Hi, Ive been studying graphic design for 4 years now, had my own streetwear company for 6 months before I sold it.
But I have never really done any freelance work yet and that's my aim, to be able to work off myself and what I can do.
Problem is I don't really know where to start.
I have done a lot of work but obviously there is still a lot I don't know if I can or cant do?
Do I just try and get clients then If I cant do the work say sorry?
How do I know what I can and cant get printed? Do I need to get a lot of printers contacts ready and organised for myself?
Although I have studied it for 4 years there is still a lot about printing etc that education hasn't taught me that I never really
learnt. For example I see bright colours printed? so they are not pantone inks?
Should I get myself a list of all the services I have to offer and know readily what I can and cant do?
And how do you go about getting the actual clients? I heard writing proposals with some mockups of what you can do for their company can work?
Sorry this is a lot to ask but would be good to hear from people that have made it from where I am not having a clue where to start.
I feel I am a good designer but I just have no direction with it where getting freelance work is concerned.
Cheers for any help
Dave
But I have never really done any freelance work yet and that's my aim, to be able to work off myself and what I can do.
Problem is I don't really know where to start.
I have done a lot of work but obviously there is still a lot I don't know if I can or cant do?
Do I just try and get clients then If I cant do the work say sorry?
How do I know what I can and cant get printed? Do I need to get a lot of printers contacts ready and organised for myself?
Although I have studied it for 4 years there is still a lot about printing etc that education hasn't taught me that I never really
learnt. For example I see bright colours printed? so they are not pantone inks?
Should I get myself a list of all the services I have to offer and know readily what I can and cant do?
And how do you go about getting the actual clients? I heard writing proposals with some mockups of what you can do for their company can work?
Sorry this is a lot to ask but would be good to hear from people that have made it from where I am not having a clue where to start.
I feel I am a good designer but I just have no direction with it where getting freelance work is concerned.
Cheers for any help
Dave