Title: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer | Rasmussen University
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Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
The pros of being a graphic designer
1. You get to use both the creative and analytical sides of your brain
2. Freelance or in-house: the choice is yours
3. It’s easy for people to appreciate your work
4. Graphic design is a highly coveted skill in many industries
The cons of working as a graphic designer
1. Design is subjective
2. Edits can become overwhelming without good boundaries
3. Everyone thinks graphic design is easy
4. Graphic design can be a competitive market to break into
Is graphic design in your future?
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Content: or assumptions about how long it will take you to design something can be disheartening, especially because graphic design requires a very specific skillset. Friends might ask you to create posters for free, and businesses might not recognize the potential you offer. Gently reminding people about how long design actually takes and how complicated it is can help dispel these conjectures. It’s also important to rally for your pricing and hold fast to your cost. “No one will want to pay you what you're worth,” says Scott Stickane, owner of creative agency, House of Sticks. It’s up to you to stand up for yourself and the value of your work—which isn’t always easy. 4. Graphic design can be a competitive market to break into
Whether or not their skills are truly developed, graphic designers abound these days. There are a lot of freelance designers out there, as well as a lot of agencies, so the market is competitive, meaning you’ll really have to market yourself. You have to have a portfolio in order to get work, but it’s tough to create a portfolio without work.