Key Points

• How to start building the foundation of your own freelance graphic design business.

• Expanding your graphic design client network within your local area.

• How to make creating content about graphic design more comfortable for you.

• Formatting your graphic design project case studies to showcase more of your thought and process.

To Think On

• What is your goal as an independent graphic designer and what steps can you take to get there? Try working backwards from your ideal goal.

• What is the type of work you want to be doing as a graphic designer? What do you enjoy the most and would like to continue working on for your clients?

• What are the problems your clients deal with on a regular basis and how can you help them through your services?

Actionable

• Take the time to sit down and think about how you want to present yourself to clients in your own voice. Reference other quotes and content but make it sound like you.

• Focus on updating and expanding on 1-3 projects for your design portfolio that you can really dive deep into the work and your process.

References

• My Design Portfolio Website - Feel free to reference my layout and presentation of work as you continue to update your portfolio website.

• Mockup Maison - A great resource to purchase quality mockups.