Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? But before you hand in your notice and go all-in on the freelance life, there are a few key steps to consider first. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. You also have to be able to sell yourself, keep up to date with social media, maintain your own website, be your own IT, be your own HR department, network like crazy, and somehow find time to eat and sleep. Do high-end clients care about your Instagram?

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How to Make Passive Income as a Freelance Graphic Designer Passive income is a dream for freelance graphic designers. This article reveals the world of passive income and the strategies freelance graphic designers can use. Freelancers can partner with brands and promote their products or services on their platforms.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Conversely, in an industry where collaboration and networking are crucial, being likeable and supportive can significantly boost your success. Then, you'll find it much easier to get out there and meet people, build a real network, share stories and experiences, and help each other out. Try it; it works.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 13, 2022

Freelance vs Agency: Which is Best to Hire? Freelance workers tend to have more flexibility, but agencies can better match your skills with the job if you’re looking for the best fit. This guide explains the differences between hiring freelance vs agency. There are no limits to the number of clients an agency can take on.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 8, 2023

5 Security Tips For A Safe Freelance Design Career Have you considered exploring freelance graphic design work? As a budding creative professional, you may be eager to build your portfolio and connect with clients online. However, diving into the freelance world exposes you to risks requiring vigilance.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 20, 2022

8 Tips to Help You Grow as a Freelance Designer. Freelance design has exploded in the last few years, and while the numbers might be significant, many freelance designers still do it without knowing what they are doing. If you want to become a freelance designer, you're probably thinking of its benefits.

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Creative Market

JUNE 12, 2020

One of the biggest concerns for designers is how to find clients during this time of worldwide lockdowns. Though this pandemic and lockdown are unprecedented challenges for graphic designers, it’s still possible to find good clients during this hardship. Lina Kukulske shares her thoughts about this strategy. "9

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

How to Get Clients for a Local Graphic Design Business As a skilled graphic designer , your ability to create eye-catching, memorable, and practical designs can be the driving force behind the success of local enterprises. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) is a metric that refers to the total cost of acquiring a new client.

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Noupe

AUGUST 14, 2020

At the same time, the number of people who are turning to freelance is also growing. In 2019, 35% of Americans were working as freelancers , up by 7 percent since 2013. All this to say, if you’re interested in becoming a freelance software developer, you’ve chosen an interesting time to do it. Identify Your Audience.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As a newcomer, landing that crucial first client can seem daunting. You can kickstart your freelance graphic design career with strategic planning and persistent effort. From honing your skills to identifying opportunities to wowing potential clients , I've covered the steps for securing your graphic design gig. But fear not!

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

She adds: "I did multiple tests and integrated some references to define how I drew faces and hands. Having just completed her first year as a freelance illustrator, Ximena has been learning even more, and not just purely through mistakes. I was surprised by how important networking and public relations are," she says. "No

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

Her clients include global brands like Google, Twitter, Visa, and Microsoft and nonprofit organisations providing life-advancing support to vulnerable communities throughout the United States. Elsewhere, Olivia also works as a freelance sports reporter. Clients include IBM, World Community Grid and Tata Consultancy Services.

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Just Creative

APRIL 19, 2023

With episodes covering things such as sourcing clients, personal branding, design ideation, hand letting, and so much more, there’s enough here for any budding or experienced designer. The Honest Designers Show — Best for Freelancers Like all the best big ideas, the Honest Designers Show was born out of a conversation between friends.

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 17, 2023

How to Change Your Professional Focus with Minimal Downtime How to Change Your Professional Focus with Minimal Downtime As you progress through your career as a freelance designer, you may discover that the kind of work. However, each job, client, or project carries valuable lessons. Read more 1. You just get on.”

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Inkbot Design

MAY 8, 2024

Becoming a Freelance Writer Many individuals enjoy freelance writing. You select what projects and clients to work with as a freelance writer. You select what projects and clients to work with as a freelance writer. The following is the Fiverr profile of one of the highest-rated freelance writers.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Our clients' appetite for new and unexpected ideas gives us the freedom to paint outside the lines, so we seek that openness long before any project starts. Establishing that ethos and story upfront allows us to design and develop systems that feel truly one of one; authentic to each client, and, importantly, unique in their industry."

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SpeckyBoy

AUGUST 17, 2021

As if that weren’t enough, there’s the whole issue of dealing with clients. The pressure can be overwhelming – especially for solo freelancers. Sometimes it’s a matter of a client requesting services you don’t offer. One of the best ways to do that is by having a network of people you can refer clients to.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 27, 2023

Networking and building connections: The importance of networking in the creative industry cannot be overstated. We'll share strategies for connecting with other professionals, attending industry events, and utilising social media platforms to build a robust professional network.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Through word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied clients, the agency gains new clients without spending significant resources on advertising. For instance, let's consider a freelance writer who consistently delivers high-quality work and goes above and beyond to meet clients' expectations.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Flexibility – Many web designers are freelancers or work remotely. Build your network and find opportunities through networking, collaboration, freelancing, internships, and continuing education. Network, Network, Network You can't become a professional web designer sitting at home alone.

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HONGKIAT

JANUARY 18, 2022

For most of us, freelancing full time seems like a dream come true. It all sounds great – and it is, but freelancing full-time isn’t for everyone. Useful Tips And Guidelines to Freelance Writing. The freelancing world is a live battleground where entrepreneurs are required to sleep with an eye open.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 26, 2024

Range of experience across various industries/clients – Diverse experience with different types of projects, visual challenges, budgets, audiences and industries leads to broader creative perspectives. However, references you check personally outside prepared materials hold a heavier weight.

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Shillington

JUNE 29, 2023

How to make it happen The world of graphic design has greatly expanded in recent years, with more and more designers opting to work remotely or freelance. An effective online graphic design portfolio website can be the difference between landing new clients across the world or missing out entirely on potential job opportunities.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From landing your dream job to scoring new clients as a freelancer or business owner, a memorable personal brand opens doors. Get specific on your target audience, whether it's potential employers, clients, collaborators, or your dream mentor. ” The short answer is absolutely. Connect on a human level.

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Vecteezy

JULY 2, 2021

If you’re a freelancer, you’ll need to get exposure to the right audience to land clients. Related Reading: How to Land Your First Freelance Design Gig How to Find Your Niche as a Designer. For now, focus on just one social network. Be Active On Social Media. It’s not enough to simply have a profile.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 5, 2023

They must adapt to changing client preferences, provide personalised service, and maintain profitability while delivering high-quality service. They should have strong project management and organisational skills, work collaboratively with diverse clients and teams, and possess strong communication and negotiation abilities.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 11, 2024

However, a well-designed card remains a powerful networking tool. It’s a tangible representation of your brand, a physical object someone can hold onto and reference later. Emitting a studio-level aesthetic, it ensures a memorable first impression, fostering client engagement. The answer: simplicity and clean design.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Regularly updating a portfolio , sharpening in-demand skills, and networking can improve this value over time. Freelance Graphic Design Rates Determining the appropriate rates for freelance graphic design services requires careful consideration of several factors. This research will give you a solid basis to begin negotiations.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 19, 2023

Insurance for Freelancers: Protecting Your Business and Peace of Mind As a freelancer, you enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working for yourself. Insurance for freelancers is often overlooked or misunderstood, but it plays a crucial role in safeguarding your business, assets, and peace of mind.

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Creative Market

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In fact, he believes in it so much that he won’t allow a client to hire him to design so much as a website until they have first walked through his branding process together: a questionnaire designed to get the client’s perspective on their business followed by a phone call filled with intentionally open-ended questions.

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Noupe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

With working hours down 14% during the second quarter of 2020 because of COVID-19, employees, business owners, and freelancers alike are stressed out about the future. Get More Clients. If you’re a freelancer or small business owner, perhaps the simplest way to grow your income is to add more clients to your roster.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 13, 2023

Be it an aspiring entrepreneur, a corporate professional seeking a promotion, a freelancer hoping to attract more clients or an artist looking to gain recognition, self-branding has become the secret weapon for success. What You Do : This refers to your skills, expertise, and professional experience. What roles have you held?

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SpeckyBoy

JANUARY 8, 2023

Most social networks don’t make these processes easy. And it serves as a reference that can be easily accessed later. If your social media network of choice went away, you’d likely be left in the cold. But clients aren’t always aware of what makes a website necessary and unique.

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Shillington

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

By following these fundamental principles, designers can solve visual and conceptual problems as a part of the design process , from the research to the idea generation and final outcome that answers the client brief. By mastering the essential design programs, you’ll be able to tackle client briefs with ease.

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Noupe

JULY 20, 2022

We have a copy of one of the first graphic design books we recommended reading, Thinking with Type, and occasionally refer to it. We highly recommend Work for Money, Design for Love to anyone starting in the design industry, especially as a freelancer. Clients like Google have come to rely on their eye-pleasing visuals and images.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 10, 2023

Business Networking: Building Connections for Success Welcome to our latest blog post, where we'll dive into the exciting world of business networking and how it can catapult your success to new heights. According to a recent study, 80% of professionals attribute their career success to networking. What is Business Networking?

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