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Even the most experienced designers never stop learning. Things change, trends evolve and every project presents a different set of challenges. So go with the flow. Only when you put your ego aside can you truly open your eyes and mind to unexpected perspectives and possibilities. You never know where you’ll end up when you do. Learn how to learn. - Brad Frost Web designer Brad Frost (via Medium) feels that “The most important skill everyone should strive to master is to learn how to learn. No one person has all the answers in an industry that changes every day, so the ability to efficiently seek out resources, information, and solutions is vital to advancing your knowledge.” Curious cat illustration Make like a cat and let your curiosity be your guide.
Design by BATHI. Stay on top of the latest design trends and techniques by signing up to newsletters, reading relevant articles and maybe finding a podcast or two to listen to. If something really speaks to you, lean in! And ask questions! Rett Martin, now Creative Director at The Big Know (via Medium), touts the importance of “being humble, listening to others and then after gathering the facts, stating your opinions and beliefs without an ego.” It’s background remove service simple. Be open to others’ opinions and stay curious—that way, you’ll stay on your toes in an evolving industry and have fun along the way. Soft skill 6: Practice resilience — Deadlift illustration You’re stronger than you realize. Design by Executor. Running a freelance design business is hard work. Even when you feel like you’ve reached a certain level, new challenges can spring up from seemingly nowhere.
But it’s the small moments—the freedom to create and an ecstatic client at the end of the day—that make the journey worthwhile. One aspect that will help you on your way is to be patient. Top Level designer Freshinnet says: “I think the most important skill in working with clients is patience! It pays off in the long run.” Successful freelancers acknowledge the inevitable hardships and choose to focus on the bigger picture, rather than getting beat down by each perceived setback. Educator and designer Jason Tselentis (via Medium) asks, “How well do you bounce back from a failed design? A crushing, and perhaps mean critique of the work? How do you handle long nights, with little to no sleep to meet a deadline? What about difficulty with tools or technology, or even vendors? Resiliency enables you to persevere, and now as a design educator, I find myself constantly reminding students of how valuable this is.
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