Improve Your Instagram Design: Critiques, Tips & Advice PT 1

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025

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  • @vinitchhabria1738
    @vinitchhabria1738 3 года назад +75

    tip - read your carosels out loud
    3:45 good image idea
    5:15 how to stretch your slides -the right way
    6:07 close the number - proximity tells the read this is important - also the bolding good too
    source content good the name not link [since whats the point if cant access
    7:11 the last pic - somethign ppl to remember you
    10:46 - make your ideas clear and good points
    12:48
    13:19
    ppl to agree with what saying or make it very clear - dont use fluff - give actully somethign real and valuable- dont lie -esp to yourself - call your self out on your own bs
    tagline vs mission staterm - nike eg - just do it[commets good point
    16:40 - here whast you can do - dont just tell have a misson statement - help them
    17 30 - eg of good illustration
    19:00 grammer
    20:35 colours
    21:57 my take away first be of value like 12 -15 then once put that if having a digital mkt issue dm ..but pl are smart enough and keep providing value and theyll fig it out
    28:00 use of elements very good[ important]
    31:14- good tip- dont get carried away ppl first time seeing
    31:09 - very good - use something similar to fitness - like a yoga bar or a db elements in a gym or a fitness person or the nature of thst person/professional
    34:20 wow what a template
    35:29- the arrow
    35:50 the summary good idea and presentation
    36:50 cropping nice too
    39:10 wow a lot but thats the part that needs spreading
    39:27 why ppl on ig- light stuff not to rd a full para
    40:48 set it up how
    42:00 nice ending carosel slide

  • @ErikBoles
    @ErikBoles 4 года назад +108

    Whenever creating copy, put it into notepad and then turn on dictation. Have your computer read it back to you out loud. The robotic voice will pay close attention to punctuation (pauses) and you’ll get a strong idea of how it flows.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад +9

      Good tip

    • @69thnstony
      @69thnstony 4 года назад +1

      I understand the dictation part but how do I get it to read it back to me?

    • @ErikBoles
      @ErikBoles 4 года назад +5

      @@69thnstony System Preferences > Click Accessibility > Speech.
      Select the voice that you want to use.
      Select the “Speak selected text when the key is pressed” check box, and then click Set Key to assign a keyboard shortcut that you want to use to hear text read aloud. The default keyboard shortcut is Option+Esc.
      Now highlight whatever text you want to hear and press the shortcut key

    • @69thnstony
      @69thnstony 4 года назад +1

      @@ErikBoles Wow thanks, bro. This is clutch!

    • @sunshizzleyou
      @sunshizzleyou Год назад +3

      Who needs to spend 35k on a design degree when you can learn everything you need to know from RUclips comment threads lol
      Great tip! Thanks!

  • @yashbutno
    @yashbutno 4 года назад +16

    I absolutely love how at 18:03, Chris says, "(It's) not an easy thing, especially when we're not all illustrators and photographers…"; then continues with: "…but that's the challenge that you have to solve."

  • @zabglz
    @zabglz 4 года назад +26

    I think critiques like this is what helps people understand what is good work and what is not. Generating your own taste and design voice is critical for growth. Self editing is the hardest thing one can do but is required to level up your design overall.

  • @frekecletus
    @frekecletus 2 года назад +23

    1- Be consistent with colors, stick to 3 with tints and shades.
    2- Consistency in imagery
    3- use commas and ellipses to connect singular thoughts.
    4- Attention grabbing headlines
    5- Clear promise, be very clear of what you want people to think or feel .
    6- Be careful to use apostrophe instead of prime
    7- put a space before the ellipses and consistent space between them.
    8- your photo at the end of the post should easily convey who you're. ✨✨✨
    Thanks for this great lesson 🙏🙏

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад +2

      you go it all.

  • @OurDesignspace
    @OurDesignspace 4 года назад +19

    I want to use this opportunity to thank you Mr Chris for how much knowledge I have gotten from you free of charge. You are the best. Words cannot express how grateful I am. Thank you so much.

  • @gustavoaraujo4131
    @gustavoaraujo4131 4 года назад +7

    I really love the design inspired by constructivism. She managed to make her references really clear at the same time she make it looks modern

  • @patrickjorgensen
    @patrickjorgensen 4 года назад +30

    Solid Video, thank you so much for sharing your insight with us!!

  • @ivoryvignettes
    @ivoryvignettes 3 года назад +6

    Just really have to say how much I appreciate your talent of verbalizing your observations and knowledge. A lot of people are pros at what they do, but being able to communicate it is next level stuff. I find it hard to focus on people speaking sometimes, when they observe. Yours was a dream to listen to. Thank you, man!

  • @alabiridwanullah849
    @alabiridwanullah849 4 года назад +4

    Chris has just got a great eye for detail. For him, there's always a room for improvement, no matter how good the design.

  • @thefutur
    @thefutur  4 года назад +5

    Watch part 2 of this critique series: ruclips.net/video/b_s4RlOYyzc/видео.html

  • @thefutur
    @thefutur  4 года назад +8

    Check out Chris' 2nd Instagram Carousel class! ftris.me/igCarouselYT

  • @HustleSavvy
    @HustleSavvy 4 года назад +3

    I'm not a designer, so I focus more on my message rather than the fonts, images and colours. I hope to start improving in these aspects, thanks for the awesome video😊

  • @BlaQFireNation
    @BlaQFireNation 3 года назад +1

    it’s ok for people NOT to agree with the messaging. that actually helps boost you in the algorithm when people disagree. polarization is good for us all. 💚

  • @OurDesignspace
    @OurDesignspace 4 года назад +11

    Now I charge more for my work, I teach other new designers, I have a group of over 200 people learning, I have even started my page here. Thank you so much.

  • @TNT0ben
    @TNT0ben 4 года назад +2

    Very - fulfilling - video. Haven’t made a carousel yet for Instagram, but I am trying to get into that once I start putting out content. I never imagined things like grammar and tone would sometimes get overlooked.
    Great tip about reading the carousel out loud as our writing voice is different from speaking voice.

  • @nathanmalik1697
    @nathanmalik1697 4 года назад +4

    When you asked about Nike and Apple's mission statement, I really thought you were going to say, what's the futur's mission statement because that's a brand we all love.

  • @texascannabistoday860
    @texascannabistoday860 4 года назад +3

    Yay! Exactly what I was working on! Perfect timing. Thanks, guys!

  • @supahmariostyle
    @supahmariostyle 4 года назад +8

    Had no idea a class was offered, but , Chris I'm definitely referencing your personal account as a standard for myself. If that makes sense. I'm currently analyzing what gets attention and what doesn't.

    • @Yuchub33
      @Yuchub33 4 года назад

      Whats his personal ig?

  • @paulapana6241
    @paulapana6241 3 года назад

    This reminds of the fact that we must always go back to the basics...
    It goes a long way.

  • @tashamarita
    @tashamarita 2 года назад +1

    I love this type of critique video, so fun, thanks Chris!

  • @devilingism
    @devilingism 3 года назад +2

    This is awesome! I was nodding my head all the way

  • @amyuskoski8552
    @amyuskoski8552 4 года назад +4

    Thanks so much for the critique, Chris! I had an epiphany seeing my work through this format and filtered through your brain: I’m better at interesting than at consistent 😄
    Confession: I knew it needed a lot more work when I submitted. The initial deadline was tight and I struggled: Send it late and polished or send it now, as-is? I thought, meh, not many people will see it, and you’ll be mad at yourself if you don’t. I hit Send, got a bellyache, and didn’t look at it again.
    I don’t regret my decision to share and will do as suggested with the carousel :)

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад +1

      Keep at it Amy!

  • @NynNahh
    @NynNahh 3 года назад +1

    Thanks, Chris! I absolutely love how you politely and accurately point out what is great as is and what can be improved. Your videos on how to create Instagram content, despite being one year old at the moment (and I don't mean this in a bad way, but visual trends tend to get old quick), is ageing really well and is extremely helpful. Thank you, great design monk! ^^

  • @gabrielclaredo3206
    @gabrielclaredo3206 2 года назад

    Really like your observations and takes on these! Very helpful, just earned yourself a new follower, keep up the good content 🙏🙏🙏

  • @rashmiyadav887
    @rashmiyadav887 3 года назад

    This is excactly what I was looking for. More videos like these pls

  • @randybacurnay8089
    @randybacurnay8089 2 года назад

    Great video and what the most I like Chris? Your CAP, I love it soo much!!!

  • @chepillo120
    @chepillo120 Год назад

    Wonderful video Chris, thx so much for sharing such valuable info!

  • @dorchy12
    @dorchy12 Год назад +1

    Thank you. Would love to see more content breakdowns.

  • @PaulNewby-jo9cf
    @PaulNewby-jo9cf Год назад +2

    Favour (and colour) are standard English spelling! :)

  • @2das
    @2das 4 года назад +13

    „What's Nike's mission statement?“ *Shia LaBeouf memories i n t e n s i f y* Just DO IT! 😂😂😂

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад +7

      that's not their mission statement. it's their tagline. different things.

    • @VerdantJedi
      @VerdantJedi 4 года назад +1

      @@thefutur The Master has spoken...

    • @2das
      @2das 4 года назад +2

      @@thefutur yes I know, it was just a joke (thus the three smileys) :)

  • @mandiraexotic
    @mandiraexotic 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic video. Lots of learning the way each creative was dissected, thank you!

  • @maecervantes3669
    @maecervantes3669 4 года назад +1

    Tons of value! Thank you, Chris!

  • @isclaraferreira
    @isclaraferreira 4 года назад

    Great video! The apostrophe tips is very useful, thanks Chris for sharing so much knowledge

  • @jilliangordy3522
    @jilliangordy3522 4 года назад +48

    I’d be genuinely interested in watching your videos, but unfortunately, there are no captions available. Will you please add CC for providing the Deaf viewers and even Deaf designers like me equal access to all learning opportunities? Thank you.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад +7

      does YT auto-generate captions? let me look into this.

    • @maiyerxiong3328
      @maiyerxiong3328 4 года назад

      @@thefutur I think they do! :)

    • @maiyerxiong3328
      @maiyerxiong3328 4 года назад

      @Chaos Burrito true, can’t always trust them. However if you do have time you can go in and edit them teehee. I’ve played with one or two videos with automated cc and it was accurate but there is a way to control it if needed ❤️❤️

    • @mrp10012
      @mrp10012 4 года назад

      @@thefutur They do. You can edit them in about 30-40% of the video's time.

    • @AbbyBane.
      @AbbyBane. 4 года назад

      I have CC on the videos, I work in a machine shop and even with headphones plus hearing impaired, can’t hear it all.

  • @marnix1
    @marnix1 2 года назад

    really great observation and all takes, i learned alot through this video, thank you so much 🙏.

  • @IonVid333
    @IonVid333 4 года назад

    Never thought I'd say this, but THANK YOU MASTER DO!

  • @MaryA222-w9l
    @MaryA222-w9l 3 года назад

    I love this kind of videos ☺️ please make more of them !

  • @lahf82
    @lahf82 4 года назад +2

    NIce vid , great review, thanks for share

  • @OurDesignspace
    @OurDesignspace 4 года назад +9

    Am actually the first this time. I need to be rewarded 😃😃😃

  • @crazeybballer
    @crazeybballer 3 года назад

    This taught me so much, Especially about type...Thanks!!

  • @xapradnz
    @xapradnz 3 года назад +1

    Great Video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @OlaloTaínoTarot
    @OlaloTaínoTarot 3 года назад +1

    ok I really love your hat !!

  • @AzureMoyna
    @AzureMoyna Год назад

    So, so, so helpful, thank you!

  • @bradhouston4734
    @bradhouston4734 4 года назад +1

    Love these crits. Thanks Chris 😀

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад

      You’re very welcome Brad

  • @BCDenzey
    @BCDenzey 4 года назад

    Am I the only one blown away by the fact that English isn’t his first language? 🤯

  • @HansDtv
    @HansDtv 4 года назад +3

    Hi Chris, Here in The Netherlands we do not write a [space] between the last letter and the 3 dots.

  • @unclefelix914
    @unclefelix914 2 года назад +1

    hmm "people can't access the link from the carousel anyway"
    Nice one 👏👏👏

  • @ash_hives1867
    @ash_hives1867 4 года назад +1

    learnt a lot from this video, thanks guys

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @HansDtv
    @HansDtv 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Chris!!

  • @drawingmoo4109
    @drawingmoo4109 Год назад

    15:42 Without skipping a beat, Think Different. And I'm not even loyal to Apple haha. It's been their ad slogan for more than 20 years and I only remember it off the top of my head because it's grammatically wrong and it has annoyed me for ***eternity*** ;-;.
    Overall though, love the lesson, thank you so much for these pointers.

  • @ecampbell5316
    @ecampbell5316 3 года назад +1

    Great tips!

  • @madhavip0273
    @madhavip0273 4 года назад

    Yayyyy he listened to us on Twitter!

  • @DeoSebastian
    @DeoSebastian 4 года назад

    Lookin' Good with that glasses Chris!!!

  • @pjow3054
    @pjow3054 4 года назад +1

    I've always seen your social media manager on your website but I think this is the first time I'm seeing her on one of your videos, I could be wrong.

  • @cjlhessing
    @cjlhessing 4 года назад +1

    Have you ever thought about doing your own Udemy (or similar platform) course? I find you very relaxing to watch and listen to, you'd make an awesome tutor on something like that. Not to mention your skillset is...off the chain...as the young'uns say.

    • @nileshparashar6853
      @nileshparashar6853 3 года назад

      He doesn't need Udemy. He gives us such solid information for free ❤️

  • @HackUniversity
    @HackUniversity 4 года назад

    Wow! This is so cool and informative!

  • @1.5Koreans0.5American
    @1.5Koreans0.5American 4 года назад +6

    Who else is struggling to grow on Instagram?🙋‍♀️

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад

      maybe this will help Jade.

  • @lisagalea6438
    @lisagalea6438 4 года назад

    Thank you so much Chris. 😍

  • @amirhosseinrahimi1931
    @amirhosseinrahimi1931 4 года назад

    I loved it
    Just what I needed right now

  • @obv_design9310
    @obv_design9310 4 года назад

    Thank you so much, Chris!

  • @englishpresentationsuperhe2137
    @englishpresentationsuperhe2137 3 года назад

    I am learning a lot. Mahalo!

  • @ailamanuel8248
    @ailamanuel8248 4 года назад +1

    ey, thanks for the content you're putting out here, super big help! love your cap too, where'd u get it?

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад

      Check out the site godisadesigner.com

  • @Ohcomeonbruv
    @Ohcomeonbruv 4 года назад +6

    When he said let's read again anxiety.
    My anxiety: 📈

  • @hrifandi_
    @hrifandi_ 4 года назад

    This is huge!

  •  4 года назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @GreySpyder
    @GreySpyder 2 года назад +2

    Ok, i know this was posted two years ago but I have question. Is it recommended that I only use three color for branding throughout my INS content? Or just on single carousel posts. I tend to use whole mash up of colors and styles. Yes its not consistent.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад +1

      Stick with a limited color palette

    • @GreySpyder
      @GreySpyder 2 года назад

      @@thefutur Much appreciated. Thanks

  • @mandiraexotic
    @mandiraexotic 4 года назад +1

    Can we do LinkedIn design critiques for the next one please?

  • @sandovalsolutions
    @sandovalsolutions 4 года назад +1

    X factor=thefutur

  • @OpenmindedThinkerShow
    @OpenmindedThinkerShow 4 года назад

    I have exhausted all the strategies on the web. But has continued to be stuck on the same numbers, likes, spots and in fact everything. I'm tired, Men!

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад +1

      no strategies or hacks. just make good content.

  • @CheapandSafe
    @CheapandSafe 4 года назад

    Cool new glasses!

  • @JamesWelbes
    @JamesWelbes 4 года назад +1

    How do you make sure you use the "correct" apostrophe? Isn't that up to the font? There's only one button on the keyboard for an apostrophe.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад +1

      search for PC and Mac and it'll tell you how. on Mac is option "]" and option + shift "]".

    • @JamesWelbes
      @JamesWelbes 4 года назад

      @@thefutur it's so weird that people go out of their way to use the wrong thing. Do you know why they do it? Is it just because they don't like the way the apostrophe looks in that font? I admit I've used one font for text and another font's quote marks before for that reason

  • @yazankhost4729
    @yazankhost4729 4 года назад

    You are a legend

  • @MLOps
    @MLOps 4 года назад

    I loved the one from Amy but cant seem to find where I can follow on social?? can you put a link to everyone you review in the description or is that giving away too much free real estate?

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад

      Sure. Good suggestion

    • @alyxmari
      @alyxmari 4 года назад

      You can follow her on IG instagram.com/amyuskoskistudio?igshid=1ltyobmq9s97s 😊

  • @MarianaGomez-zw2gg
    @MarianaGomez-zw2gg 3 года назад

    I have a question, why should I use later if I have studio creator for free?

  • @luckysuoane2948
    @luckysuoane2948 4 года назад +1

    Nice Glasses Chris

  • @francyscaicedo2906
    @francyscaicedo2906 4 года назад +1

    thanks!

  • @Yuchub33
    @Yuchub33 4 года назад +1

    Im a poor chemist trying to do branding for my natural deodorant business. I was thinking about doing a quirky aesthetic, i feel like a lot of brands look so sterile?? Thoughts???

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад

      go for it. or hire a pro to help.

  • @aashnaram
    @aashnaram 3 года назад +1

    I am not a designer or a marketer but an aspiring author and I wonder if I could write micro stories using this method. 🤔

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  3 года назад

      You can. Those posts do the best.

  • @vinitchhabria1738
    @vinitchhabria1738 3 года назад

    1:30 critic criteria

  • @DenokLestari
    @DenokLestari 4 года назад

    notif squad !!

  • @ainanirina758
    @ainanirina758 3 года назад

    Do someone know what is the font used on the video thumbnail?

  • @skrrdt6718
    @skrrdt6718 3 года назад +1

    What font do they use for the headings

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  3 года назад +1

      Champion

    • @skrrdt6718
      @skrrdt6718 3 года назад

      @@thefutur I appreciate it! Thank you! :)

  • @awaisabbasi9284
    @awaisabbasi9284 4 года назад

    Love it

  • @rakibtonmoy242
    @rakibtonmoy242 2 года назад

    I can't find the apostrophe is ( ' ) this it? '''''''''''''''''''''''

  • @bealim
    @bealim 4 года назад

    hello sorry if it's a stupid question but where would i see the correct apostrophe mark? i only know prime marks :(

  • @TheRandyns
    @TheRandyns 4 года назад

    Thank you sir.

  • @MadjidLaloui-el5gt
    @MadjidLaloui-el5gt 6 месяцев назад +1

    God is the best designer* x)

  • @pramilagupta9235
    @pramilagupta9235 2 года назад

    26:57, Whats this design style called ?

  • @BlaQFireNation
    @BlaQFireNation 3 года назад

    are you critique the message with your personal opinion or the design itself??? because the video is called improve your instagram 👉🏾DESIGN .

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  3 года назад

      The message can’t be separated from the design.

    • @BlaQFireNation
      @BlaQFireNation 3 года назад

      @@thefutur that's fine, but YOU don't have to agree with the message.

    • @BlaQFireNation
      @BlaQFireNation 3 года назад

      @@thefutur you pretty much critiqued it based on the fact that you didn't agree with the message. You don't have to agree with a message for it to be correct.

  •  4 года назад

    Yeah, so I'm TERRIBLE with illustration and NOT remotely a photographer. What do I do/how do I work around that. I'm competent but not the GREATEST when it comes to PS (or Illustrator in some cases) so it might help...

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад

      I'm not an illustrator nor a photographer but you make it work with what you have.

  • @bygrapher
    @bygrapher 4 года назад

    Yeah, new glasses!...or have i missed some episodes? D:

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад

      new glasses indeed.

  • @famousatmidnight15
    @famousatmidnight15 4 года назад

    Where did you make your cap?

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад +1

      Check out Godisadesigner.com

  • @shamecca.f
    @shamecca.f 2 года назад +1

    I’m a year late but this is really good! I’m realizing that all your in depth videos are old. What’s happening?

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  2 года назад

      Covid

    • @shamecca.f
      @shamecca.f 2 года назад

      @@thefutur That makes sense 🤣. Still glad you were able to put this out tho!

  • @bluetifuldesign
    @bluetifuldesign 4 года назад +2

    Not trying to be a math Nazi on the first example...
    How to overcome anxiety in “UNDER” twenty seconds. Instead of “in just”?
    Deep breath: 4 sec
    Hold: 7 sec
    Exhale: 8 sec
    That’s 19 seconds. I was expecting 20 seconds. Or add 1 sec to one of the above and keep the original title.

    • @thefutur
      @thefutur  4 года назад

      splitting hairs Kam. ;)

  • @MikeBeyene
    @MikeBeyene 4 года назад +1

    Literally about to push send on a Instagram post....then boom.

  • @qjdesign7996
    @qjdesign7996 4 года назад

    15:32 is the best part. XD

  • @albinosgambit1877
    @albinosgambit1877 4 года назад

    Great advice Chris! I just starting out at instagram with a unknown niche brand in health and beauty and struggle to learn to make good content and just design is a struggle but try to learn all I can watching other accounts on insta and tutorials on youtube. I have been a computer geek all my life and used Adobe before but not a lot. I am learning something new every day and work hard... So hopefully I will get there! Design is not my cup of tea he he...
    Is it possible for you to give some advice on my instagram account? I am trying to build brand awareness of a little know niche brand in the healt and beauty industry. Really great products thats existed 35 years, german quality and with several certification from Institute fresenius, not many people get this awarded.
    Is it possbile to make a wish to ask for a tutorial that make a 10 post template with for example of showcasing e.g Aloe Vera Gel Drinking juice or something? how would you do that in adobe photoshop? Should I make one myself from scratch to learn? Or use finished templates and build on it? I would rather make my own, as I am a control freak haha:-)
    Thanks for all the great work you put out here Chris!
    All the best!

  • @pokeytradetf2582
    @pokeytradetf2582 3 года назад +1

    Wheres part 2??

  • @TenggisKhan
    @TenggisKhan Год назад

    hahaha that hat is great