When I first left my day job to become a freelance graphic designer, I quickly realized that there was more to it than i had thought.
I didn’t know how to run a business, how to find clients, or how much to charge. I wished I had a straightforward, practical guide that told me exactly what to do in certain situations.
Instead I spent the next few years toiling to find projects, being paid too little, and working too much.
If I had initially found some kind of mentor to go to for advice, I could have skipped ahead and saved five years worth of trial and error.
I’ve spent countless hours compiling a list of every mistake I ever made as a graphic designer that I could think of. There were a lot of “what not to dos”, but instead of just telling you what you shouldn’t do, I realized it would much more beneficial to also include what you should do.
This isn’t just a quick list of graphic design and business tips.
This guide contains over 110 pages of dos and don’ts, including real life examples and practical advice for each one.
Consider it like a handbook containing every successful designer’s best kept secrets.
Things You Will Learn
- The pitfalls of working for free to gain clients and exposure
- Whether to charge hourly or per project for your services
- How to balance work and play to avoid burning out
- Strategies to find new work
- What to do when you have an unhealthy client relationship
- Plus over 95 more dos and don’ts to help you become successful
Becoming successful in graphic design takes more than computer skills and a creative eye. You need to be a good salesperson and a savvy businessman (or woman), as well as know when to take a break.
I wrote this book as if I was talking to myself 10 years ago, and if you can relate to my journey of becoming a successful designer, then I know it will help you get there too.