How I Became a Graphic Designer (From College to Full-Time Designer)

NEW FREEBIE!! Freelancer to 6-Figure Design Business!
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In this video I share my story to becoming a graphic designer and the opportunities that led me to be able to run my own graphic design business. From college to my first job in the real world, to running a business I go over the full story! Hope you enjoy this video and my story!
0:00 welcome :)
0:49 full-time business growth
1:33 college experience (2016)
4:13 graphic design internship
6:00 first job out of college
9:40 freelance platforms
10:55 corporate job
12:17 work from home job
15:00 growing my business on the side
15:52 mindset shifts
17:10 connections and referrals
18:30 FREEBIE!
19:14 taking the leap
21:20 the hard truth
23:20 thank you for watching :)
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[@shriharanitis]

As a self taught graphic designer who is building portfolio with personal projects I found your videos so inspiring. Thanks a lot for taking your time and doing this. You're great!

[@MeganWeeks]

Thank you so much for watching and for your support 🤍 rooting for you!

[@hiteshprajapati943]

Can you make thumbnail design?

[@MeadowsDream]

Hi! I’m just starting. So hard to know where to start. Or like I’m good enough.

[@MeganWeeks]

I know it can be hard in the beginning. My recommendation is to not judge yourself to hard, practicing designing almost everyday (even just 30 mins a day), you can find fake client briefs online or use prompts from chat gpt to practice, and to stop consuming other designers as much so you can find your unique style!

[@Sh4dowPupp3t]

Do you think it’s still worth it anymore because of a.i.? Designers use it as a tool, but everyone else is using it to replace designers and companies are/will be “training” a.i. with work that’s already out there

[@MeganWeeks]

Yes, in my opinion I definitely think it is still worth pursuing! As of right now, I believe that creativity comes from the human experience and a deep understanding of human emotions. I know AI can make art but it still lacks emotional intelligence to make it unique and one of a kind. I definitely think companies will still need to hire designers to bring that unique creativity to the project.