Bah le titre est assez clair je vien de sortir d'école de design et je pense avoir toutes les compétence nécessaire pour me lancer mais je nr trouve pas de clients T-T, j'ai un niveau C1 en anglais en plus...
Here are a few ideas to try and help you move forward in your design career...
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).
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.
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.
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.
Collaborate Partner with developers, marketers, or copywriters who often need design work for their clients. Join local or online creative communities and Slack groups.
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.
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.
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.
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”).
Keep Building Skills Clients love designers who can also handle branding, web design, or motion graphics.
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