic design but I am an industrial designer in university right now and this was wildly helpful.
I laughed too hard at the "final final" - too many files of mine used to be named like that :'D
I've been there too. A simple solution to that - stop naming files "final" :) I always put a timestamp information at the end of the file i.e. project-name-logo-201810251230.ai (which is YYYYMMDDHHMM)
Try it! It will change your life :D
@@MarekMatysiak What do you mean by " HH"?
Me too, I'm cracking up in a starbucks
Maysoon Designs hour and minute
ME Too, lol
I'm ending my first career of Graphic Design and in a few months it will be my grade final exam. I have to present a tea brand with real, consistent mockups and explain all about the brand, and this video is really a big help! Thank you!
I think The Futur is doing so well in business that they're sharing this kind of high quality content, and at the same time, generating a high quality feedback. Congratz guys! Thank you for this! Shout out to Ben and The Sensei Chris 🔥
The Futur has become my new sensei, along with Satori Graphics. These people really know the business much better than any Uni or design class I know!
I'm learning more from this than any class that I've attended to. I love how detail this is.
Hey! I wanna thank you so much for this video! I'm working in a brand identity project as my Semester project (I'm studying Graphic Design, first semester now), with a real person who's slowly starting a new business. And yeap, I already sent him logos in png with no mockup or presentation.. Far from being disappointed with myself (damn, I'm only in the beginning) I really appreciate all your tips and they all make so much sense. This video really encourages me to keep learning and growing to become a good graphic designer. Thanks a lot you guys!
This is the first time I EVER write a comment on RUclips but I just feel like I have to.
I usually open like 4 tabs randomly from videos I would like to watch within the next hour. So I did, and I was watching "I Wish I Knew This When I Started: Logo Design". The second one was this and I was just completely shocked to realize the same guy on the previous video was this one. I even went to the other video again to check his face and name just to be sure.
It is amazing what The Futur did to him. In the first video, he was just shy and with low self-steem, telling the story of how he used to charge only US$50.00 for a logo. Now, I see this amazing guy who knows what he's talking about, with tons of confidence and find myself learning so much from him. Now he looks like he could charge US$10,000.00 for a logo.
The Futur, you only know how to do magic with people. Thank you for all you give us. Watching you is way better than any school or institute.
Good vibes to you all.
it's pretty amazing how far ben has come.
Mister Ben Burns, you're the man.
Thank you for helping me tighten my presentations. Very, very instructive, especially the reasons on WHY you are doing it that way, like the "ego boost" part.
Here in Nairobi, Kenya, we normally do slide 1 and slide 2 for all the three options and then do the "Step Four - Compare all Options". Get the client to "feel" and choose one. We then do have another presentation where we show the mockups. Between the two presentations, the client asks for changes and choice of the visuals for presentation (within reason) that are then presented at the "Mockups" (Slide 4 - 6) presentation. That way the client gets brought in further into the brand and we get to do less scattered work.
My take is that its is a "culture" difference and we the designers get to choose how we are going to do it. Works very well for a small design boutique.
I love watching Ben hitting the mic and video. I can tell the hard work you've put in and the growth over the past year. Wow. Kudos to Ben and Chris. Also, love this video - one of the all time best ever.
sweet. thanks david.
I am an architect and product designer and this channel has been so useful for me! I can clearly see ways to translate the concepts and ideas behind your videos and apply them in my field. I am so happy to have found this channel! Thank you for the great content!
yay! Glad to hear.
Literally waaay more educational than my university..... Thank you for existing!
You’re very welcome.
I'm learning to be a graphic designer, I created some things and I'm seeking feedback. But then a tought came up in my mind that I can't just trash my work on someone, I should present it in some efficient way... and I'm so glad I got to this video!
Hey guys! Don't know if this video came about because of the comment I posted in the community group (re: how do you present logo sketches/concepts) I've gotten some excellent community answers but I'm really grateful for this video "response". Great work Ben!
although this was made in dec 2017 when i began my freelance graphic design business, i used it in feb 2021. one factor that will never change in the design industry is core values. great content ! :D
That was honestly very informative and helpful. Thank you!
OMG，没想到会在这发现你
These 24 minutes were more useful to me than one semester of projects and studying. THANK YOU for making this video!
thanks. we feel the same way. knowledge distilled.
Definitely the best graphic design channel on youtube. Thanks for all the effort you put into this.
I have gained a lot from this. I like the fact that you have tailored it in a way that the presentation is short, gives the clients value which influence them to give honest feedback in return.
I used to only present the logos but from now, I will be following the 5 steps of presentation which includes the mock ups. I cant' forget the one million dollar dude that should be the cost of design.
All my queries are answered lemme prepare on hitting my presentation off the park. Salute Sir Ben, all the way from Kenya.
Learnt so much from this video! Awesome!
Started to use the tips you gave when presenting logos to clients and I haven't got a regection once in the 3 months since implimenting your advice.
Thank you!!!
I like that Ben speaks so calm. Very easy to understand. Thank you.
As a freelancer, I can't meet with some certain clients in some part of the world, is it ethical, is it right to do a video of the presentation with my voice over it and send it to the client?
Very nice!
I'm feeling like, "now i can start moving forward, that's all i needed to know". Thank you sir. 🖤
I love this because I think a lot of it relates to how to set up a portfolio to show possible employers. Thanks so much!
I don't know why I thought this presentation is for the final design. I forgot that it's selling the concepts. No point in trying to sell something that is already sold. Currently working on a presentation using these tips. It's a bit of work upfront but I'll make it a template that I will reuse. This is such valuable info!
I'm not a designer (I'm a copywriter) but I find so much storytelling value in these videos. Thanks, futur!
Ben Burns Will do! Thanks
This Video is a better explation than my class at University. Thanks so much for the efford. I didn't learn this stuff in University, i am watching this to learn more, so that i can do my own graphics. As a freelancer who has to learn everything from scratch, Videos like help me a lot to understand how running a creative buisness works. Thank you so much, this made my day
Fantastic! I loved this presentation, if anything it reaffirmed that I'm doing things in the right direction. One thing I've found that works is bringing forward why you like a particular logo as the designer. I find it takes them out of their head and into yours! Clicked the bell! Can't wait to see more!
i was about to pitch to a client, am glad i watched this video ahead. Your a Life saver
Another Great video, as usual, You guys are the best out there and very helpful. I've always struggled with my logo presentation and boom here you go with this. Problem solved.
Just to give you some follow up. Since I watched the first video on this channel I went from not having business to now closing out 90 percent of my clients and charging a lot more than what I use to. And its pretty cool that you answer your comments it means alot, just saying. You guys are going to have a bag of money sent your way for sure. God bless you!
this video was awesome. i'm a marketer moving into graphic design and it is awesome to learn from a designer who understands the importance of storytelling. thanks!
This is honestly more than I bargained for. It was such an amazing wealth of knowledge that you shard. You also presented it so well. I got the information I didn't know I needed to ask about. Thank you so much, Ben, and the Futur :-)
we strive to over deliver
I never get this Gold information so far in my first two years in college. Watching The Futur is a nourishment for my Art soul!!! Huge Thanks!
Such an amazing, helpful and organized video. Thank you Ben. Can't wait to see more!
Watching this 4 years later, thank you for sharing. This is really helpful to know how others designer’s do it!
"Stylescapes are like moodboards on crack"
BURNS, Ben - Circa 2017
Okay so i've been out of the industry since taking a different career than college and I want to get back into but feel like i've forgot everything and OH MY WORD, you've just nailed every underlying question I had again. Thank you!
Hey Ben, thank's so much for this! I was putting together a pitch deck this evening while watching and you helped me get my thoughts together as I was panicking re: delivering a logo tomorrow afternoon. Love the video. Thanks again--very generous.
Oh wow! This process reminds me of what to do when wordsmithing copy and creating a story. I love this presentation idea! So incredibly valuable. Thank you so much! If someone put my logo on a building in a presentation, I'd probably cry a little.
This video is phenomenal - brilliant thorough advice, very clear. And Ben - your tone is spot on, happy viewer here!
This video is AMAZING! Super clean quality, nice background music, soft spoken voice, very objective and clear tips, good examples, funny remarks... I mean, I honesly can't believe this is free content. Amazing. Thank you!
If I could like this video a million times I would.
one of the most influential videos for my designer career. you guys at THE FUTUR are just the best!
Very informative, especially the psychology of holding the client through each step of the presentation. Would appreciate seeing more of your teaching & coaching with the Blind designers if that’s at all possible? You have a great teaching style and approach Ben. Loved the content 👌
THANKS! I´ve just make my first presentation based on your tutorial...and, dude, the clients was fascinated! :D And SO DID I. It took one full day to make the presentation look great but I loved how it have such a strong presence, and how it makes me look MORE professional. THANKS a lot. I loved it. :D
I had a great instant laugh on 12:00, didn`t expect to see Dr Evil here XD
And thanks for the informative video, it was really helpful!
i'm watching this in 2021. i must say this video hold value by it self and it checks everything about presentation and branding. it has valuable information and details. it didn't hold back on any details. thank you so much.
YOU'RE MY HERO BEN!
Who doesn't love Tony :D 👋
Ben, I love the beard by the way.
This is great. I have been a designer for a few(lots) years now and I have to agree with a comment posted a few years ago here, all those years spent at the Art Institute and this on of the best and most valuable lessons I have received.
Awesome Video Ben!
A lot of valuable information.
Hey, hey! Not Ben, Mr. Ben.
The price of this content was worth a year of education for me! RIDICULOUS!
Thank you for this video!
Thanks. Glad to hear!
Hey Ben! I‘m not a logo guy but your approach is carefully done and I enjoyed watching it. And Aron, so many good details and steps included in this cut. 👍 and to the whole team: I like the new way you’re going. A lot of professional recordings and ideas summarized in a shareable video. It reflects your skills and equipment you play around with. And the sponsor is carefully included and absolutely fine!
This is great advice and methodology. Looking back on the identity freelance work I have done in the past, I realized that sometimes being too transparent can also be a bad thing. You want to include the client in the creation process but don't forget that you are the professional that they hired for a reason. don't be afraid to guide the direction of the project and give your honest professional opinion and show how that would be of benefit to the client in the end. Love that this video lists the slides step by step, and helps to eliminate the prospect of scope creep.
This video convinced me to start investing in the future.
Very pleased to see timestamps in the video description, bookmarking all creative design tutorials. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!
Solid. This is very well made.
You guys are Awsome! I started watching your RUclips videos and now I’m addicted to the level of professionalism that you guys have introduced me to! I have subscribed to your channel and now I look for anything with your stamp. You answer a lot of questions that to some is simple maybe, but I spend hours toiling over to create a process. I have never wanted to be apart of decreasing value of our trade, and you guys are definitely a value added resource to our trade! Thank you very much!
Best video ever! Thanks a lot!! 👏👏👏👏
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>Remind them what they said so they can't disagree with themselves.
Classic, good advice
This won me my thesis proposal
bravo
I feel like my life is completed after watching this...love it, thanks
1 millon dollars!!!
Shagadelic, Baby
I like this video format better. He is calm and direct. It didnt take almost 40 minutes to go through the banter of the other 2 who hosted previous videos (who are great)...its just easier to digest the info in this format.
Are Emily's Templates available for download? I can't seem to find them.
Also looking for those.... or a tutorial on how to make mockups based on stock images, would be super useful for portfolio work and proposals!
This is pretty tight Ben. I dig the formatting. Love how you psychologically set up the viewer to frame their thoughts even before they have them.
I appreciate the "Psychology of Client Presentation", is there a Futur video featuring mostly Emily's part targeting behance / dribble / artstation style portfolio presentation platforms?
Thanks Ben! I'm starting my design career and one question I have had around presenting my work is "what are the right questions to ask for when reviewing my work?". Guiding the feedback towards the user persona and asking if the work moves us closer to our goal are two insights I will definitely be keeping in mind on my next presentation.
Ben Burns, thank you, thank you, one thousand times thank you. This is the best christmas gift I got.
PS:
I know asking "did we miss our mark completely?" is meant to break the ice. But doesn't that give the impression of being insecure of your work and results? wouldn't it be better to show more confidence at the end of the presentation, and breaking the ice in another way?
i'm with you on the icebreaker comment. i guess we all have to come up with a line that works for us. i think when he's staying that, he's being sarcastic (because we usually over deliver) that it becomes obvious.
Yes, underpromise - overdeliver. Simple but a robust technique that wins.
HI Ben, I downloaded this to watch offline a couple of weeks ago. I just finished watching it today, and had to come back and just say thank you so much. It's changed how we'll be doing things from now on
SUPER SUPER AMAZING! Really learned a lot of new things and made a lot of notes. @Ben I would like to ask is Emily's link removed or was it missed uploading at first place? As so many people have asked for it too. Thanks again you and Team Futur :)
Great stuff .. i dropped out of my college to start my own venture and for a very long period there was this thick cloud what i later came to realize was imposter syndrome untill I started watching your videos and realized every designer goes through this and the only thing that matters is the grit to preserve and eventually it all starts coming together.
This channel is great help. Can't say this enough.
Keep up the good work. 👍
thanks for informative video!!! love your guys channel
btw Ben where can i download Emily's mockup template with smart object??i checked the FREE RESOURCE LINK but couldn't find what i saw at the video it looks really useful :)))
The Futur continues to generously put out insanely valuable content. Ben articulates these succinct points in such an approachable and informative way. Thank you for saving me so much heartache and for helping me look like a pro. Saving my pennies to become part of the Futur Accelerator program! Woot!
I've never got this in class...
I like the idea of showing only 3 samples to choose from..
They way how to move during the whole process of designing the logo.
And explaining the thought process behind each design.
I need that bold font they use for the quotes lmao ^^
Futura Bold
This video is priceless and I can watch it for free. What a time to be alive.
another question, what if you don't do a new identity for an existing company. what if I do an identity for a completely new company? (this question is targeted to "our goal is to build a new visual identity that...")
This was perfect. I am about to present a web project and so much of this crosses over.
Not all projects allow to do such developed presentations. Perhaps you guys only do big projects with big numbers. But how should smaller projects be done? Also this already goes into branding and identity design. When the first step is a logo, its kind of hard to do all the extra work for the mockups. Most need a design which is kinda making the brand. DOing this for all proposals is much work. That probably means you use big numbers for making a logo. I find the mockup process to be more like branding. Though it does help the client get a better feeling on how his/her logo will look and feel.
Dang Emily uses a big ass tablet!!! holy smokes. She must be doing paint jobs or so, i use a wacom small i find it faster to move around with that.
PS i dont see the link about Emily's file's. I know how this is done, but im curious for her workflow.
You should check out Pitchproof! Allowing you to create logo presentations quickly & easily! Usepitchproof.com
Its true that is a lot of extra work, but that extra work is both billable and valuable to the client and it is of tremendous help in the long run to have a solid foundation for your brand.
@@andreimariuteac your missing the point, not of it's a small client and thus not billable you make a quote #o you know what you will make on this project. Billable is when you work per hour
Every time I used this presentation is a yes!!! Never present anything without this !! Thanks Mr Burns
OK... First, I love the video and especially Ben's style. But, a couple of things. Watch Bill Burr's comments on Apple AKA Steve Jobs. It's right on. Nerd Jesus hahaha. Next Apple computers represent give or take 10% of computers worldwide. I feel Ben's comments on Keynote not being a Windows app were disrespectful. Apple is an OS just like Windows Linux Google and others. That's all it is. It's not Nirvana. Hello? Adobe has more Windows users than Apple. Most Adobe tutorials on RUclips rightfully recognize this. Ben talks about Photoshop. Again. Hello? Who cares if you are running Photoshop on a Mac or a Windows device??? Or download Storyblocks content on whatever device/OS of your choice. Keep up the good work Ben. Don't betray your non-hip heritage. It's what makes your videos appealing (as other commentators have noted).
I find no other words to express thanks other than "THANK YOU"
You’re very welcome