BuzzersonKillwell Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I don't think I'd solve this particular problem by freelancing. I have some thoughts Madie, I'll PM you when I get a free minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks dad #2...3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 My buddies and I play on a trivia team named "Shitty McDickfingers." Anyone want to take a stab at a logo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 My buddies and I play on a trivia team named "Shitty McDickfingers." Anyone want to take a stab at a logo? hahahahaha this will be the greatest logo ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Agree! I don't think I have time for it but I hope someone here helps out. Would love to see the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'd pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Guess no one here has the talent to take this one on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David The Gnome Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Haha, I thought of a few ideas but Im already juggling a few projects outside of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I'd love to do something but I have zero time right now, just got hit with a deadline that was 2 weeks earlier than originally stated. I'm actually at work right now. If you can wait until after thanksgiving lebowski I could toss some ideas around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-tess. Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Dickfingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Anyone here on dribbble and have an invite? I'd love to upload some of my work, but gotta get that invite, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aych Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Bumping an old thread for some opinions. This is probably a ridiculous question, but I figure this would be a good place to ask around for advice on getting started. So, I've always been into graphic design, but my experience with Photoshop is limited and my experience with Illustrator, InDesign, etc. is nonexistent. I want to learn how to use these programs and eventually get good enough to start doing freelance work. The only way I figure I'd be able to learn how to use them is to subscribe to Adobe CC so that I can have hands-on practice, but $50 a month is pretty steep for someone making $800 a month on average. I guess my question is: should I bite the bullet, even though I'm a literal beginner and don't have that much cash on hand? Or would it be smarter for me to just start with one app like Illustrator for $20 a month so that it's not quite as painful on my bank account, then build my way up to CC or something similar as I get better at it? If not Adobe, are there any alternatives that I just don't know about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 if youre a student, there are discounts. id do one at a time. no need to jump in not knowing if the water is burning hot or freezing cold. wade in that pool, slowly. watch youtube turtorials, stay up late; learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Unless you are doing a lot of multi-page layout you don't really need InDesign. Photoshop and Illustrator are pretty much a package deal for design work, they both play separate roles. You could learn them individually before you pay for the package deal if you prefer, or you could look into buying outdated versions for cheap. The basics haven't really changed that much over the years. Or you could do what just about everyone I know did, which is to steal them and use paid versions once you actually start generating revenue. For what it is worth, I'd start will Illustrator and learn how to work with type and the pen tool. If you want to chat about design just PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 CS6 cant be that much. maybe consider that instead of the cloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 So I've been casually putting in proposals on upwork (elance/odesk) and have gotten two jobs so far but only because I bid far under what I'm worth. They've both been easy jobs (designing Pinterest clickbait and save the date designs) but I'm just trying to build up some positive reviews before I start charging more. I'm getting a little discouraged because for every person like me, there's hundreds of foreign dudes willing to work for pennies. Freelance is a tough, tough thing to get into... And at my day job I've somehow been thrust into the position of product designer so now I'm designing lines of home decorations... I only took one packaging design class in college and now I'm designing candles, lamps, wall hanging shit and ect. It's been an interesting ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 i'm feeling creatively drained/exhausted. if things keep at the pace they are right now, i'm on track to have done 500 different freelance projects in 2015. my brain feels like it's going to explode - any advice on how to decompress? follow my design ventures on instagram, just started that up the other day - @fleshandbonedesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 follow my design ventures on instagram, just started that up the other day - @fleshandbonedesign holy shit dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 any advice on how to decompress? yes. step away from the computer for a week or two. youre going to burn out hard. hard burn out take longer to return to. space your projects out, do projects you want to...not cash cows that are dull with shit clients. do every other project, not every single one. but seriously, turn off your machine and go run around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 yes. step away from the computer for a week or two. youre going to burn out hard. hard burn out take longer to return to. space your projects out, do projects you want to...not cash cows that are dull with shit clients. do every other project, not every single one. but seriously, turn off your machine and go run around. i definitely need some run around time in the woods or something, haha. been trying to space things out better, get out in nature, give the eyes and brain a break, ahhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 i'm feeling creatively drained/exhausted. if things keep at the pace they are right now, i'm on track to have done 500 different freelance projects in 2015. my brain feels like it's going to explode - any advice on how to decompress? Charge more, do less? If you can't charge more, figure out what needs to change to up your rate? Your current set-up doesn't feel sustainable. It also means your rich or not making much per project from you current client base. In my experience, low-paying clients beget low-paying clients. brianmorgante 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 just bit the bullet and bought Manga Studio 5 and a Wacom tablet...the Intuos Draw. really excited to try them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 First print I've ever been able to do that incorporates glow in the dark ink. Excited to see how these print up! Beyond excited to get a poster approved from one of my top 5 favorite musicians of all time as well! 12x18 4 color David Bazan show poster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I love your stuff Brian. Very impressive. I'm so burned out at my 9-5 that the last thing I want to do is get home and design more. I have so many personal projects on the back burner too, but getting the motivation to do those has seemed impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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