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Being a Freelance Designer + pandemic(phew!!)

Being a Freelance Designer + pandemic

Shssssss………. They might hear… I mean C O V I D…. Yes designers were also hit by the sudden pandemic situation. Whether it’s a big design firm or an one person design freelancer, they were all hit by this. The uncertainty was lingering every corner you look. I have heard that some designers, had to […]

Fiverr journey as a designer (a driver’s version)

fiverr design journey

What do you say if I tell you I have been working on fiverr for almost 6+ years. The journey was not that easy, there were road bumps, traffic blocks, crossroads, roundabouts and u turns as well as stop signs…….

My Experience with Creative Block and How to Overcome

As a freelancer sometimes, I have to think of several design projects at once, which is a challenge at times. There had been times I didn’t even had a single concept until the last minute of the approaching client meeting. Events that trigger a creative block in me:  Depending on the client’s brief that clashes […]

My experience as a Freelancer in 5 words…

Freedom  Passion Commitment Experience Gains Freedom : After doing several full time jobs, I realize that working as a freelancer had many benefits. Some are that I am able to select what projects I work with and I get to discuss with the client about the project. The plus point is this helps me to […]

Love what you do

Yes… I said it….. LOVE, LOVE & LOVE….. If you love something you are sure to do things really well..It’s like falling in love with someone. When that love one is around you tend to give the best you have.  I have to say in my case, I always give the best when I fall in […]

Starting a Design

Before you design Be sure you have all the details necessary. Discuss with your client to gather information and ideas  they might have. Have a clear idea of the project you are about to start. IN DETAIL Discuss with your client When you meet up with the buyer, try to gather details about the project […]

Print vs Screen

There are time you get clients that gives you just the details and asks you to create a flyer and then they go missing in action. And I have come around clients who tells what they need the design for print and they end up using it on social media advertising. So here are the […]

OH! MY…GET THE PANIC MODE ON…….

Yes I said it…. Several new designs to deliver on the same day… Are you sure you can do it and handle the different clients requests…. Ok let me think… First I go through each client’s requirements… And send them immediate mails requesting for further clarifications or missing files (images, fonts and other special details). […]

Should I or should I not?

What if a client asks  you to create a gif animation and you don’t have the skill to do it. Will you decline the project offer ? So Do I Need to learn new skills What if a client asks  you to create a gif animation and you don’t have the skill to do it. […]

OH! NO! OVERWHELMED client…

In my freelance career, I have met a few types of clients out of 1000 I have worked with…   Well… there are 3 main types of clients I have met all these days…   I have to admit I have had some huff & puff clients as well as easy peacy to work with ones.  […]