10 Dumb Mistakes Designers Make — And How To Fix Them

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Graphic designers tend to make these mistakes while developing their careers, make sure you take advantage of them by knowing how to spot and fix them.

00:00 Intro
00:52 Your personal logo
02:51 Portfolio approach
03:33 Not learning the right things
06:07 Shortcuts
07:56 The wrong influence
11:07 Complicating everything
15:41 Failing to understand this basic principle
20:22 The wrong attitude
22:24 Your only objective
23:40 Wrong direction
25:59 Being cheap
29:43 Where to find good work?

BOOKS
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Books written by Alex can be found at Design The Scenes' Shop:
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The only books I recommend for designers:
Best Graphic Design and Creativity book for any designer: https://amzn.to/3xXAjFI
Best Typography Book for any designer: https://amzn.to/3baDlwq

Rework: https://amzn.to/3jmhXYD
It doesn't have to be crazy at work: https://amzn.to/37tjqK5

Books for design attitude:
Pau Arden's best book: https://amzn.to/3Ob37Tc
Seth Godin's latest book: https://amzn.to/3upCKAN

GEAR
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My design gear:
laptop: https://amzn.to/3jidGp8
mouse: https://amzn.to/3JtxtfP
keyboard: https://amzn.to/3DSnqjz
adapter: https://amzn.to/3DUVuLO

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