question about life..

[PickScrape]

how do graphic designers make a living...?

do they freelance for life?....i mean sites only need a new layout every now and then and stuff...

jus wondering

[John Hughes]

I think it depends where you are in the business. I would suppose someone like Colin has too much demand, whereas we plebs get hired occasionally.

[Sideburnt]

I think a lot of it is down to how you market yourself, and how intellegently you direct your career,. getting you'reself a big client is the first big break as a lot of companies hire external design (i.e. you) which can lead onto constant work and other clients if you impress.

So I suppose the answer to your question, is that at first its very hard and theres a slow curve of work coming in, but quality work and clever marketing and equiries will earn you kudos rewards.

[UniqueDesigns]

pink there is more to graphic design then web layouts if ur speciality was print u might work at a newpaper or a magazine or something like that

but with big companys that need there site uploaded dailiy or those companys that sell products online there u would always be uploadin new pics of products changing prices delteing items and that kind of thing

also with print design some companies put out catologs so theres some work

web houses or design studios



just to name a view things for graphic designers besides freelanceing

[Warmodder]

For alot of people, graphic design isn't their only line of work either. Some work at offices or something during the day and design at night or whenever they have time. It's not a real big money business, which is fine because it's alot more fun then work should be.

[cooliologyer]

i am working in the office and also working in my spare time like sundays or some nights as freelance. i am earning more money from that kind works than my office's paid me..

[Phil_The_Rodent]

I am a professional full-time graphic designer/publisher in Aviation/Aerospace. I work 8:30 - 4:30, 5 days a week. I have been consistently submerged in work for almost 4 years now, and the onslaught does NOT look like it's clearing up anytime soon. So here would be an example of making a living at design...

Also note that in all my time working as a full-time designer, I have never made a webpage.

[PickScrape]

whoa dats so cool...hmm...i should focus and get better at it...

[John Hughes]

But hey, your day ends at 4:30! That's like school - my Dad, and I think the average person comes home a lot later.

[PickScrape]

Originally posted by Phil_The_Rodent
I am a professional full-time graphic designer/publisher in Aviation/Aerospace. I work 8:30 - 4:30, 5 days a week. I have been consistently submerged in work for almost 4 years now, and the onslaught does NOT look like it's clearing up anytime soon. So here would be an example of making a living at design...

Also note that in all my time working as a full-time designer, I have never made a webpage.

hmm wat kind of work do you do?...im jus checking

i'm only in HS and im making sure if i'm choosing the right road or not

[Edited on 9/11/2004 by PickScrape]