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How To Succeed As a Freelance Graphic Designer.

In recent times, it is quite difficult for creatives to stand out among the crowd. The design industry can be a very difficult place to make a name for yourself and your brand.

Everyone has their own style, brand, and method of doing things. But when making a career for yourself as a designer, you have a choice to follow one of two paths- either you follow the rules, or you break the rules.

For you to stand out as a designer, you must learn how to do things differently. For those that are go-getters, willing to break the rules and set trends, here are five ways you can stand out as a graphic designer. 

  1. Create a killer digital portfolio

Creating a killer portfolio is not easy. You would have to spend a lot of time curating, planning, designing, and personalizing it. You also have to ensure you update it anytime you complete new work.

But you must know that as a designer, your portfolio is important and is the first impression you make on prospective clients, to acquire jobs and opportunities. For you to stand out, you must push your portfolio above limits. You can do this by presenting your portfolio differently, making it engaging and dynamic.

2. Get Experimental 

Every idea or trend has to start somewhere and with someone. That person can be you. If you think you have created something that challenges the status quo or breaks creative convention then own it.

Carve out your own style and unique way of doing things and consistently do things that way. Be creative and willing to try new things. Think out of the box and seek to solve problems in a different way.

3.  Connect with your Clients 

As you build your killer portfolio, it is important that you build and nurture your client base. And if you really want to connect with your clients, then you have to get personal with them. As many freelancers are striving to climb to the top, you need to consistently use word-of-mouth to keep building your career.

Being talented in the creative industry is good but forming a lasting impression and great connection with your clients is exactly what would take your career to the next level.

4. Be Consistent and Persistent 

Consistency is a vital ingredient of strong branding. If you want to build a visual brand that people can recognize then you use to be consistent and persistent across every platform where your work is visible. 

People are usually drawn to brands they can recognize and identify with so ensure all your messages across all platforms are the same. Expose your audience to a consistent visual style that is unique to you.

5. Don’t Stop Evolving 

Growth comes with change and growth is the key to success. Be open to new ways to expand and evolve. Be innovative and never stop learning. Designs would always come and go, do not be scared to experiment with new methods of doing things. 

Be a thought leader and continually push yourself against one style of designing. Do not force yourself to a particular style as it stifles your creativity. Be willing to try something new and use new tools, apps, and programs. 

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