Comments on: Most Important Thing I Would Tell A Design Student

By: Fery

Fery — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:58:10 +0000

Really useful post Brian! And I also agree with Jin – try to put only your good things into portfolio, one bad thing can put off your clients..

By: Jason Aiken

Jason Aiken — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:28:40 +0000

Brian,

Just discovered your site…this is a great post.

Cheers,
Jason

By: Emilie Wyqued

Emilie Wyqued — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:49:41 +0000

Great post Brian. I have to completely agree on the confidence factor. I have had so many clients look at my portfolio when I was first starting out, and seeing not a whole lot, but hiring me because I seemed to be so enthusiastic and carried a confidence they were impressed by.

If you don’t believe you’re worth $1,000,000, find a way to think it, because, believe me, it shows!

By: Matt Powers

Matt Powers — Sat, 23 May 2009 21:36:02 +0000

I think this is a great list. Someone was just asking me what advice I had for a new website designer and I had the same reaction… There is so much to know! Nice write-up.

By: Meg

Meg — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:18:50 +0000

Good advice! Points to personal branding, in my opinion, which is a good step for all creative professionals. Meg's last blog post..All Artichoked Up

By: Brian Yerkes

Brian Yerkes — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:43:25 +0000

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By: Lokesh

Lokesh — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:57:32 +0000

gr8 article Brian for a budding web designer…………really it’s cool.

Thanks

By: Brian Yerkes

Brian Yerkes — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:38:32 +0000

Char,

Very true…we all can get in a routine of not continually thinking about these aspects, so hopefully this refreshed a few people! Thanks for your comments

Onyeka,

That’s a tough schedule! After meeting many freelancers over the the past few years, I found that many lack confidence in their own ability, and don’t sell their services the way they should. We are designers and our job is help companies sell their message…so we need to be able to do this ourselves! and be able to do it well!

By: Onyeka

Onyeka — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:26:46 +0000

Oh wow, great post. As an aspiring designer, I admit I fall short in most of the things you listed here, especially with the folio and confidence bit! I always feel like I’m not good enough! Doesn’t help I’m trying to juggle it with a 10-hour a day job!!!

By: Char

Char — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:00:21 +0000

Not only is this great advice for design students, experienced designers can benefit from being reminded of these tips too. My favorite tips are with regard to the portfolio and not being afraid to get help. One of the great benefits of being socially connected and building relationships with other designers is the ability to learn from each other and support each other. Char's last blog post..Website Optimization Book Review