Based on the observation of we can formulate 10 reasons that prevent designers to develop their potential and become professionals. Being designer, Calvin has long tried to understand what prevents him to develop. So after much thought, was created a list of reasons why designers refuse their work.
Market
Design market has become a global. Now, for example, a designer from Minsk can easily do a project for a customer from Los Angeles. This is a cause of serious competition, because now almost every freelancer can effortlessly work remotely from anywhere in the world. At the same time, this is a huge plus, thanks to the Internet this huge market with its needs of design available to everyone, even novice designers.
Try to become professionals in your area. If you clearly define your niche, you will be more visible and competitive. For example, it will be purely informational website design or just online shopping. Through its market globality any niche won't narrowcasting, because always it will be demanded.
False start
Designer career can start with a meaningful and important for you project. In this case, you risk to be disappointed with other projects and give up, losing all interest in it.
Keep in mind that very few people become wealthy and successful in a short time. Start with a good portfolio, develop skills, interact with more experienced peers, learn from their experience. Among the many friends in LJ, on freelance sites, blogs find experts in their field and potential customers.
Irregular expenditure
There is no secret that money invested in the business, can return a hundredfold. Another thing you need to invest wisely. We can spend thousands of dollars to hire freelance advertising space on site to draw attention. But the result can be far from impressive as it should be and money can be spent in vain.
Do not panic! It's advisable to make first investment in the future. For example, to pass design training, buy a powerful computer, professional monitor or make a stunning portfolio site. Or buy, in the end, Photoshop license. Better yet, do it all together. And only then aspire to new heights.
Money in advance
Before you get started, designer usually wants to get pay in advance. Potential customer is important to know how the selected freelance professional in the areas. For this they must have a good portfolio, then you can rely on and trust in advance. If you can not boast, the first time will have to work without deposit. On the one hand, it is less reliable, but there is a good opportunity to collect works for portfolio and make useful contacts with employers.
Suspense
As in any business, you should draw attention in the design market. Post your work in public blogs, do not skimp on business cards to friends and acquaintances. Surprise with interesting design other bloggers could repost pictures from your site linking to you.
Ask for advice and ask experts criticize your work on forums. Remember that only one of the site for a successful freelancer is not enough. Join communities of like-minded but don't forget about your portfolio.
Not for everyone
Remember that you can not please everyone at once. Opinion of the rest must little interest you. It's better to work in the fun – create a design that will delight just you. In this case, your followers will love and appreciate your work. And they can become your market niche as customers.
Fear of criticism
This is the problem almost every designer is faced in the beginning of his career. If you do not understand that criticism is useful for the design, it can lead to the fact that your work, you will be shown only to those people who are guaranteed not to say anything bad about them. We must remember that professional development requires criticism.
Lack of individuality
Any designer should have their vision. Don't try to be like everyone else, find own identity. Young designers have a lot of time working on the elaboration of their own style. This may be an approach to the choice of colors for layout and branded style: lines, bends, gradients etc. Stand out from the crowd of faceless “creative” for your own unique style.
Have a plan? No plan
To rich success it's not enough to be just a good designer. You need to define and set a goal (to open a studio, to win the market etc.), divide it into tasks and gradually solve them. Try with each successive project become closer to the goal.
Lack of motivation
Many talented designers did not succeed due to lack of motivation. The road to success usually requires a lot of time and efforts. And until you reach a certain height, you will find a lot of disappointments and difficulties. Usually more than you expect. Despite this, you stick to your goals and continue to work. The only serious mistake to stop moving forward and the rest can be solved. So do not be discouraged if something does not work and you will succeed. As the saying goes, "Diligence is the mother of success."
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