Going Freelance Full Time
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- Iggyboo
As with many of you recently in these tough economic times I was let go from my full time position due to economic hardships and due to a ruthless economy that has affected many American’s.
Ironically that being said my girlfriend’s horoscope today was:
“Today is a very good day for you to initiate any new thing, from a new book to a new job to a new relationship. Possibility is a profound thing for you right now, and nothing will excite you more than a blank canvas upon which you can draw anything you like. Your creativity is leading you to act in unexpected ways, but the people you meet today will find your unpredictability charming and unique. You are out to impress, and you are likely to succeed quickly.”
And with that charming bit of reading, I introduce to all of you it’s time for us to create our own studio.
Our Services include:
Advertising Design
Brand Strategy & Design
Interactive Media | Web Design
Art Direction
Identity Systems
Packaging Design
Promotional Strategy & Design
Event Design
Illustration
Business & Marketing CollateralFor serious inquiries contact me at:
- GrandChamp0
Ur GF's horoscope was right. Since u lost ur job she maybe be finding a new relationship...
- rockdog0
good luck for your start in the freelancing world...
i guess it'll be a tough year, not only in the states...cool eighties-style posters!
- chuparosa0
When it comes to finding new work, it seems like it's a good idea to promote a niche that you are especially good at instead of presenting broad capabilities. Like having a focus in fashion or finance.... Seems like people who are hiring are looking for the experience in the field they are in rather than taking a chance on someone without that relevant experience. Does that makes sense? Just trying to help.........
- digdre0
oh, the blog, damn! never posted on it! djeez.
- Iggyboo0
to chuparosa: I may not showcase every portfolio piece I ever did on my site but I actually have case study work from everything on that list in spades. I agree with you about finding a niche. If there was a niche it would be branding. But the broad list of capabilities is out there so that people know that I can handle just about any project from a-z.
- PonyBoy0
i agree with the 'niche capability' thing...
... I've found that those who are 'very good designers' aren't doing as well as they would hope if they're not willing to learn / enhance what they already know...
... I see you offer interactive / web 'design'... but do you fabricate too?
I found myself battling with other designers / freelancers to get nothing but Art Direction... so about 5+ years ago when I went fulltime freelance - I made sure to educate myself in the fabrication of what I design (Flash, HTML, JS... dynamic applications of your design)...
... I have to continuously blow off work - or outsource cuz I can't keep up with the demand still out there (I'm INSANELY busy!!)...
... but that's only because I'm willing to fabricate too... else I'm sure I'd be hurting.
I actually am developing other designer's Flash projects and not even designing some stuff - which isn't what I want to do... but again - I prefer to eat. :)
****BEGIN FREELANCE ADVISE****
NEVER STOP LEARNING!!! If you start looking for work with the idea that you're 'not willing' to do OR LEARN certain... you will most likely go hungry.
****END FREELANCE ADVISE****
- No I do not develop but I hire the right people who do work with me on a range of interactive design work
Iggyboo - Like I said my focus is branding, and taking a brand from a-z making it come to life in whatever media it exists in.
Iggyboo - I totally agree with learning. I spent the past year switching from Print & Promo to Interactive to gain valuable experience.Iggyboo
- *advicePonyBoy
- No I do not develop but I hire the right people who do work with me on a range of interactive design work
- magnificent_ruin0
I wish you the very best
- brandelec0
wish you luck
- plash0
lower your prices which means you have to spend less time on the work and more time looking for new paychecks..
- DCDesigns0
Good luck, nice work!!!
- AlwaysSunny0
Best of luck to you. I recently lost my job after ten years and I'm trying to transition into freelancing too...
To PonyBoy: Great advice! That's all I'm doing at the moment. Learning as much as I possibly can.
- bigtrick0
damn joe, sorry to hear that. good luck to you - i know you have the design chops to make it.
- Renegade0
Sorry Joe, it is happening to a lot people...
You will be fine!