I am new to this site and it seems I have stumbled apon a valuable resource for any newcomers to the freelance world! I have not much experience and am learning in my new job as a junior designer. My course at uni taught me a programme I have not yet had to use (Quark) and my knowlegde of InDesign and Photoshop is self taught over a number of years due to little projects I have set myself. I am now learning more of these programmes in my new job and am coping really well (if i do say so myself!)
I would really like to be freelance one day and work from home. I am really asking for advise on how to start and when..? I don't see myself doing this job for too long as it is quite limited in creativeness but i am seeing it as a route to picking up elements of the design indusrty and collecting more knowledge of the programmes being used etc...
I am hoping that after a few years I will be fluent in most areas and looking for my own work...
What would you recommend doing in the mean time? I am currently re-branding my dad's photography business to add to my portfoio... is experience the key in starting out or does it not have to be as much...I am only 22 but thinking ahead!!!
Sorry for the essay - any help or advice welcome!!!:confused:
