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Graphic Design Business

Posted 28.01.2012 @ 2.39PM (Edited 28.01.2012 @ 2.40PM)

@corymayfield I know it's enticing to start your own company... I don't want to discourage you, but I'd recommend you get more experience first. There's a lot you can learn from working for design firms, and ones in different fields.

The best thing is to search for graphic design firms in your area, who are doing work which appeals to you.

Then approach them to do work experience... but make sure the resume you send them displays your talent. And reinforce that you'd like to help them... even make coffee, just to learn more.

There's nothing worse than a work experience student who wastes your time... but a work experience designer often receives more back.

In the past we've hired numerous graphic designers who have done work experience with us... because we can see their design talent, their motivation and attitude. Actually I did work experience for two companies that I ended-up working for.

Oh, and make sure your resume and folio don't have typos!

Whatever you choose to do, good luck.

Graphic Design Business

Posted 29.11.2011 @ 4.35PM

Thanks for the input, much appreciated. One question - how do I get onto these project managers? events, functions, etc?

Graphic Design Business

Posted 21.11.2011 @ 7.28PM

Thanks for the reply. It has been extremely helpful. I am great as sales too so I should be alright. Regarding business events etc in Sydney I have BEC and Young Entrepreneurs on my list for events, anyone recommend any more for me?

Graphic Design Business

Posted 21.11.2011 @ 5.19PM

Hi all,

I'm in my final year of uni and I have been working as a part time graphic designer for the last 2 years. I have seen what goes on behind the scene, etc.

I have started up my own business doing this and I have a couple of clients however I need more haha. I was wondering if anyone had anything they would like to share about proceeding from here.

Please don't link me to blog post or websites that contain 'how to get your first client' — I am sure I have read every one of them but they don't really apply to design work I have found. Design is more a 'commodity' for a company rather than a 'need'—or in most companies minds it is.

Anything to do with the business of design would be greatly appreciated :)