{"id":70536,"date":"2020-07-30T00:14:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T14:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.blog-cms.envato.net\/?p=7836"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:52:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:52:52","slug":"how-to-succeed-freelance-graphic-designer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-succeed-freelance-graphic-designer","title":{"rendered":"How to Succeed as a Freelance Graphic Designer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If there\u2019s one thing that every designer knows, it\u2019s how hard it is to stand out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a field filled to the brim with creators and innovators, the design industry can be an incredibly difficult place to make a name for yourself. In fact, if you\u2019re new to the design grind, the task of breaking in can feel like it\u2019s going to swallow you whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While everyone has their own style, brand, and way of doing things, when making a career for yourself as a designer, you have a choice to follow one of two paths \u2013 to either follow the rules, or break them. The truth is, that if you want to stand out as a designer, you have to do things differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the rule breakers, trendsetters and go-getters, here\u2019s five ways to break convention and truly stand out as a freelance graphic designer<\/a>. Ready to push those creative boundaries? Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Create a killer digital portfolio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Creating a killer portfolio<\/a> isn\u2019t easy. You have to curate it, plan it, design it, personalise it, not to mention regularly update it as you create new work. But as a designer, your portfolio is essentially the first (and often, only) impression you get to make on prospective clients, to acquire jobs or opportunities \u2013 so you gotta make it count! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s tempting to just opt for the easiest, quickest or most comfortable way of presenting your work, adding a little bit of sparkle to your portfolio will increase its chances of catching a client\u2019s eye<\/a>. After all \u2013 it\u2019s outside your comfort zone where the magic happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tried-and-tested portfolio styles and layouts are popular for a reason \u2013 they work! But, if you want yours to stand out from the crowd, you have to push your portfolio beyond its limits. How can you present it differently? How can you make the experience more engaging? How can you challenge yourself? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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