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  • @MillaVicern
    @MillaVicern 2 года назад +471

    I’m not a graphic designer but for some reason Kel is just my comfort RUclips and I always feel so calm watching their videos…

    • @spicysprinkles3223
      @spicysprinkles3223 2 года назад +5

      Same they are such an interesting person imo

    • @PaperWolfe
      @PaperWolfe 2 года назад +3

      I totally agree. They’re one of the only youtubers I actually have notifications on for

    • @joannegreen1700
      @joannegreen1700 2 года назад +2

      She’s so helpful to watch as I’m trying to learn more

    • @punkyllama420
      @punkyllama420 2 года назад

      Opening up a Kel Lauren video = like plonking yourself down on a comfy couch

    • @kodzu2987
      @kodzu2987 2 года назад +9

      @Cade they literally just said their pronouns are they/them in their intro,,,

  • @JesseNyberg
    @JesseNyberg 2 года назад +69

    These are great, Unsplash is the GOAT. I don't know anyone who doesn't use it at this point.

  • @AtlasPro1
    @AtlasPro1 2 года назад +83

    Now this is what I was waiting for!

  • @yuh5294
    @yuh5294 2 года назад +212

    With affinity, remember that there are three programs: affinity photo is kinda like photoshop, affinity designer is kinda like illustrator, and affinity publisher is kinda like indesign! You have to buy them separately but they work together pretty well. I use affinity and it is WAY simpler to use than the Adobe suite and is more beginner friendly.

    • @beingbjarke
      @beingbjarke 2 года назад +8

      All they are missing now is an animation/motion design and video editing programme.

    • @lemonline3719
      @lemonline3719 2 года назад +2

      Yes! I also love Krita, Inkscape, and Scribus

    • @Caerph1lly
      @Caerph1lly 2 года назад +2

      @@beingbjarke Yeah, exactly! One of the ONLY reasons I haven't switched is there is absolutely no alternative top After Effects, Affinity or elsewhere. There are alternatives to premiere, but motion graphics, adobe is still the only option.

    • @beingbjarke
      @beingbjarke 2 года назад +1

      @@Caerph1lly For desktop users that's certainly true. I've tried mobile motion design using alight motion and node video but they are still very limiting. I only use them for ship edits.

  • @madeofdots
    @madeofdots 2 года назад +53

    for textures, sometimes i like to use fabric store or tile & stone websites! i work for an interior design company rn, and i've come across a few while working here, but they always have pictures of samples of the fabrics and tiles and you can find some really interesting textures that way!

  • @joseoswaldoolverarodriguez5767
    @joseoswaldoolverarodriguez5767 2 года назад +24

    Here's a comment for you guys: Thanks to Kel I got into graphic desing, I always looked for some art related content in youtube cause I wanted to study something similar to it. At the end I did not beacause of my parents, I live in Mexico so as you may know in here we dont support arts, anyway: I wanted to try so badly to do design but I had fear. I decided to use Kel as inspiration and I downloaded Inkscape and learned how to use it from videos in the web. It turns out that Im pretty fucking good at this and it makes me sick how my family never showed me any type of support. So I wanted to tell you that this gon be a difficult path, but as long as you trust in yourself eveything will come easyly. Thanks a lot to Kel for giving futur designers the courage to get started!

  • @MrZxcvbnm22
    @MrZxcvbnm22 2 года назад +43

    I would love to see a video where you detail how you manage and create your own textures. And then to see a couple applications. Would be great!

  • @TeddyWuvsYew
    @TeddyWuvsYew 2 года назад +83

    As a graphic designer trying to figure out the best way to utilize textures (or just how to do it "correctly", like do I just set the photo as an overlay?) in my designs, I would love to see a video dedicated to how you scan/use and implement your textures in your designs. I was also intrigued on how you said you scan flowers and in what case you would use that as a texture too :)
    Love your content btw, it's very informative and inspirational !!

    • @tahirhaithem9841
      @tahirhaithem9841 2 года назад +15

      As a fellow graphic designer I've learned to stop thinking about the correct way of doing things and just letting things happen.

    • @Stephanie-cd6pc
      @Stephanie-cd6pc 2 года назад +5

      @@tahirhaithem9841 so true lol, graphic design for me now is the epitome of "fuck around and find out"

    • @tahirhaithem9841
      @tahirhaithem9841 2 года назад

      @@Stephanie-cd6pc you'll be able to feel more creative once freed from the uncessant desire to find the factors x y and z that are supposed to make you a "true" designer.

  • @timothydrewfilms5272
    @timothydrewfilms5272 2 года назад +28

    Quick Note: GIMP is not Windows Only. It's available for all platforms.

  • @cummiestcat
    @cummiestcat 2 года назад +61

    *THANK YOU KEL FOR PROVIDING US THE BEST RESOURCES LIST EVER THAT ISN'T ACTUALLY TERRIBLE*

  • @yayamakes
    @yayamakes 2 года назад +23

    Kel this was much needed, was looking for good mock-ups and textures for a project - took a 5min break and saw u uploaded, perfect timing bee 🌍⚡️

  • @MrCarolzin
    @MrCarolzin 2 года назад +10

    I'm concluding my fashion design course, and today I'm loving more the graphic design area. I have following you for years now and your videos/work always amazed me, and today is like a guide, love you and thank you for the amazing content, means a lot to me (Brazillian fan)

  • @israelg3174
    @israelg3174 2 года назад +5

    For all you new designers and even experienced please take these resources into consideration, Kel blessed everyone with these resources!

  • @amandabeasley7573
    @amandabeasley7573 2 года назад

    kel this video came to me at the perfect time!! i am a beginner freelance mograph designer and editor and money is always a struggle. you literally SAVED MY LIFE! THANK YOU!!

  • @dylanwebb3966
    @dylanwebb3966 2 года назад +2

    Kel this is so helpful for many young creatives. Thank you for giving back over RUclips!!

  • @maikolverasson1735
    @maikolverasson1735 2 года назад

    I love the chill way you open your videos and the low voice.

  • @IIshABanana
    @IIshABanana 2 года назад

    I was having a stressful morning but then I saw Kel released a new video!! Their videos always make me feel so much better and calmer.

  • @woeandgrow
    @woeandgrow 2 года назад +16

    I'm a designer and artist who switched over to the Affinity programs a few years ago after years of using Adobe and I don't regret it one bit. I love the Affinity programs and find them often easier and more efficient to use effectively. I use them for vector art, logos and merch design and they're great. Also, Sketch is another good option for UI elements like icons, backgrounds, emojis, etc.

  • @Ornithological
    @Ornithological 2 года назад +14

    this video was a blessing, i was looking for free mockups and programs that can support psd (cause my main program fire alpaca, which is a great free drawing program, doesnt support psd). You really came in clutch with this one!

  • @lemonline3719
    @lemonline3719 2 года назад +9

    Figma/Sketch alternatives:
    - Lunacy
    - Penpot
    InDesign alternative:
    - Scribus

  • @suushii1674
    @suushii1674 2 года назад +1

    this video is amazing!!! I've just started my first year at college for graphic design.
    You really inspired me to take the step forward with perusing this as a career. Thank you for the resources!!!!! :)

  • @jacksondanielles3347
    @jacksondanielles3347 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for always being so helpful to us and always showing us skills and tips ❤ You are a big inspiration

  • @jildacheng9545
    @jildacheng9545 2 года назад

    i started graphic design with gimp back in like 2010 during middle school 😊 eventually transitioned to photoshop when i took graphic design in high school, but i always remember gimp for being amazing when getting started

  • @tenderbri888
    @tenderbri888 2 года назад +38

    for a future video: are there any graphic design creators that you recommend? i'm trying to find more great gd youtubers like you kel😅😅

    • @mariacarolina6244
      @mariacarolina6244 2 года назад +6

      Hey I’ve know a few, there’s Abi Design, she’s great and so lovely, and Jackelyn Designs, she’s a new youtuber but she’s also great and she does some awasome designs! and the last one is Paola Kassa, she's so sweet and she gives a lot of advices and tips, i hope that i helped you, somehow 🤗✨

    • @tenderbri888
      @tenderbri888 2 года назад +1

      @@mariacarolina6244 ooh thanks! i'll check em out :)

    • @dzsulien
      @dzsulien 2 года назад

      Dantier and Balogh are pretty good too! 😃👌 Interior - and graphic design stuff

  • @aravindvinayakan
    @aravindvinayakan 2 года назад +2

    This is such an incredible resource! Thank you for putting this out there, keep up the amazing work!

  • @cindylunatic6693
    @cindylunatic6693 Год назад

    im starting my internship at an agency on monday. I was so nervous but just watching your vids calmed my nerves.

  • @patopat2818
    @patopat2818 2 года назад

    This is a gold mine! Thank you so much Kel!

  • @adriel4703
    @adriel4703 2 года назад +5

    I used to use gimp before switching to photoshop, and it was great. Also it's available on mac and linux too, not just windows, but it's an easy mistake to make since a lot of similar software is windows only.

  • @marie-bo5il
    @marie-bo5il 2 года назад

    As I'm trying my hardest to take graphic design as a new favorite hobby (I already web design on tumblr) your channel is my favorite. I have a history of doing well quality gifs in photoshop and doing basic graphics.... I don't feel as though everything is complicated now watching your videos. They're helpful. 😘❤

  • @jeremysistrunk3742
    @jeremysistrunk3742 2 года назад

    So Kel, I purchased the MARTIN font and I could not be happier. I had you in mind while I'm designing this Activism app. It's such a nice font for headings and titles.

  • @ahhdreein
    @ahhdreein 2 года назад +1

    loveee these long videos, very helpful! and looking forward to this ^^

  • @HAVgiraffe
    @HAVgiraffe 2 года назад

    i was already preparing a doc to type out all of the programs and you created one to download! bless

  • @bluepersona7916
    @bluepersona7916 2 года назад

    THANK YOU KEL!!!! MORE POWER TO YOU🤩

  • @Kilomanustudio
    @Kilomanustudio 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Kel Lauren for sharing and for your inspiration. I would love to see a tutorial on the texture part. How do you make them and how do you use them.

  • @yomamavsai
    @yomamavsai 4 месяца назад

    She's actually good. She deserves a like and follow.

  • @seasnow9394
    @seasnow9394 2 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for these tips Kel!! I do traditional art but am hoping to break into some digital art and media work too at some point soon!

  • @redsharkdigital
    @redsharkdigital 2 года назад

    Kel we love the video! Such an informative and detailed video with great resources. Keep up the good work!

  • @kimberleysoda2046
    @kimberleysoda2046 2 года назад +1

    You make me feel so safe, Kel!

  • @emilyrain8968
    @emilyrain8968 2 года назад +1

    this is so so helpful as a beginner, thank you!!!

  • @lisannetober4583
    @lisannetober4583 2 года назад

    In LOVE with your videos, seriously! Thanks for your amazing work and being an inspiration for so many! :)

  • @matheuspereira230
    @matheuspereira230 2 года назад

    Your content is NEEDFUL! Thank you so much ❤️‍🔥

  • @deIcorazon
    @deIcorazon Год назад

    so so grateful for your existence

  • @rachamanda13
    @rachamanda13 2 года назад +1

    I use photoscape for my memes and thumbnails! I've also used it for posters for clubs and events. I don't know very much about adobe but I think it is similar to photoshop. The free version is pretty useful, and I think the pro version costs $40 as a one time payment. As far as I know it is only for mac!

  • @valentinamolano9478
    @valentinamolano9478 2 года назад

    Loveeee it. Spline it’s a very good program for 3d modeling, it’s interface is very easy and intuitive.

  • @sproutswithjoy
    @sproutswithjoy 2 года назад

    omg this is such a needed video THANK YOU!!!

  • @MusicFeedsMyS0ul
    @MusicFeedsMyS0ul 2 года назад +1

    I’ve been using photoshop exclusively for mock-ups for a while but I’ve had issues due to space. It wasn’t worth it for me so Ive switched to using Photopea and it’s worked great with psd files.

  • @By_Ash_Away
    @By_Ash_Away 2 года назад

    Wow, this is such an invaluable resource, thank you!

  • @adesignaday4754
    @adesignaday4754 2 года назад +2

    Great video! I recently made the switch from inkscape & gimp to the adobe programs (for college) and I'm struggling aha sad. Thank you very much for the free site tips!

  • @larryhaylock1248
    @larryhaylock1248 2 года назад

    Love this video and your so right on Adobe (whisper) 😄 your content is awesome and I'm a graphic designer college student currently from Honduras 🇭🇳

  • @balaw1980
    @balaw1980 2 года назад

    Thank you. A wealth of info for this non-graphics designer who wants to know a bit more about the field.

  • @MicaChuStudio
    @MicaChuStudio 2 года назад

    bless you Kel Lauren

  • @stella98613
    @stella98613 2 года назад

    thank u so much for always sharing helpful resources for fellow designers

  • @edwin5656
    @edwin5656 2 года назад +1

    *Thank youu!*

  • @EmRayDesign
    @EmRayDesign Год назад

    This is so unbelievably helpful and thank you for making the design world more accessible to all! Such a fan of your videos and work. :-)

  • @MikeWalter420
    @MikeWalter420 2 года назад

    this video saved my life, thx 🥺💖

  • @Miko-hx3eo
    @Miko-hx3eo Год назад +1

    Velvetyne is awesome! My typography teacher at my French design school is one of their designers :D

  • @tahirshaikh8952
    @tahirshaikh8952 2 года назад

    Yes I am waiting for this"Thanks"👍

  • @welliot
    @welliot 2 года назад +1

    Yes yes yes

  • @elijahberg3606
    @elijahberg3606 2 года назад

    The video everyone needed.

  • @AliciaYellowLodge
    @AliciaYellowLodge 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing!💖 So many don't want to share this kinf of information. It was so helpful!

  • @yasminagizzatova2756
    @yasminagizzatova2756 2 года назад

    This is so so helpful. Thank you so much!!!

  • @navilarocks
    @navilarocks 2 года назад

    YAY NEW VIDEO

  • @baandoptager
    @baandoptager 2 года назад

    Finally back! 👍

  • @balynsus
    @balynsus 2 года назад +1

    16:40 Gimp actually is also available for Mac, i have it on my macbook.

  • @wadalapichu4873
    @wadalapichu4873 2 года назад

    thanks a lot for this:) ive been thinking of leaving collegue and that means goodbye to adobe and alot of other suscription programs, this was really helpful as always!

  • @detena.
    @detena. 2 года назад

    Thank you Kel! Dope video

  • @KennethSteigely
    @KennethSteigely 2 года назад

    I stumbled upon this video and am sure glad I did! Thanks for the great resources.

  • @sara_lzrs
    @sara_lzrs 2 года назад

    You always become inspired

  • @alexj4239
    @alexj4239 2 года назад

    I would love to see a little challenge vid where you do some designs on photopea! this is so helpful, thank you!

  • @Kaylee-nn5ud
    @Kaylee-nn5ud 2 года назад

    This was super helpful, thank you!!

  • @MartyNextDoor
    @MartyNextDoor 2 года назад

    Great video! I use a lot of the same resources that you covered, but I picked up a lot that I hadn't heard of! Thank you :)

  • @miss_br
    @miss_br 2 года назад

    graphic design student here, thank you so much for this :) !

  • @benj7483
    @benj7483 2 года назад

    This is really helpful! Thank you!

  • @bbooddoogg
    @bbooddoogg 2 года назад

    thank you very much!

  • @aravindvinayakan
    @aravindvinayakan 2 года назад +2

    Fusion 360 is a pretty well regarded 3D program that's free for personal use!

  • @pornholio100
    @pornholio100 2 года назад

    Thanks a lot for foodiesfeed! Its awesome!

  • @j8cqu3lin3
    @j8cqu3lin3 2 года назад

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @Melketel
    @Melketel 2 года назад

    Thankyou so much

  • @feliperuizok
    @feliperuizok 2 года назад

    this video safe my life as design estudent, thank u : )

  • @salinnaaaa2018
    @salinnaaaa2018 2 года назад

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @tajmirb.8979
    @tajmirb.8979 2 года назад

    you're a god send !!

  • @armanditoetc
    @armanditoetc 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for this vid!!! This is so great!!!
    For the record, ive been working with inkscape for years and ir is great but it doesnt support cmyk color mode.

  • @jayhw
    @jayhw 2 года назад +1

    so useful!

  • @amystudders
    @amystudders Год назад

    Krita is such a great programme! I use it for digital art

  • @TheConstelaciones
    @TheConstelaciones 2 года назад

    thank youuuu, this is so helpfull!

  • @emmaflood8089
    @emmaflood8089 2 года назад +31

    Question: does building a portfolio to get a job count as personal use?

    • @andrezaalbuquerque734
      @andrezaalbuquerque734 2 года назад +7

      yes, comercial use is just when you make money selling something =)

  • @florak1087
    @florak1087 5 месяцев назад

    Great video...even after 2 years. Will save it but look for new videos from you. THanks

  • @Markelarani
    @Markelarani 2 года назад

    Damn, this piece of content is worth A LOT

  • @ilaydaylmaz700
    @ilaydaylmaz700 2 года назад

    thanks for your all recommended. i am using photoshop and i wanna be a collage artist. that's all recommended very useful for me! thx Kel

  • @johnnybless6420
    @johnnybless6420 2 года назад +1

    Great job. You should have more views. Tons of tools for designers like me. useful info. Keep it up. Someone out there is missing out on this.

  • @photom3
    @photom3 2 года назад

    just when I think I know all of these, then comes some new things. Good Info.

  • @ramzy-6566
    @ramzy-6566 2 года назад

    more than amazing video.

  • @catarinamonteiro6212
    @catarinamonteiro6212 2 года назад

    Rawpixel also has a really good free assets collection ✨

  • @ayymejay
    @ayymejay 2 года назад

    collletttivo also has amazing free fonts

  • @mariamedusa4148
    @mariamedusa4148 2 года назад

    i love youuuuu

  • @nathyyy
    @nathyyy 2 года назад

    omg wait im so earlyyy, thank you so much for this!

  • @mintyemerald3935
    @mintyemerald3935 2 года назад

    Keep in mind Paper is freemium, aka it is free but it has limitations and there is paid version with extra features

  • @thunderwalk
    @thunderwalk 2 года назад

    ty legend

  • @el_chivo99
    @el_chivo99 2 года назад

    i am here once again to ask that u put the music in ur vids on spotify!! they’re so fire

  • @jillianmcguire8056
    @jillianmcguire8056 2 года назад

    Hey! @Kel Lauren - this video is incredibly helpful! Is there anyway you can do a tutorial about how to make your own textures in more depth?