slruc In reply to AnonTheDarkOne [2011-10-31 04:25:04 +0000 UTC]

I'd be happy to email you some samples.

Shoot me a msg and let me know your contact info and what you are looking for and I could send you some work to review.



Thanks for looking.

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AnonTheDarkOne In reply to slruc [2011-10-31 04:29:38 +0000 UTC]

Oh, sorry I'm not a client or anything . I was just curious on what your work looks like since I'm trying to get into the field myself. At least attempt anyway.

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slruc In reply to AnonTheDarkOne [2011-10-31 04:32:35 +0000 UTC]

heh. no worries. You can never be too careful.

Are you in school for GD? I took illustration in school and worked in graphic design after the fact. I'd be happy to help in any way that I can but much of my work hasn't been posted due to non disclosures and the like. Basic print work is around though. Flyers, webgraphics, logos and that type of thing.

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AnonTheDarkOne In reply to slruc [2011-10-31 04:38:02 +0000 UTC]

Well, actually I graduated last December. My major was Computer Graphics and Animation, but I think Graphic Design (specifically logo design) is pretty cool as well. I think I have like one on my profile somewhere if you want me to give you a link. I think I need to practice more on it though. Ah, I understand...I guess I'll ask a couple of questions if you don't mind then.

1. Do you use your own website for everything related to your work or do you use other freelance websites like oDesk, Elance, etc.

2. Do you know what bids are?

3. What kind of project do you suggest one should start off with for Graphic Design.

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slruc In reply to AnonTheDarkOne [2011-10-31 04:48:28 +0000 UTC]

1. I use my own site but also use other websites for marketing as well as social networking venues. Don't discount the value of twitter, linked in, reddit,coroloft, and so on.

2. Bids are the alternative to quotes. when a client asks you the price of a job you give a quote. When you ask the client the price of a job you give a bid. I much prefer to quote than bid as it means you aren't standing to compete. That type of competition is easily bringing down the market of hard working artists who need to pay the bills.

3. Logos, business cards, flyers, web graphics are all among the things i would call easy breezy. They aren't hard to do, they take up little time and they cost your client very little but they help build your portfolio.

If you have a talent for animation, especially flash, then look into getting in touch with IOS developers, perhaps IOS GAME developers and offer some work pro bono (if you can). this will open up many doors for you down the line. But dont work for free forever.. offer ONE item pro bono or as a signing bonus. Folks will be more likely to do work with you down the line if they believe you have THEIR best interest at heart.


IS that what you mean?

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AnonTheDarkOne In reply to slruc [2011-10-31 04:54:42 +0000 UTC]

Ah ok. Yeah LinkedIn is a great resource

Unfortunately, I did not learn enough of flash to really animate well with it. Actually, I have almost none of the software I used at school since they are so expensive. Thankfully there are some free programs out there that do the job. However, because this computer is "old" it can't handle some of the programs I would like to put up here. I'll have to wait until I get another computer (my last one was stolen) before I can get the programs I'd like. Thanks for all the info and yes that's what I meant

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