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"...but what percentage these "professionals" are compare to the self-taught types. A real mess!!"
hey! I am a self-taught designer, and I know a lot of educated professionals back in the Netherlands who look up to me and my dedicated and professional approach to this profession. But I see your point, when I went to bed last night I tought quite a bit about all this, in one way it wouldn't be too bad if it'd become a protected profession like lawyer or surgeon. I'd be going back to school immediatly..
I am afraid though it will never be possible, as anyone has the right to design anything. (eg. the musician making his own album sleeve etc.).But I completely agree with what jk said in this and the other thread, you should examine your 'self-worth' and calculate your price based on that. After all, it is still a free profession.
I spend a LOT of hours and cash on learning in this biz, reading books/magazines, visiting conferences etc.etc.
At one point in my life I want to be paid back.
oh and I do work against hourly rate, namely 55 Euros per hour, clients seem to like it better this way, although I never really calculate the hour but estimate an amount based on the required knowledge/effort for a job.
One day I calculate 20k Euros for a job that takes 2 weeks work (but slightly more effort in planning and outsourcing), the other day this may be just 1k.
It's what I honestly like about it all.
One day you are king, next day you are street sweeper.
It's our profession, you better get comfortable with it.
:)