Comments on: Can’t Find the Perfect Design Job? Other Ways Designers Can Make Money http://www.creativeopera.com/2009/cant-find-a-job-other-ways-designers-can-make-money/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:34:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Chris http://www.creativeopera.com/2009/cant-find-a-job-other-ways-designers-can-make-money/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Chris Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:30:05 +0000 http://www.creativeopera.com/?p=245#comment-38 Exactly. Exactly.

]]> By: Manda http://www.creativeopera.com/2009/cant-find-a-job-other-ways-designers-can-make-money/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Manda Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:53:42 +0000 http://www.creativeopera.com/?p=245#comment-37 I totally agree, Chris. I think that as a student, you sometimes have to work for free to build your portfolio. But, after you graduate, you should only work for free if it's 1- for someone that you love (friends or family), 2- if it's for charity (just another way to give back), or 3- if it's a project you really love and feel strongly about. Sometimes it's worth the fun of doing something awesome — even if you're not getting paid (although in this case I would still recommend working out a deal where you are receiving a portion of the future profits, or where you're making some kind of trade. New futon anyone?) :) I totally agree, Chris. I think that as a student, you sometimes have to work for free to build your portfolio. But, after you graduate, you should only work for free if it’s 1- for someone that you love (friends or family), 2- if it’s for charity (just another way to give back), or 3- if it’s a project you really love and feel strongly about. Sometimes it’s worth the fun of doing something awesome — even if you’re not getting paid (although in this case I would still recommend working out a deal where you are receiving a portion of the future profits, or where you’re making some kind of trade. New futon anyone?) :)

]]> By: Manda http://www.creativeopera.com/2009/cant-find-a-job-other-ways-designers-can-make-money/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Manda Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:46:18 +0000 http://www.creativeopera.com/?p=245#comment-36 Fantastic advice, Joe! Another great thing about tatoo design (or painting murals, drawing portraits, etc.) is that it allows us a little more freedom and creativity than most of us get in our day-to-day design jobs. I know that anytime I can whip out my paints and charcoals AND I'm getting paid, it's a good day!! Fantastic advice, Joe! Another great thing about tatoo design (or painting murals, drawing portraits, etc.) is that it allows us a little more freedom and creativity than most of us get in our day-to-day design jobs. I know that anytime I can whip out my paints and charcoals AND I’m getting paid, it’s a good day!!

]]> By: Chris http://www.creativeopera.com/2009/cant-find-a-job-other-ways-designers-can-make-money/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Chris Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:23:46 +0000 http://www.creativeopera.com/?p=245#comment-33 Great hints! craigslist.org is a great resource for work or leads and can build into lasting relationships. If you can, try to avoid the "work for free, credit, experience, etc." jobs. #1 They don't pay your bills. #2 You may gain "experience", but at the same time you are also telling people that design isn't worth payment. *off the soapbox.* Great hints!

craigslist.org is a great resource for work or leads and can build into lasting relationships.

If you can, try to avoid the “work for free, credit, experience, etc.” jobs. #1 They don’t pay your bills. #2 You may gain “experience”, but at the same time you are also telling people that design isn’t worth payment.

*off the soapbox.*

]]> By: Joseph Rade http://www.creativeopera.com/2009/cant-find-a-job-other-ways-designers-can-make-money/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Joseph Rade Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:58:35 +0000 http://www.creativeopera.com/?p=245#comment-32 Now that I am not in design full-time it is nice to pick up projects here and there and at my leisure...two current projects include a digital watercolor painting for a wedding anniversary gift and a tattoo design. Believe it or not, even though tattoo artists do the majority of designs since they are the ones doing the actual tattoo work, there is something that I have noticed people feel extra comfortable with working on a piece prior to stepping into a shop full of needles. More than paying bills, it is a nice change of pace, keeps skills sharp and as you mentioned nice variety for your personal and ever growing portfolio. Now that I am not in design full-time it is nice to pick up projects here and there and at my leisure…two current projects include a digital watercolor painting for a wedding anniversary gift and a tattoo design. Believe it or not, even though tattoo artists do the majority of designs since they are the ones doing the actual tattoo work, there is something that I have noticed people feel extra comfortable with working on a piece prior to stepping into a shop full of needles. More than paying bills, it is a nice change of pace, keeps skills sharp and as you mentioned nice variety for your personal and ever growing portfolio.

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