Design Life

174: How to start and grow a design Youtube Channel

Episode Summary

Have you ever thought about starting your own YouTube channel? In this week’s episode of Design Life we speak about our channel’s journeys, what has worked consistently and what we have done differently over time. We speak honestly about growing our channels, dealing with controversy, balancing content, monetisation and sponsorship. This episode is a must-listen for any designer who wants to start or grow a design YouTube channel.

Episode Notes

Have you ever thought about starting your own YouTube channel? In this week’s episode of Design Life we speak about our channel’s journeys, what has worked consistently and what we have done differently over time. We speak honestly about growing our channels, dealing with controversy, balancing content, monetisation and sponsorship. This episode is a must-listen for any designer who wants to start or grow a design YouTube channel.

01.39 – Catch up

04.15 – Gaps in the Youtube design community

10.18 – Striking a content balance

12.13 – Our favourite videos to make

16.44 – Dealing with controversy

19.06 – Growing your channel

24.50 – Evergreen vs tentpole content 

27.05 – Monetisation and sponsored content

 

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