"Being Freelance" from How to be a Graphic Designer, Without Losing your Soul by Adrian Shaughnessy
Seriously, ain't it the truth? This comic totally captures the average night of a freelance designer, or any kind of designer for that matter.
Oh, how I love typography.
Mostly what I got out of this reading is that freelancing is a good thing and a bad thing. The good parts are the flexibility and control over what you do and how you do it. The bad parts are the self-regulation and scheduling (if you're not good at it already), fluctuation in payment, using your own materials/renting space, and generally the scarcity of work. But if you're tough and motivated, like working alone, or have a special skill, freelancing is for you.
I think freelancing is also a great way to boost your portfolio while waiting to get a permanent job with a firm or company. It shows them that others are interested in your work and are willing to pay you for it and gives you a great opportunity to try a wide range of projects, from corporate-type stuff like business cards and logos to more creative book and media projects.
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