Wave Index

Visual Artist // documenting my design journey in the hopes to inspire other artists (80k on Instagram)
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Hi Twitter 👋

I thought it would be rude not to introduce myself.

My name is George, I'm a Graphic Designer from the UK currently living out in Bali.

Here are some of my most popular posts over on Instagram.

Follow for design tips / inspiration 📷

#graphicdesigner

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There are SO MANY places online where you can discover amazing tools and assets without spending a penny.

Most of the sites I mentioned in this video are completely free, plus the amount of free design tutorials and mini-courses on Youtube is insane.

Did I miss any?

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The way I see it, every design we create is an opportunity for growth and learning.

We all know that feeling of putting immense pressure on ourselves to create “the perfect design”. 

So here are 2 tips for any designers struggling with this issue.

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Just a quick behind-the-scenes of how I make my posters!

Hope you get some value out of this one!

#photoshop

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@MobFX100 So glad it helped man!

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I get asked all the time where I find royalty-free images for my designs.

Here are the 3 best sites I use on a daily basis!

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Finally finished it! Thoughts?

For me personally, my favorite pieces of art are the ones that tell a story.

I love art that reveals just enough information to allow the viewer to formulate their own storyline.

Anyway, this one is called "Odyssey" and I hope you like it.

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@RyanFarbear What an amazing question.

My initial thought was fear but then without fear there's no room for courage.

I'd go with shame for sure.

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Threw together this quick Billie Eilish album cover to show the process behind the design style.

Enjoy!

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@JoashTjung Thank you my friend I appreciate that! 🙏

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Design a poster with me in Adobe Photoshop 🥰

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Thanks for reading!

Hopefully this was helpful to some of you.

If you want more design tips and techniques, you can check my Instagram out here:

https://t.co/dVyYXoyu3T

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A few weeks ago I posted a reel on Instagram that now has almost 3 million views.

It took my account from a few thousand followers to 60k.

Here's how I made that reel go viral:

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Finally, don't be afraid to show your face and voice.

On social media, people appreciate authenticity more than ever.

Actually SPEAK to your audience and they will listen.

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@JoashTjung Ah I see! This was very helpful. :)

Sounds like something I should invest some time into learning!

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People think designers have an in-depth knowledge of all design software.

I literally don't even know what Figma is.

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@_SaritaCarey Thankyou!! 💙

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Japanese graphic design just hits different.