quelqu'un sait comment trouver des clients en sortie d'école de design?

Here are a few ideas to try and help you move forward in your design career...

1. Build a Portfolio That Speaks
   Showcase your best work (even if it’s from school projects). Include pieces that show your style and versatility.
   Create mock projects for real brands or hypothetical companies to fill any portfolio gaps.
   Have an online presence (Behance, Dribbble, Instagram, or a simple personal website).
   
   
2. Start with Your Network
   Reach out to friends, family, and acquaintances—they often know someone who needs design work.
   Connect with alumni—many grads hire new designers for freelance tasks.
   Tell everyone you’re available—post on LinkedIn and social media.
   
   
3. Freelance Platforms
   Start small on sites like Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, Contra, or 99designs.
   Focus on quality over volume; one great client can lead to referrals.
   
   
4. Cold Outreach
   Identify small businesses or startups that could benefit from better design.
   Send personalized emails or messages, not generic templates—show that you understand their brand and offer a small design suggestion.
   
   
5. Collaborate
   Partner with developers, marketers, or copywriters who often need design work for their clients.
   Join local or online creative communities and Slack groups.
   
   
6. Social Media Marketing
   Post your design process, before-and-afters, or mini-tutorials on Instagram/TikTok/LinkedIn to attract attention.
   Use LinkedIn posts to showcase recent work and insights.
   
   
7. Offer Introductory Projects
   Consider offering discounted or free work (but clearly as a limited portfolio-building offer) for a few clients who can give testimonials.
   Ask for referrals from anyone you do work for.
   
   
8. Attend Events
   Local networking events, creative meetups, or design conferences are great for meeting potential clients.
   Volunteer for local organizations—they often need design help and can connect you with other businesses.
   
   
9. Learn Basic Marketing
   Have a 1-page website with your portfolio, services, and contact form.
   Write a short pitch about what you do and who you help (e.g., “I help small businesses create modern, standout brands with clean, minimal designs”).
   
   
10. Keep Building Skills
    Clients love designers who can also handle branding, web design, or motion graphics.