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5 Tips to Getting More Design Jobs For Freelancers<\/h4>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are many web design businesses and deals that are set up and shut down just as quickly…\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n While it\u2019s appealing to declare that you\u2019ll embark on an exciting side project \u201csomeday,\u201d it doesn\u2019t hold much weight unless you dedicate time to meticulously plan what you\u2019re going to do and how you\u2019re going to do it.<\/p>\n A common issue many designers face, myself included, is the tendency to not accord the same level of seriousness to personal projects as they do to client work. This is a significant misstep that a designer can make. But why is this so?<\/p>\n The moment you embrace the perspective that venturing into new creative paths is the most crucial aspect of being a designer, the quicker your career will soar.<\/p>\n Client work serves two primary purposes:<\/p>\n This cycle, while it enables us to meet our financial obligations, is not sufficient to elevate us to the lofty heights within the industry that we aspire to reach. By reminding ourselves that our side projects and exploratory work are essentially our gateway to attracting those elusive, high-end clients we desire to work with, we will find it much easier to allocate time for these personal endeavors.<\/p>\n Attempting to meet every single demand of your clients can often be overwhelming. Whether it\u2019s coding, creating a new logo<\/a>, redesigning a brand<\/a>, UX, photography<\/a>, or copywriting<\/a>, clients increasingly seek a freelancer who is a jack-of-all-trades<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you aspire to possess multiple specialties, there is a method to acquire them without causing undue stress. Simply choose one specific skill you wish to learn \u2013 for instance, CMS for web design clients \u2013 and initiate a project that focuses solely on that skill.<\/p>\n Avoid adding anything else to your schedule \u2013 no typography, logos, or content strategy. Your aim should be to concentrate and excel in that one area before transitioning to a new skill. If you attempt to acquire multiple skills simultaneously, you risk confusing yourself further, leading to a lack of progress.<\/p>\n Contrary to popular belief, humans are actually quite poor at multitasking<\/a>. Do your brain a favor and adopt a step-by-step approach.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve previously discussed the prevalent fear of sketching among many designers. However, sketching your ideas on paper<\/a>, rather than using Photoshop or Illustrator, can unexpectedly stimulate your imagination.<\/p>\n .no-js #ref-block-post-18302 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(“https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250×160\/sketched-final-icon-design.jpg”); }<\/p><\/div>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore often than not we are critical of about the end product or end result of a design…\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n There\u2019s a unique, tangible experience in holding a pencil and sketchpad that can inspire you even before you start sketching.<\/p>\n If you habitually jump into Photoshop, or other image editing apps<\/a> for every new side project (which, I confess, I often do), consider giving sketching a try. I\u2019ve found that when I set aside the tablet and pick up an actual pencil, ideas tend to flow more freely and rapidly. Complex design problems<\/a> that I might have been pondering over for days suddenly seem to resolve themselves.<\/p>\n .no-js #ref-block-post-10780 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(“https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250×160\/advantages-pen-paper-computer-design.jpg”); }<\/p><\/div>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\tTell me, when was the last time you actually wrote using pen and paper? It’s not surprising to…\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n You likely have an established method for creating designs for clients. However, it may not have crossed your mind to apply a similar process to your personal projects. The more efficiently you tackle new tasks, the quicker your brain adapts and begins to excel in them.<\/p>\n Take photography as an example. If you wish to improve your skills in this area, you must understand that it\u2019s a unique discipline with its own set of rules and guidelines, entirely different from web design or coding. Consult with your friends who are photographers about their daily routines. You might find some of their practices beneficial when you start using your camera.<\/p>\n Finally, if you discover that your proficiency in a new skill isn\u2019t improving despite consistent practice, it might be necessary to take significant steps. If mastering a particular skill is crucial to enhancing your attractiveness to clients, investing in a class or hiring a tutor is often worth it.<\/p>\n Alternatively, you could befriend a skilled individual<\/a> in that field and request their feedback<\/a> on your work. It\u2019s possible that a minor adjustment in your approach is all that\u2019s needed. Once you make this correction, you\u2019re likely to start seeing substantial progress.<\/p>\n The post How to Venture Beyond Your Comfort Zone in Design<\/a> appeared first on Hongkiat<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Everyone understands that the optimal method to enhance your abilities as a designer is to step beyond your ...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2778,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2776"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2776"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2776\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2784,"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2776\/revisions\/2784"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2778"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vfflogs.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Planning and Scheduling Ahead<\/h4>\n
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<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\nThe Importance of Personal Work<\/h4>\n
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<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\nMastering One Skill at a Time<\/h4>\n
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<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\nStarting with a Sketch<\/h4>\n
Icon Design: A Showcase of Sketched Vs. Ready<\/h4>\n
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<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\nAdvantages Of Pen And Paper Before Designing On Computer<\/h4>\n
Don\u2019t Overlook the Process<\/h4>\n
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<\/span><\/span><\/figure>\nDon\u2019t Let Progress Stall<\/h4>\n