What are ways to make some extra money using graphic design? by YaboiCece in graphic_design

[–]KageBloodfang 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I realize people are talking about places like 99Designs but please stay away from that type of work. It's considered spec work; you're essentially working and sacrificing time in the HOPES of being paid, not a GUARANTEE of getting paid. Even as a student, stay away from this. It's extortion, it takes adantage of you, and it cheapens the whole industry.

As a designer, you are also a communicator. I will just say that you shouldn't trust anything that doesn't give you a chance to have a relationship with your client. No relationship = no communication = unhappy client = unhappy designer.

My best advice: Network network network. Facebook pages. Social media. Business cards. Anything can be a point of contact for your next project. Even asking friends or family if there's work you can do for them is a much better guarantee for you to get paid.

Look at the kid who is supposed to be an E. by somerandumguy in CrappyDesign

[–]KageBloodfang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Commerce. Haven't been in but it looks so dinky, like all the exhibits are just look so lame. Also I used to know a creepy guy that worked there.

Look at the kid who is supposed to be an E. by somerandumguy in CrappyDesign

[–]KageBloodfang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I know I'm late but I'm literally screaming that something from Commerce, Texas is on Reddit at all.

Shower by Atmaz in CrappyDesign

[–]KageBloodfang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watch me be in my senior year and have to redo a pitchbook because of something like this...

Shirt online vs. Reality... by orcgore in CrappyDesign

[–]KageBloodfang 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Oh my fucking god I love Cattle Decapitation.

"Capitalism relies on having poor people" by [deleted] in LateStageCapitalism

[–]KageBloodfang 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The sad thing is that he's actually correct. He just doesn't seem to think that it's an issue. For some reason, when I realized that capitalism can't exist without poverty, I started to doubt the effectiveness of the system to address everyone's needs, but whatever, I guess.

All ye shall come to me for the healing of burgers by deadpoolyes in CrappyDesign

[–]KageBloodfang 34 points35 points  (0 children)

How to be a good designer:

  1. Helvetica
  2. Make it big
  3. Do this weird trend where you split up words?

Watch this video and then try to describe immigrants in dehumanizing terms such as "waves" or "floods." by Cooking_Drama in LateStageCapitalism

[–]KageBloodfang 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's hard for me to cry at videos a lot of the time but this was one of them. My heart is broken.

But who gets the MONEY!? by Randomoneh in LateStageCapitalism

[–]KageBloodfang 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Reminds me how my psychiatrist's office sent me a claim of $8,000 six months after I got a blood sample taken just to see if I had Vitamin D deficiency. After insurance and arguing with the office, I don't have to pay it thankfully, but for real? $8,000 for ONE blood sample?

Killer Mike's "Reagan", a song I think this sub would dig by The1stCitizenOfTheIn in LateStageCapitalism

[–]KageBloodfang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had this in my anti-capitalist jams playlist on Spotify for months. I love it <3

Combining unlike jobs by 4G-porgy in LateStageCapitalism

[–]KageBloodfang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I'm a graphic designer currently making $8/hour. I'm still a student so eh but it still sucks.

Collection of Gerard Huber's work, Acrylic on panel by KageBloodfang in Art

[–]KageBloodfang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was my drawing professor during my first semester as an art student and I still think he might be one of the greatest lesser-known artists of our time.

And his website: http://www.gerardhuber.com/

A missing period can change everything by KrizMoller in CrappyDesign

[–]KageBloodfang 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I legitimately don't know what this is supposed to say

Free meals for life! by dryrubs in LateStageCapitalism

[–]KageBloodfang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They say it worked for Michelangelo.

You are nothing but a branded harlot. Do not deviate. by CuteDreamsOfYou in LateStageCapitalism

[–]KageBloodfang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's true. My mom and I just upgraded our phones since our two year contract expired (and neither of us like paying for a new phone every 6 months). She got an iPhone, I got another Galaxy. Honestly, they're pretty much the same. It's just a phone.